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Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M
Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies.
EaseMyTrip Slips Into Red With
Online travel aggregator EaseMyTrip (EMT) slipped into the red in the June quarter of the financial year 2026-27 (Q1 FY27),
Crop buyers cut off from Black Sea are turning to other origins
The region is one of the worlds top suppliers of grain and sunflower oil, much of which heads to Asia, Africa and the rest of Europe.
Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up
PayPal is still reportedly negotiating a potential sale to Stripe and private equity firm Advent, as the fintech firm's new CEO attempts to turn the company around.
Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Atomberg To Form JV With Voltas To Manufacture AC Compressors
IPO-bound consumer appliances startup Atomberg has joined hands with Tata-owned Voltas to manufacture compressors for room air conditioners (ACs) in
Read-it-later app Pocket shut down
Pocket users have until October 8, 2025, to export their saved articles and other items, including lists, archives, favorites, notes, and highlights.
Unforgetful is a new reminders app for people who can
Unforgetful, the latest app from longtime indie developer Marco Arment, is designed to make reminders harder to ignore or accidentally dismiss.
Google will now allow users to remove visible watermark from its AI generations
Turning off this setting won't affect invisible benchmarks used to identify an AI generated file
Does Mark Zuckerberg really believe AI is
Meta released Glimmer this week, an open-weight AImodelanyone can download and run on their own hardware a contrast toMuseSpark, the companys more powerful model that stays locked behind its own APIs. The release landed alongsidea letter from Mark Zuckerbergarguing AI should be for everyone rather than controlled by a handful of labs, but as Equitys []
Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store
Apple is asking a federal judge to allow it to charge commissions of up to 15% on purchases made through external links in iOS apps.
Kog is going deeper to squeeze more inference out of GPUs
The idea that GPUs are poorly suited for agentic workflows may be a misconception, according to French startup Kog.
[Update] Shiprocket IPO Closes With 99.38X Oversubscription
Update | August 14, 19:45 IST Shiprockets public issue closed with an oversubscription of 99.38X, with investors bidding for 938.53
Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct
Natural gas prices could triple in some parts of the U.S., which could saddle hyperscalers with massive bills to power their AI data centers.
India-UAE Business Expansion Forum: The next growth frontier for Indian SMEs
As Indian businesses look beyond exports towards building a lasting international presence, the India-UAE Business Expansion Forum will explore what it takes to scale globally through the right markets, structures and partnerships.
From trading potatoes to supplying Burger King & KFC: HyFun Foods story | ET Business Growth Summit
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, nearly two decades after the MSMED Act was enacted.
How Britain's mapmakers track climate change
Ordnance Survey maps, once for defense, now track climate change impacts. Detailed mapping helps identify flood and wildfire risks across Britain. Drone footage updates maps, aiding emergency services in critical situations. This data allows authorities to plan responses and evacuations effectively. The agency's work highlights the growing importance of accurate geographic information.
Asia Rice: India rates hit near one-year high on tight supply
Indian rice export prices have reached their highest level in nearly a year. Vietnam's rice prices also increased for a third consecutive week. Bangladesh plans to import one hundred thousand tons of parboiled rice from Vietnam. Malaysia and the Philippines have increased their rice imports due to El Nino concerns.
Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup
The plaintiffs say they invested nearly $1.2 million in the company, and are accusing Gomez of failing to build and market the startup.
Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn
The surveillance company announced it's making a tool called Audit Assistance mandatory for all customers, claiming it's already helped catch abuse. But the company has yet to explain how the tool works in detail, raising questions about its effectiveness.
If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously
Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices.
Rapido Bags Karnataka Cab Aggregator Licence Till 2031
Mobility unicorn Rapido has secured the cab aggregator licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority. Granted under the Karnataka On-Demand
Databricks wanted to raise $1B, investors wanted $15B. It settled on $5B at a $190B valuation.
AI is expensive, Ali Ghodsi tells TechCrunch. With so many investors wanting into his latest round, he said yes to more than planned.
IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push
IBM plans to train and certify tens of thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies as part of this deal.
Anthropic set AI agents loose on the same task. They started a turf war.
Anthropic researchers found AI agents can clash, collude and coordinate in unexpected ways, raising new questions about whether todays safety tests capture the risks of multi-agent systems.
OpenAI hires new CRO as executive shake-up continues
Dali Rajic will take over as OpenAI's top salesperson.
Ford on track to complete $2B factory overhaul for Fathom EV truck
Ford expects to begin prototype builds of the Fathom EV in the first quarter of 2027.
X open sources its ranking algorithm, letting users see if they
X is expanding the open source code behind its 'For You' feed and launching new transparency tools that show users when its ranking systems have affected their accounts or posts.
Instagram introduces a redesigned wordmark
The social media giant says it was time for a sharper and more modern look after a decade.
Who really needs a cocktail robot?
Bartesian's cocktail makers would be best described like a Keurig or Nespresso machine, but for alcoholic drinks.
Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report
The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ.
[Update] Shiprocket IPO Oversubscribed 3.16X On Day 2
Update | August 13, 2026 Shiprockets public issue was subscribed 3.16X on the second day of bidding, receiving bids for
In a first, US will allow some private firms to carry out cyberattacks
The new order sweeps away decades of existing U.S. cybersecurity policy prohibiting private companies from conducting 'hack back' attacks or offensive cyber operations.
Can social media start over? Bluesky
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider is joined byCOO Rose Wang fora Disrupt Stage session on whether social media can start over and where Bluesky fits into that potential reboot.
Business & Industry Build the Nation Gopal Krishna Agarwal | ET Business Growth
Industries Rise on Farmers' Land, Jobs for Their Children a Must | MLA Tejpal Singh Nagar
Mirae Asset Venture Investments Marks First Close Of Fund II At
Investment firm Mirae Asset Venture Investments (MAVI) India has marked the first close of its second fund at 1,125 Cr
India's textile exports to the UK and EU are on the verge of expansion in the next fifteen months, driven by new FTAs that level the playing field with other nations. As the Indian denim sector prioritises sustainability with an emphasis on water conservation, boosting garment production capabilities and workforce skills will be key to reap the benefits.
D2C Brand Scrubsy Nets $3 Mn To Expand Home Cleaning Offerings
D2C home-cleaning startup Scrubsy has raised 27 Cr ($3 Mn) in a seed round led by V3 Ventures. Founded in
From courts to communities: How Playo is turning recreational sports into a scalable business
Playo has emerged as one of India's leading sports-tech platforms by transforming recreational sports from a simple venue-booking service into a thriving community ecosystem.
Bluehill.vc marks final close of maiden deeptech fund at 400 crore; eyes 15-16 bets
The Chennai-based VC firm exercised its full 50-crore greenshoe option and plans to write $1-2 million cheques for early-stage startups as investor interest in deeptech surges.
Ship pays $4 million to skip line to cross Panama Canal
While typical transits through the waterway are paid by a flat rate via reservations, the Panama Canal Authority also offers customers an auction process in order to bypass the regular queue.
Building Resilient Businesses: Why Insurance Matters for Indias SMEs
AstroTalk turns unicorn via ESOP buyback
Spiritual-tech startup AstroTalk has reached a valuation of $1 billion through an ESOP buyback involving over 100 employees.
Tesla wants to build a $10B solar factory in Texas
Tesla wants to build a massive solar factory in Texas, but first it wants the state to chip in to defray the costs.
Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M
This new funding comes after Lovable hit $500 million in annualized run rate revenue in June, the startup told TechCrunch.
Facebook officially rolls out its standalone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators
Thenew app launches with Facebook'sAI creator assistantbuilt into it, providing creators with personalized recommendations based on their content style, performance, audience engagement, and goals.
How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures
Investors are still waiting for their share of the $250 million windfall, and VideoVerse co-founder Vinayak Shrivastav is now at the center of multiple legal cases.
After Microsoft threatened legal action, a security researcher publishes a new Windows zero-day bug
This is the latest zero-day released by security researcher Nightmare Eclipse, despite Microsoft publicly threatening to take legal action against them.
The Road to Battlefield competition is now in its second year, and its purpose is to give founders across Central Eurasia a direct route to Startup Battlefield
Cursor To Open First India Office By 2026 End: Report
Adding to its India push, US-based AI coding major Cursor is reportedly set to open its first office in India
Office space provider DevX (Dev Accelerator) reported a consolidated net profit of 1.50 Cr in Q1 FY27, more than 10X
Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup, new AirTag rival, and Gemini features at Made by Google 2026
From the Pixel 11 series and a brand new competitor to Apples AirTag, here are all the announcements from the Made by Google 2026 event.
Google takes on AirTag with the new $29 Pixel Tag
Googles new Pixel Tag taps into its Find Hub network to help users track lost keys, bags, and other items.
Future-Ready MSMEs: Unlocking Gujarats Next Wave of Business Growth
Indian startups increasingly eye Abu Dhabi for global expansion: Hub71's Basma AlDhaheri
Indian startups are increasingly looking beyond the domestic market as they seek international growth, with Abu Dhabi emerging as an attractive base for expansion across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Hub71 received more than 3,700 applications from outside the UAE in the first half of 2026, highlighting growing interest from founders looking to access capital, partners and new markets.
AI code-testing startup Blacksmith
Blacksmith says revenue has grown more than tenfold over the past year.
NABARD highlights Delhis handloom weavers through two-day exhibition
Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, New Delhi Regional Office, highlighted the role of ecosystem enablers such as NABARD, the Government of India, NHDC, and other institutions in the sustainable development of the handloom and handicrafts sectors.
Reservoir raises $8M to make water heaters that people
Reservoir has built an ultra-efficient water heater that can predict hot water demand, store energy, and detect plumbing leaks throughout a home.
Indias ethanol supplies top 800 crore litres as grain-based share rises to 76%: AIDA
A total of 93 crore litres of ethanol was supplied during July, taking cumulative supplies beyond the 800-crore-litre milestone.
Table Space All Set For IPO, Watermarking AI
Table Spaces 800 Cr IPO Table Space is back in the market with its IPO ambitions. The managed workspace provider
PM E-DRIVE E2W Subsidy Extended Till March 2028 With
In a bid to boost EV adoption in the country, the Central has increased the total outlay of the PM
AvenuesAI Q1 Profit Jumps 45% YoY To
Fintech company AvenuesAIs (formerly Infibeam Avenues) consolidated net profit for the June quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q1 FY27)
The investment will strengthen Vecton's transformation model, enabling financial institutions to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and unlock measurable business impact
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Blinkit
The action followed an August 7 inspection that found serious hygiene and food-storage violations at Blinkits Malad facility, amid a wider Maharashtra FDA crackdown.
FDA suspends Blinkit's Mumbai facility license over cockroaches, expired food
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken action against a Blinkit Commerce's warehouse located in Malad, Mumbai and suspended the food license of the company with immediate effect. The FDA actions followed after...
B2C Giants Add AI Twist, LEAP India IPO Day 2
From Eternal To CARS24: AI Projects Go Big Some of Indias biggest startups are adding a dash of AI to
Blinkit facility in Malad loses food licence after FDA flags safety lapses
The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food licence of Blink Commerce Pvt Ltd, which operates Blinkit, after inspectors found serious food-safety violations at its Malad West facility
Maharashtra FDA intensifies crackdown; Blinkit's Malad store licence suspended
The enforcement action, carried out between August 6 and 9, targeted establishments involved in the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of food products. Dairy items, edible oil, packaged drinking water, bakery products, jaggery, paneer, gutkha, pan masala and cheese analogue were among the products covered
ideaForge Slips Into The Red In Q1, Reports
Barely a quarter after reporting profits, dronetech major ideaForge once again slipped into the red in the June 2026 quarter
Info Edge Q1: PAT Jumps 43% YoY To
Naukri parent Info Edge net profit for the first quarter of FY27 (Q1 FY27) jumped 43% to 490.1 Cr from
AUM Ventures Marks First Close Of
Deeptech focused early-stage VC firm AUM Ventures has marked the first close of its India Innovation Fund II at 225
GalaxEye Acquires StarOps To Expand Satellite Engineering Capabilities
Spacetech startup GalaxEye has acquired Bengaluru-based spacecraft engineering company StarOps to deepen its in-house satellite engineering capabilities. The integration also
MNRE mulls incentive scheme to boost polysilicon manufacturing
India is on a path to significantly increase its renewable energy capabilities, targeting 500 GW by 2030. With government incentives fostering polysilicon manufacturing, the nation looks to enhance its position as a top solar module producer while expanding its cell production.
Charting the global economy: US employment declines unexpectedly
The El Nio on track to become the most powerful of the past 76 years is strengthening rapidly, posing a major threat to fragile economies already roiled by conflict in the Middle East.
Flipkart Minutes Enters Premium Grocery Segment With Pykd
Walmart-owned Flipkarts quick commerce arm Flipkart Minutes is entering the premium grocery and specialty food products segment under its private
Hero MotoCorp To Debut Maiden Electric Motorcycle Next Year
Auto giant Hero MotoCorp is all set to unveil its first batch of electric motorcycles next year. While the company
SEBI Clears IPOs Of Rediff, PlaySimple
Markets regulator SEBI has given its go-ahead to the initial public offerings (IPOs) of AvenuesAIs (formerly Infibeam Avenues) subsidiary Rediff
New Tax Laws Amendment Bill Clears Path For Simpler Data Centre Incentive Regime
Indias push to become a global cloud and AI infrastructure hub received a boost after the Lok Sabha passed the
ixigo Crashes 13% Despite Strong Q1, JM Financial Cuts Target Price
Shares of traveltech company ixigo fell as much as 13.6% to an intraday low of 174.15 apiece on the BSE
Fixing Instant Services Unit Economics The battle for Indias instant home services is on. Players are clocking record orders, raising
Gains From Unexercised ESOP Buybacks Taxable As Capital Gains: ITAT
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has ruled that gains arising from the repurchase of vested, unexercised employee stock options
Lok Sabha Passes Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, Clearing Path To Levy MDR On UPI Payments
The Lok Sabha on Thursday (August 6) passed the bill amending the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to
Fisdom Cofounders Set To Exit Groww A Year After $150 Mn Acquisition
Wealth management startup Fisdoms cofounders Subramanya SV and Anand Dalmia are set to exit Groww upon completing a one-year planned
Wakefit Q1 Profit Increases 19% YoY To
Mattress maker Wakefit saw its net profit for the June quarter (Q1 FY27) increase 19% to 23.4 Cr from 19.6
