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Databricks co-founder shares his secrets for winning big enterprises customers
Turns out selling to big companies isnt about having the shiniest tech: its about hitching a ride on a giants sales team.
After years in which every social platform (even LinkedIn!) aggressively pursued short-form video, this is a notable shift in strategy for Instagram.
Uh oh, it sounds like the iPhone Duo keeps cracking and users aren
A small number of early adopters of the much hyped new foldable phone from Apple have complained of screens cracking.
Fusion startups are giving the government shares in exchange for awards. Is it worth it?
Fusion startups face a new challenge, one unrelated to plasma physics: Give the government shares in exchange for funding awards or go it alone?
Chasing US capital, Indian AI startups weigh cost of moving amid challenges
VC firms such as Antler India and All In Capital have launched programmes to help homegrown AI startups establish a foothold in the US
SpaceX locks in $40B GPU financing deal with Apollo
SpaceX has locked in a binding commitment for roughly $40 billion in financing to pay for AI chips and related data center equipment, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing Monday. In a statement, SpaceX called it the largest committed GPU financing ever.
Paytm Q2 Profit Skyrockets Over 10X YoY To
Fintech major Paytms profit for the September quarter surged to 225 Cr, 10.7X from 21 Cr in the year-ago quarter.
Tata Communications To Pour Up To $450 Mn In Build AI Connectivity Infrastructure
Tata Communications plans to invest $400-450 Mn (around 4,350 Cr) to build 10,000 km of AI-ready connectivity infrastructure across India
Anthropic officially files for its public debut
Anthropic has officially filed for an IPO, revealing soaring revenue, mounting losses, major enterprise adoption, and an unusual governance structure designed to preserve founder control and its AI safety mission.
Exclusive: axiTrust To Raise $5 Mn From Argor.vc, Others
Fintech startup axiTrust is in talks to raise around $5 Mn in fresh capital in its Series A funding round,
Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED display and faster A20 Pro chip
The new iPad mini features a thinner and lighter design than its predecessor.
Matiks raises $10M to expand its math and puzzle gaming platform
Matiks has introduced a new platform for users to create games using AI.
Tesla turns to Turo to boost adoption of Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
Eligible Turo hosts will also get a one-month free trial of Tesla's FSD software.
Veefin H1 FY27 Profit Jumps 2.3X YoY To
BSE SME-listed fintech SaaS company Veefin Solutions reported a 127% rise in its consolidated net profit to 24.9 Cr in
ET Business Growth Summit in Nagpur highlighted land shortages, financing constraints, and rising energy costs as major challenges.
L Catterton Backs InMobi-Backed Glance To Expand Its AI Shopping Business In US
Consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton has made a strategic investment in InMobi-backed AI shopping platform Glance to support its expansion,
Is India a shadow transshipment hub? The data says otherwise
Between 2014 and 2024, Indias goods exports to the US grew 1.86 times, while US exports to India grew 1.94 times. A rising two-way relationship, with Indias global exports also up 1.36-fold, is hard to square with a mere pass-through story tailored to one market.
Rising global demand, lower price of Indian rice than competitors to boost exports: IREF
In the first six months of the fiscal year, India experienced a remarkable 13 percent boost in rice exports. The Indian Rice Exporters Federation predicts further growth fueled by strong worldwide demand and pricing advantages over rivals.
The best apps for tracking your reading and discovering new books
There are numerous apps on the market that promise to do just that, so weve compiled a list of some of the best ones to help you pick the right one for you.
Grok releases the first seven minutes of its AI-generated
The footage looks okay, as long as you're not seeking artistry, inspiration, or human interest.
TechCrunch Mobility: Blue-green is the color of autonomy
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
The hottest AI wearables and gadgets you should know about
We compiled a list of all the hottest AI wearables, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend, Plaud, and more.
Starlink seems to be working normally again in Ukraine
Elon Musk reportedly ordered SpaceX to throttle Ukraine's Starlink access.
Instacart reportedly discussed selling itself with DoorDash and Uber
Instacart might sell itself to a larger competitor.
PHP-ocalypse: How two critical web bugs almost broke the internet
Two critical bugs in the PHP web programming language, used by the majority of the internet, threatened to upend the internet and it's unlikely to be the last major software scare.
These clever apps show off the iPhone Duo
From retro cassette players and virtual notebooks to flight trackers and even a digital toaster, developers are finding creative ways to take advantage of Apple's first foldable iPhone.
A new study found Grok's AI overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates while OpenAI's GPT favors Democrats, with the two AI models disagreeing in more than 90% of nearly 500 election races.
