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Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K.
Waymo will begin testing self-driving versions of Toyota's electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year as part of a broader partnership with the automaker.
Out of Europe? India's steel MSMEs battle data gaps, rising cost and EU's carbon wall
Smaller Indian steel exporters say they are struggling to obtain emissions data from raw-material suppliers and bear the cost of carbon accounting and verification under the EUs carbon border rules.
UN climate panel to resume in December after key report deadlock
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will convene virtually from December 1 to 3, focusing on finalizing a crucial report addressing climate change and its budget. While several nations advocate for its completion ahead of the 2028 UN climate summit, others, including Saudi Arabia, India, and China, propose a delay until 2029, highlighting the ongoing tensions around global climate action.
Can smaller manufacturers afford to export to new markets?
Winning an international order is only half the battle for Indian MSMEs. Financing production, managing longer payment cycles and offering competitive credit terms can be equally challenging.
Pine Labs Hits New High, Ace Blend Bags $9.9 Mn
Pine Labs Sees Profits Swell Pine Labs put up a strong show in Q2 FY27. Buoyed by broad-based improvement across
Andy Jassy says Prime Video is on track to earn
The success of blockbuster hits like Project Hail Mary and Verity is only part of the story, Amazon's CEO says.
AWS will be a $1T business, Jassy says. But first, it will spend big.
Amazon wants to be the king of AI cloud computing and become the first $1 trillion revenue business. But to do that it will have to continue on its capex spending spree, its CEO said Thursday.
Binance pauses withdrawals as hackers suspected of stealing billions in crypto
Some estimates say hackers stole billions in crypto from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, during a cyberattack on Thursday.
Amazon reported booming cloud revenue but otherwise missed expectations
The biggest ouch of the report was its negative free cash flow of $2.4 billion.
GM reaches $220M settlement over selling drivers
As part of the settlement, GM must get drivers express consent before it collects or shares their driving and location data.
Fan-fiction site Archive of Our Own could be offline for up to 4 weeks
The site has such a passionate user base that, within two hours of the announcement, its status page's posts had garnered millions of views (and much panicked commentary) across social media.
As search traffic dries up, Reddit announces it
As AI transforms how people find information online, Reddit is rethinking its open-web roots to protect its audience and business.
Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant
Rivian doesn't disclose if the value of its $5.8 billion joint venture will expand as a result.
OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings acquires ADT
OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings is buying ADT in a $15.3 billion deal, with plans to bring AI to the home security business.
Airbnbs nonprofit held its inaugural gala on Wednesday in Los Angeles, and the internet had one reaction the*what*gala?
Meta quietly launches an AI fashion app called Style Sketch
The app connects to Instagram to build a virtual closet from photos youve already shared, or lets you add items manually by snapping a photo, recording a quick video, or uploading images from your camera roll.
Granola crunches up a dictation feature to compete with Wispr
Uno reverse! After Wispr added meeting notes to its dictation app, Granola is adding dictation to its meeting notetaker. The voice AI wars are getting interesting.
Mistral releases weights for its trillion-parameter AI model, targeting cybersecurity
Mistral says its new model can afford organizations a kind of control over its cyber defenses that closed models can't.
US investigated Chinese spy plot aimed at Nvidia CEO
A top executive of a Singapore AI cloud company that was accused of illegally selling Nvidia chips to China could also have been a Chinese spy, sources have told the New York Times.
Thyrocare Q2 Profit Slips 68% YoY To
PharmEasy-backed Thyrocares net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27) slumped 68.2% year-on-year (YoY) to 15.2 Cr from 47.8 Cr
Fino Payments Bank posted a second consecutive quarter of loss in Q2 FY27, reporting a net loss of 20.9 Cr
Philips Strengthens Its Sleep and Respiratory Care Portfolio With the Launch of Oxygenate 5 in India
Business Wire India As India faces a significant burden of chronic respiratory conditions, Philips, a global leader in health technology, launches Oxygenate 5 in India. Designed for people requiring long-term supplemental oxygen at home, the new stationary oxygen concentrator brings together dependable oxygen delivery with patient-centric features designed around the everyday experience of therapy. [] The post Philips Strengthens Its Sleep and Respiratory Care Portfolio With the Launch of Oxygenate 5 in India appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
BlackBuck Q2: Profit Rises 42% YoY To
Trucking platform BlackBuck reported a 41.8% jump in consolidated net profit to 41.4 Cr in the September quarter of FY27
QualityKiosk Technologies Becomes QKTech, Advancing Engineering Reliability for the AI Era
Business Wire India QualityKiosk Technologies today announced its rebrand to QKTech, marking the next phase of the company's evolution as enterprises move from conventional digital systems to AI-driven and autonomous technology environments. For 26 years, QualityKiosk has made enterprise technology dependable. QKTech extends reliability across applications, platforms, AI models, intelligent systems and autonomous agents. Every [] The post QualityKiosk Technologies Becomes QKTech, Advancing Engineering Reliability for the AI Era appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Shadowfax Q2 Profit Zooms Over 5X YoY To
Logistics company Shadowfax reported an over 5X year-on-year (YoY) jump in its net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27)
Building the Nike for Doctors: How Knya built a Rs 250 crore business
A Mumbai-based husband-wife duo is bringing innovation, comfort, and a sense of identity to medical wear, a largely overlooked segment of the healthcare industry.
