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Why founders across India are signing up for the One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026The One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, is actively seeking early-stage, internet-fir...
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...
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: Recognising the AI innovations driving business transformationAs artificial intelligence becomes central to how organisations operate, compete, and grow, businesses are increasingly looking for solutio...
ED's Parimatch heat reaches Zepto; SPC's India deeptech pushZepto has come under the ED's scanner as part of its probe into Parimatch. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Silicon Valley’s South Park Commons ramps up India deeptech pushSouth Park Commons is increasing its focus on India's deeptech sector, shifting investments beyond traditional software to areas like semic...
Diversity hiring jumps 21% despite slowdown in white-collar recruitment: founditWhite-collar hiring in India saw a slowdown in May 2026. However, diversity hiring experienced a substantial surge. This trend highlights a...
Indian VCs expand US footprint to tap AI boom earlyIndian tech investors are increasingly establishing a presence in the US, particularly in the Bay Area, to tap into the booming AI sector. ...
India's brain-gain moment may be starting with a crack in the American dreamAs green card backlogs, visa uncertainty and layoffs reshape the American dream, India is emerging as a stronger destination for globally e...
Fuelled by lending boom, DPDzero bets big on AI-led debt recoveryAs India’s unsecured lending boom accelerates, collections are emerging as the next major battleground for fintechs and lenders.
Not all startups are built the same. Which category defines yours?Startup award categories are often shaped more by founder journeys, business models, and growth approaches than by sectors alone. Through r...
India’s AI Startup Ecosystem Is Scaling Fast. Here’s why recognition now matters more than everAs India’s AI startup ecosystem grows increasingly competitive, recognition is becoming a key driver of visibility, credibility, and busine...
Scoop: Ex-Peak XV trio launches Mettle Capital, targets $350–400 million fund to back Indian startupsThree former Peak XV Partners, Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal, and Tejeshwi Sharma, have launched Mettle Capital. The new venture capital fu...
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
Instant househelp orders jump; Agnikul eyes new fundingHappy Monday! Instant house help startups collectively reached three million monthly bookings in April. This and more in today's ETtech Mor...
Upwind: A US cybersecurity co shares what's in demand now as wars move to the cloudUpwind, a US cloud security firm, is expanding into India and Asia-Pacific. Demand is rising from defense and government sectors due to cyb...
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...
Job cuts at Freshworks; Meesho, PB Fintech Q4 earningsFreshworks announced job cuts as it ramps up AI focus. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
South Korea’s Krafton, Naver, Mirae Asset launch Rs 6,000-crore India-dedicated fundKrafton, Naver Corporation, and Mirae Asset have launched a Rs 6,000-crore fund for high-growth Indian startups. The Unicorn Growth Fund wi...
Semiconductor design, AI to drive India’s next innovation wave: Founders Forum CEOFounders Forum CEO Carolyn Dawson highlights India's potential to become a global tech anchor by building connective tissue with innovation...
Fintech’s next reset: Why fundamentals are back in focusAs India’s fintech sector recalibrates after the 2021 funding surge, growth is no longer being rewarded in isolation.