UK overtakes India in global unicorn rankings as AI-driven valuations surge: HurunIndia has dropped to fourth place globally in unicorn rankings, with the UK now holding third position. While the US and China lead, India'...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Who is Kunal Shah? From selling FreeCharge for ₹2,800 crore to building CRED and now leading WhatsAppKunal Shah, the brainchild behind CRED, is set to lead WhatsApp globally following Meta's substantial $900 investment. Known for scaling CR...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
OnFinance AI founder criticises All In Capital for not investing, apologisesBengaluru fintech founder Anuj Srivastava apologised after publicly criticising venture firm All In Capital for not investing in his startu...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Why founders across India are signing up for the One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026The One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, is actively seeking early-stage, internet-fir...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Sarvam raises $234 million led by HCLTech at $1.5 billion valuationIndia's Sarvam AI has secured $234 million in a funding round led by HCLTech, valuing the homegrown AI startup at $1.5 billion. This invest...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Recognising the AI innovations driving business transformationAs artificial intelligence becomes central to how organisations operate, compete, and grow, businesses are increasingly looking for solutio...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
ED's Parimatch heat reaches Zepto; SPC's India deeptech pushZepto has come under the ED's scanner as part of its probe into Parimatch. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
05 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Silicon Valley’s South Park Commons ramps up India deeptech pushSouth Park Commons is increasing its focus on India's deeptech sector, shifting investments beyond traditional software to areas like semic...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Diversity hiring jumps 21% despite slowdown in white-collar recruitment: founditWhite-collar hiring in India saw a slowdown in May 2026. However, diversity hiring experienced a substantial surge. This trend highlights a...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Indian VCs expand US footprint to tap AI boom earlyIndian tech investors are increasingly establishing a presence in the US, particularly in the Bay Area, to tap into the booming AI sector. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
India's brain-gain moment may be starting with a crack in the American dreamAs green card backlogs, visa uncertainty and layoffs reshape the American dream, India is emerging as a stronger destination for globally e...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Fuelled by lending boom, DPDzero bets big on AI-led debt recoveryAs India’s unsecured lending boom accelerates, collections are emerging as the next major battleground for fintechs and lenders.
27 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Not all startups are built the same. Which category defines yours?Startup award categories are often shaped more by founder journeys, business models, and growth approaches than by sectors alone. Through r...
21 May, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
India’s AI Startup Ecosystem Is Scaling Fast. Here’s why recognition now matters more than everAs India’s AI startup ecosystem grows increasingly competitive, recognition is becoming a key driver of visibility, credibility, and busine...
16 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Scoop: Ex-Peak XV trio launches Mettle Capital, targets $350–400 million fund to back Indian startupsThree former Peak XV Partners, Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal, and Tejeshwi Sharma, have launched Mettle Capital. The new venture capital fu...
14 May, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Instant househelp orders jump; Agnikul eyes new fundingHappy Monday! Instant house help startups collectively reached three million monthly bookings in April. This and more in today's ETtech Mor...
11 May, 2026, 07.42 AM IST