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TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft
Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.
Clucky's new alarm app has an option where users are woken up to the sound of a rooster. They then complete a mission to turn it off.
D2C Luggage Brand Mokobara Bags
Travel and lifestyle brand Mokobara has raised 170 Cr (about $18 Mn) in a Series C funding round led by
FY26 Financial Tracker: Tracking The Financial Performance Of Indian Startups
The Indian startup ecosystem continued to mature in FY26, with 22 new-age tech companies making their public market debut as
Oura is going public, but these smart ring companies are coming for its crown
While Oura has largely dominated the smart ring market for years, a growing number of rivals are now racing to dethrone it by trying all sorts of approaches to get an edge over it.
ESDS Listing Pushes New-Age Tech Stocks
The first week of September was marked by stake sales by institutional investors, fresh ESOP allotments, and continued momentum in
Asian buyers turn to Australian, Argentine wheat amid Black Sea disruptions
With disruptions in the Black Sea causing significant challenges, Asian wheat importers are urgently turning to alternative sources, acquiring at least 500,000 tons of wheat from Argentina and Australia. This scramble for supplies comes at a cost, as prices have increased dramatically.
Fashions climate emissions increased almost 14% over two years
Apparel sector emissions surged in 2023 and 2024, driven by an upsurge in global fiber productionespecially polyester. The industry risks decreased profits if carbon emissions are not managed effectively.
Indias startup funding market opened September on a softer note, extending its decline for a second straight week. Between August
AI compute provider Nscale is looking for $3.5B in pre-IPO financing
Nscale, which recently struck a $45 billion deal with Anthropic, is in talks to raise additional funds in anticipation of an upcoming IPO.
Another swarm of OpenAI agents reached the open internet without the frontier lab
It's the latest failure of OpenAI's internal monitoring and security systems.
CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom
U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last years decline as interest in retro tech and physical media continues to grow.
Krafton doubles down on India with another $250M bet beyond gaming
Krafton's planned investment in India is set to surpass $500 million with its latest commitment.
US military disabled ad tracking on troops
A senator's letter confirms the U.S. military moved to prevent the tracking after foreign adversaries used location data to target troops.
Feds launch investigation into Tesla
The investigation was launched just a few hours after Tesla put the first production Cybercabs on the road in Austin.
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-6 Astra, Its
OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, its latest frontier model, in a bid to push into AI systems that can use
Healthtech startup Medulance has raised 24 Cr ($2.5 Mn) in its Series A funding round from Auxano Capital, existing backers
Farming experts tout 'conscious' food systems to fix agriculture woes
Worldwide, farmers are grappling with severe challenges related to climate change and financial pressures that threaten food security. Specialists are advocating for conscious food systems to enhance the relationship between consumers and producers. This strategy highlights the value of environmental stewardship and fair remuneration for farmers, moving beyond just profit motives.
The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus
While restaurant owners might look to generative AI as a shortcut to sprucing up their menu, customers can viscerally sense that something is wrong with the food.
RentoMojo Files RHP, Uber India Axes 200 Jobs
RentoMojo Gears Up For IPO RentoMojo is just weeks away from its D-Street debut. The furniture and appliance rental startup
Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation
The round came together after the data center developer reportedly secured a $13 billion contract with Jane Street.
Meta is paying to peek at how you use their latest AI model
Most AI tools allow you to opt-out of sharing your usage with the model provider to improve future versions. Meta has taken that idea and put a price tag on it. For its new Muse Spark model, intended for operating coding and other agents, it is offering an explicit discount averaging out to about 95% []
Ollie is betting its focus on privacy can help it win the AI assistant race
The family-focused AI assistant wants access to the details of your everyday life, but says it wont use that data to train AI models or share it with others.
Google launches AI voice features in Gmail, Docs, and Keep
Users can search for emails or draft documents using the new conversational feature.