Myntra Slips Into The Red In FY26, Reports
Fashion ecommerce platform Myntra reported a net loss of 581.8 Cr in the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26),
The Boox Palma 2 Pro finally got me to stop reading on my phone
The $400 Boox Palma 2 Pro is a smartphone-sized e-reader designed for people who want to read books, articles, and documents on a small E Ink display.
Here are the top 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.
Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell
The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2-D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a ap, and summersaulted on voice command.
VCs, Superhuman Mail founder share red flags about product-market fit
Top investors from Iconiq and Sapphire Ventures, along with Rahul Vohra, the founder of Superhuman Mail, share the do's and don'ts for building hit products.
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is coming to SoWa Power Station in Boston on November 4, bringing founders, investors, and operators together for a full day of candid conversations, practical sessions, live pitching, networking, and smaller roundtables built for deeper discussion.
Carta and NewView partner, hoping to entice more startups to let employees sell shares early
A new program wants to encourage more startups to allow workers to cash out early by making it easier to transact tender offers.
From Toast to Bessemer: Who founders will hear from at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026
Hosted by TechCrunch in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares, the full-day event goes beyond fundraising and AI to explore the realities of finding customers, building teams, sharpening a pitch, developing founder leadership, and scaling companies both inside and outside traditional startup hubs.
Agent cloud startup Daytona hits $1B valuation backed by FirstMark and a who
Daytona is building a cloud for agents that's like giving every agent its own computer. It has attracted founders of Stripe, Perplextity, Datadog, Mercor and others as angels, it says.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors
Top-funded fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems received an $85 million award from the federal government to advance conductors for fusion power plants.
Early-stage and follow-on investors in the AI lab are already sitting on major paper returns.
Festive Sales See Shoppers Log In, But Hold Back On Big-Ticket Purchases
The festive season, usually a time to splurge, is telling a different story this year. A smaller number of card
[Update] Jio Platforms IPO Subscribed 22.19X On Final Day, QIB Portion Booked 70.55X
Update | October 23, 2026, 19:45 IST Reliance Industries digital services arm Jio Platforms 30,213 Cr IPO was subscribed 22.19X
Diwali 2026: Plan Festive Shopping with Bajaj Finance Personal Loan
As Diwali 2026 approaches, households across India are preparing for festive shopping, home improvements, gifts and family celebrations. Managing these expenses alongside regular monthly commitments can require careful financial planning. Bajaj Finance Personal Loan offers a way to fund eligible planned and urgent expenses through a collateral-free loan with flexible repayment options. Bajaj Finance [] The post Diwali 2026: Plan Festive Shopping with Bajaj Finance Personal Loan appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Taste Wins: 28 BLACK Spotlights Bharat
Business Wire India Newly launched in India, premium German energy drink 28 BLACK showcased its range at India Food Forum (IFF) 2026 in Mumbai. Strong interest from retailers, distributors, and industry leaders signalled demand for premium, lifestyle-driven beverages. At the forum, Daniel Geuther, CEO of Yinbev Beverages India Pvt. Ltd., 28 BLACKs exclusive importer in [] The post Taste Wins: 28 BLACK Spotlights Bharats Growth Story at India Food Forum 2026 appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Ola Electric Slides Over 7% After Bearish Call From Goldman Sachs
Shares of electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric crashed as much as 7.6% to hit an intraday low about 29 on
Oura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its U.S. smart ring comeback
Oura alleges in its newest lawsuit that Ultrahuman's Ring Pro infringes two of its patents.
Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia
inDrive plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027.
Japanese-Themed Dining Chain Harajuku Tokyo Caf
Japanese-themed dining chain Harajuku Tokyo Cafe has raised $3 Mn (around 28 Cr) in a pre-Series A funding round led
Can AI keep your secrets safe? Eternal's dark.ai to offer encrypted chats
Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal plans to launch dark.ai, a privacy-focused AI assistant for founders, researchers, businesses and governments, globally by the end of 2026
Stocks to watch: BEL, Swiggy, Eternal, IHCL, PC Jeweller, RBL Bank, SRF
Stocks to watch today: BEL, Swiggy, Eternal, IHCL, PC Jeweller, RBL Bank, SRF, Nestle India, Zydus Wellness, Persistent Systems, Adani Green Energy, Aye Finance, among others, will be in focus today
Inside Critical PHP Vulnerabilities That Have 70% Of The Internet At Risk
A pair of critical vulnerabilities in PHP, the open-source programming language that powers much of the modern web, has forced
Nutanix Founder Ajeet Singh Floats New AI Martech Startup Different
Serial entrepreneur Ajeet Singh, who previously cofounded unicorns such as Nutanix and ThoughtSpot, has announced the launch of his third
Eternal to launch privacy-focused Dark.ai, global launch this year
Blinkit and Zomato sit in the low-risk zone against the threat of agentic commerce, says Deepinder Goyal
Eternal Q2 net profit up 92%, revenue up 77%
Blinkit, its quick-commerce arm, is expected to cross the 3,500-mark in terms of the number of dark stores by March 2027. It aims to take it to 5,000 by March 2028.
Zomato parent Eternal to swap Adonmo stake for 156 crore Mygate shares
Eternal will exchange its entire Adonmo stake for Mygate shares valued at Rs 156 crore and transfer its going-out India business to a subsidiary for Rs 130.76 crore
Eternal Q2FY27 net profit jumps 92% to 125 crore, revenue rises 78%
Eternal's revenue rose 77.6% to Rs 24,138 crore in Q2FY27, while consolidated adjusted Ebitda surged 197% as Zomato and Blinkit recorded strong growth
Eternal plans to launch privacy-focused AI assistant dark.ai this year
Goyal shared the update in a letter to shareholders after Eternal released its Q2 results for the July-Sept quarter
Eternal Q2 profit jumps 92% to 125 crore but falls short of estimates
Eternal's Q2 net profit surged 92.3% to 1.25 billion but missed analyst estimates of 2.71 billion as rising costs weighed, even as revenue jumped 77.6% on strong Blinkit growth.
Aye Finance Q2: Profit Surges 151% YoY To
Listed NBFC Aye Finances net profit for the September quarter surged 151% to 86.7 Cr from 34.5 Cr in the
India-New Zealand trade pact: INZCCI calls on companies to turn market access into opportunity
This agreement opens new doors for trade, investment, and partnerships, especially benefitting small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies are urged to seek pertinent information and ask crucial questions to thrive.
Global sugar market supply deficit to grow sharply, analyst says
Major sugar-producing regions, including Brazil, India, and the European Union, struggle with adverse weather impacts from El Nio. Brazil's sugar production is significantly lower due to excessive rainfall affecting harvests at critical times.
10 held for running fake Apple call centre targeting US citizens
Listed coworking space provider IndiQube Spaces board has approved an investment of up to 35 Cr in SaiEdge Realty to
Update | October 19, 2026 20:35 IST B2B manufacturing company Zetwerks 5,012.3 Cr IPO was oversubscribed 3.06X at the end
Sony India today announced the launch of BRAVIA 9II, the newest addition to its premium BRAVIA television lineup and the Sony's flagship True RGB television for 2026. Building on the success of the recently launched BRAVIA 7II, which introduced Sony's next-generation True RGB display technology to Indian consumers, the BRAVIA 9II brings Sony's most advanced [] The post Sony Introduces True RGB Technology Backed by RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro in India with Launch of BRAVIA 9II and BRAVIA 7II appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
UC Eyes More Capital, Burma Burma
Inside UCs 2,500 Cr Fundraise Plan A year after listing, Urban Company is back in the market for more funds.
Charting the global economy: Inflationary pressures mount in US
A broad upswing in consumer prices last month helps reinforce expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate increases in the months ahead.
Restaurant chain Burma Burmas parent entity, Hunger Pangs Limited, saw its net loss skyrocket nearly 31X to 15.4 Cr in
Listed home services major Urban Companys board approved a proposal to raise up to 2,500 Cr yesterday, seeking to shore
Rapido Booked By Pune Police Over Alleged Unauthorised Bike-Taxi Operations
Pune Police has booked Rapido parent Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd for allegedly running bike-taxi services without the required licence
Indian Listed New-Age Tech Company Tracker: Market Cap, Revenue
For years, we at Inc42 have tracked the Indian tech startup ecosystem and seen it grow from a kid to
Startup funding continued to pick up pace in the second week of October. Overall, Indian new-age tech ventures raised $236.2
Cult.fit Gets SEBI Clearance For
Markets regulator SEBI has given its go-ahead to gym chain Cult.fits 950 Cr IPO about three months after it filed
Tonbo Imaging IPO Oversubscribed Nearly 7X On Day 2 So Far
Defence tech company Tonbo Imagings 852.1 Cr IPO continued to receive healthy investor interest on the second day of bidding.
