India’s chip push draws global interest; Quick comm's ad blitzIndia’s semiconductor push is gaining global attention as the country looks to build a stronger chip manufacturing ecosystem. This and more...
Voice AI models struggle to understand speech, creating challenges for robot training: Humyn LabsVoice AI models frequently encounter hurdles when it comes to grasping the intricacies of human speech. Variances in dialects and overlappi...
AI was everywhere at GFF 2026. Full automation was notGlobal Fintech Fest 2026 highlighted agentic AI's practical integration within the BFSI sector. Automation will handle basic tasks, but hum...
UPI charges from October 15; Activate’s maiden fundHappy Wednesday! The NPCI has announced charges on select UPI merchant payments. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
AI-focused VC firm Activate closes maiden fund at $105 millionThe investment platform comprises an $85 million early-stage fund and $20 million deployed through dedicated growth-stage vehicles. The ear...
Muthoot Finance’s AI-led gold loan engagement boosts branch conversion 150%: Blue Machines AIMuthoot Finance has boosted branch visit conversions by 150 percent using conversational AI. This platform has engaged over 1.39 million go...
GFF 2026: PayU’s new AI agent store aims to change how SMBs run businessesPayU has launched Agent HQ, an AI agent store for Indian SMBs. This platform allows businesses to deploy AI agents for various operational ...
GFF 2026: Mahindra Finance scales Sarvam voice AI partnership to 1 crore calls across 12 languagesMahindra Finance and Sarvam are deploying voice AI agents across India. These agents have completed over one crore calls in twelve Indian l...
AI's biggest business value lies in solving problems that companies didn't know how to solve: Anthropic India MDArtificial intelligence offers significant business value by solving complex problems. Frontier AI models create the most value when applie...
GFF 2026: RBI flags speed, concentration, opacity as key risks as AI use grows in financeReserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Rohit Jain addressed emerging technology risks. He noted speed, concentration, and opacity as key con...
GFF 2026: India’s AI advantage could be cost, not just capability, says Sarvam AI CEOIndia's AI advantage centers on deploying technology affordably for its vast population. The nation aims to lead in AI adoption and develop...
"Bihar to develop around 700 model schools for NEET, JEE preparation": CM Samrat ChoudharyBihar will develop 700 Saraswati Vidya Niketan model schools for competitive exam preparation. A new Teacher Training University will be es...
ETtech Deals Digest: River, Navi lead August tech funding at $887 million, down 27% on-yearSlice led the week with $100 million, followed by Ultrahuman at $70 million, Yuma Energy at $35 million and Groww MF at $20.7 million. Info...
From Tech NAM to NAS: India’s case for tech sovereignty through strategic choicesIt is crucial for countries to embrace a non-aligned sovereignty approach in artificial intelligence, enabling them to diversify their tech...
- IndiGo Ventures backs sovereign AI firm Sarvam in ongoing Series B funding round
The investment by the corporate venture capital arm of IndiGo builds on an existing relationship between the two entities. Both companies p...
IndiGo Ventures to invest in Indian firm Sarvam to expand AI use in aviationIndiGo Ventures is investing in Sarvam, an Indian artificial intelligence company. This investment supports their ongoing partnership focus...
From 100,000 calls a month to 5 million a day: Inside Vobiz’s AI telephony betFounded by Suman Gandham and Vikash Srivastava, Vobiz is betting that the rise of AI voice agents will require a telecom layer built for ma...