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Contract manufacturing company Aequs board has approved a fund raise of up to 650 Cr via a preferential issue of
From Ultraviolette Automotive To GalaxEye
Funding activity remained strong as Indian startups raised a combined $203.4 Mn across 21 deals between September 21 and September
The company behind Facebook and Instagram wants to keep consumers connected to the digital world via its ever-growing line of smart glasses.
Crusoe abandons $1.25B plan to use Boom turbines at AI data centers
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said its new stationary power plants were no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.
Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave
After days of upheaval at Automattic, following a failed attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, the company has a new board.
Unsecured OpenAI agents posted 53 user images on the internet without the lab
AI agents operating in OpenAI's research environment posted user images on public image-hosting sites without the lab's knowledge.
The hottest new hangout for middle schoolers is NPR
When NPR staffers flagged strange comments under their podcasts on Spotify as bots, it took a Gen Z colleague to (immediately) figure out the mystery.
Anthropic to pay Akamai $11.6 billion over seven years in cloud deal
Anthropic has committed $11.6 billion over seven years to Akamai's cloud infrastructure, a bet on CPUs that could grow to about $20 billion, and in an unusual arrangement, Akamai is giving Anthropic a potential stake of up to 5% of its stock that grows as Anthropic spends more.
Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his
Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness, and building businesses.
Ahead of US IPO, British AI neocloud Nscale secures $3.36B in convertible financing
The funding, which comes from Third Point, Nvidia, and others, will fuel the company's massive AI data center buildout.
The Aeropod automates soil aeration without robotics
Muju Earth Technologies has developed a deceptively simply pod that can save farmers money while improving crop yields.
Some Supabase customers are publicly exposing reams of people
The findings highlight how AI-generated and vibe-coded apps can spill and expose users' data when not configured or secured properly.
Astra and Opus just passed Turing
Frontier AI models are finishing Alan Turing's World War II codebreaking work.
Meta is putting its muscle behind Muse as the AI app takes off
Muse is topping the app store charts and adding users at a rapid clip, while Meta ramps up the personal AI agents's promotion across its own apps and beyond.
The latest unauthorized agent swarms were discovered by researchers.
Tesla finally moves to electrify trucking after a decade of work and delays
Tesla's Semi truck, with a 500-mile range, is about to hit the road in big numbers, with the company saying it plans to make 50,000 units a year.
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How Pine Labs Shifted Gears: From PoS Devices To An AI-Powered Fintech Stack
In 1998, the newly incorporated Pine Labs was helping petrol pumps accept payments and manage loyalty programmes. Nearly three decades
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Meadow lets you leave your smartphone at home without sacrificing the essentials
Were not Luddites... its just we dont want social media, browsing and that kind of stuff, said 25-year-old founder Shreyas Narlanka.
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North Korean hackers suspected in $351M crypto theft, the largest so far this year
The $351 million theft from crypto exchange Bitget is the latest in a string of high-profile hacks targeting the crypto sector.
AceVector IPO Subscribed 9% On Day 1 So Far, Retail Investors Lead Bidding
Snapdeal parent AceVectors 420 Cr IPO was subscribed 9% as of 14:12 IST on the first day of bidding, with
Exclusive: CodeKarma In Talks To Raise $6 Mn From Prosus, Accel
Enterprise tech startup CodeKarma is in talks to raise $5 Mn to $6 Mn in a fresh funding round, sources
Moneyview IPO Subscribed 3.55X On Day 2, NIIs Lead With 7.77X Subscription
Digital lender Moneyviews 1,092 Cr IPO was subscribed 3.55X by 13:15 IST on the second day of bidding. The public
The Baramati-founded jewellery house is expanding its contemporary portfolio and customer proposition as younger consumers seek more versatile, everyday jewellery.
Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI
The Silicon Valley firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds for the first time, as it shifts to a shorter investment period.
The Insurance Shuffle, Moneyview IPO Day 1
IRDAI Resets Insurtechs Economics The IRDAI has proposed a radical overhaul of the insurance tech sector. The draft norms threaten
In the past month, Waymo has expanded its fleet in Texas by 49%. There are other hotspots as well.
Nexterity wants to automate the hard, dangerous part of pipefitting
The startup's robot can tighten or loosen four bolts at a time, and it fits in a Pelican case.
Databricks buys Row Zero and is scouting for more startups to acquire
Databricks has brought cloud spreadsheet startup Row Zero, adding yet another acquisition to its 2026 shopping spree.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Everything you need to know
TechCrunch Founder Summit is a full-day gathering in Boston on November 4 where founders across all stages connect with top VCs and experienced entrepreneurs to gain tactical insights on building and scaling their companies.
