VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headacheIndian VC firms are facing their hardest fundraising year in a decade as LPs tighten filters and demand cash returns. This and more in toda...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Capital Call: Indian VCs face toughest fundraising market in a decadeData from market intelligence firm PitchBook, reviewed by ET, shows Indian VCs have raised just $820 million across 32 funds as of mid-June...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
India lags Asia-Pacific in AI deployment despite strong talent poolIndia lags behind Asia-Pacific peers in AI adoption, with only 43% of organizations deploying the technology. However, the nation leads glo...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Pi Ventures explores Fund I portfolio exits amid investor scrutiny over returnsWhile Manish Singhal remains a designated “key person” in the fund, Pi Ventures has witnessed several senior-level exits over the past five...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Govt pledges extra Rs 30,000 crore for NIIF, move to spur infra investments, says finance ministryThe Indian government has boosted its commitment to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) by an additional Rs 30,000 crore...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Global Market: Financial firms shift Asia expansion focus to South Korea, take cautious stance on China and IndiaGlobal financial firms are increasingly prioritising South Korea for Asia-Pacific expansion while adopting a cautious approach towards Chin...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Why business impact is becoming the new measure of AI innovationThe ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 recognise AI solutions that have moved beyond experimentation to deliver measurable business ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
NRI money could ease banks' funding crunch before powering India's capex: Axis Bank CEOIndian banks are set to leverage new foreign-currency deposits from the diaspora to replace costly funding, according to Axis Bank CEO Amit...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Indian Army contingent, naval band, INS Tarkash to grace Seychelles National Day celebrationsBesides, an Indian Navy marching contingent and naval band will also be part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the National Day of the ...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Indian Air Force C-17s carry relief materials to earthquake-hit Venezuela via Abidjan under OP AmistadIndian Air Force's Boeing C-17 Globemaster aircraft have transited through Cote d'Ivoire's capital city of Abidjan en route to Venezuela ca...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Centre plans Rs 12,000 crore incentive scheme to spur private electric bus adoptionThe government is planning a significant incentive package, potentially worth ₹12,000 crore, to boost electric bus adoption by private flee...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Amazon's record USD 48 billion investment shows growing interest across the world to invest in India, says PM ModiAmazon is set to invest a record $48 billion in India between 2026 and 2030, with over $21 billion earmarked for AI and cloud infrastructur...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
India's institutional real estate investments jump 23% to $4.3 billion in H1 2026; domestic capital hits record 64% share: JLLIndia's real estate market saw a robust 23% investment surge in early 2026, reaching USD 4.3 billion. A significant shift saw domestic inve...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
India realty investment defies global volatility; institutional inflows rise 23% in H1India's real estate investment surged 23% to $4.33 billion in H1 2026, driven by robust domestic capital. Despite global headwinds, 54 deal...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Bengaluru startup Airbound ties up with Andhra Pradesh to build drone delivery networkBengaluru's Airbound is partnering with Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation to launch a massive drone delivery network in the Amaravati Capita...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Kotak Mahindra Bank has 'high ambitions' to deploy capital for growth, CEO saysKotak Mahindra Bank is actively pursuing acquisitions, including loan portfolios and alternative assets, to deploy surplus capital and fuel...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
From Rs 4,900 crore to Rs 41,300 crore: How Sanjeev Bikhchandani turned 135 startups into a 743% return machineSanjeev Bikhchandani's Info Edge has achieved remarkable capital compounding, deploying Rs 4,900 crore across 135 startups since 2007, now ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST