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Anthropic opens India office, announces new partnerships ahead of India AI Impact Summit

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 3:28 p.m. | Source: India Today

Anthropic has opened its first India office, located in Bengaluru, the same day as the India AI Impact Summit begins. The AI startup has also announced new partnerships in key areas with local firms. Here are all the details.

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OpenAI, Meta speech models struggle with Indian languages

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 3:09 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

AI models from OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft struggle with Indian languages, while Indian startup Sarvam excels in accuracy.

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What Is Neysa? Know About India’s AI Cloud Startup Attracting $1.2 Billion Funding From Blackstone

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 1:07 p.m. | Source: News18

Blackstone invests over 1 billion dollars in Neysa, an Indian AI cloud startup co-founded by Sharad Sanghi and Anindya Das, boosting India's AI infrastructure and GPU deployment.

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The/Nudge Foundation Opens the*spark | Pullur Centre, Shared Startup Space for Social Entrepreneurs

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 12:34 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

The/Nudge Foundation Opens the*spark | Pullur Centre, Shared Startup Space for Social Entrepreneurs

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backed C2i Semiconductors raises fresh funds

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 12:22 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times

Govt’s DLI scheme-backed C2i Semiconductors raises fresh funds - New Delhi, Feb 16 C2i Semiconductors, a Bengaluru‑based chip design startup supported under the government’s Design Linked Incentive ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com

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“Lied about everything on their resume…” Startup reveals how one candidate’s fake resume cost them over Rs 2 lakh

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 12:15 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Trending News: In the startup world, one wrong hire can shake things up big time. Teams are small, everyone matters, and a single mistake can hit your money, time, a.

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Startup founder claims his company lost Rs 2 lakh after hiring candidate who faked his salary, experience

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 11:49 a.m. | Source: Zee News

Giving a breakdown of the cost, the startup founder said, his office spent Rs 1.35L on the employees salary for 3 months, Rs 40K on training and Rs 25K on replacement hire.

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Based NRI Investor to Build Operating Infrastructure for Bharat's Kirana

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 11:35 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], February 16: Aforro, a startup building shared supply and delivery infrastructure for kirana-led quick commerce, has secured angel backing from a Chicago-based NRI investor as part of its ongoing angel funding round.

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How A Fake Resume And Salary Details Cost A Startup Rs 2 Lakh: ‘He Lied About Everything’

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 11:31 a.m. | Source: News18

The discrepancies came to light only after the company began noticing performance gaps and inconsistencies, eventually leading to internal checks that exposed the truth.

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Pullur Centre, Shared Startup Space for Social Entrepreneurs - The Tribune

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 11:23 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

BENGALURU, India, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The/Nudge Foundation inaugurated the*spark | Pullur Centre on February 14th, 2026. Supported by the founding patrons Vijay Pullur and Nirmala Pullur, wife of the late Jay Pullur (Founder brothers of Pramati Software), the*spark...

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‘Lied about everything on resume’: Startup founder shares how one fake hire cost him Rs 2 lakh

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 11:17 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express

The candidate presented himself as an experienced video editor earning Rs 40,000 at a previous agency, but it was later discovered that he couldn't handle basic tasks.

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Blackstone Takes Majority Stake in Neysa with $600 Million Investment Push

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 11:09 a.m. | Source: Outlook Business

Blackstone will lead a $1.2 billion funding round in India’s AI cloud startup Neysa, investing $600 million for a majority stake to scale AI infrastructure and deploy over 20,000 GPUs amid the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

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Disney Sends Cease-and-Desist to ByteDance Over AI-Generated Videos

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 10:45 a.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle

Disney has taken similar actions against Character.AI, demanding that the startup immediately stop the unauthorised use of its copyrighted characters.

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PM Modi Launches AI-India Impact Summit with Global Tech Leaders

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 10:33 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

The AI-India Impact Summit and Expo 2026, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi, showcases India's burgeoning role in technological development, hosting global tech leaders and featuring AI innovations. The event highlights India's vibrant startup culture and positions it as a key player in global AI advancements.

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AI infra startup Neysa gets fresh investment from Blackstone, TVS Capital and 3 key investors to scale up capacity

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 10:03 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Neysa is also planning to raise another $600 million through debt, TechCrunch reported. The combined fundraising marks a sharp step-up for the company, which had raised $50 million earlier.

