UPI volumes slip; Moneyview makes strong market debutUPI transaction volumes in September moderated from the record high of August. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Tech Development Board pauses R&D funding citing flood of proposals, denies cash crunchTDB's official status report through April 2026 shows it had received 124 project proposals under the scheme, reviewed 51 and approved 22. ...
As private wallets begin to open, India's big future bet takes offIndia’s Rs 1 lakh crore RDI programme is beginning to unlock venture capital flows into deeptech, marking a shift in the country’s attempt ...
Mid-tier VCs rewrite playbooks to chase India's deeptech betsSo far in calendar year (CY) 2026, deeptech startups have attracted $574 million across 61 deals, which is almost 84% of the $679 million r...
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...
ETtech interview: India’s semiconductor ambitions could take decades to mature — SiMa AI CEO Krishna RangasayeeSiMa AI CEO says India’s push to build a globally competitive semiconductor industry could take decades, requiring more than fabs, includin...
Deeptech boom leaves most lab-stage startups strandedA survey by the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association showed that only 15% of deeptech funds back companies at technology readin...
Over 40,000 reforms carried out in last decade for ease of business; Gujarat emerges as front-runner: DPIIT SecyState governments have implemented over 40,000 reforms in the past decade. Gujarat leads these efforts, enhancing the ease of doing busines...
RDIF AIF selection expected to be completed in two weeksThe government is in the final stages of choosing alternative investment firms for the research fund, with the decision expected to wrap up...
Policy blueprint proposes entrepreneurship mission to create 10 lakh enterprises, upto 50 lakh jobsIt also proposed a flagship role for the Ministry of Education, recommending that entrepreneurship courses culminate in students attempting...
ideaForge Technology shares slide 5% after Q1 gross profit margin falls 49%ideaForge Technology shares fell after its Q1 gross profit margin declined to 49% from 62% a year ago and 68% in the previous quarter. Gros...
Science ministry rejects conflict-of-interest claims in RDI fundMinistry officials defended the Research, Development and Innovation Fund selection process. They stated that conflict of interest guidelin...
Sidbi tweaks startup fund rules, nudges VCs to draw capital fasterSidbi has moved from a fixed formula for venture funds to tap capital for startup investments to a graded formula allowing them to call a l...
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...
Minister Jitendra Singh says scientifically-conceived RDI Fund response enthusiasticIndia's new Research, Development, and Innovation Fund is receiving an enthusiastic response from the private sector. This unique initiativ...
Air taxi startup ePlane eyes $40-50 million round, Speciale Invest co-leadsDeeptech investor Speciale Invest is in discussions to co-lead the private round, along with other investors, sources said. The Chennai-bas...
PM Modi launches Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund to spur private investment in research & developmentPrime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a significant Rs one lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund. This initiative aims t...