PM Modi, Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch discuss human-centric AI, open-weight models and India partnershipsPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch to discuss artificial intelligence. They focused on developing AI system...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
South Park Commons backed Maya Research wants to build a voice interface that speaks like a localMaya Research is developing conversational AI models designed to speak and respond like native speakers across languages and cultural conte...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Techie says firm fired 90% of staff, plans to hire back as developers are 'dime a dozen' in BangaloreA Bengaluru software architect reported his company laid off 90% of its tech staff, attributing the cuts to AI adoption and reduced custome...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
HCLTech bets big on sovereign AI with strategic investment in Sarvam AIHCLTech strategically invested $1.5 billion in Indian AI startup Sarvam AI, acquiring a 10.5% stake. This partnership aims to address enter...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Sarvam: When US slams the door, India begins to find its own openingSarvam AI’s rise to a $1.5 bn valuation after raising $234 mn marks a major milestone for India’s push toward AI sovereignty. The funding c...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
HCL Tech shares jump 3% after buying stake in Sarvam AI for Rs 1,427 croreHCL Tech share price gained 3% after i invested $150 million in Sarvam AI, India's largest AI startup, acquiring a 10.46% stake. This strat...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Sarvam’s unicorn raise; Big exits in new IPOsHappy Tuesday! Sarvam has vaulted into the unicorn club after a fresh funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Tokenomics 2.0: The battle against AI costsStaggering token spending is forcing Indian firms to explore ways to rein in AI cost. This is where open-source models, small language mode...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Sarvam joins unicorn club; Razorpay lines up IPOFresh funding has propelled Sarvam AI into the unicorn club. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
15 Jun, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Indian AI startups pitch for funds from venture capitalists in US: Anirudh ArunIndian artificial intelligence companies are increasingly securing funding from the United States. Investors are drawn to promising returns...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
India looking to scale up local AI infrastructure; NITI to reviewThe Indian government is developing a strategy for domestically controlled AI infrastructure to enhance AI adoption in governance and culti...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Fable 5 shock puts sovereign AI back on India’s agendaUS export controls on advanced AI models have spurred India's call for sovereign AI development. Industry leaders warn against reliance on ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Indian IT firms step up Europe expansion as growth outpaces North AmericaIndian IT firms are increasingly focusing on Europe for growth, with a significant rise in new delivery centres and strategic investments. ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
"Innovation is embedded in India's DNA": PM Modi champions 'AI for All' at Bharat Innovates 2026Prime Minister Modi and French President Macron inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026, highlighting India's evolution from technology adopter t...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
India's agriculture and water tech startups gain momentum, sustainability in focus: NasscomIndia's agri and water tech deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum around commercialization as per a statement by Nasscom. These sectors st...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
IN-SPACe picks Astrobase, SatSure and TM2SPACE for first funding under Technology Adoption FundThe three companies are the first beneficiaries under the scheme, which was launched earlier this year. They were chosen after a multi-stag...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Voice AI startup ElevenLabs appoints Alexander Holt its field CTOVoice AI firm ElevenLabs has appointed Alexander Holt as its Field CTO, a move aimed at accelerating AI integration for enterprise clients ...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST