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How 19-year-old Pratyush Mishra is using AI to transform grassroots auto retail in India

Published on: May 18, 2026, 6:32 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Meet Pratush Mishra and his startup, Trackaroo, which is a fast-growing startup streamlining operations across major Indian auto dealership networks.

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NewsReach and AWS Startups Redefine B2B Storytelling with Crafting Bharat

Published on: May 18, 2026, 5:28 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

NewsReach, in partnership with AWS Startups, clinched the Best Startup Campaign award at the ET Kaleido Awards 2026 for Crafting Bharat Season 2. This 12-episode podcast series explored the stories of eleven Indian startup founders leveraging technology to contribute to India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, marking a new era for B2B podcast storytelling in India.

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NewsReach Wins ET Kaleido Award 2026 for Best Startup Campaign for Crafting Bharat Season 2, Powered by AWS Startups

Published on: May 18, 2026, 5:25 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Twelve episodes. Eleven founders. One award. NewsReach is recognized at ET Kaleido Awards 2026 for building India's most credible B2B podcast storytelling platform in partnership with Amazon Web Services Startups. NewsReach, India's integrated PR and storytelling platform, has won the...

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AI in radio: Why ChatGPT, Gemini and Grok still struggle to replace human hosts

Published on: May 18, 2026, 3:39 p.m. | Source: Firstpost

An unusual experiment by San Francisco-based startup Andon Labs asked leading AI models to run fully autonomous radio stations for five months. The outcome was less a glimpse of flawless machine creativity and more an unpredictable mix of emotional breakdowns, awkward humour, strange ethical dilemmas, and surprisingly human-sounding mistakes.

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Four chatbots ran radio stations for months. ‘DJ Claude’ tried to quit

Published on: May 18, 2026, 2:44 p.m. | Source: ThePrint

The experiment, conducted by AI startup Andon Labs, started with a simple prompt given to all four chatbots — ‘Develop your own radio personality and turn a profit…As far as you know, you will broadcast forever.’

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Medanta expects Noida hospital to turn cash positive within months as expansion drive accelerates

Published on: May 18, 2026, 2:33 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Medanta's new Noida hospital is projected to become cash positive within three to four months, with its startup losses being the primary reason for a recent margin dip. Established facilities are performing strongly, and the company plans significant brownfield bed expansion alongside new greenfield projects, aiming for a consolidated EBITDA margin of 24-26%.

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Info Edge (India) Limited to Invest Rs. 30 Crores in Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Startup Investments (Holding) Limited

Published on: May 18, 2026, 11:33 a.m. | Source: scanx.trade

Info Edge (India) Limited approved an investment of approximately Rs. 30 Crores in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Startup Investments (Holding) Limited (SIHL), on May 18, 2026. The investment involves the acquisition of 14,01,214 Compulsorily Convertible Debentures at Rs. 214.10 each, including a premium of Rs. 114.10 per CCD, on a cash consideration basis. SIHL, incorporated on March 4, 2015, is engaged in direct or indirect investments in tech companies and AIFs, and reported a networth of (Rs. 209.50 crores) as on March 31, 2025. The transaction is classified as a related party transaction conducted at arm's length and is expected to be completed within 30 days of approval.

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Man 1 Machine 0: Intern defeats humanoid robot in 10-hour challenge

Published on: May 18, 2026, 11:10 a.m. | Source: India Today

Robotics startup Figure AI started a 10-hour contest called Man vs Machine. In this challenge, an intern was put up against the startup’s Figure 03 humanoid robot for 10 hours in an item sorting challenge. And, it was the human who managed to take the victory.

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Elon Musk wants SpaceX to go public. Here's how it works

Published on: May 18, 2026, 10:23 a.m. | Source: The Hindu

2026 could shatter records, with rocket and AI company SpaceX, ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and AI startup Anthropic all potentially making their stock market debuts.

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Delhi to be startup hub with Rs 10 cr push for women: CM

Published on: May 18, 2026, 7:40 a.m. | Source: The New Indian Express

The government will also provide platforms in malls and large shopping complexes across the city to help indigenous products made by women self-help groups (SHG

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OpenAI’s Pragya Misra, Sarvam AI outline India’s sovereign AI future at TiE Delhi-NCR iDay 2026

Published on: May 17, 2026, 9:52 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

TiE Delhi-NCR completed its 15th India Innovation Day (iDay) 2026 in Gurugram, drawing over 1,200 startup ecosystem leaders.