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Blackstone Backs Indian AI Startup Neysa With $1.2 Billion Capital Infusion Plan

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 7:48 a.m. | Source: News18

Blackstone invests 1.2 billion dollars in Neysa, an Indian AI cloud platform, with support from Teachers’ Venture Growth, TVS Capital, 360 ONE Assets, and Nexus Ventures.

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backed startup C2i Semiconductors raises $15 million from Peak XV Partners, others

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 7 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Founded in 2024 by Ram Anant, Vikram Gakhar, Preetam Tadeparthy and Dattatreya Suryanarayana, along with Harsha S. B and Muthusubramanian N.V as cofounders, C2i Semiconductors is the brainchild of former Texas Instrument executives.

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The precise art of letting go at the right time

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 6:42 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Discover the crucial art of knowing when startup founders should exit for optimal success and future growth.

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Raghu Vamsi Aerospace: Ambition fired by jet fuel

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 6:38 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Discover how Raghu Vamsi Aerospace transformed a dying wish into a thriving Indian startup supplying parts to aviation giants.

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Blackstone to back neo-cloud infrastructure startup Neysa with $1.2 billion

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 6:30 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Blackstone and a consortium of global investors have committed $1.2 billion to Neysa, marking a massive escalation in India’s sovereign AI capabilities.

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Blackstone leads $600 million raise in AI cloud startup Neysa at $1.4 billion valuation

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 6:01 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Blackstone is leading a $1.2 billion investment in Neysa, marking what would be India's largest-ever funding round in the AI space. The round is split evenly between primary equity and debt, giving Blackstone a majority stake.

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Fixed re-imagined: How Saurabh Jain’s stable money built a Rs 4,000 crore book

Published on: Feb. 16, 2026, 12:23 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express

The startup has turned fixed deposits into fintech products by going where household savings already were

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Chandigarh startup founder claims Rs 2 lakh loss linked to fake resume hire

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 7:50 p.m. | Source: India Today

Ashutosh Gupta, Chief Business Officer at Praper Media, detailed how a candidate who allegedly falsified his resume, cost the company Rs 2 lakh in losses.

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How A Fake Resume Cost A Startup Rs 2 Lakh And Changed Its Hiring Policy: "He Lied About Everything"

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 7:05 p.m. | Source: NDTV.com

Ashutosh Gupta shared a LinkedIn post sharing how hiring a candidate with a fake resume resulted in a loss of over Rs 2 lakh and four months of productivity.

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Deep-tech startup Atsuya named among top 20 in AI for All challenge

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 6:34 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

Founded in 2017, Atsuya Technologies works across sectors including manufacturing, retail, quick commerce, and oil and gas

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Indian startup Agnikul Cosmos aims to build AI data centre in orbit: What will it do?

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 5:25 p.m. | Source: India Today

India joins the global race as AgniKul Cosmos and NeevCloud plan an orbital AI data centre by 2026. This mission competes with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to move AI computing into space.

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Startups driving innovation, job creation, says former President Ram Nath Kovind

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 5 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

The government’s continued commitment, including initiatives like Startup India Fund 2.0, sends a powerful signal that risk-taking and innovation are not just tolerated but also encouraged

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Startup founder shares how hiring a candidate with fake resume led to ₹2 lakh loss: 'We skipped one step'

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 4:48 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

In his post, the startup founder explained that the incident occurred when the company was smaller and did not consider background checks essential. | Trending

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Start-Ups Driving Innovation, Job Creation, Says Former President Kovind

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 4:47 p.m. | Source: Outlook Business

The government's continued commitment, including initiatives like Startup India Fund 2.0, sends a powerful signal that risk-taking and innovation are not just tolerated but also encouraged. India's founders are not merely building companies, but they are building economic momentum, jobs and global competitiveness

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Startups driving innovation, job creation, says former President Kovind

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 4:33 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

India has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, with over 2 lakh recognised startups driving innovation and job creation across the country, former President Ram Nath Kovind said on Sunday.

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‘Lied about everything’: Startup loses Rs 2 lakh after hiring candidate with fake resume - What happened next?

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 2:12 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

What initially seemed like minor inconsistencies turned into a full-blown case of misrepresentation.