After turning profitable in the fiscal year FY25, furniture rental startup Furlenco saw its net profit for the fiscal year
PayPal cuts roughly 220 jobs in India as part of turnaround plan
PayPal is targeting $400 million in cost savings by year-end and at least $1.5 billion over the next two to three years
PayPal India Layoffs: Payments Giant Restructures Workforce Amid Global Job Cuts
PayPals latest India restructuring is raising fresh questions about job security, AI-driven efficiency and the future of tech employment.
Commerce Minister to inaugurate Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam
Set to kick off on September 7, 2026, in Delhi, the Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026 aims to position India as a center of excellence for pharma machinery and lab equipment. During this significant event, industry pioneers and entrepreneurs will seek growth opportunities while attending various conferences discussing essential topics such as reshoring and the role of MSMEs.
Beyond the fuel bill: Why MSMEs and businesses need to rethink energy resilience
As geopolitical uncertainty and energy price volatility reshape business priorities, Aditi Bhosale Walunj explains why companies, particularly MSMEs, need greater visibility over fuel consumption, costs and supply.
Simple Energy Catches The Mass-Market Wave
After years of chasing premium and performance-focused buyers, EV startups are now setting their sights on the mass market. While
B2B healthcare platform expands from medical procurement to hospital technology with the launch of HospitalCloud.ai
NCLT Orders Status Quo On BYJU
The NCLT has directed the resolution professional (RP) of BYJUS parent Think and Learn Pvt Ltd (TLPL) and successful bidder
UN warns global warming will exceed 1.5C and must be reversed
Warming is projected to peak around 1.8C in the best-case scenario. This necessitates a new goal of overshoot, peak and decline for climate change. Cutting greenhouse gas pollution and removing carbon dioxide are crucial steps. Countries with greater historical responsibility must lead these urgent efforts.
Gujarat likely to attract Rs 75,000 crore investments this year: ASSOCHAM Secy Gen
Gujarat is expected to attract investments of over Rs 75,000 crore this year as the state continues to encourage businesses to set up operations, create products and boost exports, said Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General of ASSOCHAM.
PayPal lays off 600 employees in India
PayPal has laid off around 600 employees in India as part of a global workforce restructuring to cut costs.
PayPal layoffs: 600 jobs cut in India without prior notice, report says
PayPal layoffs jobs cut in India without prior notice report says
Alpha Wave Sells Pine Labs Stake Worth
On a selling spree, Alpha Wave has now offloaded more than 3.5 Cr shares of fintech Pine Labs via a
iPhone 17 Pro available under Rs 87,000 on Flipkart, details inside
iPhone Pro available under Rs on Flipkart details inside
Quick Commerce Supply Chain Startup DocPharma Nets $2 Mn For Expansion
Healthcare supply chain startup DocPharma has raised $2 Mn (19 Cr) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Equentis,
Applications open September 1, 2026 for startups to join Cycle 2. The post Panasonic Life Solutions India Announces Second Cycle of Co.lab Studio by IGNITION to Accelerate Co-Creation with Startups appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
30 Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In August 2026
August turned out to be yet another eventful month for the Indian startup ecosystem. The month marked multiple mega rounds,
MSMEs must scale, innovate and go global to power Indias growth: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh called on MSMEs to move beyond the domestic market and compete globally.
Titan Capital backs xStep, the Shark Tank India-featured neurotech startup
Funding will scale xStep's non-invasive neurorehabilitation platform for people with cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis across India and beyond
Culture Circle CEO highlights empathy and accountability in young teams. The post Devansh Jain Launches Management Maxxing: Gen Z as a Workforce, Bringing a Founders First-Hand Perspective to the Future of Work appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Alteon Raises $2.5 Mn To Develop Long-Endurance Autonomous Aircraft
Bengaluru-based startup Alteon has raised $2.5 Mn (about 24 Cr) in a pre-seed round led by Lachy Groom, with participation
In France's north, winegrowers bet on a warmer future
This year, successive heatwaves, wildfires and drought, disrupted life for France's winegrowers, leading to historically early harvests, lower yields, and an increased risk of smoke taint.
Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM Capital
The Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather risks and firm global prices expected to keep domestic sugar prices elevated, according to a research report by DAM Capital Advisors.
Zenergize Bags $4 Mn To Scale Production Of Its EV Chargers
Clean tech startup Zenergize, which manufactures chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), has raised $4 Mn (nearly 38 Cr) in its
LEAP India Q1 Profit Jumps 30% YoY To
Recently listed logistics company LEAP Indias net profit for the June quarter (Q1 FY27) increased by 30% to 24.7 Cr
Zomato Lays Off 240 Employees, Shuts Hyderabad Customer Support Operations
Eternals food delivery business Zomato has fired around 240 employees as it shuts down its customer support operations in Hyderabad,
Zomato Bans Sale Of Analogue Dishes On Its Platform
Amid growing concerns over analogue paneer, Zomato has announced a zero-tolerance policy against the sale of dishes containing analogue dairy
Online Grocery Startup Satvacart Shuts Down After 12-Year Run
Gurugram-based online grocery startup Satvacart has shut down after 12 years of operations and disbanded its team after failing to
Ather Launches Konarc Escooter At
EV maker Ather Energy launched its new Konarc electric scooter at its annual Community Day today. Starting at 99,999, the
From Third Wave Coffee To MATTER
Indian startup funding activity took a minor hit in the last week of August. Twenty three startups managed to raise
[Update] Sandhya Devanathan Leaves Meta For New Role At OpenAI
Update | August 29, 01:54 AM IST Hours after Sandhya Devanathan said that she had stepped down as the India
IPO-Bound Purple Style Labs Nets
Ahead of the commencement of the bidding for its public issue on August 31, Pernias Pop Up Shop parent Purple
Hero MotoCorp Buys Additional 3% Stake In Ather For
Over a month after Hero MotoCorps board approved an investment in Ather Energy, the auto giant has now bought 1.18
ESDS Software Solutions IPO opens today: What you need to know
The issue comes amid growing demand for cloud and data-centre infrastructure, with analysts highlighting ESDS growth, profitability and market positioning.
Can ESDS Software Solutions IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?
In a bold move, ESDS Software Solutions is set to launch a
Alpha Wave Ventures Exits Aye Finance Via
Global investment firm Alpha Wave has offloaded nearly 1.92 Cr shares or 7.78% stake in MSME-focused NBFC Aye Finance via
Ashish Kacholia-Backed Sanlayan Turns Profitable In FY26, Revenue Surges 5.7X To
Defence tech startup Sanlayan Technologies turned profitable in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), as acquisitions helped it scale its portfolio
OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Ads in India for Free and Go Users; Says They Wont Influence Answers
OpenAI announced the rollout of ChatGPT Ads in India on Thursday. With this move, the San Francisco-based AI giant brings advertisements to the chatbots Free and Go subscription tiers, following their global rollout earlier this year. OpenAI says the ads will be clearly labelled and displayed separately from ChatGPTs responses. For the initial rollout, the ChatGPT maker has partnered with WPP and Omnicom, while a self-serve Ads Manager will also be introduced next month.
Building Pharma Labs In Space, Zerodha
The Race To Make Drugs In Space For decades, microgravity research was largely about discovering how matter behaved beyond Earth.
Micromax Floats Family Office, Earmarks
Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Micromax Informatics has announced the launch of a family office, with a corpus of 250 Cr
Ribbit Capital Sells Groww Shares Worth
Growws early backer Ribbit Capital has offloaded a cumulative 11.31 Cr shares via two bulk deals today, as per NSE
Engineering exports record 18% growth in July; US remains top market
_Engineering exports remain above US$10 billion in the first four months of FY27_.