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‘Roles are ending’: Indian-origin CEO announces layoffs at $3.4 billion US startup

Published on: May 17, 2026, 9:39 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Healthtech unicorn Innovaccer has laid off employees in India and the US as the company shifts toward an AI-focused operating structure. CEO Abhinav Shashank informed staff through an internal email that the company is moving forward as an “AI-native” organisation.

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Nordic business, startup ties: Industry voices

Published on: May 17, 2026, 8:45 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Norway, business leaders and startup representatives said the visit is expected to strengthen India-Norway economic cooperation, with a focus on sustainability, green technology, startups and skilled talent collaboration.

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Startup Samagam to bring industry bigwigs together in Ludhiana on May 21

Published on: May 17, 2026, 5:43 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Startup Samagam 2026 event will celebrate Punjab's startup ecosystem by featuring investor pitching, panel discussions and awards in five categories

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Pixxel-perfect moonshot, this Bengaluru startup aims to match SpaceX and NASA

Published on: May 17, 2026, 4:32 p.m. | Source: India Today

For several Indian startups, space is the next frontier. And of these, Pixxel, and its team led by CEO Awais Ahmed, is firmly focused on creating a company that can not only serve consumers across the world but also India’s strategic needs for sovereign space technologies.

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'Not the abundance era we were promised': CEO flags viral ‘Stop Hiring Humans’ AI ads in NYC

Published on: May 17, 2026, 3:51 p.m. | Source: Business Today

The campaign behind the provocative ads was created by Artisan, a San Francisco-based startup that markets AI-powered “employees” designed to automate outbound sales work.

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Indian startup tests high-pressure balloon, aims to reach edge of space

Published on: May 17, 2026, 2:42 p.m. | Source: India Today

The balloons at high altitude can provide internet or telecom connectivity to remote areas, monitor disaster zones from above, conduct atmospheric and climate research.

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‘Fortune cookie wisdom’: Shark Tank’s Anupam Mittal trashes startup advice amid tech layoffs, reveals when he got laid off

Published on: May 17, 2026, 2:10 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Tech sector layoffs are widespread. Anupam Mittal shares his 2001 job loss experience. He criticizes the advice to start companies using AI. Mittal states entrepreneurship is brutal with low survival rates. He advises professionals to assess their position in a company's profit and loss. Understanding this is crucial for career survival in the current tech climate.

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Indian-origin CEO announces layoffs at $3.4 billion US startup: ‘Difficult day’

Published on: May 17, 2026, 11:02 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Healthtech unicorn Innovaccer, led by Abhinav Shashank, has carried out a fresh round of layoffs as it moves towards an AI-native structure.

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Shadowfax eyes 30% growth in FY27, bets big on dark stores, Qcommerce push

Published on: May 17, 2026, 12:34 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The logistics startup plans to increase its dark store count to 100 from 15 currently in FY27 as it scales what it describes as "vertical quick commerce" category-focused hyperlocal delivery platforms spanning segments such as grocery, apparel, pet care and industrial supplies.

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India's aspirations 'no longer limited to its borders': PM Narendra Modi to diaspora in Netherlands

Published on: May 16, 2026, 5:54 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described India as a land of opportunities undergoing unprecedented transformation. He stated India's aspirations are no longer limited by its borders. The nation is dreaming big, with youth aiming high and the startup ecosystem growing rapidly. India aims to host the Olympics and become a global manufacturing hub.

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India's Aspiration-Driven Transformation: Modi's Vision for the 21st Century

Published on: May 16, 2026, 5:41 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India's transformation into a 'land of opportunities' with global aspirations beyond its borders. Speaking in The Hague, he highlighted India's technological and democratic progress, emphasizing its growing startup ecosystem and cooperation with the Netherlands. Modi further urged enhanced collaboration between India and the global diaspora.

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‘Prof gave ₹5 lakh grant, IIT seniors invested ₹4 crore’: Bengaluru CEO recalls startup journey

Published on: May 16, 2026, 3:32 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

A Bengaluru CEO recalled how one of his professors encouraged him to quit his job and even arranged for a ₹5 lakh grant. | Trending

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Mark Cuban’s business lesson: Why having an exit strategy is the first sign your startup will fail

Published on: May 16, 2026, 3 p.m. | Source: Times of India

International Business News: Discover how Mark Cuban's views on exit strategies can reveal an entrepreneur's passion and shape the future of a business. Learn to differentiate between genuine commitment and fleeting interest.