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Pioneering the AI Future: India's Impactful 2026 Summit

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 12:53 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

India will host the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in 2026, bringing together global leaders and innovators to define AI's future role in society. The event emphasizes responsible and inclusive AI development, showcasing India's strengths in digital infrastructure and startup ecosystems with 700 sessions over five days.

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India's Startup Evolution: Sanjeev Bikhchandani hails the Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds 2.0

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 12:50 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Bikhchandani stated, 'The approval of Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 is a transformative step for India's entrepreneurial landscape. With a ₹10,000 crore corpus dedicated to mobilising patient domestic capital, the initiative will capitalise deep tech breakthroughs, strengthen innovative manufacturing, and empower ambitious founders nationwide. It sends a powerful signal that India is committed to building globally competitive startups and sustaining long-term innovation-led economic growth across diverse sectors and emerging regions nationwide.'

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Cabinet Clears Mega Projects Worth ₹1.47 Lakh Crore, Rail, Metro, Startup & Urban Push Get Big Boost

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 10:02 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet approved major projects for railways, metro, startups and urban development. Railway multi-tracking worth Rs 18,509 crore, Noida Metro expansion, Rs 10,000 crore Startup Fund 2.0 and a Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund were cleared. An Rs 18,662 crore Brahmaputra road-rail tunnel project was also approved.

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Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok gains US market share amid sexualised images backlash, data shows

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 9:58 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The increase ⁠bodes well for money-losing xAI, the Musk-owned startup behind Grok, which was launched about three years ago and has been spending ​aggressively to scale the infrastructure needed to stay competitive in Silicon Valley's artificial intelligence race.

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Centre clears Rs 10K crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to boost deep tech, innovation-led growth

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 7:54 a.m. | Source: The New Indian Express

The focus will also be on empowering early-growth stage founders to provide a safety net for new and innovative ideas, reducing early-stage failures caused by a

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To drive startup eco system, Cabinet gives nod to set up Rs 10,000crore fund

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 7:46 a.m. | Source: Times of India

India News: NEW DELHI: The Cabinet has approved the launch of Urban Challenge Fund with total central assistance of Rs 1 lakh crore over five years, to help state.

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TVS, Bajaj, Hero capture 60% of electric two-wheeler market as startups lose ground

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 5:59 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Established Indian two-wheeler companies are now leading the electric vehicle market. By January 2026, TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto, and Hero MotoCorp will hold 60% of the market. This marks a significant shift from startup dominance. Legacy players are attracting mainstream customers with their strong networks and reliable products. The market is moving towards consolidation.

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National level hackathon at JU on Feb 16-17

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 4 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 14: In a historic initiative to promote innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial excellence, the University of Jammu is set to launch Innovathon 1.0, a prestigious 48-hour national-level hackathon being organised for the first time in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The hackathon, along with PRAGATI-2026: Startup Fest, is being organised by the Skill Incubation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (SIIEDC), University of Jammu, on 16th-17th February, 2026, at the University campus. Innovathon 1.0 has received […]

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Slow to Start EV Race, Legacy 2W Makers Now Lead

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 3:07 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Marking a turning point in the journey of Indias two-wheeler market, legacy manufacturers have tightened their grip on the electric vehicle sub-segment by ending years of startup dominance.

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Centre launches Rs 1 lakh crore fund for reform

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 2 a.m. | Source: The Tribune

Approves Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 for deep-tech.

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At 19, Barron Trump quietly launches surprising new business venture

Published on: Feb. 15, 2026, 12:06 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Barron Trump, at 19, has launched Sollos Yerba Mate Inc, a Florida-based beverage startup backed by $1 million in private funding.

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Nod to Rs 1 lakh crore urban fund, Rs 10,000-crore startup boost

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 11:07 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Rs 4 lakh cr to be invested in cities over five years

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Explained: What is the new ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 and why it matters

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 9:37 p.m. | Source: Business Today

Unlike direct funding schemes, it does not invest in startups itself. Instead, it invests in SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which then deploy capital into startups.

