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India's VC ecosystem shifts to monetization-led growth in 2026, backed by AI, Q-commerce infra and domestic tailwinds: BainIndia's venture capital and growth ecosystem is entering a monetization-led phase in 2026, with investors prioritizing capital efficiency, ...
HCL Tech surges 6% on $1.14 billion AI deal; Mercedes-Benz likely clientHCL Tech shares surged following a significant $1.14 billion deal with a European Fortune Global 50 firm to manage its digital workplace an...
India’s space industry hunts for its SpaceX momentIndia's private space sector is rapidly advancing, with a space unicorn poised for launch and startups developing cutting-edge satellites. ...
Flipkart-backed Ninjacart raises $6 million from Accel, Nilekani, Tiger GlobalNinjacart, a Flipkart-backed agritech firm, has secured $6 million from existing investors, signaling its readiness for a public listing wi...
Udaan faces creditor heat; Bhavin Thurakia's fifth rodeoCreditors have dragged B2B ecommerce firm Udaan’s parent to Singapore court over a bond default. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turfWestern startups are increasingly turning their attention to affordable and powerful AI models from China, particularly Z. ai's GLM-5.2, wh...
Nithin Kamath reveals Zerodha's playbook: No ads, no sales targets, customer-first approachZerodha CEO Nithin Kamath said the brokerage's growth stems from prioritising customer interests over aggressive expansion. He highlighted ...
VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headacheIndian VC firms are facing their hardest fundraising year in a decade as LPs tighten filters and demand cash returns. This and more in toda...
Inside Oyo’s FY26 profit; Gaming founders seek GST reprieveOyo parent Prism, which filed its updated IPO papers, reported a strong profit in the April-December period, courtesy of an unlikely source...
Best Proverb of the Day: “If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until...” — The timeless lesson reflected in Ratan Tata's lifeBest Proverb of the Day: Ancient wisdom from Socrates highlights that true worth isn't in wealth, but its impact. Ratan Tata exemplifies th...
Delhivery gets ecommerce bump; Amazon shakes up qcommDelhivery CEO Sahil Barua said ecommerce deliveries are leading the company’s growth. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Delhivery’s Barua bets on consolidation; Amazon, Flipkart’s qcomm price warHappy Monday! Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua told us in an interview that the logistics sector is likely to see more consolidation. This and mor...
NSE chief urges startups and MSMEs to view listing as a tool for scaleNational Stock Exchange MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan highlighted that profitable businesses are rewarded with valuations private markets can't...
Pocket FM shuts Pocket TV as rivals get aggressive on microdramaAudio entertainment firm Pocket FM is shutting down its microdrama vertical, Pocket TV, to concentrate on its core audio dramas and interna...
Global Market: China's 'future industries' investment boom sparks valuation bubble concernsChina is witnessing a massive surge in venture capital, pouring billions into futuristic sectors like space, quantum computing, and AI. Thi...
Meta's WhatsUpside Down hire: How Kunal Shah broke the Valley playbookSilicon Valley's AI talent war saw tech giants acquire engineers. However, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg broke the mold by investing $900 million ...
Real estate platform Square Yards achieves unicorn status after securing 900 cr in fundingReal estate platform Square Yards has secured Rs 900 crore in a funding round, achieving unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billi...
Who is Kunal Shah? From selling FreeCharge for ₹2,800 crore to building CRED and now leading WhatsAppKunal Shah, the brainchild behind CRED, is set to lead WhatsApp globally following Meta's substantial $900 investment. Known for scaling CR...
Kunal Shah heads to Meta; New-age IPO playbookHappy Tuesday! Kunal Shah has taken over as WhatsApp's chief, while Meta backs Cred in a major funding deal. This and more in today’s ETtec...
Info Edge says it invested Rs 1,003 crore on AI, deeptech startups since 2020Info Edge, the parent of Naukri, has significantly boosted its AI and deeptech investments, pouring Rs 1,003 crore into 54 startups since 2...