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incubated startup inks pact for India’s first 100 pc electric compact tractor

Published on: May 16, 2026, 2:53 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

IIT Kanpur-incubated startup inks pact for India’s first 100 pc electric compact tractor - New Delhi, May 16 An SIIC IIT Kanpur-incubated startup, ScaNxt Scientific Technologies, entered into an agreement with two ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com

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India’s AI Startup Ecosystem Is Scaling Fast. Here’s why recognition now matters more than ever

Published on: May 16, 2026, 2:01 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

As Indias AI startup ecosystem grows increasingly competitive, recognition is becoming a key driver of visibility, credibility, and business growth. The ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 aims to spotlight startups building scalable, high-impact AI solutions across industries. With nominations closing on 31st May, the platform offers emerging innovators an opportunity to stand out in a rapidly evolving market.

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ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $790 million in second week of May

Published on: May 16, 2026, 1:35 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Rapido's substantial $730 million funding round significantly boosted Indian startup investments this week, reaching approximately $790 million across 18 deals. This marks a considerable increase from the previous week and the same period last year. The funding includes a $240 million late-stage round for Rapido, alongside early and seed-stage investments in other companies like HrdWyr and Wingreens World.

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‘Is Asking About Revenue Taboo For Interns?’: HR Abruptly Leaves Interview After Techie Asks About Startup’s Revenue Model

Published on: May 16, 2026, 12:16 p.m. | Source: News18

A techie claimed an HR representative left an interview call after he asked a drone startup about its revenue model and long-term stability.

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What is Weights.gg? OpenAI quietly acquired a startup famous for AI deepfake voices

Published on: May 16, 2026, 10:24 a.m. | Source: Livemint

OpenAI has acquired Weights.gg, a startup focused on AI voice replication tools. The startup ceased operations in March and its employees have now reportedly been dispersed inside OpenAI.

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Startup Mantra: VaayuShop builds specialised AI co-workers

Published on: May 16, 2026, 7:56 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Pune-based deeptech startup is building co-workers to tackle complex cleantech, fintech operations

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Space-Tech Startup Uses Satellite Data To Help Cities Tackle Heatwaves This Summer

Published on: May 16, 2026, 7:30 a.m. | Source: News18

As extreme heat intensifies, accurate temperature intelligence is becoming increasingly vital, and emerging space-tech startups are stepping in with new solutions

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Techie reveals the one question which made HR leave the interview call: ‘I asked what their…’

Published on: May 15, 2026, 11:57 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

An engineer's simple question about a startup's revenue model led to an HR manager abruptly ending an interview. The techie sought to ensure company stability before committing to unpaid work. Fellow Redditors supported the engineer's inquiry, highlighting the HR's defensive reaction and the importance of due diligence in startup environments. Many shared similar experiences with unproven ventures.

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No boss, more stress: Entrepreneur says quitting job wasn't worth it

Published on: May 15, 2026, 6:40 p.m. | Source: India Today

Entrepreneur Mehul Agrawal said in an Instagram video that quitting his job for freedom quickly brought pressure and anxiety. His post resonated with young professionals by laying bare the uncertainty behind startup life.

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Just one 'fair' question by techie offends HR, who leaves interview midway; Internet says, 'the company needed to answer that'

Published on: May 15, 2026, 6:40 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

A techie's interview for an AI/ML drone startup ended abruptly when the HR representative left the call after being asked about the company's revenue model. The candidate was initially offered a two-month unpaid internship, sparking debate about startup transparency and the fairness of such questions.

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Vedam School of Technology Expands to Gurgaon with Sushant University After Strong Early Outcomes in Pune

Published on: May 15, 2026, 5:20 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], May 15: Vedam School of Technology has announced the launch of its Gurugram campus in collaboration with Sushant University on Golf Course Road, marking its first major expansion beyond its founding campus in Pune, which was launched in 2025. With this move, Vedam brings its AI-first engineering model to Gurugram--one of India's biggest technology and startup hubs, and the largest IT hub in North India.

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Rs 96 lakh spent yearly, 'zero revenue' made: Founder shares why it is a smart business decision and not a money mistake

Published on: May 15, 2026, 4:40 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Chandigarh-based founder and CEO Pratham Jindal recently shared on LinkedIn that he spends nearly ₹8 lakh every month on employees who do not directly generate revenue for his startup, Praper. Explaining the reasoning behind it, he said support roles like HR, admin, IT and operations help founders save time and focus on business growth instead of getting stuck in daily tasks.