Lifeboat Found, 22 Crew Still Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks in Bay of Bengal
Four days after the Panamaflagged cargo vessel MV Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal, search teams have located a lifeboat bearing the ships name, but there is still no trace of the vessel or its 22 missing crew members. The lifeboat was found during a joint operation by the Indian Coast Guards Maritime [] The post Lifeboat Found, 22 Crew Still Missing After Cargo Ship Sinks in Bay of Bengal appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Seven Fishermen Rescued After Boat Hits Sand Dunes Near Antarvedi
Local fishermen, along with Civil Marine Police personnel, launched a rescue operation and safely brought all seven fishermen to shore.
The Ecommerce Squeeze, Supertails Chases Profits
Amazon, Flipkart Tighten Seller Rules With the festive season just around the corner, Indias ecommerce giants appear to be shifting
Atomberg DRHP: A Look At Shareholding Pattern
Consumer appliances brand Atomberg filed its draft IPO papers with market regulator SEBI, for a proposed public issue comprising a
Nexedge Capital Nets $20 Mn To Scale HNI Wealth Management Platform
Wealth management startup Nexedge Capital has raised $20 Mn (191.4 Cr) in its maiden funding round co-led by Mirae Asset
Adding to its Lenskart windfall, global investment firm SoftBank has now offloaded 4.50 Cr shares in the eyewear retailer to
Y Combinator Offloads Meesho Shares Worth
US-based startup accelerator Y Combinator offloaded 4.85 Cr shares of listed ecommerce platform Meesho, around a 1% stake, via multiple
Qualcomm Offloads Shadowfax Shares Worth
Shadowfaxs early investor Qualcomm Ventures sold 75 Lakh shares in a block deal worth 183.85 Cr in Shadowfax on Friday
Beyond the bill: How India is rewriting the rules for MSMEs | MSME Secretary Interview
Beyond the bill: How India is rewriting the rules for MSMEs | MSME Secretary Interview
ISRO Mulls Exiting Manufacturing Amid India
Adding to the central push of opening the space sector to the public, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is
Zomato Experiments Rapid Food Delivery With Vending Machines
Eternal-owned foodtech platform Zomato has reportedly entered the rapid food delivery space with the roll out of vending machines, recently.
India Can Build A Commercially Viable Space Sector For The World: PM Modi
Reiterating the Central governments bullishness on Indias space segment, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi today met with founders and
Exclusive: Fragaria In Talks To Raise
Chennai-based agritech startup Fragaria Fruits is in talks to raise 40 Cr ($4.2 Mn) in a fresh funding round, sources
Turtlemint Jumps Nearly 6%, Jefferies Sees 37% Upside
Shares of Turtlemint rose as much as 5.7% to hit an intraday high of 152.80 apiece on the BSE after
Global retail giant Walmart said that ecommerce major Flipkarts ad vertical drove its global advertising business in the second quarter
Indias Evolving D2C Landscape Indias consumer ecosystem is undergoing a reset, driven by instant gratification and algorithmic execution. Speaking at
Why Hammer Prefers Cables Over Premium Headphones For Quick Commerce
For D2C consumer brand Hammer Lifestyle, quick commerce is not a channel for replicating its entire ecommerce catalogue. Instead, the
Data center network company CtrlS DataCentres has raised 250 Cr (about $26.1 Mn) in equity funding from Zerodha cofounder Nikhil
D2C Brands Should Use Quick Commerce Gains To Scale General Trade: Veeba
D2C brands should capitalise on the quick commerce boom and use the gains generated from the channel to expand their
How Quick Commerce Has Become More Than A Convenience Play
Quick commerce is no longer confined to its traditional strongholds of food, groceries and personal care. As Indian consumers become
KKR To Invest In BookMyShow To Fuel Live Entertainment Push
Online ticketing and entertainment platform BookMyShow has signed definitive agreements with global investment firm KKR for the latter to acquire
