Ruchi Kumar 
Tata Group-owned quick commerce and online grocery platform BigBasket has announced the appointment of former Amazon executive Amit Nanda as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a significant leadership transition as the company intensifies its focus on growth, innovation, and competition in India’s fast-evolving quick commerce sector. Nanda succeeds Hari Menon, one of BigBasket’s … Read more
While millions of Indian gig drivers absorb commissions of up to 40% per ride, a Salem-based startup backed by Tamil Nadu’s taxi unions is betting that the real disruption in ride-hailing isn’t a better app — it’s a fairer business model. For the better part of a decade, India’s ride-hailing economy has run on a … Read more
OpenAI has unveiled a new Partner Network aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence by building a global ecosystem of certified consultants and implementation specialists. The initiative is designed to help businesses deploy AI solutions more effectively and scale their use of OpenAI’s technologies across operations, products, and customer experiences. The company plans to … Read more
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Microsoft have signed a strategic agreement to deepen collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety, security, and responsible AI development, reinforcing Singapore’s position as a global leader in trusted AI governance. The partnership aims to support the safe, secure, and ethical deployment of advanced AI technologies through joint research, … Read more
Indian wealth management startup CREST has secured $3.1 million in pre-seed funding from a group of leading venture capital firms and angel investors, as it looks to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing family office and asset management market. The funding round was led by BEENEXT, Sparrow, Shastra VC, DeVC, Warmup Ventures, Atrium Ventures, … Read more
Indian clean-label nutrition brand TruNativ has secured $30 million (approximately ₹290 crore) in a Series B funding round led by global healthcare investor OrbiMed. The funding round includes a combination of fresh capital infusion and partial exits by some of the company’s early investors. The latest investment will support TruNativ’s growth strategy as it seeks … Read more
Gurugram-based food startup Gimi Michi has secured $1 million in seed funding in a round led by IndiaQuotient, with participation from DeVC, Titan Capital, and IIMA Ventures. The fresh capital will help the company accelerate product innovation, expand its team, strengthen brand awareness, and grow its distribution network across India’s rapidly expanding quick-commerce ecosystem. The … Read more
Global energy technology leader Schneider Electric has announced a strategic partnership with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to develop and scale the next generation of AI data centers, addressing the rapidly growing infrastructure demands driven by artificial intelligence adoption worldwide. The collaboration brings together Foxconn’s expertise in advanced computing platforms, AI server integration, and global … Read more
India is preparing to enter the next phase of its semiconductor journey with the launch of Semicon 2.0, a strategy designed to strengthen the country’s position in the global semiconductor industry by focusing on chip design, semiconductor equipment, materials, research, and talent development. The initiative marks a significant evolution of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), … Read more
Industrial AI and immersive technology startup AutoVRse has secured $2.4 million in fresh funding to expand its AI-powered smart glasses and virtual reality training solutions across the global healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical technology sectors. The funding round was co-led by Singularity AMC’s Large Value Fund III and Early Opportunities Fund, with participation from existing investor … Read more
Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup Pints AI has secured $5.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Tin Men Capital, with SBI Ven Capital joining as co-lead investor. The round also attracted participation from SEEDS Capital, NTUitive, SUTD Venture Fund, and Tenity, highlighting growing investor confidence in AI solutions designed for highly regulated industries. … Read more
The past seven days delivered a concentrated burst of robotics news that, taken together, paint a picture of an industry shifting from proof-of-concept to mass deployment. From factory floors to living rooms, from Chinese EV boardrooms to a sprawling Arizona desert test track, the machines are advancing on every front. XPeng’s CEO Takes Personal Control … Read more
German robotics company Neura Robotics has secured a landmark Series C funding round worth up to $1.4 billion, attracting support from some of the world’s biggest technology companies and investors as competition intensifies in the rapidly growing humanoid robotics sector. The funding round includes participation from major global players such as Nvidia, Amazon, Qualcomm, Tether, … Read more
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the world’s largest IT services and consulting firms, has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic to accelerate the adoption of enterprise artificial intelligence across highly regulated industries. As part of the collaboration, TCS will deploy Anthropic’s AI assistant Claude to more than 50,000 employees across 56 countries, while also … Read more
Electric mobility startup Trevel has secured $1 million in a funding round co-led by India Accelerator, Finvolve, the Haldiram Family Office, and Rohit Qamra, as the company looks to strengthen its position in India’s fast-growing electric mobility sector. The funding round also saw participation from RMRN Ventures, BP Jain Holdings, Bipin Preet Singh, Aakash Goyal, … Read more
Japan’s corporate hierarchy is undergoing a dramatic shift as Kioxia Holdings, one of the world’s leading memory chip manufacturers, has overtaken Toyota Motor Corporation to become the country’s most valuable company by market capitalization. The milestone underscores the growing influence of artificial intelligence on global financial markets, with semiconductor companies increasingly emerging as the biggest … Read more
Indian marine robotics startup Rekise Marine has secured $9.7 million in fresh funding in a round led by Accel and NKSquared, as the company accelerates the development of autonomous ships, submarines, and advanced underwater defence technologies for the Indian Navy. The funding round also attracted participation from prominent investors, including Sameer Brij Verma, former partner … Read more
Life sciences startup Biodimension has secured ₹8 crore in fresh funding in a round led by IAN Angel Fund, as the company accelerates efforts to transform drug discovery and biomedical research through advanced biofabricated human tissue models. The funding round also saw participation from existing investor Campus Angels Network, along with Dr. Sampath Srisailam and … Read more
Enterprise AI startup Rivvun AI has secured US$7.55 million in seed funding in a round led by Sitara Capital and 3one4 Capital, as the company looks to expand its artificial intelligence platform that helps businesses identify and recover hidden revenue losses. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen Rivvun AI’s technology capabilities, expand its … Read more
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has announced the launch of Claude Corps, a nationwide fellowship program designed to help nonprofits leverage AI while equipping early-career professionals with practical artificial intelligence skills. Backed by an initial $150 million investment, the initiative aims to train 1,000 fellows in the effective use of Anthropic’s AI assistant Claude and place … Read more
