Novyte, Chemvera partner to create pathway for AI-driven material discoveryThis collaboration leverages Novyte's AI engine for materials discovery and Chemvera's manufacturing expertise, creating an end-to-end Indi...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
France's OVHcloud plans frontier AI models to become Europe's second LLM playerOVHcloud aims to build advanced AI models. This move positions the European cloud provider as a competitor to Mistral. The company seeks to...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.41 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
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
Bid management firm ContraVault AI raises $3.1 million from Chiratae, Titan; eyes US expansionBid management firm ContraVault AI has secured $3.1 million in a funding round led by Chiratae Ventures. The startup will use the capital t...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh fundingBigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM 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
China's DeepSeek closes record $7 billion-plus funding with unusual deal structure: ReportChinese Artificial Intelligence lab DeepSeek has closed its first funding round that raised more than 50 billion yuan ($7.40 billion) und...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Indian VCs turn to US AI startups in search of bigger returnsIndian VC firms are increasingly backing AI startups founded by non-Indians, drawn by the promise of higher returns, writes Swathi Moorthy.
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 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
Former Tech Mahindra executive Rajashree R joins VC firm Kalaari CapitalFormer Tech Mahindra executive Rajashree R has joined venture capital firm Kalaari Capital, bringing nearly two decades of IT sector experi...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
WEF names 100 tech pioneers for 2026: AI, Clean Energy and Deep Tech lead the chargeThe World Economic Forum has named 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries as its 2026 Technology Pioneers. Spanning AI infrastructure,...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Claude Fable 5, Mythos banned: Indian techie shares Indian jugaads one can use to bypass restrictions to access AI toolsNew US restrictions on advanced AI models from Anthropic have caused a stir in India. Indian tech enthusiasts are sharing 'jugaad' solution...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Fable 5 wake-up call; Indians chase SpaceX jackpotHappy Monday! The Fable 5 disruption has triggered fresh calls for India to build its own AI muscle. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.03 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
'Shared ambition of reliable, open, safe AI': Macron at Bharat Innovates seeks ethical use of AIFrench President Emmanuel Macron urged against AI monopolisation and called for international cooperation, emphasising India and France's s...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.56 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