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TN govt must collaborate with Centre to boost startup ecosystem: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 8:48 p.m. | Source: ThePrint

Chennai, Feb 14 (PTI) Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday urged the Tamil Nadu government to work closely with the Centre to further strengthen the state’s startup ecosystem, noting that despite significant progress, it still has immense untapped potential. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day Research, Industry, Start-up and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Conclave here, the […]

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Tamil Nadu's Untapped Startup Potential: A Call to Action

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 8:44 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted Tamil Nadu's potential to enhance its startup ecosystem at the RISE Conclave, emphasizing the need for collaboration with the Centre. He launched initiatives and stressed leveraging central efforts to foster innovation in growth hubs like Chennai and Coimbatore.

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Dr Jitendra Singh Calls for Startup Mindset Shift at RISE Conclave 2026

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 8:13 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Highlighting the remarkable transformation in India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Dr Singh said that India had only around 350 recognised startups in 2014, but the number has now crossed two lakh.

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OpenAI Head of Engineering predicts AI will lead to a “golden age” for …

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 7:14 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Tech News News: OpenAI’s API Head of Engineering, Sherwin Wu has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is more likely to change the startup landscape by enabling mul.

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Indian Overseas Bank expands Startup Banking network, launches IOB Gram Sweekar

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 6:56 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

On the launch of 'Startup Banking Branch Network', the lender said it has operationalised exclusive Startup Banking branches in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru following the success of its maiden 'Startup Banking' branch in Chennai.

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Union Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 cr Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 | Details

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 5:36 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol

The scheme aims to fast-track the next phase of India’s startup growth by unlocking long-term domestic capital, deepening the venture capital landscape, and boosting innovation-driven entrepreneurship nationwide

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Union Cabinet approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 4:31 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

The ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 was approved to further facilitate mobilising venture capital for the country’s startup ecosystem| India News

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Cabinet approves ₹10,000-crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to support deep tech, early-growth stage startups

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 4:22 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund 2.0 to enhance support for deep tech and early-stage startups nationwide.

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ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $740 million this week; up 4 times on

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 4 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The number of deals during the week was up at 40 transactions, compared to 38 in the corresponding week last year. The significant increase in funding was due to the $520 million raised by humanoid robotics startup Apptronik this week.

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Union cabinet clears ₹1 trillion Urban Challenge Fund for market-led urban development

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 3:55 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Urban financing push, startup funding expansion and major rail and road projects were among the key decisions taken at Friday's Union cabinet meeting

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Government Approves Startup India Fund Of Funds 2.0 To Strengthen Startup Ecosystem

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 3:17 p.m. | Source: News18

Narendra Modi's Union Cabinet approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with Rs 10000 crore to boost venture capital, support deep tech, empower founders, etc.

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Government Sanctions Rs 10,000 Crore To Power Next Phase Of Indian Startups

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 2:59 p.m. | Source: Republic World

The Union Cabinet has approved a new Rs 10,000 crore fund to help Indian startups find the investment they need to grow. Known as the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, the money will specifically target deep tech, advanced manufacturing, and early-stage founders.

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Cabinet approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with ₹10,000 crore corpus

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 2:51 p.m. | Source: Business Standard

The Cabinet has approved the second tranche of the Startup India Fund of Funds Scheme with a corpus of Rs 10,000 crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.

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Government Pledges Rs 10,000 Crore For Early-Stage Founders; Here's What You Need To Know

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 2:49 p.m. | Source: NewsX

Union Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund 2.0, boosting deep tech, advanced manufacturing, and first-time founders, expanding innovation beyond metro hubs and strengthening India’s startup ecosystem and job market.

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DuoChat: Revolutionizing Relationship Conversations with AI

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 2:46 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Infiheal, an IIT Bombay startup, has launched DuoChat, the world's first AI relationship coach. Aimed at strengthening relationships, it provides real-time communication assistance for couples. Unveiled before Valentine's Day, DuoChat seeks to address communication gaps and enhance relational wellbeing by offering early-stage, preventative support.

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Bombay Startup Infiheal Launches DuoChat, World’s First AI Relationship Coach

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 2:45 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], February 14: Infiheal, an IIT Bombay mental health startup, has launched DuoChat, described as the world’s first AI relationship coach designed to help two people communicate together in real time and build stronger relationships. The product was...

