Cluely CMO Daniel Min quits ₹2.7 crore job, says 12-hour workdays drained him
Published on: Jan. 11, 2026, 6:46 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times
The Chief Marketing Officer of Cluely has quit the AI startup, citing 12-hour workdays among his reasons
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After building 7 brands in 9 years, Mamaearth's Ghazal Alagh shares 3 lessons she wants every start-up founder to know
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 10:21 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, offers crucial advice for startup founders. She stresses taking action over endless planning, advocating for launching products at 90% readiness to gather feedback. Alagh also introduces the 85% rule, encouraging founders to maintain a sustainable pace to avoid burnout. Finally, she highlights the importance of a clear personal purpose to guide businesses through challenges.
'Find the hiring manager on LinkedIn...': Founder's post on 'Blinkit trick' to get job goes viral
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 8:05 p.m. | Source: Livemint
A LinkedIn post by a startup founder suggesting the use of Blinkit to physically deliver resumes to company offices has gone viral, triggering a wider debate on creativity versus convention in modern hiring.
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India AI Mission fuels startup ecosystem, strengthens push to make India 'global AI producer': Experts
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 7:06 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Industry leaders and startup ecosystem enablers have hailed the Government of India's ambitious India AI Mission, calling it a transformative step toward making India a global hub for artificial intelligence by the end of this decade.
PM Modi’s AI Startup Roundtable Signals Maturing Ecosystem; AI To Add $500 Billion To India's GDP: Report
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 6:02 p.m. | Source: Zee News
The summit, scheduled for February 15–20, featuring keynotes, policy panels, and expert roundtables will bring international stakeholders together to discuss governance, standards and collaboration.
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$3,000 on team lunches! Startup boss spends ₹2,70,450 weekly on meals, calls lunch money the “best investment”
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 2:58 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Trending News: Work perks come in all shapes, but the best ones build real connections that bring in results. In quick-paced, typically professional startups, where .
Namita Thapar went from handling family’s Rs 20,000 crore business to running a startup
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 2:10 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Namita Thapar, who is one of the judges on business reality show Shark Tank India, has been working as the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited. While Namita has worked with her father’s company for the last 19 years, in 2024, she stepped into a founder’s role by launching her own supplement brand, Arth, under […]
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Namita Thapar went from handling family’s Rs 20,000 crore business to running a startup: ‘Had to throw away products worth Rs 30 lakh’
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 2:07 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
While Namita Thapar has worked with her father’s company, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, for the last 19 years, in 2024, she stepped into a founder’s role by launching her own supplement brand, Arth.
Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok over sexualised images
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 1:15 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
xAI, the startup behind Grok, said on Thursday it was restricting image generation and editing to paying subscribers as it tried to fix safeguard lapses that had allowed sexualised outputs including depictions of scantily clad children.
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AI startup SaveSage wins Rs 4 crore deal on Shark Tank, faces 1-star review backlash after episode airs
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 10:44 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express
Lath said there are 11 crore credit cards in India and an average person owns about 1.5 cards. He pitched his idea to sharks Kunal Bahl, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Mohit Yadav and Aman Gupta.
DeepSeek to launch new AI model focused on coding in February: Reports
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 8:56 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Hangzhou-based startup DeepSeek has emerged as a key player in China's push to build its own AI ecosystem and bolster the domestic chip sector, drawing global attention after Silicon Valley executives praised its DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1 models.
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Elon Musk’s xAI tightens Grok image controls on X after sexualised content row
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 8:52 a.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Elon Musk’s AI startup has limited Grok’s image tools following a backlash, but explicit content remains accessible through other parts of the platform.
Chinese AI unicorn MiniMax soars 109 percent in Hong Kong debut
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 7:47 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Shares in Chinese AI startup MiniMax soared 109 percent as it went public in Hong Kong on Friday, raising US$619 million in a sign that strong investor demand is rewarding the country's rapidly developing sector. Friday's shares performance shows investors have a "strong appetite for China's tech sector and the AI story", Gary Ng, senior economist at Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking, told AFP. The whole AI sector is still at an early stage of development, which requires massive investment, he said, adding that profitability is "not the primary focus" for these startups.
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Hyd startup to send India’s lightest space telescope onboard PSLV-C62
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 7:28 a.m. | Source: Times of India
Hyderabad: Deeptech startup Eon Space Labs, which claims to have developed India's lightest advanced multispectral Earth imaging payload (MIRA), is al.
