Contributing Writer at Launch91 covering India's startup and technology ecosystem.
Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand So/Facet secures Rs 10 crore in seed funding, led by Sauce. This marks Sauce's first jewellery investment, with plans for brand building, omnichannel rollout, and a November revenue launch.
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries welcomes Starlink's entry into India's satellite internet market but emphasizes strict adherence to Indian law, mirroring Jio's regulatory-focused market disruption. This sets a compliance precedent for tech startups.
Uber's use of AI and automation for delivery robots and driver management is meeting resistance, highlighted by a Philadelphia arrest and over $1.8 billion in Dutch regulatory fines for automated driver suspensions.
Snabbit reported Rs 72 crore NTV in Q2 FY27, surpassing Urban Company’s InstaHelp, while reducing its burn to Rs 142 crore, following a ₹167.8 crore loss in FY26.
India's FSSAI issues show-cause notices to quick commerce unicorn Zepto and implements strict rules for temperature-controlled transport, extending its regulatory focus from labeling to supply chain logistics.
Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safety concerns, even as the platform rolls out new Google Chrome extension features allowing it to view browser tabs and agentic plugins drive user growth.
TikTok banned the 'Musk' documentary account, following a $100M settlement and the launch of an AI shopping assistant, revealing its evolving content moderation strategy amidst commercial expansion.
Figma launches its code layers feature into open beta and introduces new controls for AI agents, advancing its strategy to integrate design, code, and AI on a single platform following its Config India announcements.
Leverage Edu's operating revenue more than doubled to Rs 364.4 crore in FY26, achieving EBITDA profitability and narrowing net losses to Rs 19 crore, as it pursues a ₹500 crore Pre-IPO funding round and focuses on AI and new markets.
India's rupee gains to 94.86 against the dollar as accelerating WPI and food inflation pressures the RBI's monetary policy. Learn how persistent inflation and new cyber fraud and FEMA rules impact Indian startups and tech companies.