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TechSparks 2026 Day 1: Vembu backs tech ownership over GPUs, Kharge pushes Beyond Bengaluru, and Tech30 2026 is unveiled.

Angel One Group CEO Ambarish Kenghe said demand for knowledge work will go up, and this would require every individual to transform themselves.

The Minister for Home, IT, BT & E-Governance, Govt of Karnataka, said the government will first look at responsible use of AI before deploying the technology in governance.

The Karnataka government has initiated numerous programmes to create a talent pool that meets the demands of emerging technologies, said the Minister for Home, IT, BT & E-Governance, Government of Karnataka, at Techsparks 2026.

At TechSparks 2026, Priyank Kharge, Minister for Home Affairs, IT, Biotechnology, and E-Governance, Govt. of Karnataka, highlighted the states Beyond Bengaluru policy.

The startup founded by IIT Madras alumni plans to use the funding to scale its enterprise go-to-market reach, deepen its agentic layer, and expand editing capabilities.

At TechSparks 2026, AgniKuls Srinath Ravichandran and GalaxEyes Suyash Singh share how frugal innovation, perseverance through failure, and strategic policy shifts are shaping Indias emerging private space technology sector.

Amansa Investments, SBI Mutual Fund and HDFC Life Insurance Company, among others, have invested over Rs 413 crore in defence electronics maker Tonbo Imaging India Ltd through secondary share transactions, valuing the company at around Rs 4,000 crore.

irgul highlighted on how AI tools are changing the way businesses are built, customer expectations are changing and how experimentation is now the key to success.

Speaking at TechSparks 2026, Vembu said India has more to learn from China's technology ecosystem than America's, arguing that technology ownership, rather than engineering talent alone, is essential for lasting economic prosperity.

Bengaluru startup Pramatra Space plans to demonstrate its technology in space in 2027, ahead of its first mission in 2028, while exploring applications in telecom, drones, and data centres.

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu says India should prioritise infrastructure and foundational technologies over heavy GPU spending to build lasting prosperity and reduce dependence on foreign countries.

At TechSparks 2026, Zohos Sridhar Vembu spoke about why software automation is not nessarily a crisis, urging the nation to focus on technological ownership, hardware foundations, and self-reliance over foreign IP dependency.

Bengaluru startup Kubo Care uses mmWave radar to detect falls in seniors at home in under a second, with no video or audio recorded.

From spacetech and defence to clean energy, advanced materials, and construction, YourStory's Tech30 spotlights 30 promising startups developing technologies for India and beyond.

From winning iDEX challenges to signing MoUs with defence PSUs, IISc-incubated SpaceFields is moving from bespoke propulsion design to largescale supply.

Bengaluru-based startup CaliperAI is developing software for physical AI and configurable robotic platforms that can be adapted for different industrial applications.

Founded by former ISRO scientists, Hyderabad-based startup Sanyark Space is developing satellites to provide centimetre-level navigation accuracy and direct satellite-to-device connectivity.

Chennai-based deeptech startup Hypersonic Technologies is betting on two revenue streams to help industrial customers offset production costs while reducing emissions.

With four patents, commercialised products, and clinical trials under way, TeraLumen Solutions is proving that worldclass terahertz systems can be made in India.

After Miras Successful Launch on SpaceXs Falcon 9, Hyderabad spacetech startup EON Space Labs is positioning itself as India's pioneer in endtoend optical systems by indigenising payloads and securing flight heritage.

Mumbai startup Balisto Agritechs battery-powered Balisto 130 Pro handles weeding, rotavating, and more, with an autonomous version in development.

Hyderabad-based student startup Apollyon Dynamics sold drones worth over Rs 1.5 crore last year. It has now moved to a jet-powered target drone, a multirotor interceptor, and a marine unmanned system.

Vijayawada-based spacetech startup Red Balloon Aerospace recently completed a stratospheric balloon mission, demonstrating indigenous super-pressure balloon capabilities.

