The latest from India's startup and technology ecosystem
Zomato estimates sustainable packaging could raise food delivery costs by 10-30%, signaling a critical operational challenge for Indian food tech startups and broader environmental compliance trends.
Stripe's acquisition of AI routing firm OpenRouter, initially reported at $7 billion and later over $8 billion, suggests a practical AI strategy, despite the company's 'singularity' claims.
Geospatial technology startup NeoGeo secures $20 million in Series A funding led by Neev II Fund and Aavishkaar Capital, targeting R&D, product expansion, and international markets in the Middle East and Americas.
HUL moves Delhi High Court against Beco for 'misleading' ads while its acquired brand Minimalist turns profitable in FY26, revealing a dual strategy for market leadership.
Babycare quick commerce startup Peeko raises ₹67.4 crore in Series A funding led by Chiratae Ventures, reaching a ₹186 crore valuation, just months after its seed round. The capital will double its dark store count.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to increase its shareholding in HDFC Bank from 4.11% to…
Unitree's shares plunged 11% after a sixfold debut surge, reflecting intense investor interest in humanoid robots, Beijing's backing, and the reality of a US ban on Chinese tech.
The NCLT fined SpiceJet and Aviator ML ₹15 lakh each for delaying insolvency proceedings with a last-minute settlement, forcing a judgment rewrite. This sets a precedent for startups on procedural compliance.
ByteDance received 10,000 Nvidia H200 processors for AI development while signing a copyright pact with Hollywood's MPA for its Seedance and Seedream generative AI models after earlier complaints.
Y Combinator sells another ₹1,435 crore stake in Groww, realizing a 55.7X return. This successful exit highlights the growing maturity of India's fintech sector and the potential for early-stage investments.