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Cabinet approves fund for startups to mobilise venture capital, support deep-tech entities

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 2:39 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line

Since the launch of Startup India in 2016, the number of government-recognised startups has risen from about 500 units recognised as startups to over two lakh at present

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Govt Unleashes Rs 10,000 Crore Surge for Startup Growth

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 2:23 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi sanctioned a Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds to empower venture capital for startups in India. This second phase aims to enhance investments, with a focus on deep tech and innovative manufacturing, extending the successful Startup India initiative launched in 2016.

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Govt approves Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, key details to know

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 2:22 p.m. | Source: Times of India

India Business News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (Startup India FoF 2.0) with a total corpus of Rs 10,000 crore to mobilise venture .

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This Tamil Nadu Town Is Fast Becoming A Hub For Chip Design Talent

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 10:56 a.m. | Source: NDTV.com

A semiconductor startup announcement from a small Tamil Nadu town may have seemed unlikely a few years ago, but that's exactly what's happening in Tenkasi.

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Bits and Bytes: Know about startup and business news in Pune

Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 8 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Group made its presence felt at the Pune International Business Summit 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor

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Employee in a fix after CEO tells him to resign by March 31, wants severance - gets strategic advice

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 10:56 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

More than 200,000 weekly unemployment claims highlight rising job uncertainty nationwide. A biotech startup employee was told to find a new job by March 31. The CEO avoided calling it a layoff or termination. Grants expire this summer, raising funding concerns. Is this constructive discharge? What about severance pay and unemployment benefits eligibility? Heres what employment law experts say next.

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Startup India recognises 2.07 lakh ventures, 21.9 lakh jobs created

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 10:15 p.m. | Source: News18

Startup India recognises 2.07 lakh ventures, 21.9 lakh jobs created

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At new office in 'Seva Teerth', PM announces key welfare projects

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 9:41 p.m. | Source: Malayala Manorama

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CynLr raises the curtain on commercial ready robotics platform

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 7:55 p.m. | Source: Business Today

Bengaluru-based robotics startup CynLr has unveiled what it calls one of India’s first commercial-ready Object Intelligence (OI) platforms, positioning it as a missing foundational layer that could allow robots to learn and adapt in real time without months of retraining.

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New Fund of Funds startups approved by PM

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 7:20 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cleared the ₹10,000 crore Startup Fund of Funds (FFS) 2.0 to provide critical risk capital for early-stage and deep-tech ventures.

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Kerala's Graphene Revolution: Pioneering Policy for Industrial Advancement

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 7:16 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

The Kerala government has approved a groundbreaking graphene policy aimed at bolstering research and production of this innovative material. This initiative stands to transform multiple industries by fostering a robust startup ecosystem and encouraging global partnerships. Additionally, amendments to the Kerala Advocates Welfare Fund Bill were also sanctioned.

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Govt approves Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with Rs 10,000 cr corpus

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 6:54 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The government has approved a Rs 10,000 crore second tranche for the Startup India Fund of Funds Scheme. This initiative aims to boost early-stage startups and deep-tech research. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision, highlighting its connection to empowering various sections of society.

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Boosting Innovation: Government Unveils Second Tranche of Startup India Fund

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 6:29 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

The Indian government approved a second tranche of the Startup India Fund of Funds, infusing Rs 10,000 crore to bolster startups, particularly in early stages and deep-tech research. This move coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first day at his new office, signaling a focus on empowering various community segments.

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India’s computer vision health startup Krigat wins Supernova AI MEA in Cairo

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 5:46 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express

India-based health AI startup Krigat won the Supernova AI MEA title at a global startup competition held in Cairo, beating 74 other finalists from more than 30 countries.

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Women, Farmers In Focus As PM Modi Takes First Big Decisions From ‘Seva Teerth’

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 5:13 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal

Narendra Modi on Friday began work from Seva Teerth in New Delhi, unveiling major welfare measures focused on women and farmers. He approved ₹1.5 lakh cashless accident treatment, doubled the lakhpati didi target to six crore by 2029, expanded the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, and cleared a ₹10,000 crore Startup India corpus to boost innovation and rural infrastructure growth.

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GetCompanion Launches to Address Rising Loneliness Through Safe, Human

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 4:45 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], February 13: At a time when loneliness is increasingly recognised as a growing public health concern, Gurugram-based startup GetCompanion has officially launched in January as a technology-enabled platform designed to restore meaningful human connection through safe, structured companionship.

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PM Modi unveils ‘Seva Teerth’ as new PMO complex; clears major welfare push on day one

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 3:55 p.m. | Source: Zee News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed the PMO complex ‘Seva Teerth’ and inaugurated new administrative buildings aimed at modernising governance. On his first day in the new office, he approved key decisions including the PM RAHAT Scheme, an expanded Lakhpati Didis target, a higher agriculture fund outlay and Startup India FoF 2.0.

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AI startup raises $100 million for a model to predict human behaviour, from consumer choices to earnings call questions

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 3:41 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Simile, an AI startup, raised $100 million to develop a model predicting human behavior, including customer purchases and earnings call questions. The funding was primarily led by Index Ventures. Simile aims to innovate decision-making forecasts using AI simulations based on real-life data.

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For aam aadmi from Seva Teerth by Modi: PM’s first 4 decisions from his new office focus on women, farmers, youth and startups

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 3:20 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Seva Teerth: Prime Minister Modi launched welfare measures from the new Seva Teerth complex, focusing on women, farmers, youth, and vulnerable groups. Key decisions include free accident treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh, doubling the Lakhpati Didi target to 6 crore, and expanding the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to Rs 2 lakh crore, alongside a new Rs 10,000 crore startup fund.

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Day 1 at Seva Teerth: Modi clears PM RAHAT, ₹2 Lakh Cr Agri Fund, ₹10,000 Cr startup fund of funds from new office

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 3:14 p.m. | Source: Livemint

PM Modi inaugurated the Seva Teerth complex, marking a transformative milestone in India's governance architecture. TPM Modi's first decisions from Seva Teerth reflected a spirit of Seva and touch every section of society, news agency ANI reported.

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PM Modi Approves Startup India Fund With Rs 10,000 Crore Corpus

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 2:54 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit

The fund will power India's innovation ecosystem, especially in deep tech, early-stage ideas, advanced manufacturing and breakthrough technologies.

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AI Gold Rush Fuels Surge In Pre-IPO Stock Sales By Employees

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 2:39 p.m. | Source: News18

Silicon Valley sees a shift as startup employees cash out shares early, selling stock before IPOs amid AI boom and valuation spikes

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Anthropic raises $30 billion at $380 billion valuation, hits $14 billion run rate

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 1 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

AI company Anthropic announced on xxxday that it has raised $30 billion in Series G funding, valuing the company at $380 billion post-money. In a blog post, the startup also said it has reached an annualised revenue run rate of $14 billion.

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Reddit + AI the new startup playbook? How you can spot problems people will pay to solve

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 11:39 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

* Founders are using Reddit + AI to uncover real problems before writing a single line of code* Most failed startups don’t fail on execution—they fail on demand* Reddit captures raw, unfiltered user frustration at scale* AI helps convert messy conversations into structured, testable ideas How you can find startup ideas that actually work

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'Misanthropic, Evil': Elon Musk Slams AI Startup Anthropic After It Hits A $30 Billion Valuation

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 7:51 a.m. | Source: News18

Anthropic raised 30 billion dollars at a 380 billion valuation, sparking criticism from Elon Musk, who called the company "misanthropic and evil".

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Agnikul, NeevCloud to launch India’s first orbital AI data centre platform

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Indian space startup AgniKul Cosmos and cloud firm NeevCloud plan to launch an AI-focused data centre in low-earth orbit, with a proof-of-concept mission this year and commercial operations by 2027. The project could make India a leader in space-based AI infrastructure. It will host NeevCloud’s systems on AgniKul’s extended upper stage.

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Regtech startup Idfy secures Rs 476 crore from Neo Asset Management and existing investors

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times

Idfy wants to use the fresh funds to grow its business within India and outside. The company which helps banks in the onboarding business offers KYC services, fraud detection and other compliance related functions. Idfy had last raised around $17 million in 2024 from Indiamart, Elev8 and others.

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From Udupi Plate-Washer’s Son To Startup Titan: Inside Suniel Shetty’s Bharat first wealth machine

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 5:39 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express

In this edition of Bollywood Billionaire, we trace how Suniel Shetty turned his roots in Udupi restaurants, a disciplined action-hero career, and smart, India-first startup and real estate investments into a thriving, long-term wealth empire.

