Karnataka explores biotech financing framework, AI-led innovation to support sector growthKarnataka is developing a dedicated support framework for its biotechnology sector, encompassing funding, mentoring, and regulatory guidanc...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Sarvam: When US slams the door, India begins to find its own openingSarvam AI’s rise to a $1.5 bn valuation after raising $234 mn marks a major milestone for India’s push toward AI sovereignty. The funding c...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Indian VCs turn to US AI startups in search of bigger returnsIndian VC firms are increasingly backing AI startups founded by non-Indians, drawn by the promise of higher returns, writes Swathi Moorthy.
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Sarvam joins unicorn club; Razorpay lines up IPOFresh funding has propelled Sarvam AI into the unicorn club. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
15 Jun, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Sarvam raises $234 million led by HCLTech at $1.5 billion valuationIndia's Sarvam AI has secured $234 million in a funding round led by HCLTech, valuing the homegrown AI startup at $1.5 billion. This invest...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Hyderabad-based Pulsus to invest Rs 500 crore in Telangana AI healthcare hub, targets 6,000 jobsPulsus Group will invest Rs 500 crore to expand its AI healthcare and digital innovation hub in Telangana, creating 6,000 direct and 30,000...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Claude Fable 5, Mythos banned: Indian techie shares Indian jugaads one can use to bypass restrictions to access AI toolsNew US restrictions on advanced AI models from Anthropic have caused a stir in India. Indian tech enthusiasts are sharing 'jugaad' solution...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
India looking to scale up local AI infrastructure; NITI to reviewThe Indian government is developing a strategy for domestically controlled AI infrastructure to enhance AI adoption in governance and culti...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Fable 5 shock puts sovereign AI back on India’s agendaUS export controls on advanced AI models have spurred India's call for sovereign AI development. Industry leaders warn against reliance on ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of India's UPI in France, sign 19 pactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met and signed 19 agreements. Discussions covered AI, innovation, trade, ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
India now has 2.3 lakh startups, generated 25 lakh jobs: Union minister Jitendra SinghIndia's startup sector has created 25 lakh jobs in the last decade, becoming a major economic force. From just a few hundred startups in 20...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Bharat innovates, ready for take-offIndia's deep-tech startups are showcasing their advanced capabilities in France. This event highlights India's growing strength in space, A...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
AI Wants to Answer Your Phone Now: Equal AI’s $30 Million Bet on the Future of Call Screening in IndiaIndian startup Equal AI has raised $30 million to expand its AI-powered call screening platform that answers and filters calls on users' be...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
India's agriculture and water tech startups gain momentum, sustainability in focus: NasscomIndia's agri and water tech deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum around commercialization as per a statement by Nasscom. These sectors st...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Karnataka concludes Elevate Nxt 2026, shortlists 256 deeptech startup finalistsKarnataka's IT/BT department has concluded its Elevate Nxt 2026 deeptech startup support program, selecting 256 firms from 983 national app...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Comparing India with Taiwan, South Korea on semiconductors not very accurate: Union minister VaishnawIndia is rapidly advancing in semiconductor manufacturing and AI adoption. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted significant progress...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
How AI companies are using industry recognition to build credibility and growthAs AI adoption accelerates across industries, innovation alone is no longer enough. Visibility, credibility, and industry recognition are i...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST