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10 years of CSC 2.0: Taking AI to villages, one CSC entrepreneur at a time

The training will be conducted under the IndiaAI Mission, which aims to equip nearly 1 million individuals with AI-related skills, Vaishnaw said

QpiAI raises $32 million from Avataar, NQM to build quantum computers

Bengaluru-based QpiAI raises $32 million to build utility-scale quantum systems as India pushes ahead in emerging technologies through public and private backing

OYO's Ritesh Agarwal invests in luxury fashion startup Culture Circle

With 1 million monthly users, Culture Circle eyes global expansion and retail growth after raising fresh funds from Ritesh Agarwal at over ₹100 crore valuation

EximPe secures in-principle nod for cross-border payment aggregator licence

EximPe gains RBI's in-principle approval for a cross-border payment aggregator licence, plans to expand 10x by FY26 and enhance services for SMEs and B2B trade in Asia

AI video platform Trupeer raises ₹25.8 crore from RTP Global, others

The funding round also saw participation from Salesforce Ventures and a consortium of over 20 CIO and CTO angel investors from Fortune 500 companies, Trupeer said

Trupeer raises $3 mn to automate video production for software teams

Backed by RTP Global and Salesforce Ventures, Trupeer uses AI to turn screen recordings into polished demos, helping teams scale content without video skills

Flipkart offers $50 million stock buyback to employees ahead of planned IPO

Walmart-owned Flipkart is offering a $50 million stock buyback to employees, signaling confidence in its upcoming IPO and promising an additional liquidity event if performance targets are met

PhonePe retained top UPI spot with 46% market share in June, shows data

PhonePe maintains its leadership on the UPI leaderboard, capturing a 46.46% market share in June, processing over 8.54 billion transactions, according to NPCI data

VinFast partners with BatX Energies for electric vehicle battery recycling

The deal marks a major step towards building a localised and sustainable battery value chain for VinFast's India operations, including its upcoming Thoothukudi factory and after-sales services

Partners Group to acquire majority stake in Infinity Fincorp for ₹1,950 cr

With assets under management of over ₹12 billion, Infinity offers loans to entrepreneurs and small business owners in India's smaller cities, supporting them in achieving their growth goals

Gaming firms craft new strategies to cash in on gameplay, scale reach

At the heart of the monetisation game, companies are betting on two pillars: In-app purchases and revenue from advertising

Khetika bets big on clean-label food chain, looks to expand to 40 cities

The company has raised $18 million to expand tech-enabled farming platform that connects smallholders directly to consumers seeking chemical-free staples

Clean-label food startup Khetika raises ₹154 crore for expansion

Clean-label food startup Khetika on Monday said it has raised USD 18 million, or about Rs 154 crore, from a clutch of investors for expansion.

Zetwerk rides China+1 wave, eyes 80% revenue from global companies

Startup plans IPO in 12-18 months as global order book swells

Nykaa expects Q1FY26 consolidated net revenue to grow by around mid-20%

FSN E-Commerce projects Q1 FY26 revenue growth in the mid-20% range, led by strong performance in the beauty vertical, while fashion shows sequential improvement

Visioning expansion: IPO-bound Lenskart sets sights on AI glasses

The investment gives Lenskart access to Ajna's XR and AI tech as it plans to launch consumer-focused smart eyewear and raise $1 billion at a $10 billion valuation

India launches initiative to identify top 100 deep-tech startups

The #100DesiDeepTechs initiative, in partnership with Startup India, MEITY Startup Hub, and IIT Madras, aims to identify and support India's top deep-tech startups, fostering policy dialogue

Oyo's DanCenter to add 250 premium vacation homes across India in FY26

Oyo's European brand DanCenter currently operates in 9 states and UTs and aims to expand into Telangana and the North-East, focusing on upscale and niche travel segments

Matter Motor Works hunts for new tech as rare earth stocks deplete

Matter Motor's COO, Arun Pratap Singh, discusses the company's approach to tackling supply disruptions caused by rare earth magnet shortages and its plans to explore alternative technologies

GobbleCube raises $3.5 million to expand AI tools for consumer brands

InfoEdge Ventures leads Pre-Series A round as GobbleCube targets growth in hyperlocal commerce with AI-driven solutions for top consumer brands