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From just-in-time to just-in-case: oil executives say world needs more export routes
The ongoing disruptions from the Iran conflict are reshaping energy supply chain strategies. TotalEnergies and BP are actively seeking alternative pipeline avenues to avoid conflict-affected areas. Chevron is in discussions with Iraq's government for potential oilfield access and new pipeline initiatives.
Indian SME pharma firms see shift of orders from China; cost, quality concerns remain
Small and mid-sized Indian pharmaceutical firms are witnessing a shift in orders away from China. As Western buyers diversify their supply chains, India benefits from lower labor costs and local raw materials. However, some industry leaders caution about the heavy reliance on Chinese imports for essential components.
OpenAI Agents Go Rogue, FYDY Eyes $12 Mn
OpenAI Agents Hit Wikimedia OpenAI is under fresh scrutiny over its rogue agents. Wikimedia Foundation claims that the AI juggernauts
Ships take long way around as drought snarls Panama Canal
The month of August and September witnessed an impressive 70% rise in maritime traffic transiting the Strait of Magellan. This surge is primarily due to restrictions in the drought-stricken Panama Canal, prompting shipping companies to seek alternative routes.
How to find out if Amazon thinks you have
I stumbled upon a page of assumptions that Amazon has made about me based on my purchases and Im literally speechless, one shopper wrote on Threads.
Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell
Apple appears poised to push into the smart home market with a slate of new devices and a key partner.
AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO
Nvidia-backed Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, led by Coatue and Blackstone.
The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in
Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for you. But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way, leaving consumers caught in the middle. A new standard aims to help.
Hark releases an AI personal assistant with a focus on privacy
The AI lab's personal assistant is an operating system from the future designed to compete with Muse, Dots and Instinct.
Mirror Particle will launch at TechCrunch Disrupt's Startup Battlefield 200 with a world model built from scratch to predict human behavior, arguing that LLM role-play falls short for market research and brand strategy.
Furientis lands $25M from Benchmark to mass-produce low-cost missile interceptors
The storied Silicon Valley firm makes its first pure defense investment.
There isnt a single manual to read or prompt to give an LLM that can equip you with the skills and knowledge to build a company. But on November 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit gives founders the next-best thing: A packed day at Boston's SoWa Power Station, where investors and operators share how they've navigated crucial decisions.
UPs MSME box units hit by 30% kraft paper price rise, 1 lakh jobs at risk
Manufacturers say they have already increased corrugated box prices by around 10%, but this has not been sufficient to offset the rise in input costs.
Uber is spending $2.3B to get into catering
It's the latest in a string of deals meant to grow Uber Eats into a food delivery behemoth.
Paramount closes historic Warner Bros. merger to form Skydance
The deal brings together two major streaming platforms, Paramount+ and HBO Max, along with networks including CBS, CNN, MTV, TBS, Comedy Central, and Food Network.
Glimpse wants to give hardware companies an X-ray view of every critical part
Called Explore, Glimpse's new image processing software lets hardware makers speed up quality control checks using CT scanners.
Facebook tests going Reels-first in India
Meta is testing a new Facebook UX in India that sends some users directly into full-screen video when they open the app, putting Reels front and center.
Type One Energy raised $200M to build a fusion power plant by 2034
Type One Energy is betting that its lean approach to fusion power will get a power plant on the grid faster, and investors have rewarded it with $200 million.
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for direct equity investments in SMEs
The SME Growth Fund aims to provide long-term growth capital and address financing gaps for these businesses. By targeting manufacturing and services sectors, the initiative will facilitate expansion and enhance competitiveness. Strategic investments in Tier II and Tier III cities will foster balanced regional development as well.
