Sarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visitHappy Thursday! The Indian government may soon end up taking a stake in Sarvam AI. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Pocket FM begins reverse flip talks; eyes potential India IPOAudio entertainment startup Pocket FM is reportedly in discussions to shift its holding structure back to India, signalling potential plans...
BigBasket founder's exit; Pocket FM’s reverse flipAmazon veteran Amit Nanda, currently director of selling partner services, now takes over as CEO.
Kuku FM's parent confidentially files for Rs 3,500 crore IPOAudio and video platform Kuku has confidentially filed draft papers with Sebi for a Rs 3,500 crore IPO. The company aims for a Rs 15,000 cr...
PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...
Over 114,000 jobs cut in tech so far in 2026 as AI drives layoffs at Amazon, LinkedIn, othersTech companies are implementing significant workforce reductions, with 114,210 roles cut in early 2026, driven by AI and automation. Major ...
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...
Pocket FM cuts 100 jobs, moves 2,000 contract employees on Quess Corp’s payrollAudio series platform Pocket FM has reportedly laid off approximately 100 employees, about 10% of its workforce, primarily from its content...
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar as COO to lead global operationsIn his new role, Lalit Gangwar will lead the company’s audio vertical as it expands internationally and oversee business operations and mon...
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar as COO to drive global scale-upPocket FM has appointed Lalit Gangwar as Chief Operating Officer. He will now lead the company's global audio business. This move supports ...
Pocket FM hits $450 million ARR in April after accelerating AI-led content creationPocket FM hits $200 million ARR after six years of operations in Q4 of FY25, and it achieved about $400 million ARR in Q4 of FY26. Currentl...
Pocket FM logs 68% revenue growth in FY25Audio series platform Pocket FM reported Rs 1,768 crore in FY25 revenue, up 68%, driven by growth in India, the US, and Europe. With ARR ne...
Pocket FM claims global listener base of 130 millionAs per Pocket FM's 'Rewind2023: How India Got Entertained This Year' report, the platform had more than 100,000 hours of content, with user...
Pocket FM earmarks Rs 250 crore fund for writers contributing to platformPocket FM Cofounder and CEO Rohan Nayak said that the audio series as a category has been instrumental for writers, enabling them to share ...
Audio platform Pocket FM to make US entry; exceeds $25 million ARRThe platform said it has strengthened its content offerings with 733 audio series which resulted in a 270% increase in audio series — a fic...
ETtech Deals Digest: Apollo.io, Pocket FM, Filo raise fundsIntegrated business-to-business (B2B) sales intelligence and engagement platform Apollo.io, Audio streaming platform Pocket FM, instant liv...
Audio streaming platform Pocket FM raises $65 million in fresh fundingThe platform plans to use the fresh funds to strengthen its leadership position, expand into new languages, investing in AI capabilities an...