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India signs deals to boost startup growth and global trade access
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed over 50 Memoranda of Understanding with leading companies, an aggressive, multi-faceted push to integrate private sector
India Proposes BRICS Incubator Network and Startup Fund
India has proposed a BRICS incubator network and startup fund, aiming to unify disparate startup ecosystems and drive cross-border investment and innovation by 2026.
India's PE/VC market turbulence in 2026
After a record-breaking 2025 where India attracted US$60.
Odisha startups showcase innovations at Rashtrapati Bhavan
At the historic Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2026, a transformable bed-chair, a clean-cooking solution, and a mushroom-based leather alternative were among the innovative solutions showcased by three startup
India's Top 5 Biotech Startups Get National R&D Funding
Five Indian biotech startups are the first recipients of a new national R&D funding initiative.
UP Approves Data Centre & Startup Policies for Growth
Uttar Pradesh has set a staggering target to attract over ₹2 lakh crore in data center investments and add 2 Gigawatts of capacity, signaling an aggressive pivot towards a digital economy.
AI is crucial for India's next digital payment growth phase
NPCI predicts AI adoption will drive India's UPI transaction volume to exceed one billion daily transactions, a staggering leap from current levels.
India's chip ambitions: Aiming for global tech leadership
The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance has developed 16 specialized finance vehicles in India.
India Telegram Ban Fuels 100% Surge in Proton VPN Downloads
On the day India restricted Telegram, VPN app downloads surged by nearly 50%, reaching over 208,000 installs—the highest single-day total this year, according to Siliconindia and Storyboard18 .
Murata Launches MedTech Open Innovation Program for ASEAN, India Startups
Murata Electronics Singapore Pte.
Bharat Innovates 2026 Fuels Capital Markets Growth for Startups
Over 120 Indian deep-tech startups, alongside prominent venture capital funds and research institutes, are convening in Nice, France, for the Bharat Innovates 2026 summit.
Equal AI raises $30 million for AI call screening in India
In just over a year, Equal AI's Android app has surged past a million monthly active users in India.
Opendoor Winds Down India Operations Amid Strategic Shift
Nearly 250 employees in Opendoor's India offices are losing their jobs as the company shifts operations closer to its U.
India's surging energy demand reshapes global markets and geopolitics
By 2035, India's oil consumption is projected to surge by 44%, reaching nearly eight million barrels per day, positioning the nation as a primary force in global energy markets.
Indian court slams Google ad business, orders Rs 30 lakh payout
The Delhi High Court ordered Google to pay ₹30 lakh (around $31,600) in damages to bathroom fittings maker Hindware for trademark infringement, according to Storyboard18 and TechCrunch .
IISc Designated for Quantum Computing Hubs Under NQM
India has committed over Rs.
India's gig workers train robots for AI startups
In India, gig workers are paid as little as $1 per hour to wear camera-equipped caps, collecting egocentric video data that will train the next generation of physical AI machines and robots for Silico
Samsung India offers grants for mobile innovation startups
Indian startups can now secure up to $50,000 in grant funding from Samsung for mobile innovation, with the tech giant explicitly taking no equity.
Samsung India launches 2026 startup innovation grant program
Samsung's R&D units in India are offering deep-tech startups up to $50,000 in grant funding for mobile innovation, notably without taking a single percentage of equity.
Karnataka Launches India's First State-Led Space Technology Center
On October 9, 2025, Karnataka formally established India's first state-level Centre of Excellence for Space Technology, according to markets.
IIT Madras files 431 patents, fueling startup growth in FY26
In the 2025-26 financial year, IIT Madras filed 431 patents and incubated 112 startups.
India shapes AI innovation and growth strategy
India has earmarked ₹10,300 crore (approx.
India's $1.1B AI Fund Will Fuel Startup Boom, But Job Losses Loom
India aims to attract over $200 billion in investment for AI infrastructure in the next two years, a staggering sum that underscores its ambition to dominate the global AI landscape, according to its
Snabbit secures new funding to expand instant house-help in India
In March, Indian instant house-help platform Snabbit completed over one million jobs, demonstrating significant demand for organized domestic services across India.
India's Record Startup Growth Faces Sustainability Crisis
In 2025, India recorded 11,223 startup shutdowns, a 30% increase that highlights a critical challenge within its burgeoning entrepreneurial scene.
India's Startup Ecosystem Shows Strong Growth in FY26
In 2025 alone, Indian startups collectively raised ₹41,248 Cr by listing on public markets, according to Inc42 .
India startup jobs grow amid record FY26 growth
In FY26, India recognized over 55,200 new startups, marking the highest annual addition since the 'Startup India' initiative began in 2016, according to India Tribune - Chicago .
India's green hydrogen startups showcase innovations, face price hurdles
A Haryana-based clean-tech startup, Greenvize, founded just this year (2024), has already launched a plug-and-play hydrogen cooking system.
India's green hydrogen startups get ₹100 Crore funding pool
Just months after its 2024 founding, Haryana-based Greenvize unveiled a plug-and-play hydrogen cooking system at a government-backed exhibition in New Delhi, signaling India's rapid ascent in green hy
India launches \u20b9100 billion fund for high-impact sectors
India's startup scene is set for a significant capital boost: a government-launched \u20b9100 billion fund for deep tech, alongside a private \u20b9100 crore initiative specifically for entrepreneurs under 25.