India, Sri Lanka collaborate to strengthen trade interactions through local currency settlement initiativesIndia and Sri Lanka are exploring ways to settle trade using their own currencies. This move aims to cut transaction costs and shield busin...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Cleantech startup SolarSquare raises $53 million in funding round led by B CapitalThe startup plans to deploy the fresh capital towards expansion into new cities, double down on technology capabilities, and expand its tea...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Purplle pauses fundraising talks as founders bag Rs 90-100 crore stakeBeauty retailer Purplle has paused fundraising talks due to valuation disagreements, while founders are buying back shares at a valuation o...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Sarvam raises $234 million led by HCLTech at $1.5 billion valuationIndia's Sarvam AI has secured $234 million in a funding round led by HCLTech, valuing the homegrown AI startup at $1.5 billion. This invest...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
India's climate tech funding rose from USD 315 million to USD 2.6 billion in 5 years: ReportIndian climate tech funding saw a massive jump. Investments are now focused on electric vehicles, renewable energy, and infrastructure for ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep birthday reminders weeks early aren’t obsessive; they’re protecting closeness from the friction of modern distraction, because remembering on purpose is one way adults stay closeIn the hustle and bustle of everyday life, keeping track of significant dates can easily slip our minds. Studies in psychology highlight th...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Why Oliver Tree didn't want to leave any money to his family or future kids before dying in Brazil helicopter crashMonths before his tragic death, singer Oliver Tree revealed his unusual estate plan: no family inheritance. Instead, his fortune will fund ...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
World Cup: Does 'False 9' concept has its place in football's biggest theatre?From Gerd Muller to Miroslav Klose and Ronaldo to Harry Kane, the World Cup has traditionally belonged to the strikers who have been the 'K...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman targets Rahul Gandhi, says India's growth story belies Opposition's doom predictionsResponding to Rahul Gandhi's criticisms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confidently proclaimed India as the fastest-growing major econ...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
JoSAA Round 1 allotment result 2026 announced for IIT, NIT admissions; Check steps to download, link, important dates & other detailsJoSAA has announced the Round 1 seat allotment result for Counselling 2026 on June 13. Candidates can check their status on josaa.nic.in an...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Lenskart block deal; Meesho's kirana pushLenskart has drawn fresh interest from major institutional investors. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
12 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Keshav Reddy's Equal AI raises $30 million in round led by Prosus, Tomales Bay CapitalThe round also saw participation from Think Investments, Valiant Fund, PhonePe founder Sameer Nigam, and Zubin Bharti Mittal, among others....
12 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Rivvun AI raises $7.55 million led by Sitara Capital, 3one4 CapitalRivvun AI, a Seattle and Pune-based startup, has secured $7.55 million in funding led by Sitara Capital and 3one4 Capital. The company leve...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
India's climate-tech funding reaches $12.8 billion across 1,583 startups & 17 yearsIndia's climate-tech sector has attracted significant investment, with startups raising $12.8 billion by June 2026. Driven by decarbonisati...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
NCLAT quashes Ligare Aviation's insolvency; loan from Religare Enterprises round-tripping of moneyThe National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has cancelled insolvency proceedings against Ligare Aviation. The tribunal found the National C...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST