TECH AND STARTUP HUB

Magic, a U.S. startup, is raising $200 million for AI software development without revenue. Investors are funding coding assistants like GitHub Copilot. Paris-based Poolside AI also trains large language models. Magic's unique design surpasses trans...

Happy Monday! Fintech companies like Cred, PhonePe and Paytm are seeking partnerships with NBFCs to enter the secured credit market. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Matan Grinberg, a former physics PhD student, founded Factory, an AI startup valued at over $100 million.

Happy Tuesday! New investors are finalising Bluestone’s pre-IPO funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

In a week charged with political buzz, the BJP government came back to power after a stormy election, but without a full majority that left it dependent on the whims of its alliance partners. Unnerved, the markets went into a tailspin on counting da...

For India to ascend to the summit of the world's leading startup ecosystems by 2030, it demands dynamic policies from the incoming government, nurturing a vibrant culture of innovation, and concerted collaboration among all stakeholders. With the re...

The European Union wrapped up approval of the world's first law governing AI development last week. This legislation takes a tiered approach, setting varying compliance timelines and regulations based on the potential risk each AI system poses. Gene...

A recent report by foundit, formerly Monster APAC & ME, highlights India's booming startup ecosystem and job opportunities for freshers.

Starting with the tech-powered city of Hyderabad, the ET Make in India Regional Summit aims to power the state’s MSMEs leveraging on its innovative quality.

SPJIMR's WISE Tech fosters societal advancement through wise innovation with initiatives like accelerators, Entrepreneurship Fellowship, and Wise Innovation Conclave. Manoj Mohan leads the executive team, supported by R. Ramanan and Haresh Chawla fr...

Can a slew of attractive sops from
the state government and a competitive workforce turn Chennai into a hub for GCCs, positioning the state as a healthy alternative
to Bengaluru and Hyderabad? In addition to banks and automotive firms, manufacturing...

ARTPARK, India's pioneering AI and robotics hub established in 2020 within the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) campus, Bengaluru, aims to foster inclusivity and equitable access to technology. With a core focus on innovation, skilling, and indust...

Mangaluru and Udupi, despite their coastal charm and ample infra, are striving to attract more IT investments and establish themselves as significant IT hubs. With key players setting up satellite offices and real estate developers investing in IT-f...

Indian GCCs focus on AI/ML, data analytics. CIOs prioritize AI in 2024. ANSR report notes talent development, market growth, tech hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and emerging locations like GIFT City.

Accelerator to offer aviation, space and defence startups funding support of €100m

Martial law prohibits most men of military age from leaving the country, creating a need and space for female tech entrepreneurs at home and abroad. They are able to build on a stronger representation by women in leadership positions in Ukraine than...

India’s technology city is either looking up at the skies or awaiting tankers for water. Since Cauvery alone cannot fulfill Bengaluru’s water needs, experts say the city needs an approach integrating multiple sources for long-term solutions. What ha...

Bengaluru's severe water crisis and traffic congestion are prompting tech giants to consider relocating from the $245 billion IT hub. The city's civic challenges may impact India's IT industry landscape, compelling companies to explore emerging citi...

More payment banks are likely to face regulatory action on allegations of money laundering, following the recent RBI crackdown on Paytm. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.