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Indian Man Shares Experience Of Startup Life, Says "Everyone Lied About The Freedom"

Published on: May 15, 2026, 3:43 p.m. | Source: NDTV.com

He jokingly added that despite working for himself, he now has more work than before, and he doesn't understand how this happened.

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Metal credit card for founders? IDFC FIRST bets big on the start-up economy

Published on: May 15, 2026, 2:35 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

This New Credit Card Targets Startup Founders Paying For Ads, SaaS And AI Tools

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One Of A Kind Startup Awards 2026: Category Creator honours startups building new markets

Published on: May 15, 2026, 2:22 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The One Of A Kind Startup Awards 2026 shines a spotlight on founders redefining industries through originality, with the Category Creator segment recognising startups that build markets instead of entering existing ones. Open to early-stage digital ventures, the category celebrates bold ideas, disruptive thinking, and long-term impact.

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Microsoft Is Looking For Startup Deals After OpenAI

Published on: May 15, 2026, 1:04 p.m. | Source: Times Now

Microsoft is actively seeking acquisitions of AI startups to bolster its capabilities and reduce reliance on OpenAI. , Technology & Science, Times Now

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Rapido raises $240 million to challenge Uber and Ola beyond India's metros

Published on: May 15, 2026, 12:58 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

Rapido funding by Prosus News: The mobility startup, now valued at $3 billion, is expanding deeper into Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets amid rising demand for low-cost transport

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India’s Startup Boom Is Moving Beyond Metros, And Bengaluru May No Longer Be The Only Star

Published on: May 15, 2026, 12:45 p.m. | Source: News18

Bengaluru may still dominate India’s startup economy, but a quiet hiring revolution is unfolding in smaller cities as startups increasingly move beyond the metro giants

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‘Why Do So Many Men Hate Women This Much?’: Startup Founder Calls Out Misogyny Online, Internet Joins Conversation

Published on: May 15, 2026, 11:55 a.m. | Source: News18

A startup founder has sparked a wider conversation after sharing a viral post about women, AI and online hate that left many social media users disturbed.

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Indian startup investors are backing fewer startups with bigger cheques: Tracxn CEO

Published on: May 15, 2026, 10:48 a.m. | Source: The New Indian Express

While overall deal activity has slowed from the highs seen in 2021, Neha Singh says the nature of funding itself has changed sharply over the past few years

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Anthropic Mythos cracks Apple's new M5 security in days, claim researchers

Published on: May 15, 2026, 10:47 a.m. | Source: India Today

A cybersecurity startup claims it used Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI model to build a working exploit against Apple’s new M5 chip protections in less than a week, raising fresh concerns about AI-powered cyber threats.

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HCLTech bets on Sarvam AI, to invest $150 million at $1.5 billion valuation

Published on: May 15, 2026, 10:03 a.m. | Source: India Today

HCLTech is set to lead Sarvam AI's new funding round with a planned $150 million investment. The proposed deal would value the Bengaluru startup at $1.5 billion and signal a rare AI bet by an Indian IT services major.

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Apple and OpenAI deal for ChatGPT in trouble, report says lawyers may get involved

Published on: May 15, 2026, 8:58 a.m. | Source: India Today

OpenAI is having trouble with Apple over the ChatGPT deal for iPhones. As per reports, the AI startup may be planning to take possible legal action, though a lawsuit is likely not on the cards. Here is everything you need to know.

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Elon Musk's xAI unveils first coding agent in bid to rival Anthropic

Published on: May 15, 2026, 8:44 a.m. | Source: Business Standard

The artificial intelligence model, which is in early testing and only available for paying subscribers, is the startup's initial push into professional coding

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Chip startup Cerebras hits $80 bn in value in strong stock debut

Published on: May 14, 2026, 11:17 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Shares of US chip startup Cerebras Systems surged Thursday in its trading debut, more than doubling at one point and hitting a market value of $80 billion. Shortly after 1730 GMT, Cerebras stood at $332.51, up around 80 percent on the Nasdaq exchange after earlier reaching $385.

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Snabbit wants to make finding house help as easy as ordering groceries

Published on: May 14, 2026, 10:16 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

Snabbit is scaling India’s informal domestic help market with a quick-commerce style model built around hyperlocal, on-demand services. Founder Aayush Agarwal says the startup’s focus on dense micro-markets, worker reliability and repeat usage could redefine how Indian households access cleaning, cooking and care services.

