Start Ups

Nvidia's chips underpin major Indian AI projects, including Reliance, Yotta, L&T, and Sarvam, even as chief executive Jensen Huang faces scrutiny over a suspected Chinese intelligence operative

Updated On: 11 Nov 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

E-commerce platforms report a surge in AI-led product discovery during festive sales, while expanding its use to logistics, forecasting and customer support.

Updated On: 11 Nov 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

Founded by former Ultrahuman executive Apoorv Shankar, Aina has unveiled an AI-powered ring that anticipates user needs and controls apps and devices, with pre-orders from $399

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Cosmoserve Space unveils Base 1 in Hyderabad for space debris removal and satellite servicing, raises $6 million in seed funding and targets commercial operations by 2028

Updated On: 05 Nov 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Valued between $500 million and $1 billion each, India's 51 Gazelles have a combined valuation of ₹3.3 trillion, with fintech emerging as the leading sector

Updated On: 03 Nov 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Chennai-based Inbound Aerospace is in talks with investors to raise around $10 million to develop its reusable space re-entry vehicle and autonomous landing system ahead of a 2028 mission

Updated On: 03 Nov 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

The company plans to enter battery energy storage and expand its solar, energy efficiency and wastewater treatment businesses

Updated On: 02 Nov 2026 | 6:05 AM IST

Octopus Ventures, along with KPN Ventures, has invested $38 million in Netherlands-based enterprise connectivity platform Braid in a Series A funding round

Updated On: 31 Oct 2026 | 4:29 PM IST

Following Vikram-1's maiden orbital launch in July, Skyroot plans to begin commercial operations in early 2027 and scale up to one rocket launch a month by the end of next year

Updated On: 30 Oct 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

AI agents must operate under strict controls, with enterprises held accountable for their actions, says Netskope CEO Sanjay Beri

Updated On: 29 Oct 2026 | 10:06 PM IST

Accel partner Prayank Swaroop says Indian startups are listing publicly faster as the venture capital ecosystem matures, but AI firms will need to prove they can sustain growth and profitability

Updated On: 28 Oct 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

Caltech professor and Accelerated Understanding co-founder Anima Anandkumar is developing AI models that simulate physical processes, helping researchers speed up scientific processes

Updated On: 28 Oct 2026 | 7:12 PM IST

Led by Dallas Venture Capital, the Series B round will help Simplismart expand its AI inference platform, strengthen cloud partnerships and grow across North America and global markets

Updated On: 27 Oct 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

Blume Ventures and South Park Commons led the funding round as Cent plans to expand its AI-powered medical imaging, diagnostics and preventive healthcare services in India

Updated On: 27 Oct 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

VC firms such as Antler India and All In Capital have launched programmes to help homegrown AI startups establish a foothold in the US

Updated On: 27 Oct 2026 | 12:18 AM IST

The RBI's interoperability push will allow account aggregators to work across the network, reducing dependence on bilateral tie-ups and potentially improving customer onboarding for lenders

Updated On: 22 Oct 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Former Google executive Kishore Kanakamedala joins as venture partner to build a US investor network and help Indian deep-tech startups expand into international markets

Updated On: 22 Oct 2026 | 7:41 PM IST

Backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Stride Ventures and Tanmay Bhat, the company was valued at nearly Rs 1,000 crore and plans to expand categories and omnichannel distribution

Updated On: 22 Oct 2026 | 5:14 PM IST

Ventures founded by former Zetwerk executives are borrowing the company's playbook of orchestrating factories rather than owning them, attracting over $130 million in funding

Updated On: 21 Oct 2026 | 8:07 PM IST

The funding rounds were led by ride-hailing firm Rapido's $240 million, followed by electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy's $180 million and River's $102 million

Updated On: 19 Oct 2026 | 4:14 PM IST