Unveiling The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 high-powered juryWe’re back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). However hectic it gets for the ETtech team, the thrill of sif...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
AI-led matchmaking apps getting all the investor loveThe surge in AI matchmaking startups has captured the interest of investors, paving the way for significant funding opportunities. These in...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Accel raises $3.5 billion to invest in emerging global AI startupsThe firm, which has backed artificial intelligence companies including Anthropic, Cursor and Perplexity, has raised four separate funds ded...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
IN-SPACe has granted 113 authorisations to 52 NGEs to conduct space activities: Jitendra SinghIndia's space regulator IN-SPACe has authorised 113 activities for 52 non-government entities. Around 440 space technology startups are cur...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Modern Bazaar explores stake sale with Reliance Retail, others as quick commerce squeezes businessModern Bazaar is in talks with Reliance Retail, DS Group-owned Le Marche and two other premium chains for a strategic equity partnership or...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Vecton AI raises Rs 6 crore in pre-seed funding led by Zeropearl VC to help financial institutions with AI transformationThe investment will strengthen Vecton's transformation model, enabling financial institutions to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and unlo...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu urges Northeast universities to become problem-solving institutionsArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has called on universities across the Northeast to move beyond degree-oriented education and f...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Govt says youth unemployment rate declined to 9.9% in 2025 from 10.9% in 2022India's youth unemployment rate fell to 9.9 percent in 2025 from 10.9 percent in 2022. The worker population ratio for young people increas...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Vingo raises Rs 10 crore seed funding to build India’s pre-owned goods marketplaceWith an impressive ten crore rupees secured in seed funding, Vingo is set to revolutionize its pre-owned goods marketplace. Focused on esta...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
How Jammu & Kashmir has changed seven years after Article 370Jammu and Kashmir has seen significant economic growth and development over seven years. The Union Territory achieved full literacy status ...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Fintechs chase new revenue; Flipkart’s food delivery launchHappy Monday! As core growth cools, India's listed fintechs are diversifying fast and launching new products. This and more in today’s ETte...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
DLI 2.0 to widen financing options for chip design companiesThe Design-linked Incentive scheme's second edition may offer significant financial support. Eligible startups and MSMEs could receive seed...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Groww founders plan Rs 400-500 crore fund for consumer, deeptech startupsChief executive Lalit Keshre, chief financial officer Ishan Bansal, chief operating officer Harsh Jain, and chief technology officer Neeraj...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of CEO Lip-Bu Tan in rare dealIntel has provided access to some of its processor technology to a new startup, according to a source and documents reviewed by Reuters, in...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Vishal Sikka bets on 'AI surfing' with Hang Ten, raises $32 million to help enterprises ride the waveHang Ten Systems, a new enterprise AI startup, has secured significant seed funding. The company aims to guide businesses in leveraging art...
29 Jul, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Anicut Capital launches Rs 175-crore seed fund to back 20 startupsAnicut Capital has launched its second early-stage equity fund. This new fund aims to raise Rs 175 crore for startups. The firm manages bet...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Trade gap seen as by-product of India's development stage, investment needs, energy dependence: Govt to ParliamentIndia's imports grew significantly, reflecting domestic demand and manufacturing expansion, the govt said. The trade deficit highlights dev...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.00 PM IST