RediClinic Achieves 26x Revenue Growth in Just 8 Months, Sets New Benchmark for D2C Hypergrowth
While other brands are chasing the breakeven point, RediClinic, a startup based out of Hyderabad has set a new benchmark in growing a D2C brand from the ground up. RediClinic is a natural supplement brand which is thriving in the Indian nutraceutical market without any investment, as of yet. The brand started off with the [] The post RediClinic Achieves 26x Revenue Growth in Just 8 Months, Sets New Benchmark for D2C Hypergrowth appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Pramerica Life Insurance Recognised Among the Top 50 India
Pramerica Life Insurance has been recognised among the Top 50 India's Best Workplaces for Women 2026 by Great Place To Work, building on its recognition among the Top 100 India's Best Workplaces for Women 2025 last year. The recognition represents an important milestone in the company's ongoing journey to build an equitable, inclusive and people-first [] The post Pramerica Life Insurance Recognised Among the Top 50 Indias Best Workplaces for Women 2026 by Great Place To Work appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
IZI Enterprise secures DRDO order for VANA
IZI, a drone company based in Bhopal, has secured an order from DRDO's PXE. The order is for the supply and deployment of IZI VANA Surveillance Drones. These drones will assist in aerial photogrammetry, surveillance, and data collection.
As sugar markets swing, eBuySugar bets on scale and digital trade
With sugar prices, production, and trade policies becoming increasingly volatile, eBuySugar is expanding its role beyond simply connecting mills and buyers.
President Droupadi Murmu welcomed Swiss President Guy Parmelin, emphasizing the historic EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement. They discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including clean technology and artificial intelligence. Key agreements were signed to promote migration, mobility, and cooperation in nuclear energy and defense.
Electricity, cash and crises: what's on the COP31 agenda?
The upcoming COP31 conference in Antalya, Turkey, is gearing up to tackle pressing climate change and energy challenges. The negotiations will emphasize the importance of electrification to lessen the dependency on fossil fuels and mitigate emissions. However, the contentious issue of phasing out fossil fuels continues to provoke disagreement among nations.
Founder Salaries Tracker FY26: How Much Did India
Sixteen founders across 10 new-age tech companies earned a combined 43.4 Cr in fixed remuneration in FY26, up 8.2% from
OpenAI will start watermarking ChatGPT
OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU to comply with the AI Act. Editing can make the invisible marks harder to detect, it says.
Etched fields funding offers at $40B+ valuation, sources say
Just a couple of months after its last big raise, the AI chip startup is already being plied with investment offers at double or more its current value, sources tell TechCrunch.
Reflection debuts Beam, an open-weight AI model to rival Chinese models at lower compute cost
Reflection is aiming Beam and future models at enterprises and sovereign nations. The pitch is to build AI factories, a product that would let institutions build their own customized, local AI system by training Reflections AI models on their own proprietary data.
Instinct brings its AI agent to group chats, even for friends without an account
Instinct is launching group chats that let friends use its AI agent together for tasks like planning trips, organizing carpools, and coordinating events. The company says personal accounts remain separate, with permission required before personal agents share information or take action.
At 19, founder raises $11 million for Ghost, maker of a $3,499 computer for personal AI
Ghost announced Monday its official emergence from stealth and an $11 billion seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz.
Founded by two sisters, Hot Girl Hotline uses AI to give young women personalized dating and relationship advice, with an emphasis on safety and avoiding emotional dependency.
TechCrunch attended Pears latest demo day and discovered which startups generated the most buzz, from spatial models to chips for local AI.
HackerRanks AI interviewer has already conducted more than 500,000 interviews, with Snowflake, Snorkel, and Capgemini among its early testers.
Marico Acquires Additional Stake In Plix For
Marico has acquired an additional 24.09% stake in plant-based nutrition and personal care brand Plix for 1,012.03 Cr in an
Meet The Most Active Startup Investors Of Q3 2026
Indias startup funding market remained selective in the third quarter of 2026, with investors backing fewer startups even as the
OpenAI launches visual ads that appear alongside image generation results
OpenAI said the new visual ads will show up after your image generation results appear in the U.S. only for now.
Open or closed AI? How founders are choosing what to build on at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Learn how founders are choosing between building on open or closed AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register now to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off.
Hackers steal 8 million citizens
The Danish government said the breach of names, addresses, and state-issued ID numbers affects 8 million people, including people living abroad and the deceased.
Researchers are tracking a Chinese AI
Independent researchers discovered an agent swarm that seems to be running on Tencent's infrastructure and targeting Alibaba's map service, Amap.