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Agnikul aims to demonstrate space-based data centre hosting

Published on: Feb. 13, 2026, 4:10 a.m. | Source: Times of India

Chennai: As the race to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence heats up, IIT Madras-incubated space-tech startup Agnikul Cosmos joins the li.

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Anthropic close to raising $20 billion at $350 billion valuation: report

Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 10:11 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times

The funding, which comes just five months after the AI startup raised $13 billion in a Series F round, is being co-led by Founders Fund, D E Shaw, Dragoneer, ICONIQ, and the UAE-based MGX. With the latest, the cumulative funding for Anthropic would exceed $40 billion. Investors such as Sequoia and Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund are now backing rival AI firms — Anthropic and OpenAI — simultaneously as they try to cash in on the AI wave, which could ring in far-reaching changes in the industry.

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Hyderabad Startup Builds Custom-Designed Chips

Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 9:02 p.m. | Source: Deccan Chronicle

Prof Srivastava said the company’s focus area is millimetre-wave radar sensing.

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Piyush Goyal meets Lenovo, Carrier leaders to deepen localisation opportunities

Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 8:15 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Earlier in the day, the minister also interacted with startups at the INDovation MedTech Innovation & Startup Showcase and felicitated the winners of the INDovation Program.

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42% allocation sought for Rayalaseema in A.P. Budget

Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 7:49 p.m. | Source: The Hindu

Rayalaseema Rashtra Samithi demands 42% of A.P. Budget for development, irrigation projects, and startup support in the region.

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USV picks up 79% stake in Wellbeing Nutrition at Rs 1,583 crore valuation

Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 7:38 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express

Pharma giant USV has finalized an all-cash acquisition of a 79% stake in Wellbeing Nutrition, valuing the D2C startup at ₹1,583 crore.

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“Your name is in the Epstein Files”: Indian CEO shares screenshot of shocking mail

Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 6:31 p.m. | Source: Times of India

Trending News: Getting in touch with a CEO in the startup world is not always easy. Founders receive dozens of emails every day, and most of them are written in a po.

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Knowledge Networks Launches Moonshots.TV, a 24/7 Global OTT Platform to tap into India's $1 Trillion Startup Opportunity, at Global Cyberpeace Summit 2.0

Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 5:50 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

New Delhi [India], February 12: Knowledge Networks today unveiled Moonshots.TV, a 24/7 global OTT platform dedicated exclusively to startup pitches, at the Global Cyberpeace Summit 2.0, the flagship AI & Tech event organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The platform was formally launched by eminent global leaders in technology, cybersecurity, governance, digital policy, innovation and online safety, including Ronnie Aiolupotea, Deputy CEO and Chief Cybersecurity Officer, Ministry of Communications and IT, Australia, Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, CEO, Anil Agarwal Foundation (Vedanta Group), Srinivas Mantripragada, Founder, Maaya AI, United States of America and Divine Selase Agbeti - Ag. Director-General at Cyber Security Authority, Ghana.

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How is AI taking over jobs? Parineeti Chopra shares startup CEO Matt Shumer's post: ‘This should scare you to the core'

Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 4:43 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Parineeti Chopra, sharing a startup founder's post on AI, said people should recognise what the technology is, and then they should be scared to the core, given its global impact. Here's what people need to do to stand a chance against AI takeover.

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Quote of the day from Paul Graham: ‘You'll become like whoever you work with. Do you want to be like these people?'

Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 3:38 p.m. | Source: Livemint

Y Combinator founder Paul Graham is well-known in the tech and startup spaces for his influence and contribution to the early web. Here, we take a look at the successful businessman's views on how to choose a career path.

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No More Surprise Bills: How One Healthcare Startup is Making Surgery Comfortable and Transparent

Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m. | Source: The Tribune

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], February 12: Imagine walking into a hospital for surgery, knowing exactly what you'll pay--no hidden charges, no last-minute surprises. That's the promise TAH Global Healthcare is delivering to patients.

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MiniMines Cleantech Wins First Prize at Avinya’26 Startup India Challenge at IEW

Published on: Feb. 12, 2026, 2:31 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse

Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Anupam Kumar founder of MiniMines Cleantech Solutions, said, Winning first prize at India Energy Week validates our technology-driven mission to secure critical and rare earth mineral supply chains through safe, scalable, and high-efficiency recovery and refining tech stack platforms.

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