Hyderabad-based agritech startup Segritech builds compact, AI-powered fruit grading machines and is developing autonomous harvesting robots to help farmers get better prices for their produce.

Chennai startup Attox is building the Bactolizer, a device that identifies the right antibiotic and dose in 30 minutes to two hours.

Bengaluru startup Enerzolve makes power converters that connect batteries to the grid and is developing a software-driven alternative to transformers.

Bengaluru-based startup Integra Robotics combines reconfigurable robotic arms and mobile platforms with software that learns from the tasks its machines perform.

ImmunitoAIs platform designs antibodies for specific disease targets, which the startup then tests in its own laboratory.

Chennai startup Folium Sensing uses laser light and machine learning to turn existing communication fibre into a sensor for bridges, pipelines and railways.

Freshworks plans to acquire Torii to expand Freshservice into software and AI spend governance, helping businesses track usage, control costs and mitigate security risks.

Under this years rallying cry, The New Tech Order, YourStorys 17th edition is bringing together 10,000+ visionaries, 500 speakers, 1,000 startups, and 300 investors. We aren't just discussing the future of AI, deep tech, and digital infrastructurewe're asking: who gets to build it, and how fast

Indias startup capital is officially ready for TechSparks 2026. The rules of technology are changing, and so is who gets to write them.

Founded in 2023 by Ankit Agarwal and Varun Limaye, Mesa School of Business will use this funding to build on AI-first curriculum for existing programmes, launch & grow new programmes and build strategic partnerships with the startup ecosystem.

How Zocket evolved from simplifying digital advertising to rethinking how enterprise consumer brands run marketing in an AI-native era.

Explore five lessons inspired by Endless Dream by Gigi Ganguly, from believing in your dreams to embracing uncertainty and personal growth.

Discover 5 lessons from Utsav Malhotras The Average Advantage on sustainable success, consistency, ambition and building a meaningful career.

Boldfit will use the fresh capital primarily for growth-related activities, including retail expansion, increased manufacturing and inorganic opportunities.

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, October 12, 2026.

Psychological safety helps infrastructure teams raise risks early, challenge assumptions and protect projects, people and capital.

The Rs 852 crore all-offer-for-sale IPO comes as falling exports, weaker profits and negative operating cash flow temper growth prospects backed by a sizeable order book.

After building IndianRaga into a global platform for Indian performing arts, Sriram Emani is turning to filmmaking to tell nuanced South Asian stories that challenge familiar stereotypes.

Zetwerk has expanded the size of its IPO and is seeking a valuation of Rs 25,583 crore.

Redseer estimates that 6-6.5 crore shoppers participated, with mobile phones leading by value and fashion, electronics and appliances seeing strong demand.

Indias ecommerce platforms clocked around Rs 24,000 crore in sales in the first two days of festive season sales, with mobile phones leading by value. Redseer estimates that 6-6.5 crore shoppers participated, with fashion, electronics and appliances also seeing strong demand.

At TechSparks 2026, Google Clouds Rajesh Shewani will show how businesses can turn Geminis capabilities into enterprise advantage.

Discover five insightful books that challenge assumptions, encourage critical thinking, and help you develop an independent mindset.

Lateral Sparks, the weekly quiz from YourStory, tests your domain knowledge, business acumen, and lateral thinking skills (see the previous edition here). In this 252nd edition of the quiz, we present issues tackled by real-life entrepreneurs in their startup journeys. What would you do if you wer

With mere two days to go, YourStorys flagship summit adds speakers from AI, enterprise technology, aviation, policymaking, diplomacy and entertainment to its conversations around The New Tech Order.

Launched in Patna and developed with DPIIT and Startup India, YourStory's ShuruKar is a nationwide initiative that combines AI tools, founder mentorship, and local networks to help aspiring entrepreneurs move from identifying a problem to finding their first customer.