AI is part of solution for climate change, COP31 pledge says
Turkey is set to introduce a pledge at the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Antalya. This pledge suggests that artificial intelligence can help in combating climate change effectively. However, data centers are reportedly increasing fossil fuel emissions significantly, raising environmental concerns.
Stocks To Watch Today: IndiGo, Suzlon Energy, Trent, Coal India, Meesho Among Others
Investors will track a mix of quarterly earnings, corporate announcements, fundraising plans and business updates, while stock-specific action is also expected in companies.
Fintech Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In October
The question of when Indias Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will finally be monetised has remained at the centre of the
Meeshos 2nd qtr loss narrows 68% to 132cr
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Indian equities ended lower on Wednesday, primarily driven by selling in heavyweight stocks. Information technology and oil and gas shares experienced significant declines, falling more than 2%. The Nifty 50 index settled at 22,699, down 51 points, indicating ongoing resistance at 22,800. Several companies, including Jio Platforms and Hero MotoCorp, reported their quarterly earnings that impacted market sentiment.
Upwind raises $400M after walking away from Datadog acquisition offer
The cloud security startup raised a Series C at a $3.8B valuation, instead of selling itself for the same price.
Microsoft has never disclosed Azure's quarterly revenue in dollars. But for the first time, we can see just how close it is getting to besting the biggest competitor in the market, AWS.
Google expands AI Search ads globally as core ad growth slows
The announcement came alongside parent company Alphabet's third-quarter earnings report, which saw revenue grow 25% year over year to $127.6 billion.
Microsoft recorded $10 billion in revenue from OpenAI
Microsoft said it made $10 billion in revenue from commercial arrangements with OpenAI, including revenue-sharing payments, in the quarter ending September 30. It underscores the still-enormous financial dependency of the partnership.
Microsoft hits 10 quarters of record-breaking revenue in a row
Whatever the future of AI might be, the current situation is still very good for Microsoft. The tech giant reported yet another record for quarterly revenue on Wednesday: $92.3 billion, a 19% increase over the year-ago quarter.
Anthropic just launched tools to show companies what their AI spending is buying
The frontier lab is lifting the curtain on how users spend money on its models ahead of a planned IPO.
Reddit is the latest platform to embrace the
The For You feed combines posts from communities users have joined with recommendations tailored to their interests.
AI execs may be too out of touch to build for the general public
Tech leaders are flaunting how out of touch they are when they brag about using AI to connect with their families.
Trump DOE loans $5B to nuclear plants that will power data centers
Constellation Energy will get $5 billion in government loans to modernize nuclear reactors. Most of the new capacity is already committed to Google, Amazon, and Meta.
Meesho narrows loss by 68% while revenue rises 34% in Q2 of FY27
The annual transacting user base of Meesho now stands at 284 million for Meesho and the seller base has grown to 1.13 million.
Voice AI in vogue: Nvidia releases new open transcription model
Nvidia just released a free speech-to-text model that can transcribe up to 40 languages, but it only works on recordings, not live audio, so its a big step for meeting and medical transcription tools while still leaving real-time use to rivals like ElevenLabs.
Exclusive: Holiday Tribe In Talks To Raise
Traveltech startup Holiday Tribe is in talks to raise around 50 Cr (about $5.2 Mn) in a fresh funding round,
Amazon debuts the Alexa Photo Frame and Echo Time smart clock, plus other upgraded devices
Amazon's other new devices include an upgraded Echo Dot, an Echo Studio with visual intelligence features, and the Echo Show 16.
