SBI eyes customer acquisition at 1/10th cost via TCS-developed YONO 2.0: 10 takeaways

Elitecon International signs Rs 875-crore long-term deal 

Cyber fraud unearthed! NCR & Chandigarh-based illegal system helped miscreants send lakhs of SMSes daily

Over 7.28 crore MSMEs have registered on Udyam Registration Portal: Minister

India's real estate sector resilient in 2025, outlook remains steady for 2026: Report

India’s economy seen growing around 7% in FY26 on strong consumption, lower inflation: Report

This under Rs 50 stock bags Rs 260 crore order, shares rocket; 214% return in 5 years; Do you own?

3:1 Bonus Issue + 1:10 Stock Split: Chemical firm announces double delight for shareholders - Check record date

India records highest monthly deal count in November, signaling strong investor confidence

5:11 Bonus issue, buyback, rights issue: 3 stocks to trade ex-date on Wednesday, 17 December

The Maharashtra government&nbsp;launched the MATRIX (Maharashtra Technology, Research Incubator and&nbsp;Xcelerator) program, aimed to revolutionise the state's emerging technology landscape.

Maharashtra launches MATRIX initiative to boost startup ecosystem

US tech giant Google announced on Wednesday a two-week programme under Google for Startups India to equip early-stage founders, startup teams, and aspiring entrepreneurs in developing launch-ready AI prototypes with Google's AI tools.

Google launches two-week AI program for Indian startups to build launch-ready prototypes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed Google’s $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam with CEO Sundar Pichai. The investment -&nbsp;Google’s largest outside the US,&nbsp;&nbsp;will anchor India’s AI Mission, boost startups, research, and employment, and connect the country to global AI infrastructure.

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Sundar Pichai discusses $15 billion Google AI hub with PM Modi; PM hails Visakhapatnam project as key to ensuring 'AI for All'

Artificial Intelligence could add up to $1.7 trillion to India’s economy by 2035, the government has said. The IndiaAI Mission and expanding tech ecosystem are driving this rapid digital transformation across sectors.

AI expected to add $1.7 trillion to India’s economy by 2035: Government

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said Jaipur's Gandhinagar and Khatipura stations will be renamed for easier identification. He also announced new train services, a major maintenance hub, and startup support initiatives in the city.

Jaipur's Gandhinagar and Khatipura stations to be renamed; Vaishnaw announces new trains

Noida-based startup, EndureAir Systems raised funds of Rs 25 crores from IAN Alpha Fund to boost deep-tech drone capabilities for defense ecosystem.

Noida-based startup raises Rs 25 crore from IAN Alpha Fund and Angel Fund

AI is no longer seen as just a mere tool; it is now becoming a partner--not a therapist, but a solid business partner. It is helping to start companies, shape ideas, and give everyday people without technical skills the power to turn a small spark of inspiration into a real business.

Therapist, techie, and now even co-founder: AI powering new wave of one-person startups

The Supreme Court on Monday, July 21,&nbsp;dismissed the petitions filed by the BCCI and&nbsp;Riju&nbsp;Ravindran, brother of&nbsp;Byju&nbsp;Ravindran, seeking withdrawal of&nbsp;insolvency&nbsp;proceedings against&nbsp;Byju.&nbsp;The court also refused to consider the settlement between the crisis-hit&nbsp;edtech&nbsp;company and the BCCI.

Supreme Court dismisses BCCI and Riju Ravindran pleas in Byju's insolvency case, refuses to consider settlement

Here's how Harshit Jain, a BBA student from Madhya Pradesh enrolled in IIM Bangalore’s online Digital Business and Entrepreneurship program,&nbsp;recently turned a routine classroom assignment into a real business experience without spending any money.

Inspired by Shark Tank India, IIM Bangalore student turns class assignment into zero-capital startup venture

An Indian techie, Soham Parekh, is at the centre of a moonlighting storm after US-based AI founder Suhail Doshi accused him of “scamming people” by working at multiple startups simultaneously.