Debut debacle: It’s raining startup IPOs but stock prices are in slump
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 7:01 a.m. | Source: Times of India
India News: MUMBAI: Even as startups are increasingly rushing to Dalal Street, buoyed by a booming primary market, many of the large, listed companies are trading.
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Startup mantra: Powering progress across pharma and life sciences
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 5:40 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times
GPC Lifesciences aims to help India reduce its dependence on China for key drug starting material intermediaries
Himachal to replace 1,000 petrol taxis with EVs in phased drive: CM Sukhu
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 4:25 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
SHIMLA, Jan 9: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on Friday that the state will replace all petrol taxis with electric vehicles in a phased manner. The first phase will see the transition of 1,000 vehicles into into e-taxis under the Rajiv Gandhi Startup Scheme. Chairing a review meeting with the Transport Department and Labour and Employment Department here, Sukhu said that the state government would provide a 40 per cent subsidy to taxi owners for the switch to e-taxis. […]
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xAI Reports $1.46 Billion Q3 Loss While Pursuing Optimus Robot Integration
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 10:17 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade
xAI reported a $1.46 billion net loss in Q3 2025, up from $1 billion in Q1, while spending $7.8 billion in cash during the first nine months. Despite losses, revenue nearly doubled to $107 million quarterly, and the company secured $20 billion in funding at a $230 billion valuation. The startup focuses on developing AI agents and software for eventual integration with Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots.
Elon Musk's xAI Burns Almost $8 Billion, Reveals Optimus Plan
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 10:08 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI is burning cash quickly, with losses mounting as it spends to build data centers, recruit talent and develop software that will eventually power humanoid robots, according to internal documents. XAI reported a net loss of $1.46 billion for the September quarter, up from $1 billion in the first quarter, the documents reviewed by Bloomberg show. In the first nine months of the year, it spent $7.8 billion in cash.
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OpenAI to acquire entire staff, including three founders, of AI startup Convogo
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 9:59 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Tech News News: OpenAI will hire the entire team behind the executive coaching platform Convogo – an AI startup whose software that helps tech leaders automate and im.
Controversy Erupts Over Grok's Image Generation on Social Media
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 9:56 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Elon Musk's startup xAI has restricted the image generation function of its Grok chatbot on the social media platform X, following backlash over the use of AI to create and publish sexualized images. The restrictions apply only to paying subscribers, but concerns remain over the generation of explicit content.
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Forget bifocals: These autofocus glasses adapt to your eyes in real-time
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 8:23 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
IXI Eyewear, a Finland-based startup, unveiled adaptive glasses with eye-tracking sensors and liquid crystal lenses that can change prescription on the fly. They aim to replace traditional reading glasses and offer a larger “reading” area for near vision. However, they may require overnight charging and have some visual distortions.
Himachal Pradesh Initiates Green Shift with E-Taxi Rollout
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 8:11 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a plan to replace all petrol taxis in the state with electric vehicles, starting with 1,000 e-taxis under the Rajiv Gandhi Startup Scheme. The government will provide a 40% subsidy for taxi owners making the transition, and permits will be allocated for new private bus routes in rural areas.
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Andreessen Horowitz raises $15 billion across five funds for tech startup investments
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 6:43 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz has secured over 15 billion dollars in new funds. The firm's largest ever fundraising effort highlights the rapid growth in AI and the competitive landscape.
Gaurav Munjal Pauses New Startup to Lead Unacademy After upGrad Deal Fails
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 6:28 p.m. | Source: Outlook Business
Months of acquisition talks between edtech major Unacademy and higher-education company upGrad have collapsed after the two sides failed to agree on valuation and deal structure
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Backed by Amazon, IXI Eyewear's smart glasses adjust focus using eye movements
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 5:30 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Tech News News: A Finnish startup called IXI Eyewear is betting that the future of vision correction does not involve switching between reading glasses, progressives,.
With tech, startup edge, AI can fuel next growth leap: PWC India's Mohammad Athar
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 5:26 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
AI will be one of the most transformative developments for India, he said adding that focused investments in research and development, as well as support on this front, will be critical to this journey.
