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...
26 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Flipkart puts IPO on ice; Rapido's $240 million raiseFlipkart has hit pause on its IPO in a jittery market. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
15 May, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Karnataka to strengthen collaboration with Chile across digital services, startups, talent exchangeKarnataka is set to enhance its digital services, startup ecosystem, and talent exchange with Chile. A high-level meeting explored partners...
14 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Honouring AI Innovations reshaping Life Sciences & Pharma ResearchThe Life Sciences & Pharma category at the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026. Recognises organisations leveraging AI to accelerate ...
08 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Deeptech bets heat up; Paytm, PB Fintech, Meesho earningsHappy Thursday! VCs are doubling down on India’s deeptech, with early-stage bets leading the charge. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
07 May, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Early-stage tech draws VC interest across aviation, biotech, precision manufacturingInvestors are prioritising smaller, early-stage deals in deeptech sectors like AI, healthcare, and precision manufacturing, shying away fro...
07 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
BIRAC fuels innovation with Rs 4,200 crore funding across 15 lakh startups and entrepreneursIndia's Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, BIRAC, marked its 14th Foundation Day. It has significantly boosted India's bio...
19 Mar, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
National Startup Day 2025: Union minister Piyush Goyal reflects on nine years of ‘Startup India’India celebrates National Startup Day 2025, highlighting nine years of the 'Startup India' initiative, which has spurred innovation and gro...
16 Jan, 2025, 11.22 AM IST
India's bioeconomy valued at $150 bn, innovation holds key to global leadership: BIRAC MDIndia's biotechnology sector, valued at USD 150 billion, is expanding, yet innovation and product development potential remain untapped. BI...
20 Oct, 2024, 12.09 PM IST
Angel fund FAAD Capital invests in four agritech startupsFAAD has infused over $1,21,000 in four startups. Beyond the pre-seed funding, FAAD Capital will offer post-funding support, including conn...
24 Jul, 2024, 04.26 PM IST
India is emerging as world leader in biotechnology: Union Minister Jitendra SinghUnion Minister Jitendra Singh has claimed that the biotech ecosystem in the country is emerging at a rapid pace with more than 6,500 startu...
04 Jan, 2024, 09.35 PM IST
India's bio-economy grew 8 times under PM Modi since 2014: Jitendra SinghAddressing an 'International Conference on Emerging Trends in Biosciences and Chemical Technology- 2022' in Jammu, Singh said the biotech s...
03 Dec, 2022, 06.44 PM IST
KSUM-backed biotech startup secures investment from US companyIn 2021, Zaara Biotech secured $10 million investment from UAE-based TCN International Commerce
04 Jun, 2022, 05.44 PM IST
Budget outlay in health sector, vaccine self-reliance has helped biotech industry: Bharat Biotech chairmanDr Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech on Wednesday welcomed the Union Budget 2022 and said that during COVID-19...
02 Feb, 2022, 11.05 AM IST
BIRAC, IAN come together to launch biotech-focused angel funding networkThe platform will facilitate the expansion of BIRAC’s empowering policies, mentoring, and market access to biotech innovators across India ...
23 Nov, 2019, 02.56 PM IST
Agritech, biotech and consumer sectors: What is in store for startupsVarious startups are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to revolutionise the way businesses are being carried out across all sectors.
01 Jun, 2019, 11.46 AM IST
- Biotech start-ups look for growth boosters
As risk capital flow for biotechnology start-ups in India picks up, entrepreneurs are now seeking greater support in policy, intellectual p...
26 Nov, 2010, 02.54 AM IST