a16z’s Raghuram isn't writing off India AI yet; insurers weigh new rulesHappy Monday! a16z’s Raghu Raghuram said India can build frontier AI companies by using its talent. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning...
IIT Madras-backed deeptech fund raises Rs 450 crore in first close, invests Rs 55 crore in four startupsThe fund, which has a target corpus of Rs 1,000 crore including a Rs 400 crore greenshoe option, achieved its first close within three mont...
AI, semiconductors, quantum to drive India's next infrastructure push: FM SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the need for investment in AI, semiconductor chips, and quantum technology. She state...
India can achieve over 10% economic growth, says SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, radiated confidence in India's economic future, forecasting a growth rate surpassing 10 per...
Sarvam AI updates vision model, doubles down on Indic-language pushSarvam launched the original vision model in February as part of its efforts to build homegrown, "sovereign" AI systems tailored to India. ...
Bengaluru CEO spends Rs 2700 to fix broken footpath himself. IIT Madras alumnus says repeated complaints went unansweredBengaluru CEO and IIT Madras alumnus Siddharth Dialani took matters into his own hands to address a hazardous footpath that posed a risk to...
Manipur selects 25 graduates for semiconductor SMT training at IIT MadrasManipur has selected 25 graduates from Minority, OBC and SC communities for a 15-day residential Semiconductor Surface Mount Technology (SM...
Hill-house backed Elevate Campuses raises Rs 945-crore anchor bookHillhouse-backed Elevate Campuses raised Rs 945 crore from 20 anchor investors, including major mutual funds and Norges. The amount represe...
Ashwini Vaishnaw on India’s chip push; Emergent's new AI betHappy Monday! The next set of investments under India’s semiconductor scheme are expected to begin in the next six months, IT minister Ashw...
IIT Madras professor Jhunjhunwala wants PLI to be more startup friendlyPLI should be opened to smaller companies, with incentives tied to meaningful domestic value addition rather than the ability to make large...
NLC India targets large-scale pumped storage projects in Tamil Nadu, OdishaThe company is developing clean energy through its dedicated green arm, NLCIL Renewables Ltd (NIRL). The PSU is targeting to increase its o...
Cleared UPSC, joined govt service, then walked away: IIT Madras alumnus reveals why he quit & what made him question his careerBharani Vlsvss, an IIT Madras alumnus, made the decision to leave the Indian Trade Service after joining government service. He expressed c...
IIT Madras researchers develop ‘morphing skin’ to prevent aircraft stallsIIT Madras researchers developed a novel morphing skin inspired by bird flight. This adaptive external skin dynamically reshapes in real ti...
QNu Labs raises Rs 200 crore led by the National Quantum Mission and Speciale InvestThe company said the fresh capital will be used to accelerate research and development, expand sales and go-to-market operations in India a...
Indian space startup GalaxEye wins US patent for satellite imaging technologyIndian space startup GalaxEye secured a US patent for its satellite sensor synchronisation system. This technology allows for precise, simu...
Luxembourg's Deputy PM Xavier Bettel arrives in India for official visitLuxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel arrived in New Delhi for a three-day official visit. He will meet External Affairs Ministe...
Luxembourg Deputy PM Bettel to visit India, to meet EAM Jaishankar during stayLuxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel will visit India from September 7 to 9, meeting External Affairs Minist...