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India's AI Ambitions: Steering Towards a Technological Future
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 4:34 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
India's thriving startup culture and strong service economy position it to leverage AI for accelerated growth. Analysts emphasize investing in R&D and ethical AI models. The upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026 aims to foster global consensus on AI issues with participation from international leaders and CEOs.
Govt Mulls ESOP Tax Relief, but Liquidity Risks Still Haunt Startup Employees
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 4:30 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine
For India's deep tech and AI startups, the ESOP tax deferral may have an immediate impact on hiring and talent retention.
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Delhi govt launches Startup Yuva Festival, urges students to drive innovation
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 4:15 p.m. | Source: News18
Delhi govt launches Startup Yuva Festival, urges students to drive innovation
PM Modi inspires us to create AI that can transform people’s lives: Startup CEOs
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 4:04 p.m. | Source: Lokmat Times
PM Modi inspires us to create AI that can transform people’s lives: Startup CEOs - New Delhi, Jan 9 Founders of domestic Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups have said that the meeting with Prime ... Get Latest News on Business only on lokmattimes.com
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Grok is undressing everyone, Elon Musk says usage is so high xAI has to bring more computers online
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 3:09 p.m. | Source: India Today
Elon Musk has revealed that his AI startup, xAI, will be bringing more computers online to meet the growing user demand for its chatbot Grok. The announcement comes even as Grok has been under the scanner for generating sexually suggestive photos – deepfakes – of women with a simple prompt.
ICRA assigns stable long-term credit rating to Saarathi Finance
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 2:43 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Saarathi Finance, a new NBFC for MSMEs, secured an 'A-' rating from ICRA, highlighting strong capital, investor backing, and management. Despite initial losses due to startup costs, the company has Rs280 crore in assets under management and plans branch expansion. ICRA noted its potential for profitable scaling and asset quality maintenance.
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Lovable Engineer Saves Company $20 Mn Yearly With Help From His Mother
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 2:27 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine
A system prompt cleanup at the AI startup led to measurable speed gains, better instruction-following, and significant cost savings.
Why Big Tech wants to gobble AI startups like Manus: The logic of industry consolidation
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 2:06 p.m. | Source: Livemint
After the AI gold rush saw startups mushroom, a reckoning has begun. Everyone won't survive, but before a shakeout begins, bigger players have begun shopping—often via stealth buyouts to avoid antitrust scrutiny. Meta’s snapping up of Chinese startup Manus differs only in its mechanics.
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Startups go public in litmus test for Chinese AI
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 1:01 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Chinese AI startup Zhipu AI surged over 12% in its Hong Kong debut, raising $558 million ahead of rival MiniMax’s listing. But analysts said profits were unlikely any time soon from either company, the first two IPOs among China's so-called "six tigers", generative AI providers competing with tech giants such as Alibaba and ByteDance.
‘Culture isn’t about unlimited paid time off’: CEO who spends $3,000 a week on team lunch
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 12:32 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express
Los Angeles-based startup CEO John Hu spends $3,000/week on lunches for his team, believing it to be a valuable investment in building a strong company culture. He argues that culture isn’t just about perks like unlimited paid time off, but creating an environment where the best people can do their best work. | financialexpress.com
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‘Culture isn’t about unlimited paid time off,’ says CEO who spends $3,000 a week on team lunch
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 11:09 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express
“I spend $3,000/week buying lunch for my team,” a startup CEO wrote on Instagram, adding that the culture is not limited to just ping pong tables or unlimited paid time off.
Zcash News: Ex-Devs Debuts “cashZ” Wallet Following New Startup Launch
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 10:52 a.m. | Source: CoinGape
Former Zcash developers launch CashZ wallet after exiting ECC, unveiling a new privacy-focused wallet while reaffirming commitment to the ecosystem.
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DeepSeek’s AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 9:50 a.m. | Source: The Hindu
DeepSeek, the Chinese tech startup that rivals OpenAI's ChatGPT, has been gaining ground in many developing nations, a new report suggested.
Elon Musk's xAI quarterly net loss widens to $1.46 billion: Report
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 9:23 a.m. | Source: The Hindu
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI reported a net loss of $1.46 billion for the September quarter, compared with a loss of $1 billion in the previous three months, Bloomberg News reported
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Hyd startup builds mobile drone lab for Indian Army
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 8:09 a.m. | Source: Times of India
Hyderabad: India's drone warfare recently got a fillip, with Hyderabad's unique hostel-incubated startup, Apollyon Dynamics, developing a moving drone.