TikTok expands into restaurant guides with
The move puts TikTok in more direct competition with platforms like Yelp and Google.
Meta has a new AI pet app called Waddle World
Meta has launched a new app called Waddle World, which essentially looks like a Tamagotchi clone, but with AI.
Free Fire returns to India as Garena launches localized version four years after ban
Free Fire India was originally set to launch in September 2023, but Garena postponed its release.
Kodiak lands first commercial deal to supply driverless trucks for public highways
The deal with DTL Transport puts it on a path to become an an asset-light tech supplier, rather than owner and operator.
7 days until TechCrunch Founder Summit: Save up to $100 on your pass before doors open
In just 7 days, TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Bostons SoWa Power Station on November 4. Your chance to save up to $100 on tickets is running out, and the opportunity to learn and connect directly with experienced founders, investors, and startup leaders is almost here.
Blue Dart launches International Parcel Connect for SMEs, D2Cs
This service will enable e-commerce, D2C brands, and SMEs to connect with global customers. With options that cater to both premium and budget-conscious shipping needs, it accommodates parcels from 50 g to 11 kg, ensuring enhanced tracking.
4,694 compliance gaps across 52 workplaces, nearly half carrying risk of imprisonment: Report
Audits conducted across numerous states and union territories unveiled significant compliance deficiencies at every examined site, with several infractions possibly leading to jail time. The primary issues identified pertained to labour and environmental regulations, signifying deep-rooted risks for the enterprises involved.
QClairvoyance's quantum chemistry bet: Transitioning from research to pharma partnerships
QClairvoyance Quantum Labs has performed chemically precise simulations of eight small molecules on an actual quantum computer, marking progress towards drug discovery applications.
Pepper crosses $11 million ARR as SEO and GEO pivot pays off, eyes $30 million in 12 months
The eight-year-old content platform says it is already profitable and expects roughly 20 crore EBITDA this financial year, with the US driving most of its growth
CAIT, NASSCOM sign pact to train traders across India in AI, cyber security, digital marketing
The pact, signed under Tech Connect for Traders and MSMEs Accelerating Digital Transformation, was witnessed by Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada
World to add less clean energy capacity this year, renewables agency chief says
The International Renewable Energy Agency predicts a decline in clean energy capacity additions by 2026. This slowdown is largely due to insufficient transmission networks and various trade barriers.
How Australia built worlds biggest battery-powered ferry
The electric ferry China Zorrilla has launched its operations between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, marking a significant milestone in eco-friendly maritime transport. This initiative showcases advancements in battery technology aimed at curbing environmental impact.
The Festive Margin Crush, WeWork India
Festive Rush Comes At A Cost Indias ecommerce sellers are heading into the festive rush with a growing cost burden.
VCs will make billions on Anthropic
Massive note conversions reveal the true extent of Amazon's ownership in Anthropic.
Parents sue OpenAI, alleging GPT-4o coached their daughter off seizure medication
A family is suing OpenAI, saying ChatGPT coached their daughter to quietly taper off her seizure medication and keep it from her doctors before she died in February.
The data center boom has an upside: innovation for the US grid
As the AI boom stresses the existing power grid, all sorts of new opportunities for grid modernization are also emerging as a result, industry insiders say.
A whole crop of venture capital firms are raising significant new funds.
GM eschewed hybrids in favor of battery-electric vehicles. Now it's gearing up to offer hybrid versions of its SUVs.
Bank of America kindly asks that you don
The banking giant reminds customers that you're responsible for activity resulting from your AI agents' access.
Discord is making its public communities more searchable, and people have concerns
In December, messages from Discord's public discoverable servers will begin appearing in search engine results.
Disruptive raises $10B fund to make big bets on at least 10 companies
Disruptive has made headlines in recent years for pouring money into companies like chip startup Groq and the AI voice-generation startup ElevenLabs.
Frontier AI labs say their models refuted the Exponential Time Hypothesis. What does that mean?
TechCrunch spoke to the MIT computer scientist charged with explaining OpenAI's latest mind-bending discovery
Meta AI director Rohit Patel leaves to take on Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Rohit Patel is departing Meta after eight years working on AI evaluations and reinforcement learning, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. His startup, Ndoc, aims to take on Microsoft Office Suite.
