GST cut may lift drone sales, boost R&D, say startupsFounders of drone startups said the rate cuts will lower commercial drone prices by up to 10-15% for end users. They believe a lower GST wi...
04 Sep, 2025, 09.21 PM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Startup funding declines 57% on-year to $80.7 million this weekThe funds were raised by the startups through 20 deals, compared to 35 in the year-ago period.
08 Nov, 2024, 08.53 PM IST
Marut Drones raises $6.2 million from Lok CapitalThe company plans to use the funds to develop advanced agricultural drones tailored to customer needs, expand its channel partner network, ...
05 Nov, 2024, 05.39 PM IST
How drones are offering effective alternatives to conventional spraying methodWith advanced technology and innovative solutions, drones are able to address several issues for farmers when it comes to pesticide sprayin...
26 Jul, 2024, 10.08 AM IST
More hype than substance? Why agritech has still not made a mark in India’s agrarian landscapeMany startups are coming up with innovations that can solve various problems of farmers — commendable and required in an agrarian nation. B...
20 Jul, 2024, 10.04 AM IST
ET Make in India SME Regional Summit in Hyderabad will focus on the state’s high-tech prowessStarting with the tech-powered city of Hyderabad, the ET Make in India Regional Summit aims to power the state’s MSMEs leveraging on its in...
16 May, 2024, 02.55 PM IST
What will it take for India's drone industry to fly higher?India aims to be a major global hub for drones by 2030, boosting GDP by 1-1.5% and creating jobs. The industry has requested expansion of t...
15 Feb, 2024, 08.11 PM IST
Marut Drones ties up with Japanese SkyDrive to explore Indian air transportation with flying taxisA press release from Marut Drones said it will play a pivotal role in identifying and establishing connections with potential customers and...
17 Jan, 2024, 04.35 PM IST
India can become a global drone hub, but the flight plan needs some adjustmentsThe government is trying to create a drone ecosystem from scratch. There are no blueprints and it is a tough path. But experts see a few ar...
02 Jul, 2023, 09.51 AM IST
Air Force inducts 'Prachand' copter made by Hindustan Aeronautics LimitedDefence Minister Rajnath Singh said LCH will enhance the forces' capability and boost defence production, and it proves India's commitment ...
03 Oct, 2022, 11.58 PM IST
Swiggy to pilot drone-based deliveries for its grocery service InstamartSwiggy has selected – Garuda Aerospace, Skyeair Mobility, the consortia between ANRA Technologies and TechEagle, as well as Marut Dronetech...
29 Apr, 2022, 10.20 PM IST
Telangana to use drones to drop seeds for afforestationFifty lakh trees will be planted in about 12,000 hectares of land in forests across the state under the project, an official release said o...
31 Aug, 2021, 12.19 AM IST
Expect pizza delivery by drones soon as India allows experimental flightsAs part of its drone policy, India had allowed drone operations in all areas barring some red zones – areas closer to airports, internation...
05 May, 2021, 01.41 PM IST
Cities employ drones to keep services upAcross India, city corporations and police are tapping drone operators to better enforce the lockdown, spray disinfectants, identify cluste...
06 Apr, 2020, 07.34 AM IST
IIT alumni led Marut Dronetech develops drones for spraying disinfectantsIt is seen that drones disinfect 50 times more area than traditional methods and can keep human operators out of harm.
02 Apr, 2020, 02.50 PM IST
Covid-19: In the times of ‘touch-me-not’ environment, drones are the new best friendsAs India continues to tackle the ongoing crisis, drones have the ability to play a key role in combating the coronavirus. Drone startups in...
01 Apr, 2020, 10.24 AM IST
India’s malaria crisis has a drone solutionWater-borne diseases appear to be a quintessential problem in the country. A simple solution lies in cleaning large water bodies, which are...
22 Nov, 2019, 08.51 AM IST