Meet the Startup Battlefield 200 judges who
Meet the final five Startup Battlefield judges who'll decide who wins the pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Get your pass now to save up to $100, and get a second at 50% off.
The final Disrupt Stage lineup: Three days of conversations you won
The full TechCrunch Disrupt Stage lineup revealed, featuring Max Hodak, Mark Wahlberg, Benchmark partners, and more. Register now to save up to $100 on your pass and get a second at 50% off.
Can Safeworld convince people that gen AI robots won
Safeworld is building digital humans to make sure robots don't hurt the real ones.
The Next Search Frontier: How Ripplix Is Helping Brands Navigate AI Discovery
Business Wire India Ripplix, an AI visibility and optimisation platform, has launched to help brands understand how they are represented across AI-powered search and discovery platforms including ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity. The platform is designed for brands and marketing teams that want to track their visibility across AI-generated answers, understand which [] The post The Next Search Frontier: How Ripplix Is Helping Brands Navigate AI Discovery appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Eyestem presents interim Phase 2 data for Eyecyte-RPE at EURetina 2026 Conference
Eyestem Research has presented interim results from its Phase 2 clinical trial of Eyecyte-RPE. The trial focuses on Geographic Atrophy secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration.
ideaForge Founder Ankit Mehta Pledges 2.8 Lakh Shares For
Dronetech company ideaForge Technology promoter and CEO Ankit Mehta has pledged 2.8 Lakh shares 0.56% of the companys total
Edtech major PhysicsWallahs wholly owned subsidiary FinZ Finance has agreed to sell a 95.79 Cr loan portfolio to Auxilo Finserve,
Opportunity alone doesnt create trade. Connectivity does
BRICS 2026 has built momentum. The next chapter will depend on how effectively agreements are matched by the corridors, infrastructure, technology, and systems needed to move goods reliably, with alternatives when disruptions occur.
UPI MDR: 0.4% charge raises questions over MSME margins, cash flows and digital credit
Industry representatives say merchant size, margins, and the nature of goods should determine the merchant discount rate (MDR), while fintechs flag risks to working capital and digital credit trails.
RoDTEP extension to help sustain exports in challenging global trade environment: CII's Budhia
The government has extended the RoDTEP scheme until December 31 to support exporters effectively. This scheme offers refunds on various taxes and duties which exporters incur. The Confederation of Indian Industry emphasizes the need for a longer-term extension of this scheme.
Snapdeal-parent Acevector shares list at nearly 12% discount to IPO price
Acevector's shares opened at 28.30 on the BSE as against the initial public offer (IPO) price of 32, down 11.56 per cent.
Snapdeal parent AceVector among 4 IPOs listing today: Check GMPs ahead of market debut
Four companies - Snapdeal parent AceVector, Runwal Enterprises, Orient Cables (India) and German Green Steel & Power - are set to make their debut on the bourses today i.e. on October 5, 2026.
Snapdeal Parent AceVector IPO Listing Today: GMP, Expected Listing Price Ahead Of Debut
AceVector IPO is set to list today, October 5. The latest GMP of Rs 0.6 indicates an estimated listing price of Rs 32.6, a 1.88% premium.
The Rise Of Bank-Built AI, Weekly Funding Rundown
Bankings AI Investment Playbook No longer content with buying AI tools, banks are moving to co-build and invest in AI
TechCrunch Mobility: Reining in robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Trump unveils his new Super Intelligence Force
This new task force is Trump's latest response to the debate over AI safety.
Charting the global economy: US employment growth moderates
The labor market in the US revealed sluggish growth in September, with only 29,000 jobs added, alongside a significant deceleration in wage increases. In Europe, inflation hit a three-year peak, triggering conversations around possible interest rate hikes. In contrast, China reported the weakest growth in industrial profits since November, hindered by rising expenses.
A federal judge ruled that a sheriffs deputy violated a womans Fourth Amendment rights when using Flock to search for her license plate without a warrant.
Amazon responds to data center backlash, says it no longer uses NDAs
The CEO of Amazon Web Services tried to push back against widespread suspicion of data centers.
IPO-Bound Kuku Technologies Turns Profitable In FY26, Revenue Surges 6X To
Kuku Technologies Limited, parent company of audio OTT platform Kuku FM and microdrama app Kuku TV, swung into the black
Farooq Abbasi, an investor in Neko Health, talked to Equity about the hot health tech company and what's next for it.
All the AI agents that can live in your text messages
We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work.
Drone maker ideaForge Technology has received a GST demand and penalty order totalling 109.2 Cr over alleged tax underpayment on
Our Central Mission Must Be Patient-Centric Innovation: JP Nadda
Business Wire India Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda has urged the countrys life sciences industry to make patient-centric innovation its central mission, as the inaugural Bharat Life Sciences Award (BLSA), organised by FICCI and powered by Eli Lilly and Company (India), named its first winners [] The post Our Central Mission Must Be Patient-Centric Innovation: JP Nadda appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Everything ixigo has done since it started off in 2007 can be called a stepping stone to get to where
Researchers Flag AI Overreach, Moneyview
OpenAI Dispute Sparks Academic Panic Last month, OpenAIs Codex possibly solved the Navier-Stokes equations in days. But mathematician Tristan Buckmaster
Business Wire India The festive season brought together a diverse mix of cultural, social and consumer occasions, with celebrations extending from neighbourhoods to housing societies, eateries and retail outlets. Recognising the breadth of these experiences, Coca-Cola India and its bottling partner Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) brought their festive presence to life through a series of [] The post Festivals Are for All: A Celebration Shared Across Maharashtra and Other States, Brought Together by Coca-Cola India and HCCB appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Gimi Gimi Brings Korean Food and K-Culture Together for a New Generation of Indian Consumers
Business Wire India Korean culture is no longer confined to screens and streaming platforms. From music and fashion to food and fandom, its influence is increasingly shaping how young Indian consumers discover new experiences. As interest in Korean-inspired flavours continues to grow, a new generation of brands is emerging to make the category more accessible, [] The post Gimi Gimi Brings Korean Food and K-Culture Together for a New Generation of Indian Consumers appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon, Its Most Advanced AI Model Yet
Amid increasing competition in AI, Google has now unveiled its new, most powerful model Gemini 4 Argon. The model is
HDFC securities Celebrates Double Recognition at Business Word People Excellence Awards 2026
Business Wire India Recognised with Gold for Excellence in Compensation & Benefits and Silver for HR Technology by Business World People Excellence Awards HDFC securities is proud to announce its remarkable achievement at the Business Word HR Excellence Awards 2026, securing both the Gold and Silver awards in prestigious categories. This dual recognition underscores the [] The post HDFC securities Celebrates Double Recognition at Business Word People Excellence Awards 2026 appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
TPG Sells More Shadowfax Shares Via
Private equity (PE) giant TPG has now offloaded more shares of listed logistics giant Shadowfax via an open-market transaction for
More Code, More Review: How AI Is Changing Engineering
AI coding tools are generating code faster, shifting more of engineers attention towards designing systems, reviewing output, and testing whether
How Flipkart Is Using AI To Move Beyond Keyword-Led Product Discovery
Flipkart is leveraging AI to move beyond keyword-led product searches to interpret what shoppers want, ask follow-up questions, and adapt
Consumer Appliance Startup EDT Raises $2.4 Mn To Expand Product Portfolio
Mumbai-based consumer appliance startup EDT has raised $2.4 Mn (over 23 Cr) in its pre-Series A round led by existing
GSK India Achieves Guinness World Records
Business Wire India GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited (GSK India) has achieved a Guinness World Records title for the Largest Brochure Mosaic-Image,cementing its commitment to raising awareness on adult immunisation and preventive healthcare in India. Created at GSK House, its official headquarters in Mumbai, the record-setting mosaic spans more than 115 square metres and was assembled using [] The post GSK India Achieves Guinness World Records Title For Largest Brochure Mosaic-Image On World Heart Day appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Combining his own experiences with stories from nearly 30 founders and 40 Hindi poems, the book captures the emotional highs and lows of building a business. The post ZeCa Capitals Pawan Raj Kumar Launches Giving Up Is Not an Option appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