Ford Fathom will be the cheapest American EV capable of powering a house
Ford is rolling out two new chargers capable of powering a home or the grid so-called V2X capability.
Bengaluru-based Nova Spectral AI has raised 21.2 Cr ($2.3 Mn) in a seed funding round led by Shastra VC, with
Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip
The new MacBook Pro comes with 24 hours of battery life, and now features support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.
Apple rolls out iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI languages and security fixes
The latest Apple software update for iPhones and iPads includes new features and important security updates.
Japan internet giant GMO says hackers posted stolen customer data
Japan's GMO Internet is verifying alleged customer data posted by suspected hackers following a cloud service breach.
COTRAV BLACK launches as an invite-only luxury experience platform for live-entertainment events
This initiative aims to enhance the live event experience by offering privacy and personalized hospitality.
NABARD proposes roadmap to strengthen cooperatives in Delhi, Cabinet note suggested
A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the Draft Diagnostic Study Report on Cooperatives in NCT of Delhi, prepared by NABARD with technical support from NABCONS.
Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs
Simplismart says its annualized revenue run rate has grown 14-fold in six months, with the U.S. accounting for more than half its revenue.
Aleph Appoints Digital Commerce Leader Medhavi Singh as Country Head to Accelerate India
Business Wire India Aleph, a global leader accelerating digital advertising and fintech solutions across more than 130 high-growth markets, today announced the appointment of Medhavi Singh as its new Country Head for India. The appointment signals Alephs commitment to Indias digital economy, a market it sees as pivotal to the pace of digital growth right [] The post Aleph Appoints Digital Commerce Leader Medhavi Singh as Country Head to Accelerate Indias Next Phase of Growth appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Cent Raises $15 Mn To Scale AI-Led Preventive Healthcare Platform
Healthtech startup Cent, launched by Practo cofounder Shashank ND earlier this year, announced the raise of $15 Mn (about 143
Ministry Of Defence Partners With Sarvam To Drive AI Adoption For Armed Forces
Sarvam has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to advance AI adoption across Indian
X is nudging users to promote their posts with a pointing hand, and people are confused
Whose hand is behind this travesty?
Detecting heart attacks beyond hospitals: Sunfox is making ECGs more accessible
Dehradun-based Sunfox Technologies brings a smartphone-powered ECG device that provides portable, clinical-grade heart monitoring beyond hospitals, reaching remote communities and healthcare centres across India.
SuiteWorld 26: NetSuite unveils new AI tools to boost efficiency for small businesses
Oracle NetSuite has introduced SuiteExpress and SuiteSkills to transform business operations..
SuiteWorld 2026: Oracle NetSuite adds new AI capabilities, moves closer to autonomous suite vision
NetSuites new AI capabilities include AI Workspaces, AI Portlets, SuiteSkills, industry-specific agents, and SuiteAgent Studio, along with updates to Ask Oracle.
Ather Cracks Profitability In Q2, But Can It Sustain The Momentum?
Q2 FY27 marked a major milestone for Ather Energy as the listed electric vehicle (EV) major turned profitable for the
India hosts CIML meet for first time; Khare pushes for globally harmonised measurement norms
India is hosting the 61st meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology, which focuses on global measurement standards. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare highlighted the importance of accurate measurements for fair trade and consumer confidence.
Govt should hike maize-based ethanol procurement rate by 9% to Rs 75 per litre: AIDA
The All India Distillers Association (AIDA) has approached the government with a request to elevate the maize-based ethanol procurement price to Rs 75 per litre. As maize prices continue to climb, AIDA expressed fears regarding the viability of grain-based distilleries and noted that current ethanol production plants are underutilized, which adversely affects profit margins.
The grease hunters of Bengaluru want Leftover fryer oil to fuel Indias Jets
Bengaluru has become a hub for innovative biofuel initiatives as collectors harvest old cooking oil from restaurants for energy production. With Indias substantial reliance on imported crude oil, the drive to tap into domestic energy sources grows stronger. Major oil enterprises are setting lofty targets for integrating sustainable aviation fuel and biodiesel into their operations.
Ather Turns Profitable, Paytm Q2 PAT Rockets
Athers Profit Milestone Meets A Manufacturing Crunch Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy turned its maiden profit in Q2 FY27, and
How OpenAI turned its coding tools into dots, an always-on personal assistant
Alexander Embiricos, the OpenAI executive responsible for dots, never wants to have a meeting with someone else's AI agent.