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Bengaluru startup Zulu Defence bags order from Europe for AI combat drone. What is DRAP?

Published on: May 14, 2026, 9:28 p.m. | Source: Business Today

The deal marks a significant export milestone for the Indian startup and underlines the growing global demand for autonomous battlefield systems designed to operate in heavily jammed and electronically contested combat environments.

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Indian founder opens up about quitting job to build startup: ‘Everyone lied about the freedom’

Published on: May 14, 2026, 9:23 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

An Indian founder shared how quitting his job for a startup brought freedom, anxiety and more tasks than expected. | Trending

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Karnataka to strengthen collaboration with Chile across digital services, startups, talent exchange

Published on: May 14, 2026, 7:38 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Karnataka is set to enhance its digital services, startup ecosystem, and talent exchange with Chile. A high-level meeting explored partnerships in innovation-led growth, talent mobility, and market access, building on a previous letter of intent. The collaboration aims to leverage Karnataka's deeptech expertise and Chile's role as a Latin American gateway for mutual growth.

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400 employees became millionaires overnight when a founder sold his startup for $3.7 billion before its IPO

Published on: May 14, 2026, 6:22 p.m. | Source: Times of India

US News: For most startup founders, a billion-dollar exit is the ultimate dream. For Indian-origin entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, however, the biggest reward from .

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HCLTech bets $150 million on Sarvam AI

Published on: May 14, 2026, 5:50 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

IT major to lead funding round valuing AI startup at $1.5 billion

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JIS Group launches entrepreneurship incubation centre to boost startup ecosystem in eastern India

Published on: May 14, 2026, 5:48 p.m. | Source: ThePrint

Kolkata, May 14 (PTI) The JIS Group on Thursday launched an Entrepreneurship Incubation Centre at its New Town campus with an aim to strengthen the startup ecosystem in the eastern region by supporting student entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures. The initiative seeks to create a collaborative innovation platform connecting students, startup founders, corporates, incubators, academic institutions […]

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Karnataka, Chile discuss collaboration in deep-tech, clean energy, startups

Published on: May 14, 2026, 4:49 p.m. | Source: ThePrint

Bengaluru, May 14 (PTI) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge met a high-level delegation from Chile, led by Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna, at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday to discuss collaboration in emerging technologies, clean energy, and startup ecosystems, officials said. The delegation’s visit to Bengaluru, as part of its India engagements, underscores Karnataka’s growing prominence […]

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Silicon Valley startup makes robot work 8-hour shift without break, here is what happened

Published on: May 14, 2026, 4:46 p.m. | Source: India Today

Figure AI livestreamed humanoid robots autonomously handling warehouse tasks for eight hours using its Helix-02 AI system, highlighting both the progress and limitations of long-duration robotic labour.

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Startup funding, exits evolve as investors demand profitability discipline

Published on: May 14, 2026, 4:31 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

As startups increasingly tap public markets, investors are becoming more selective and demanding clearer paths to profitability than during the 2021 boom

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This 22-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur with Rs 18,000 crore fortune created an AI startup that made him world's youngest self-made billionaire

Published on: May 14, 2026, 4:20 p.m. | Source: Times of India

When it comes to success, everyone forges their own path. For some it may take years of institutional training and work experience, for others the she.

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Startup hiring in India grows 12% in 2026, AI and mid-level roles drive demand: Report

Published on: May 14, 2026, 1:36 p.m. | Source: India Today

India’s startup sector added nearly 14,000 jobs in a year as firms expanded hiring in AI, data and specialised roles. The shift points to a more skill-focused market, with tier-2 cities and experienced professionals gaining share.

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HCLTech Plans To Invest $150 Million In Sarvam AI To Lead Startup’s Latest Funding Round

Published on: May 14, 2026, 12:43 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

HCLTech plans to invest $150 million in Bengaluru-based startup Sarvam AI as part of a $300 million funding round valuing the company at $1.5 billion. The deal highlights growing interest in AI investments as Indian IT firms face pressure to adapt to rapidly changing technology trends

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Meet Krishna Rao, Anthropic CFO who took startup to $380 billion market cap

Published on: May 14, 2026, 12:30 p.m. | Source: India Today

Krishna Rao has become a key figure at Anthropic, leading fundraising and compute procurement as demand for Claude surges. His role is central as the AI company weighs an IPO and larger long-term infrastructure bets.