CEO spends $3,000 every week to treat his startup team to lunch: ‘Culture isn’t about unlimited PTO’
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 7:17 a.m. | Source: Hindustan Times
Many appreciated the CEO’s reasoning behind spending a hefty amount on team lunch every week.
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Elon Musk's xAI reports $1.46 billion loss as startup rapidly expands operations - what we know
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 6:39 a.m. | Source: Livemint
Elon Musk’s xAI is burning cash quickly as it builds data centers, recruits talent and developd software to power humanoid robots, internal documents showed. The artificial intelligence startup is reported $1.46 billion loss for the September quarter.
Aditya Birla Ventures backs US-based GenAI startup Articul8 AI
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 6:24 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express
Aditya Birla Ventures (ABV) joins Articul8 AI’s oversubscribed $70M Series B round, valuing the Intel spin-off at over $500M.
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TiECon to spotlight coastal Karnataka’s emergence as innovation, investment destination
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, midnight | Source: Times of India
Mangaluru: On the occasion of National Startup Day, TiECon Mangaluru 2026, supported by the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) and Silicon Beach.
Tamil Nadu unveils Deeptech Startup Policy with Rs 100 crore investment push
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 11:28 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol
The government plans to establish deep tech innovation hubs, centres of excellence and sector-specific test beds to enable startups to validate technologies in live environments.
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APEDA Showcases India’s Agri-Export Innovation at IndusFood 2026
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 10:42 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
BHARATI Startup Challenge and 100+ exhibitor Startup Zone position Indian agri-startups for global markets.
China to investigate Meta's purchase of Manus in its third largest acquisition and why it may be a problem
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 10:26 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Tech News News: The Chinese government has said that it will open a formal investigation into Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, a deal valued at over $2 billion.
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UpGrad calls off Unacademy deal, cites valuation concerns
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 10:24 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Edtech firm UpGrad has called off a deal to acquire Unacademy at a valuation of around USD 290 million, citing valuation concerns and various business-related challenges within the Temasek and SoftBank-backed startup, according to sources. There were no discussions or negotiations around the valuation, but there were mainly business-related challenges because of which the deal could not go through, according to sources.
State govt aims to make Delhi India's startup hub: Education minister
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 10:07 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Education Minister Ashish Sood said the government, through the Directorate of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), is strengthening the campus-to-market ecosystem by encouraging students and young innovators to take up entrepreneurship as a mainstream career option.
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China's AI startup MiniMax Group raises $619 million in Hong Kong IPO
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 9:54 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax Group said on Thursday it raised HK$4.82 billion ($618.60 million) in its Hong Kong initial public offering after pricing shares at HK$165 each.
Google and Character AI settle with families alleging AI chatbots caused teen suicides
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 9:12 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Tech News News: Google and its partner artificial intelligence (AI) startup, Character.AI, have agreed to settle multiple lawsuits filed by families who claim that AI.
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Youth, ideas, investment: Delhi's Startup Festival set for January 9
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 7:51 p.m. | Source: India Today
Delhi Startup Youth Festival will take centre stage on January 9 as the Delhi government brings young innovators, students and startup founders together at NSUT Dwarka to push its ambition of turning the capital into India’s leading startup hub.
AI marketing platform Nitro Commerce secures $5 million from Cornerstone Ventures, others
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 7:47 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The startup uses artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to help consumer brands address challenges around customer acquisition, attribution, and engagement across online and offline channels. Nitro said it is targeting $10 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) over the next six months.
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Bihar startup Agrifeeder to tap export markets; aims higher revenue this fiscal
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 6:45 p.m. | Source: News18
Bihar startup Agrifeeder to tap export markets; aims higher revenue this fiscal
TN''s Deep Tech Startup Policy aims to bridge ''lab-to-market'' gap by mobilising Rs 100cr
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 6:03 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
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"Memorable and insightful interaction": PM Modi on talking to youngsters from Indian's AI Startup world
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 6:02 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a roundtable with leaders from the Indian artificial intelligence startup sector at his residence on Thursday, describing the session as a memorable and insightful interaction. He commended the startups for working on a multitude of fields, including e-commerce, marketing, material research, etc.
