ETtech Deals Digest: Sarvam mega round lifts startup funding to $403 million this week, up 36% on-yearIndian startups secured a significant $402.6 million in funding across 20 deals, with AI firm Sarvam leading the pack with a $234 million i...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
L’Oréal adds Innovist to cart; HealthQuad's new fundHappy Friday! Personal care giant L’Oreal has acquired a majority stake in Innovist in India’s biggest D2C deal. This and more in today’s E...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
At VivaTech, Modi pitches 'AI for All', highlights $50 bn innovation pushPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron attended VivaTech 2026 in Paris. India showcased its vision for human-cen...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Two techies from India and Pakistan built an AI startup - Now both are billionaires thanks to Elon Musk. Here's all about Aman Sanger and Sualeh AsifTwo young entrepreneurs, Aman Sanger from India and Sualeh Asif from Pakistan, have joined the billionaire ranks. Their company, Cursor, a ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Bengaluru ranks 15th in Global Startup Index with $153 billion ecosystem valueBengaluru-Karnataka secured 15th place globally for startup ecosystems. The region attracted $39 billion in venture funding from 2021 to 20...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
AI startup Genspark valued at $2.6 billion in latest funding roundGenspark.ai secured $100 million in funding, valuing the company at $2.6 billion. This investment underscores strong investor confidence in...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Invest in India before it's too Late: Piyush GoyalInvestors and venture capital funds are urged to invest in India now. Minister Piyush Goyal stated India's investment ecosystem is ready. T...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh fundingBigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.39 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
Varya AI video generator by Avataar AI: India’s breakthrough in text-to-video creation technologyVarya by Avataar AI is an AI video generation model that creates videos from simple prompts quickly and cost-effectively. It delivers local...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Indian AI startups pitch for funds from venture capitalists in US: Anirudh ArunIndian artificial intelligence companies are increasingly securing funding from the United States. Investors are drawn to promising returns...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Fable 5 wake-up call; Indians chase SpaceX jackpotHappy Monday! The Fable 5 disruption has triggered fresh calls for India to build its own AI muscle. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
Star Wars: How India’s spacetech-defence ties are shaping the futureSpaceX’s IPO filing underscores how space has evolved from exploration to a strategic domain central to national security, communications a...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
DLI-backed chip companies call for government procurement supportIndian semiconductor startups are urging the government for stronger market access and intellectual property protection. They highlight the...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM 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