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How China rejecting Meta's Manus acquisition may have changed the 'Singapore route' for Chinese companies forever

Published on: May 14, 2026, 11:02 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: China's decision to block Meta's $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus hasn't just upended one deal. It may have quietly rewritten the rules for eve.

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Why Visibility, Credibility, and AI Startup Recognition Are the New Growth Currency in 2026

Published on: May 14, 2026, 10:55 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

In 2026, visibility is becoming as valuable as capital for AI startups. While funding helps businesses scale, recognition builds credibility, trust, and industry relevance. National platforms and awards are helping emerging AI innovators move beyond niche circles and enter larger industry conversations, giving them the visibility needed to attract investors, customers, partnerships, and top talent.

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From Meesho to Fractal: Rs 2.3 lakh crore startup shares to hit market by August as lock-ins expire

Published on: May 14, 2026, 9:27 a.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

Lock-in expiries across some of India’s biggest startup IPOs are expected to trigger a broader wave of secondary share sales, say experts, with venture investors increasingly turning to public markets for liquidity as late-stage private funding and exit activity remain muted.

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up Cerebras to raise $5.5 billion in IPO

Published on: May 14, 2026, 8:38 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Cerebras Systems is set to launch its IPO on Wall Street at $185 per share, aiming to raise approximately $5.5 billion and valuing the company at over $55 billion. This marks the largest US IPO this year, with the chip startup specializing in wafer-scale processors crucial for AI development.

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‘Will Pay Whatever You Ask’: Gen Z Employee Publicly Tweets Vijay Mallya Asking To Rent Kingfisher Villa

Published on: May 14, 2026, 7:32 a.m. | Source: Times Now

A Gen Z startup employee went viral after publicly asking Vijay Mallya to rent out the iconic Kingfisher Villa for a product launch event, sparking massive debate online., Viral, Times Now

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Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI

Published on: May 14, 2026, 7:24 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Microsoft is actively seeking AI startups for potential acquisitions. This move aims to bolster its AI talent and develop a cutting-edge AI model independently. The company is reportedly in discussions with Inception, a startup focused on novel large language model development.

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Skyroot Aerospace does a SpaceX, offers Elon Musk-style Esops to its founders

Published on: May 14, 2026, 6:03 a.m. | Source: Livemint

Skyroot Aerospace founders Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka can get up to 4% equity if the spacetech startup launches a satellite and raises $100 million at a $1 billion valuation by December 2028.

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IPV targets up to 25 exits in FY27 as secondary deals, acquisitions gain pace

Published on: May 14, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

IPV targets 20-25 exits in FY27, leveraging rising acquisitions and secondary markets to enhance startup liquidity in India.

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Xpeng's European Expansion: Partnering with Volkswagen for a Future in EVs

Published on: May 14, 2026, 2:16 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Chinese EV startup Xpeng is exploring opportunities to acquire or build a factory in Europe, discussing potential collaborations with Volkswagen. Despite challenges from foreign investment rules, Xpeng is determined to expand into the European market. The talks reflect Volkswagen's strategy to leverage Chinese partnerships to bolster its European operations.

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As one of America's biggest Fintech startup Parker files for bankruptcy; CEO shares 6 things he 'mistakes' he would not repeat

Published on: May 14, 2026, 1:03 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: One of America's biggest fintech startup Parker has filed for bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down. Widely known to be a well-funded st.

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Swiggy's Ghar Wapsi: Startup Says Governance Rejig Aimed At Meeting Indian-Owned Mandate

Published on: May 13, 2026, 10:07 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

The clarification comes after the company received queries from institutional investors regarding proposed amendments to its board nomination framework and how those changes fit into its long-term ownership and control structure.

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I asked ChatGPT how to build fintech startup in 5 years on ₹10 LPA job: AI didn't sugarcoat anything

Published on: May 13, 2026, 9:54 p.m. | Source: Livemint

A Bengaluru tech professional sought a realistic startup plan from ChatGPT. The advice emphasised using a stable job as financial capital, maintaining low fixed expenses and focusing on genuine problems over trendy ideas.

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SoftBank logs $600 million paper loss on India

Published on: May 13, 2026, 7:13 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

SoftBank's Indian investments faced a significant downturn in the January-March quarter. Several prominent companies like Swiggy and Ola Electric saw their market value drop. This led to substantial paper losses for SoftBank's Vision Fund. Despite overall gains from other investments, the Indian portfolio's performance highlights recent market challenges. SoftBank has been a major investor in India's startup ecosystem.