China To Probe Meta’s Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence Startup Manus
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 5:54 p.m. | Source: Republic World
Meta said last week there would be “no continuing Chinese ownership interests in Manus AI” following the acquisition, and that Manus would discontinue its services and operations in China.
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Startup convention in Mangaluru on January 16
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 5:54 p.m. | Source: The Hindu
TiECon Mangaluru 2026, the startup convention of Mangaluru, will take place at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre on January 16. It is set to attract around 500 delegates from India and abroad, according to Rohith Bhat, president of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Mangaluru.
Shark Tank India 5: Lucknow based space tech startup Kalam Labs pitched visionary product
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 3:41 p.m. | Source: Business Today
Reflecting on their Shark Tank experience, the founders said the show gave them a chance to take their NearSpace vision to millions of Indians. At Kalam Labs, they are building core NearSpace vehicle technologies spanning aerodynamics, avionics, and propulsion, all rooted in deep research and indigenous innovation.
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Aditya Birla Group joins AI race with $500mn-valued startup Articul8
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 2:29 p.m. | Source: Livemint
Articul8 specializes in offering companies AI models that run in silos and within their own IT servers, in a bid to address concerns of data leakage.
When AI Meets the City: Bengaluru Before Tech Took Over - Can You Guess the Location?
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 1:59 p.m. | Source: Times Now
Before glass towers, traffic snarls and startup jargon defined Bengaluru, the city moved at a gentler pace shaped by trees, lakes, neighbourhoods and everyday rituals. Through AI-reimagined visuals, this photo story travels back to a quieter Bengaluru where mornings were unhurried, markets felt personal and evenings belonged to culture, not deadlines. Each frame invites you to pause, remember and guess the locations that once defined the city’s soul.
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Once A Zomato Rider, Now A Startup CEO-Why He’s Supporting Deepinder Goyal
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 1:35 p.m. | Source: Times Now
Biswas shared that during 2020–21, before his college timetable became demanding and well before launching Assessli, he worked as a Zomato delivery partner in Bengaluru. , Companies, Times Now
China to assess, investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 1:14 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
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Aditya Birla Ventures Backs AI Startup Articul8 in $70M Funding Round
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 1:08 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Aditya Birla Ventures has taken a significant step by investing in Articul8 AI, an innovative startup specializing in generative AI. This investment comes as part of Articul8's ambitious Series B funding, set to raise an impressive $70 million. With a soaring valuation exceeding $500 million, Articul8's secure AI platform is gaining traction in a rapidly growing market.
Ex-Zomato Delivery Agent Credits Deepinder Goyal For Helping Him Launch Startup: ‘I Earned Rs 40K Monthly’
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 12:51 p.m. | Source: News18
Assessli CEO Suraj Biswas backs Zomato and Deepinder Goyal, highlighting gig work and tech solutions from his experience.
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Ex-Zomato delivery partner, now startup CEO, backs Deepinder Goyal amid gig work debate
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 12:36 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
A Bengaluru-based startup founder has shared how working as a Zomato delivery partner helped him pay for college, stay financially self-reliant and eventually build his own company, an experience that has shaped his public defence of Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal amid criticism of gig work and rapid delivery models.
Ex-Zomato delivery partner, now startup CEO, backs Deepinder Goyal amid gig work debate: ‘Knew riders earning Rs 90,000 a month’
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 12:35 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
Suraj Biswas said that in 2020–21, before college life fully began and well before his startup took shape, he worked as a Zomato delivery partner in Bengaluru.
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Tamil Nadu unveils India’s first deeptech start-up policy
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 12:26 p.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line
The Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025-26 has earmarked ₹100 crore in investments to support 100 start-ups
AI services startup Aivar raises $4.6 mn seed round led by Sorin Investments
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 11:34 a.m. | Source: Moneycontrol
Aivar delivers projects through an end-to-end AI studio model covering strategy consulting, custom AI solution development, and managed AI operations.
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Coimbatore-based AI Startup Aivar Raises $4.6 Mn to Expand in US and Middle East
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 10:58 a.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine
The company will also continue to invest in its AI accelerators, senior talent and international delivery capabilities.
TakeMe2Space Lands $5 Mn Funding to Build India’s Data Centre in Space
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 10:47 a.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine
Space tech startup TakeMe2Space aims to deploy six satellites to support its OrbitLab platform, which offers AI inference.
