Udisha Srivastav
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Udisha Srivastav
Udisha Srivastav is a New Delhi-based journalist, currently covering the dynamic world of homegrown startups with a special focus on quick commerce, e-commerce, food-tech, ed-tech, logistics, and ride-hailing. While she enjoys being a print correspondent, she also likes to break the monotony and take up some audio, video, or multimedia projects. She has studied a Master's in Convergent Journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia University and did her undergraduate programme from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. Bonus information: She doesn’t get distracted — she gets divinely rerouted.
Udisha Srivastav is a New Delhi-based journalist, currently covering the dynamic world of homegrown startups with a special focus on quick commerce, e-commerce, food-tech, ed-tech, logistics, and ride-hailing. While she enjoys being a print correspondent, she also likes to break the monotony and take up some audio, video, or multimedia projects. She has studied a Master's in Convergent Journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia University and did her undergraduate programme from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. Bonus information: She doesn’t get distracted — she gets divinely rerouted.
Udisha Srivastav
AI applications to drive cash flows in India: 3one4 Capital's Siddarth Pai
India's AI opportunity lies in applications solving real-world problems, not costly foundational models, says 3one4 Capital's Siddarth Pai
 "AI applications to drive cash flows in India: 3one4 Capital's Siddarth Pai")
All major countries on board to sign AI Delhi declaration: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Details about New Delhi Declaration expected to be announced on Saturday
 "All major countries on board to sign AI Delhi declaration: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Majority of VC community in India very risk averse, says Vinod Khosla
Vinod Khosla says Indian VCs are overly focused on short-term revenue and liquidity, avoiding bold bets needed for innovation, while AI is set to disrupt IT services and BPO firms
 "Majority of VC community in India very risk averse, says Vinod Khosla")
India AI Impact Summit: Global CEOs call for inclusive use of AI
Strike note of optimism and urgency, calling AI as an opportunity for economic acceleration
 "India AI Impact Summit: Global CEOs call for inclusive use of AI")
AI biggest opportunity for tech, IT: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran
N Chandrasekaran says AI is the next great infrastructure as Tata Sons plans India's first large-scale AI-optimised data centre with OpenAI
 "AI biggest opportunity for tech, IT: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran")
Swiggy shuts Snacc instant delivery service to refocus on core areas
Swiggy cites business economics and long-term priorities in shutting Snacc, even as its food delivery segment grows and platforms serve attendees at the India AI Impact Summit
 "Swiggy shuts Snacc instant delivery service to refocus on core areas")
AI changing entry-level jobs, becoming 'path to prosperity': Accenture CEO
CEO Julie said the company recognises the importance of India in its AI-enabled future. At Accenture, we're incredibly proud to have over 350,000 and growing re-inventors here in India, she said
 "AI changing entry-level jobs, becoming 'path to prosperity': Accenture CEO")
ePlane Company partners NVIDIA to build India's first electric air taxi
IIT Madras-incubated startup to use NVIDIA Omniverse and IGX platforms to build a digital twin of its e200x aircraft, accelerating simulation, autonomy testing and DGCA certification
 "ePlane Company partners NVIDIA to build India's first electric air taxi")
India has a central role to play in shaping AI: Anthropic CEO Amodei
At the India AI Impact Summit, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says India will shape AI's global trajectory, balancing transformative economic gains with risks of misuse and displacement
 "India has a central role to play in shaping AI: Anthropic CEO Amodei")
Data centres to subsea cables: India draws mega AI infra bets on Day 3
Day three of the AI Impact Summit underscored India's central role in global AI expansion, with new investments, cross-border partnerships and large-scale infrastructure commitments
 "Data centres to subsea cables: India draws mega AI infra bets on Day 3")
AI startups look to forge partnerships, collaborations to boost growth
At the India AI Impact Summit, startups sought strategic partnerships and MoUs to scale, secure compute access, expand globally and co-create solutions across sectors
 "AI startups look to forge partnerships, collaborations to boost growth")
Microsoft on track to invest $50 billion by end of decade, says Brad Smith
Microsoft president Brad Smith said the firm is on pace to invest $50 billion by 2030 to build AI infrastructure, skills and access across the Global South, with India a key focus
 "Microsoft on track to invest $50 billion by end of decade, says Brad Smith")
Deep-tech, AI bets gather pace as investor appetite strengthens: VCs
Venture capitalists say stronger IPO exits have boosted LP confidence in long-gestation deep-tech and AI ventures, with family offices also stepping up bets in the sector
 "Deep-tech, AI bets gather pace as investor appetite strengthens: VCs")
India uniquely positioned to see benefits of AI: Amazon exec David Zapolsky
Zapolsky spoke about how Amazon is balancing rapid AI innovation with evolving regulatory guardrails
 "India uniquely positioned to see benefits of AI: Amazon exec David Zapolsky")
IVCA consortium commits ₹500 crore to fund 31 India-built AI startups
Sixteen IVCA-member VC firms have pledged ₹500 crore to invest in 31 homegrown AI startups showcased at MeitY's Impact AI PitchFest, signalling rising confidence in India's deployable AI ecosystem
India's AI moment gets real as celebrities and robots share space
PM inaugurates 5-day summit; Vaishnaw says India in talks with over 30 countries for a pact to curb AI misuse
 "India's AI moment gets real as celebrities and robots share space")
Small & smart: The Indian way in AI balances local needs, global ambition
Country's startups are carving a unique path by prioritising local, application-led innovation over the global pursuit of scale
 "Small & smart: The Indian way in AI balances local needs, global ambition")
AI Impact Summit 2026: Zepto, Swiggy to manage food at Bharat Mandapam
Zepto to set up a dark store and Swiggy to coordinate food deliveries at Bharat Mandapam as AI Impact Summit expects 2.5 lakh registrations
 "AI Impact Summit 2026: Zepto, Swiggy to manage food at Bharat Mandapam")
Ecom, gifting companies unwrap 60% growth ahead of Valentine's Day
Demand for premium products, faster deliveries and aggressive promotions help platforms
 "Ecom, gifting companies unwrap 60% growth ahead of Valentine's Day")
After TDB, BIRAC announces first call for proposals under RDI fund
Biotechnology-focused fund manager invites startup applications under Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund
 "After TDB, BIRAC announces first call for proposals under RDI fund")