20 minutes with the CEO of ElevenLabs, now reportedly valued at $22B
ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that at least until getting a machine is what everyone expects anyway.
A91 Partners, Xponentia Sell SEDEMAC Shares Via
Shortly after the IPO lock-in expiry, SEDEMACs institutional investors A91 Partners, Xponentia, NJRN Family Trust and Mace Pvt Ltd have
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Decoding The Commission Gap That Sparked A Bloodbath In Insurance Stocks
For insurance distributors, the commission earned on every policy is central to their business model. It determines how much they
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Australia to investigate if OpenAI hack of government health website broke the law
The incident is the first known breach to affect a government agency, and Australia's prime minister has vowed to hold OpenAI accountable.
Meta is trying VR glasses (again), this time with more IMAX
Meta's return to the VR glasses realm comes with a promising combination of light weight form factor and enhanced entertainment options.
Meta introduces camera-free AI glasses
Meta says the camera-free glasses will be lighter and have up to 12 hours battery life.
Anthropic says its biology lab has already found something big
But maybe the biggest reveal is that Anthropic has not let Claude run lose in its biology lab. Humans are still, so far, in the loop.
Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world. How much responsibility does it have to meet its net-zero pledge?
VC firm Bessemer now has another $5.75B to invest in (what else?) AI
The VC firm says that AI-native companies are growing faster than any technology, ever.
Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials
The round valued the AI biotech at $2 billion. It is currently testing drugs that treat skin conditions and preserve weight loss after stopping GLP-1s.
Modal Motors is trying to cut China out of electric motors entirely
The startup is working on small, light motors with no rare-earth magnets that are suited for drones, fans, and robots.
Disney+ and Hulu add to the growing trend of streaming inflation
Disney is raising the prices of Disney+ and Hulu as streaming costs continue to rise across the industry.
Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms
The repeated incidents led one worker to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which opened an inquiry and told Zoox to investigate the exposures.
ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features
Pro and Plus users will be able to use the Work tab on their phones to complete agentic tasks.
Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it
The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.
YouTube is making comments more fun
YouTube is rolling out GIF replies, voice-powered TV comments, personalized moderation, paid members-only communities, and new ways for fans to support their favorite creators.
YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features
Built directly into the YouTube Music app, Ask Music lets users describe what they want to hear in everyday language rather than searching for individual songs or artists.
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Zelio E-Mobilitys board of directors approved a proposal today to raise up to 167.95 Cr via
Multiples Leads $150 Mn Funding Round In Brahma AI
Multiples Alternate Asset Management has led a $150 Mn funding round in Prime Focus-backed AI audiovisual content platform Brahma AI,
YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app
YouTube is adding new features to generate ideas and monitor the performance of thumbnails.
YouTube doubles down on video shopping with AI-powered
YouTube's AI feature can now help you compare products as you shop.
YouTube will let you build your own algorithm with AI
ouTubes new custom feeds let users describe the videos they want to see in their own words, then use Gemini to build a personalized feed around the request.
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Byjus parent Think & Learn, Aakash reach settlement over rights issue before NCLT Bengaluru
The Bengaluru bench of the NCLT was informed that Think & Learn Private Limited and Aakash Educational Services Limited have settled their dispute over Aakashs rights issue. This was communicated by Senior Advocates representing both parties during a tribunal hearing.
Spotify is giving you the keys to its recommendation algorithm with US launch of
Spotify is rolling out Taste Profile to Premium users in the U.S., letting listeners see how the streamer understands their tastes and use natural language to reshape their recommendations.
LinkedIn adds new tools to fight fake profiles and bogus work histories
LinkedIn is rolling out new verification tools that let members vouch for colleagues work experience and give companies more control over accounts that falsely claim to employ them.
The startup says its automated system can change four tires in under 15 minutes.
MSME lending opportunity seen at Rs 2.42.6 lakh crore in H2 2026: FlexiLoans Report
NBFCs to account for Rs 36,000 crore as Indias MSME credit outstanding projected to cross Rs 50 lakh crore by December 2026
DBS Bank India is enhancing its support for SMEs with the launch of its new Collections Orchestration platform, aiming to streamline payment management via a unified dashboard. This initiative reflects the evolving needs of small businesses in India, as they embrace digital solutions to navigate an increasingly complex commercial landscape.
Indian Startup IPO Sprint, Zetwerk-Ayr Settle Dispute
Indian Startup IPOs In Full Swing Indian startup IPO spring is in full bloom. Snapdeal parent AceVector is all set
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Snorkel AI triples valuation to $3.5B as demand for AI training data booms
The seven-year-old startup has raised a $350 million Series E to fuel its data-as-a-service approach.
Qualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI
Qualcomm said that its new top chip can run 30B mixture-of-expert model locally.
Apple could take on Whoop with a new fitness tracker, report says
Apple may be developing a new fitness tracker as part of its new generation of hardware devices.
Meta says Muse was built from scratch, but acknowledges the AI assistant was heavily inspired by OpenClaw down to some of its workspace filenames and content.
A16z is challenging Silicon Valley
This academy for promising high school grads is somewhere between a trade-school, Y Combinator and Peter Thiel's Fellowship Program.
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol and Luna, boasting lower cost and fewer mistakes
OpenAI is launching two new models, which it says are cut from the same cloth as Astra.
Mastercard Exits Pine Labs Via
Pine Labs early backer Mastercard has exited the company by selling its entire 4.31% stake through a bulk deal on
Sol Foundry Raises $4 Mn To Automate Email Commitments With AI
So far, AI in the inbox has so far meant assistance in drafting. Microsoft has pushed Copilot deeper into Outlook,
Now, Google Agrees To Report Child Abuse Content To Indian Authorities: Report
After Meta, tech giant Google has reportedly has agreed to report child abuse content hosted on its platforms to appropriate
IPO-bound B2B seafood brand Captain Fresh crossed the 5,000 Cr revenue mark in FY26, while its adjusted EBITDA nearly tripled
Days after rival RentoMojos strong stock market debut, furniture and appliance rental startup Furlenco is reportedly gearing up for a
M1xchange goes live with CGTMSE guarantee cover for MSME receivables financing
Digital integration enables financiers to assess eligibility, obtain guarantee cover and complete the guarantee process on the TReDS platform
Deeptech company Morphotonics raises 40M from investors including 3M Ventures, Innovation Industries, BOM, and Invest-NL.
Caparo Power eyes new industrial clusters as demand for reliable power rises
Raman Chopra, CEO & Whole-time Director of Caparo Power Limited, discusses the company's growth from a 26 MW plant in Bawal to a 35.73 MW operation, its expansion plans and the rising demand for reliable industrial power.
India-New Zealand FTA to unlock new opportunities for engineering exports: EEPC
Among the key engineering exports to New Zealand are automobiles, industrial machinery for the dairy sector, medical & scientific instruments, office equipment and products of iron and steel.
El Nino weather pattern enters record territory: Scientist
The current El Nio is making waves as it ties for the strongest ever recorded, bringing serious consequences worldwide. With climate change intensifying its reach, global trade and natural systems are under strain.
Nothing Bets On India, Moneyview
Nothings CMF Crosses Over To India Nothing is spinning off its sub-brand CMF into an independent, majority Indian-owned company. With
Indian SMEs contribute nearly 30% of the country's GDP and support millions of livelihoods.
Business Wire India Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Limited has touched an all-time high of Rs. 337.40, with the stock witnessing a notable technical breakout as the company approaches a series of key operational milestones. The market movement comes at a time when Ratnaveer's Copper Clad Laminate (CCL) project is progressing towards commercialisation, with the machinery having [] The post Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Advances CCL Project; Order Bookings Expected to Begin From October 31 appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Zenergize Moves Beyond 5 kW: New 15 kW Inverter Targets High
Unveiled at Infineon Technologies OktoberTech event in Bengaluru, the inverter delivers 98.5% efficiency, supports 20 kWp PV input, and features three MPPT trackers with IP65 protection. The post Zenergize Moves Beyond 5 kW: New 15 kW Inverter Targets HighCapacity Rooftop Solar appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Additional US tariff: Textile body sees severe threat to Indias textiles & apparel sector
Industry body urges Govt of India to engage US urgently to protect MSME exporters.
The Other Hormuz: Black Sea blockade threatens a food supply shock
Combined Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports are estimated to end up at roughly half what they were last year for the July to September harvesting period
B35 Bullet Train: India To Make Own 350 Kmph High-Speed Trains By 2030, Match Japan's E10
India is set to develop indigenous high-speed trains with a design speed of 350 kmph by 2030, according to the Railway Ministrys Cabinet proposal on the revised Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project. The Centre has approved the revised project cost at over Rs 2 lakh crore, with nearly Rs 1 lakh crore of the escalation to come through budgetary support. Initially, the corridor will operate with B28 trains designed for 280 kmph, with a maximum operating speed of 249 kmph. BEML has received contracts for 47 B28 trains, with two prototypes expected for trials in the first quarter of 2027. India is also developing the Bharat Train Control System. The 508-km corridor is targeted for completion by December 2030.
Bengaluru-based A-One Steels India to raise 405 crore in an IPO
Promoters say, the companys manufacturing plants in South of India, mostly in Karnataka, willcater to the demand from the entire country
