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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 ...
Info Edge says it invested Rs 1,003 crore on AI, deeptech startups since 2020Info Edge, the parent of Naukri, has significantly boosted its AI and deeptech investments, pouring Rs 1,003 crore into 54 startups since 2...
Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
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...
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...
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's Immuneel Therapeutics raises Rs 100 crore from Singularity AMC, Rainmatter, othersThe Bengaluru-based company makes CAR-T therapy, a form of cancer treatment where a patient’s own immune cells are taken out, trained in a ...
As AI shifts from training to inference, Intel moves up the stackIntel is changing its AI strategy. The company is now focusing on building complete AI systems and infrastructure, not just chips. This mov...
Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
“Not Australia, but India rejected me for being a woman”: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw clarifies how gender bias led her to build Biocon in viral postBiocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw intervened and clarified after a viral post claimed that Australia denied her a master brewer role due t...
VCs eye deeptech fund launches to leverage RDI capitalSector-agnostic VC firms Kalaari Capital and Blue Ashva Capital are among those exploring new deeptech-focussed vehicles amid rising invest...
Shastra VC launches $100 million fund to back deeptech, AI startupsThe Bengaluru-based firm said the new vehicle will invest between $500,000 and $3 million in IP-led firms across these sectors. The launch ...
Karnataka to strengthen collaboration with Chile across digital services, startups, talent exchangeKarnataka is set to enhance its digital services, startup ecosystem, and talent exchange with Chile. A high-level meeting explored partners...
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Honouring AI Innovations reshaping Life Sciences & Pharma ResearchThe Life Sciences & Pharma category at the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026. Recognises organisations leveraging AI to accelerate ...
Deeptech bets heat up; Paytm, PB Fintech, Meesho earningsHappy Thursday! VCs are doubling down on India’s deeptech, with early-stage bets leading the charge. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
The alchemist of Bengaluru: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw began from a garageKiran Mazumdar-Shaw has named her niece Claire Mazumdar as successor, setting up a gradual leadership transition at Biocon. A pioneer who b...
IIT Madras incubates over 100 startups, files 431 patents in innovation pushIIT-Madras has achieved a significant milestone in deep-tech entrepreneurship. The institute incubated over 100 startups for the second yea...
India explores FTA full use with Norway, sets up fast-track investment system with AustriaIndia and Norway are enhancing cooperation in energy, maritime, and biotech sectors. Norway sees growing investment interest in India. Mean...
Over 30 GCCs brought in Rs 12,500 crore to Karnataka in 2025, says IT/BT minister Priyank KhargeFirms like SAP and Google have led this inflow of investment. The state is now focussing on structured global pathways and outcome-driven p...
BIRAC fuels innovation with Rs 4,200 crore funding across 15 lakh startups and entrepreneursIndia's Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, BIRAC, marked its 14th Foundation Day. It has significantly boosted India's bio...
Angel fund FAAD Capital invests in four agritech startupsFAAD has infused over $1,21,000 in four startups. Beyond the pre-seed funding, FAAD Capital will offer post-funding support, including conn...