India's First Space Unicorn Is Targeting Orbital Launch in 2026
Skyroot raised $60M at a $1.1B valuation — India's first space tech unicorn. Here's what the Vikram-1 orbital launch means for India's $44B space economy.
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PhonePe's ₹12,000 Crore IPO: What Indian Investors Need to Know
PhonePe has SEBI approval and a ₹12,000 crore IPO window opening in 2026. Here's the real breakdown — valuation, risks, timeline, and what Indian investors should do now.
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Is India Building Its Own AI? Sarvam's 105B Model Says Yes
Bengaluru's Sarvam AI released a 105B open-source model for all 22 Indian languages. We break down what it can do — and whether India is truly ready for sovereign AI in 2026.
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Everyone's Talking About Kimi AI—Should ChatGPT Be Worried?
Kimi AI is rapidly gaining attention in the artificial intelligence space. From handling large documents to advanced research tasks, many users are comparing it directly with ChatGPT. Here's what makes Kimi AI different, where it excels, and whether it can become a serious competitor in the growing AI race.
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This Bengaluru Startup Just Raised $28.5M — And It's Building India's First Indigenous CNC Controller
Bengaluru's Ethereal Machines just raised $28.5M at a 4x valuation jump. Here's why this deeptech startup is making India's precision manufacturing sector a global force to reckon with.
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Infosys and TCS Are Quietly Stress-Testing India's Banks for a Dangerous New AI Threat
Infosys, TCS, and CERT-In are auditing India's banking and government systems for AI-driven cyberattack risks. Here's what's happening, why it matters, and what Indian businesses must do now.
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OpenAI and Anthropic Are Both Racing to IPO in 2026 — Here's What This Changes for Everyone
Both OpenAI and Anthropic are pursuing IPOs in 2026. Here's what the simultaneous public listing race means for enterprise AI buyers, investors in India and the US, and the future of AI competition.
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Reliance Just Bet ₹1.6 Lakh Crore on AI — Here’s What Every Indian Startup Must Know
Reliance is building India’s largest AI data center in Andhra Pradesh. Here’s what the ₹1.6 lakh crore investment means for Indian startups, cloud costs, and AI access in 2026.
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Sarvam AI Hit $1.5B — India's Sovereign AI Just Became a Unicorn
Sarvam AI raised $234M and hit $1.5B valuation. India's sovereign AI is now live in SBI, Tata Capital and public services. Here's the full breakdown.
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India Startups Just Raised $243M in a Week — 3 Trends That Matter
Indian startups raised $243 million in a single week in June 2026, led by cleantech. Here's what the funding composition reveals about where Indian venture capital is actually heading.
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Sarvam AI: India's Newest Unicorn & Why HCLTech Bet $150M on It
Sarvam AI is now India's newest AI unicorn at $1.5B valuation. HCLTech led the $234M round. Here's what it means for Indian startups and AI in 2026.
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Why Satya Nadella Warned About AI Monopolies
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently warned about AI monopolies and the growing concentration of power among tech giants. Here's what it means for innovation, businesses, and the future of artificial intelligence.
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