Startup seed rounds double as VCs turn more selectiveIndian startups are securing significantly larger seed and early-stage funding rounds, nearly doubling their average cheque size. This tren...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
AI bubble won't tell you who's naked till the tide goes out. Warren Buffett explained why 25 years agoWarren Buffett said you only find out who is swimming naked only when the tide goes out. The year he wrote this in his annual letter to sha...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
India's growth story runs through waterIndia's ambitious industrial expansion faces a critical hurdle: water scarcity. As manufacturing's GDP contribution targets 25%, companies ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
A16z crypto leads $33 million bet on compute marketplace OrnnCompute marketplace Ornn has secured $33 million in a funding round led by a16z crypto, with participation from Galaxy Ventures and others....
24 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Nisus Finance to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore through a real assets investment platformNisus Finance is launching a real assets platform to raise up to Rs 4,000 crore, targeting yield-generating and value-accretive real estate...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Sarvam’s unicorn raise; Big exits in new IPOsHappy Tuesday! Sarvam has vaulted into the unicorn club after a fresh funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Talent shortage triggers AI adoption among insurersA shortage of trained insurance professionals is driving insurers to automate claims processing, underwriting, and customer onboarding. Thi...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
US stocks: Nvidia’s jumbo bond sale draws $85 billion of investor demandNvidia has secured approximately $85 billion in orders for its substantial debt offering, seeking to raise at least $20 billion. This immen...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Agentic AI adoption drives stronger governance oversight, risk controlsIndian companies are prioritising local AI rules over international ones. They are focusing on ethics, identity, and privacy as AI adoption...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
How Musk's tactics left investors clamoring for SpaceX stock and ignoring risksOne investor said that when SpaceX was privately held, he used a connection with a cousin of the billionaire entrepreneur to buy $10 millio...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Explained: SpaceX's IPO includes a 'greenshoe' option. Here's what that meansSpaceX's record $75 billion IPO includes a greenshoe option, allowing for the sale of an additional 15% of shares. This standard feature, d...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
GIC's common empanelment of hospitals win-win for all stakeholders: IFFCO-TOKIO MDThe General Insurance Council is introducing a common hospital empanelment platform. This initiative aims to streamline processes for over ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Zepto overtakes Instamart in order count, trails Blinkit in scale and profitabilityFor the January-March quarter of FY26, Blinkit reported a net order value of Rs 14,386 crore, compared with Zepto’s calculated net order va...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Cerebras shares climb as Wall Street brokerages back AI chip strategyCerebras shares saw a rise on Monday. Several Wall Street firms initiated coverage with positive outlooks. They are backing the chip design...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Kiwi targets Rs 5,000 crore premium book with AI-led insurance modelA new general insurance company, Kiwi General Insurance, is set to launch in India. Backed by WestBridge Capital and Neelesh Garg, it plans...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Reeling rupee drags students abroad deeper into debt at homeA weakening rupee is causing significant financial strain for Indian students pursuing education abroad. Loans sanctioned earlier are now i...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.27 AM IST