DGT, MSDE Partners With Medhavi Skills University to Strengthen Industry-Linked ITI Training
Business Wire India MSU becomes the only university in India with an active Flexi-MoU course under the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. The partnership integrates industry-led training, practical learning and recognised qualifications to strengthen pathways to employment. Medhavi Skills University (MSU), Sikkim, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) [] The post DGT, MSDE Partners With Medhavi Skills University to Strengthen Industry-Linked ITI Training appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
In September, India's exports of engineering goods soared to US$12.17 billion, indicating an impressive year-on-year growth. For the first half of the fiscal year, cumulative exports reached US$70.87 billion, reflecting a notable 19.7% increase.
Zetwerk IPO Subscribed 27% On Day 2 So Far, QIB
B2B manufacturing company Zetwerks 5,012.3 Cr IPO was subscribed 27% on the second day of bidding today. Investors placed bids
Cloud infrastructure company E2E Networks operating revenue jumped 411% to 223.8 Cr in the second quarter of FY27 from 43.8
TECNO Launches Aggressive 5G for the Festive Season With Spark 50s 5G at Rs. 19,999
Business Wire India TECNO today launched the SPARK 50s 5G in India, starting at Rs. 19,999. Rising memory prices have been pushing entry-level 5G phones further out of reach, and SPARK 50s 5G is TECNOs answer to that. It brings dependable 5G, a fresh new look and a battery that lasts all day to the [] The post TECNO Launches Aggressive 5G for the Festive Season With Spark 50s 5G at Rs. 19,999 appeared first on Startup Success Stories India - News & Updates for Indian Entrepreneurs .
Shopifys India Checkout Bet Shopify is preparing to bring Shop Pay to India. Setting up a direct clash with domestic
Fairfax Proposes To Transfer Go Digit Stake To IDBI Bank
Canadian investor Fairfax Financial Holdings has proposed transferring all its interests in insurtech company Go Digit General Insurance and its
Children Salute Indian Army Soldiers With Love and Respect
For these little ones, saluting the Indian Army comes naturally. ���� Every time they see the soldiers, their tiny hands rise in a heartfelt gesture of respect and admiration for the brave men and women in uniform.
Ankita Bhandaris Parents Detained During India Gate Protest
Watch | Ankita Bhandaris parents, along with opposition leaders and other protesters, were detained by Delhi Police at India Gate following an overnight protest.They are demanding that the proposed appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam as Sikkim Governor be put on hold until the ongoing CBI probe into Ankita Bhandaris murder is completed.Her father, Virendra Singh Bhandari, warned that nationwide protests would resume if the appointment was not cancelled within 24 hours. The parents were released around 5 am on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Actor Imran Khan to move Bombay High Court against notice asking him to leave India
Actor Imran Khan will challenge the notice asking him to leave the country in the Bombay High Court, his lawyer said, according to PTI. His lawyer also stated that the rules do not prohibit Overseas Citizen...
India, U.S. trade pact to be operationalised once India gets competitive advantage: Goyal
Piyush Goyal said that the free trade agreement between India and the European Union will be inked in December and will come into force from February or March next year.
What Does Indian Design Mean Today? A Creative Director Explains
Open a jewellery box in almost any Indian home and it holds more than metal and stone. A pair of earrings can carry the memory of a region, a craft that took years to learn, or an architectural detail someone once
Centre Directs Telcos To Display Caller Names From November 1
The Ministry Of Communications Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed telecom operators to roll out calling name presentations (CNAP) across
At this New Delhi exhibition, Sarees of India, old weaves find new life
The Delhi Crafts Councils annual exhibition brings together 22 stalls showcasing saris from across the country, with a special section on revival weaves and an award for a Bihar-based weaver
Is Indias voter roll revision process excluding genuine voters? | The Hindu Editorial
The Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has come under intense scrutiny amid allegations that the process relies on arbitrary criteria that could disproportionately affect certain communities. Questions have been raised over the use of logical discrepancies to flag voters, the role of automated scrutiny, voter deletions in multiple states and the impact on electoral inclusion. With petitions already before the Supreme Court, the debate now centres on whether the process strengthens electoral integrity or risks disenfranchising legitimate voters. This editorial examines the data, the controversies and the legal questions surrounding the SIR process.
Caller Names To Appear On Phones From November 1: What India
From November 1, 2026, telecom operators must display caller names by default on 4G and newer networks, with privacy safeguards and exemptions for users who restrict caller identification.
India's exports up 23% to $44.4 billion in Sep; trade deficit narrows to $30.21 billion
The country's imports rose by 8 per cent to $74.61 billion in September.
High temperatures continue to impact Indian agriculture, leading to decreased crop yields and poor germination rates. Farmers report significant losses in banana production and vegetable crops like okra and gourd. Experts warn about the increasing unpredictability of climate events affecting food security and farming practices. There is a call for greater climate adaptation finance and improved forecasting measures to address these challenges.