‘Not proud, no one likes working 140 hours...’: Techie Soham Parekh responds after moonlighting scandal goes viral

From ESOP rules to PSU delisting, SEBI’s latest board meeting results in sweeping regulatory changes across market participants, with implications for investors, promoters, and institutions.

SEBI board meeting: Key takeaways from major regulatory overhaul covering start-ups, PSUs, REITs and more

SEBI makes IPOs easier for startups with relaxed rules on shareholding and listing

Flam claims to be already in use by more than 100 global brands including Google, Samsung and Emirates. Flam-built real-time mixed reality campaigns have reached over 580 million users.

Flam raises $14 million to scale AI infra for brand and marketing industry globally

“People in their 40s often have to manage several responsibilities at once. Their children may be in college, which requires significant financial support, and their parents might be in their 70s or 80s, needing medical care and attention,” Deshpande mentioned.

Employees in their 40s most at risk during layoffs: Bombay Shaving Company CEO

Indian startups faced sharp criticism on Thursday&nbsp;as Union Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking at Startup Mahakumbh, questioned whether the country was limiting itself to low-paying gig economy jobs while nations like China surged ahead in deep-tech innovation. He emphasised the need for learning and evolution, stating that India must aspire to be "bigger, better, and bolder" and should not shy away from global competition.

Piyush Goyal's 'Dukaandari' Remark on Startups Sparks Row: Aadit Palicha, Ashneer Grover, Anupam Mittal, Mohandas Pai hit back

The funding for Offline Protocol was led by Portal Ventures with participation from Seed Club Ventures. Renowned angel investors such as Paul Taylor, Rahim Noorani and Rushi Manche (founder of Movement Labs) also joined the round.

Satvik Sethi’s Offline Protocol secures $1.1 million in pre-seed funding

This year’s India Energy Week witnessed the 2ndedition of the Avinya challenge, which focuses on innovation, the socio-economic impact, sustainability and diversity of the energy startup space, in tandem with the Narendra Modi government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar’ (self-reliant) vision.&nbsp;

India Energy Week 2025: UrjanovaC wins Avinya Energy Startup Challenge at Yashobhoomi

Fund II plans to invest in 25-30 companies across fintech, artificial intelligence (AI)/software-as-a-service (SaaS), frontier tech, and consumer tech, with an initial cheque of $500,000 each while reserving half of the corpus for follow-on investments, to further support its high-potential portfolio companies.

VC firm Eximius Ventures launches $30 million Fund II for pre-seed investments

The number of social impact-driven startups is increasing, and corporate enterprises should support them to grow and become self-sustainable, Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Director Hari S Bhartia said on Wednesday.

Number of social impact driven startups on rise in India: Hari S Bhartia

The total number of registered startups in India have surged to 1,57,066 from around 400 in 2016, when the 'Startup India' initiative was launched, with investment in these new ventures jumping to $115 billion, from $8 billion in this nine-year period, according to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Investments in startups rose from $8 billion to $115 billion in last 9 years in India: Government

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The Maharashtra government launched the MATRIX (Maharashtra Technology, Research Incubator and Xcelerator) program, aimed to revolutionise the state's emerging technology landscape.

US tech giant Google announced on Wednesday a two-week programme under Google for Startups India to equip early-stage founders, startup teams, and aspiring entrepreneurs in developing launch-ready AI prototypes with Google's AI tools.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed Google’s $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam with CEO Sundar Pichai. The investment - Google’s largest outside the US,  will anchor India’s AI Mission, boost startups, research, and employment, and connect the country to global AI infrastructure.
 

Artificial Intelligence could add up to $1.7 trillion to India’s economy by 2035, the government has said. The IndiaAI Mission and expanding tech ecosystem are driving this rapid digital transformation across sectors.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said Jaipur's Gandhinagar and Khatipura stations will be renamed for easier identification. He also announced new train services, a major maintenance hub, and startup support initiatives in the city.

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