[Update] AceVector IPO Closes With 4.93X Oversubscription
Update | September 29, 2026 19:55 IST Snapdeal parent AceVectors 420 Cr IPO was oversubscribed 4.93X at the end of
World Heart Day: Universal Sompo Highlights Growing Cardiac Health Needs Beyond Metros
On World Heart Day, Universal Sompo General Insurance highlighted a sustained rise in cardiac claims from non-metro locations over the past three financial years. Claims from Tier 2 cities have more than doubled during this period, while Tier 3 cities continue to account for a significant share of the insurers cardiac claims outside the metros. [] The post World Heart Day: Universal Sompo Highlights Growing Cardiac Health Needs Beyond Metros appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Harit Zaveri Jewellers, ajewellery destination founded in 2014, marks its expansion across Gujarat with the opening of its new flagship in Surat. Located at Parle Point, the new space brings together the brands contemporary interpretation of heritage Indian jewellery, considered design and commitment to transparent retail. Actor Vicky Kaushal, alongside Founder Harit Zaveri, inaugurated [] The post Harit Zaveri Jewellers Expands its Presence with a New Flagship in Surat, Inaugurated by Vicky Kaushal appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Retailers Against UPI, Startup IPO Sprint
UPIs MDR Showdown Indian retailers are set to stage a nationwide No UPI Day on October 2. Up in arms
No UPI Day: Mobile, FMCG Retailers To Protest UPI MDR On October 2
Indian retail traders are gearing up for a nationwide protest against the proposed UPI MDR soon. The All India Mobile
Fintech Startups To Watch: Startups That Caught Our Eye In September
It was a busy month for Indias fintech ecosystem. On the public markets, SEBI issued final observations on the proposed
28 BLACK to Showcase Growth Ambitions at Anuga Select India 2026
Business Wire India 28 BLACK is set to participate in Anuga Select India 2026, one of India's leading food and beverage trade exhibitions. The event forms part of the brand's broader strategy to expand availability, increase consumer awareness and build long-term partnerships in India. The company's participation at Anuga Select India follows a successful presence [] The post 28 BLACK to Showcase Growth Ambitions at Anuga Select India 2026 appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Bajaj Finance Personal Loan Offers Tenures From 12 to 108 Months: What Borrowers Should Consider
The Bajaj Finance Personal Loan offers repayment tenures ranging from 12 to 108 months for loan amounts between Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 55 lakh. The applicable interest rate ranges from 10% to 30.5% per annum. Bajaj Finance Personal Loan The selected tenure can affect the monthly EMI and total interest payable. Borrowers can [] The post Bajaj Finance Personal Loan Offers Tenures From 12 to 108 Months: What Borrowers Should Consider appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Top Three Reasons Walnuts Are Good For Your Heart
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide,1 But healthy dietary practices are known to help prevent and treat heart disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends including four and a half or more cups of fruits and vegetables daily, two or more servings of fish per week, fiber-rich whole grains, and four or [] The post Top Three Reasons Walnuts Are Good For Your Heart appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
SC Refuses To Stay UPI MDR, Seeks Centre
The Supreme Court today refused to stay the Centres decision to introduce merchant discount rate (MDR) charges on select UPI
Moneyview IPO Oversubscribed 31.41X On Day 3 So Far
Digital lender Moneyviews IPO was oversubscribed 31.41X by 13:45 IST on the final day of bidding today. The public issue
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets worth around 442.35 Cr in the money laundering case
Business Wire India Indias leading private sector general insurance company, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, concluded the grand finale of the 11th edition of Insurance Quiz Junior 2026, marking a key milestone in its nationwide mission to strengthen financial awareness across Bharat. This year, the initiative engaged from 16,900+ students across 1,100+ cities, representing all States [] The post HDFC ERGO Concludes 11th Insurance Quiz Junior With Participation From 16,900+ Students Across 600+ Districts appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
The Bharat Taxi Row, Weekly Funding Rebounds
Allegations Hit Bharat Taxi The arrival of Bharat Taxi promised zero commissions and empowered drivers. But its rollout has triggered