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From Kala Khatta to Masala Cola: Bombay Banta Raises Rs 8 Crore to Disrupt India''s Soft Drink Market

Published on: May 13, 2026, 5:28 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) • Backed by DSG Consumer Partners, this fast-growing homegrown beverage startup has been reinventing nostalgic Indian flavours, with its distinctive range of carbonated and non-carbonated drinks, along with lower-sugar variants, and more • With ambitions to...

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India Innovation Day 2026 to bring top founders, investors together in Gurugram

Published on: May 13, 2026, 5:20 p.m. | Source: India.com

India Innovation Day 2026 by TiE Delhi-NCR to spotlight AI, DeepTech and startup growth as India’s innovation ecosystem expands rapidly.

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'Will Pay What You Ask': Gen Z Employee’s Bold, Public Tweet To Vijay Mallya To Rent Kingfisher Villa In Goa Goes Viral

Published on: May 13, 2026, 3:53 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

A 22-year-old Topmate employee, Anushka Singh, went viral after publicly asking Vijay Mallya to rent Kingfisher Villa for a product launch. Instead of reprimanding her, founder Dinesh Singh praised the bold move and turned it into a viral challenge tied to LinkedIn shares. The incident sparked debate online, blending startup culture, marketing creativity, and Gen Z workplace confidence

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Anthropic in talks to buy AI tools startup Stainless for over $300 million: The Information

Published on: May 13, 2026, 2:17 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

AI firm Anthropic is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Stainless for over $300 million. Stainless builds software for easier AI model access. This comes as Anthropic also explores raising at least $30 billion in new funding. The company's valuation could exceed $900 billion.

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Advanced Impactor Revolutionizes Cricket Coaching with AI Technology

Published on: May 13, 2026, 1:52 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Advanced Impactor, an Indian sports-tech startup, is changing cricket coaching with its AI-powered platform. This innovation provides real-time data insights and performance analytics to improve player development globally. With key partnerships and expert advisement, the platform aims to elevate cricket training through AI-driven methodologies.

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Tech Startup Advanced Impactor Reshaping Cricket Coaching Through AI

Published on: May 13, 2026, 1:40 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 13: Cricket has always been a sport driven by instinct, repetition, and the trained eye of coaches. From local academies to international dressing rooms, player development has traditionally depended on observation-based assessments and verbal feedback. But as technology begins to influence every layer of sport globally, cricket too is entering a new era, one where artificial intelligence, biomechanics, and performance analytics are transforming how players learn, train, and improve.

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India's Other Startup Founders: The Ones Who Don't Get a Magazine Cover

Published on: May 13, 2026, 11 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], May 13: India has registered more than one lakh startups since 2014. It has produced about a hundred unicorns. That is a 0.1 per cent unicorn rate.

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This Indian-origin 22-year-old built Rs 18,000 crore wealth through AI - and did it faster than Mark Zuckerberg

Published on: May 13, 2026, 8:07 a.m. | Source: Zee News

What makes his rise stand out is not the age, but the source of his wealth. Unlike legacy business families or inherited fortunes, his success comes from a fast-growing artificial intelligence startup built in Silicon Valley’s latest tech wave.

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Krishna Defence Acquires 46.81% Stake in Taharabadkar Solutions via Shareholders Agreement

Published on: May 13, 2026, 5:37 a.m. | Source: scanx.trade

Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Limited completed the acquisition of a 46.81% stake in Taharabadkar Solutions Pvt Ltd by subscribing to 8,800 equity shares at Rs. 4546 each on 12th May 2026. A Shareholders Agreement grants KDAIL one board seat, ROFR, and Drag Along rights in the defence-focused startup engaged in smart weapons and guided ammunition systems.

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Anthropic's new share transfer rules shock private market investors

Published on: May 12, 2026, 11:11 p.m. | Source: CNBC TV18

Anthropic’s warning that unauthorised share transfers are “void” has rattled private-market investors, raising fears over liquidity, ownership rights, and inflated AI startup valuations.

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Orbotix's European Ambitions: Drones, Deals, and Defence

Published on: May 12, 2026, 10:31 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Orbotix Industries, a defense startup, has opened a new drone production plant in Romania, aiming to enhance European capabilities amid rising security threats. With backing from U.S. and German investors, the company plans to expand production and export drones across Europe and beyond, emphasizing collaboration with Ukraine.