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Startup founder backs Deepinder Goyal, says time as Zomato delivery agent shaped career: 'Unapologetically'
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 9:54 a.m. | Source: Moneycontrol
Suraj Biswas wrote that during 2020–21, before his college schedule was fully underway and prior to launching Assessli, he worked as a Zomato delivery partner in Bengaluru. Describing that phase of his life, he wrote: 'Not a story for sympathy. A story of independence, dignity, and opportunity.'
Startup Founder Who Worked As Zomato Delivery Partner Supports Gig Work: "Earned Rs 40,000 A Month"
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 9:37 a.m. | Source: NDTV.com
Suraj Biswas shared how his time as a Zomato delivery partner helped him pay his college fees, remain financially independent, and eventually build his own company.
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Google, Character.AI agree to settle suits involving teen suicide
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 8:56 a.m. | Source: The Hindu
Google and startup Character.AI have settled lawsuits filed by families accusing artificial intelligence chatbots of harming minors, per filings
Arali Ventures nets 23x return on full exit from HBOX
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 8:44 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
This follows remote health technology startup HBOX securing strategic growth investment from the Charlesbank Technology Opportunities Fund. Arali Ventures had invested in HBOX at the time of its inception. HBOX is a US-headquartered remote health technology startup, with its core engineering and delivery teams based in India.
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Zhipu AI Makes Hong Kong Debut Following $558 Million IPO as China's First Major Generative AI Public Listing
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 7:07 a.m. | Source: scanx.trade
Zhipu AI has successfully debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange following a $558 million IPO, becoming China's first major generative AI startup to go public. The company's shares were oversubscribed by more than 1,159 times among retail investors and rose 35% in gray market trading. Founded in 2019 by Tsinghua University researchers and backed by Alibaba and Tencent, Zhipu reported revenue of ₹2,61,67,20,000 (312.4 million yuan) in 2024 and plans to invest 70% of IPO proceeds in AI model research and development.
Anthropic Is Raising $10 Billion At A $350 Billion Valuation
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 6:46 a.m. | Source: NDTV Profit
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup behind the chatbot Claude, is raising a new round of funding that would value the company at $350 billion before the new investment, according to people familiar with the matter. The AI developer is in talks to raise $10 billion in the round, said one of the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private information. GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, and Coatue Management plan to lead the new financing, the people said.
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AI services startup Aivar raises $4.6 million led by Sorin, Bessemer
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
AI services startup Aivar has raised $4.6 million (about Rs 41 crore) in a seed funding round led by Sorin Investments, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners. The funds will be used to expand the company’s presence across India, the US and the Middle East, and to invest in AI accelerators, senior talent, and global delivery capabilities.
Incubation Rewired: How Atal Incubation Centres are scaling India’s deeptech startups
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 1:56 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express
India’s incubation ecosystem is maturing as Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) shift focus from startup volume to scalable outcomes.
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Anthropic plans $10 billion fundraise at $350 billion valuation
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 12:13 a.m. | Source: The Hindu Business Line
AI startup Anthropic is planning a $10 billion funding round that could value the Claude chatbot maker at $350 billion, sources said.
Innovation unleashed: How young minds are shaping the future in startup space
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 9:41 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express
India has played a central role in LocalHost’s expansion. Hayashi noted that the country has one of the world’s largest pools of young technical talent.
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Founder who once worked as Zomato delivery partner backs Deepinder Goyal: 'I earned ₹40,000 a month consistently'
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 9:05 p.m. | Source: Hindustan Times
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Only 1 in 25 Indians tip on Zomato, Swiggy; Wispr Flow chases Iron Man’s Jarvis in real life; and Lights, camera, capital: Samantha Ruth Prabhu's founder mode | MC Tech3
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 9:03 p.m. | Source: Moneycontrol
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why tipping on food delivery apps remains a niche behaviour in India and what the numbers really say about rider earnings. We also look at Wispr Flow’s bet on voice-first AI inspired by Iron Man’s Jarvis, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s growing startup portfolio, and why artificial intelligence and data centres could take centre stage in the Union Budget for FY27.