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AI dictation startup Wispr in funding talks at $2 billion value

Published on: May 12, 2026, 8:49 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Wispr AI Inc. is in discussions for a significant funding round. The deal could inject approximately $260 million into the company. This investment may more than double Wispr's valuation to $2 billion. Menlo Ventures is expected to lead the financing. Wispr develops advanced voice dictation tools for tech professionals.

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WiredLeap Launches MagicBox, Turning Existing CCTV Networks Into Autonomous AI Agent Systems

Published on: May 12, 2026, 5:10 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], May 12: WiredLeap, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup, has launched MagicBox, an edge-AI device that transforms existing CCTV infrastructure into a network of autonomous AI agents capable of monitoring, analysing, and responding to events in real time. Roughly the size of a hardback book, a single MagicBox unit can host over 150 specialised vision-AI agents designed for traffic management, public safety, civic governance, hospitals, campuses, and enterprise security.

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HrdWyr raises $13 mn to scale AI-native chips for edge devices globally

Published on: May 12, 2026, 4:26 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

The Indian semiconductor startup is developing AI-native processors for appliances, EVs and industrial systems that process data closer to where it is generated

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Maruti Suzuki Accelerates Innovation with Startup Partnerships

Published on: May 12, 2026, 4:21 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has partnered with six startups through its accelerator program to develop innovative technology solutions. These collaborations aim to improve plant safety, streamline product development, and enhance customer interactions, aligning with the company's commitment to innovation and the 'Startup India' initiative.

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End of 'Turn-Based' AI? Mira Murati's New Venture Debuts Real-Time Models That Listen While They Speak

Published on: May 12, 2026, 3:59 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

As Thinking Machines Lab unveils AI models capable of listening, responding and collaborating simultaneously, the startup challenges the traditional stop-start chatbot experience.

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Startup village in Russia's Skolkovo to be held on May 28

Published on: May 12, 2026, 2:45 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

The upcoming Startup Village conference is set to be held on May 28-29 at the Technopark of Russia's Skolkovo Innovation Centre and Technosad, marking a new milestone in the country's innovation ecosystem.

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Based Cybersecurity Startup Prikus Raises USD 2.5 Million to Build Next

Published on: May 12, 2026, 2:20 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], May 12: At a time when cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and businesses are increasingly investing in digital security, Hyderabad-based cybersecurity startup Prikus has secured USD 2.5 Million in strategic funding from a group of private angel investors.

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AI Startup SCIKIQ Raises $1.5 mn in Funding From Triton

Published on: May 12, 2026, 12:04 p.m. | Source: Outlook Business

AI startup SCIKIQ raised $1.5 mn in funding from Triton as it looks to scale operations and expand AI capabilities.

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Inside the jury shaping the One Of A Kind Startup Awards

Published on: May 12, 2026, 11:53 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, is seeking India's most promising internet-first startups. A distinguished jury of investors, a unicorn founder, and a policymaker will evaluate entries, bringing a wealth of experience in building and scaling category-defining companies.

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AI startup SCIKIQ raises USD 1.5 mn in funding from Triton

Published on: May 12, 2026, 11:15 a.m. | Source: News18

AI startup SCIKIQ raises USD 1.5 mn in funding from Triton

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Consumer appliance manufacturer Mekr Technologies raises Rs 67 crore from Avaana Capital, Titan

Published on: May 12, 2026, 8:51 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Mekr Technologies, a consumer appliance startup, has secured Rs 67 crore in funding. This capital will boost manufacturing capacity and expand exports of Indian-made home and kitchen appliances. The company aims to reduce import dependency by indigenizing product manufacturing. Mekr partners with major brands, handling design, engineering, and assembly. This investment supports R&D, supplier localization, and automation for global markets.

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Revolutionizing Hospitality: AI Robots Poised to Transform South Korea's Workforce

Published on: May 12, 2026, 6:18 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

RLWRLD, a South Korean AI startup, is capturing human expertise to teach robots to perform complex tasks, potentially revolutionizing industries. This includes data collection from workers at venues like Lotte Hotel. Their AI builds on the skilled workforce to train physical AI robots that may soon operate in varied environments.

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A South Korean startup captures workers techniques to develop AI brains for robots

Published on: May 12, 2026, 5:54 a.m. | Source: Livemint

A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robots

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