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Voice AI Startup Arrowhead Raises $3M Led by Stellaris to Automate BFSI Sales
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 6:58 p.m. | Source: Outlook Business
Arrowhead, a Bengaluru-based voice AI startup building ultra-human sales agents for the financial services sector, said on Wednesday it has raised $3 million in a seed round led by Stellaris Venture Partners, with participation from marquee angels and customer-investors including Kunal Shah of CRED, Madhusudanan R of M2P, and several senior fintech executives
Elon Musk's ChatGPT rival xAI raises $20 billion in funding; investors include Nvidia which has promised up to $100 billion to Sam Altman's OpenAI
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 6:02 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Tech News News: Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup, xAI, has raised $20 billion in its latest funding round. One company reportedly investing in xAI is .
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This tiny humanoid robot is designed to go wherever you go
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 5:04 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
A Shanghai-based startup has unveiled Q1, a mini humanoid robot small enough to fit in a backpack, designed to make embodied AI research faster and more accessible.
The Foundery: What Founders Should Know Before Applying To Kamath And Biyani's Venture
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 4:40 p.m. | Source: NDTV Profit
When The Foundery — a co-founder identification and immersion programme by Nikhil Kamath and Kishore Biyani — opened applications, it positioned itself as a rare opportunity. It gave a funding-hungry startup country structured access to capital, mentorship, and the chance to become a co-founder in companies promoted by the programme’s affiliates. The promise, as outlined in the programme documents, is significant. 30 selected participants are selected to become co-founders in promoted ventures.
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Bengaluru Startup Arrowhead Raises $3 Mn to Expand Voice AI Capabilities
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 12:03 p.m. | Source: Analytics India Magazine
Backed by Stellaris Ventures, Arrowhead will use the funding to expand its voice AI technology for financial services.
Elon Musk's xAI Raises $20 Billion In Funding From Nvidia, Qatar Investment Authority, Others
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 11:39 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has raised $20 billion from investors including Nvidia and Qatar Investment Authority to scale AI infrastructure, data centres and products. The firm plans massive Nvidia chip deployments amid heavy cash burn. Meanwhile, India’s MeitY directed X Corp to report steps to curb obscene AI-generated content on its platform.
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Isro to launch startup's satellite refuelling mission with PSLV-C62: What is it?
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 11:33 a.m. | Source: India Today
AayulSAT aims to extend satellite lifespans by enabling refueling and servicing in orbit, addressing space debris and sustainability challenges.
China reviews Meta's purchase of AI startup Manus: Report
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 10:57 a.m. | Source: The Hindu
Chinese officials are reviewing Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus for possible technology control violations, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday
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Elon Musk’s xAI completes $20 billion funding round with Nvidia backing
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 10:33 a.m. | Source: Lokmat Times
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Simple One Gen 2 electric scooter launched: Here’s what’s changed
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 10:28 a.m. | Source: Times of India
Bikes News: Bengaluru-based startup Simple Energy has launched the Simple One Gen 2 electric scooter in the Indian market. The new Gen 2 evolves the existing Gen .
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Elon Musk's xAI raises $20 billion in Nvidia-backed funding round
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 9:47 a.m. | Source: The Hindu
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI announced Tuesday it has raised $20 billion in its latest funding round
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Musk's Grok announces new funding amid criticism over sexual deepfakes
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 9:22 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
xAI has generated $20 billion in its latest funding round, the startup announced on Tuesday. Some of the companies that featured in xAI’s Series E funding round include Nvidia and Fidelity Management and Resource Company
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China reviews Meta's purchase of AI startup Manus: FT
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 8:28 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Chinese authorities are reviewing Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus for possible breaches of technology export rules, the Financial Times reported. Officials are assessing whether moving Manus’ staff and technology to Singapore and the consequent sale to Meta required an export licence. The review is at an early stage and may not lead to a formal investigation, but could still affect the deal.
Arrowhead raises $3 mn to expand human-like voice AI for financial sales
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 6:02 a.m. | Source: Business Standard
The startup's human-like voice AI can handle long sales calls and, according to the company, delivers significantly higher conversion rates than human agents
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Who is Hardik Kothiya? Meet Shark Tank India’s youngest billionaire judge
Published on: Jan. 7, 2026, 5 a.m. | Source: The Financial Express
Hardik Kothiya isn’t from the startup worlds usually seen on Shark Tank India. At 31, the Rayzon Solar co-founder has built a manufacturing empire worth thousands of crores, making him one of the youngest billionaires to ever take a seat on the panel.
