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E2E Networks Secures Rs 1,000 Crore NVIDIA GPU Deal

E2E Networks inks Rs 1,000 crore deal to supply NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs to an Indian AI firm until June 2029, boosting high-performance computing infrastructure.

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Norfund-Backed Green Energy Firm Raises Capital, IPO Lingers

A Norfund-backed green energy company secures fresh capital, adjusting strategy as its IPO plans remain on hold amid market volatility.

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Zomato Bans Analogue Dairy: New Zero-Tolerance Policy

Zomato enforces a zero-tolerance policy on analogue dairy, delisting non-compliant items to ensure food quality and transparency for consumers.

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India PE/VC Investments Reach $4.1B in July 2026

India’s PE/VC investments surged to $4.1 billion in July 2026, a 3% YoY increase, driven by larger deal sizes and strong investor confidence.

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Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop IPO: Rs 680 Cr Launch Amidst Concerns

Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop eyes a Rs 680 Cr IPO via Purple Style Labs. Religare Broking assigns ‘Neutral’ rating, citing profitability concerns. Learn more.

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Nykaa Targets ₹7,000 Cr GMV for House of Brands

Nykaa aims to double its House of Brands GMV to ₹7,000 crore in four years, focusing on homegrown beauty and fashion solutions for the Indian market.

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Edtech India: Profitability & New Growth Paths

India’s edtech sector pivots from rapid growth to sustainable profitability, focusing on diverse revenue streams and operational efficiency.

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Indian Stocks Rebound: Hero MotoCorp, Tejas Networks Lead Gains

Indian benchmarks Sensex and Nifty50 closed higher Friday, boosted by IT, pharma, and metals. Hero MotoCorp and Tejas Networks showed significant gains.

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Bira 91 Faces Insolvency Over Rs 11.77 Cr Bottle Dues

Bira 91 (B9 Beverages) faces insolvency threat from Hindusthan National Glass over Rs 11.77 crore in unpaid bottle dues. A Section 8 notice has been issued.

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Smartworks Invests ₹600 Cr for Major Expansion in India & Singapore

Smartworks plans a massive ₹600 crore expansion across India and Singapore, driven by strong enterprise demand for flexible workspaces. FY26 revenue reached ₹1,850 crore.

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India Unifies Time: Indian Standard Time (IST) Now Official

India officially adopts Indian Standard Time (IST) as its sole official time, impacting banking, fintech, and transport sectors with new rules effective soon.

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Next-Gen Leaders: Innovation, AI & Sustainability in Business

Discover how Madhav Singhania and Rishabh Shroff are leading the next generation, balancing legacy with AI, sustainability, and innovation for future business resilience.

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HNGIL Issues Default Notice to Bira 91 for ₹11.77 Cr Dues

HNGIL issues a default notice to Bira 91 for ₹11.77 crore in unpaid dues for custom glass bottles, potentially leading to NCLT insolvency proceedings.

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AI in India: Education, Skilling, and the Rise of Human Skills

AI is transforming India’s education and skilling landscape. Discover how the National Education Policy and essential human skills like creativity are key to the future.

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China’s Open-Weight AI Challenges US Tech Dominance

Chinese AI firms are reportedly outpacing US giants with open-weight models, raising questions about global AI leadership and human control.

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Smartworks Invests ₹600 Cr in Managed Office Expansion

Smartworks commits ₹600 Cr for FY27 to expand its managed office spaces in India, fueled by strong corporate demand and financial growth.

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Ola Electric Gets ₹95.8 Cr PLI Boost to Cut Cash Burn

Ola Electric secures ₹95.8 crore PLI incentive, a vital step towards reducing its operational cash burn and financial losses.

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Smartworks Invests ₹600 Cr in Managed Workspace Expansion

Smartworks Coworking Spaces announces a ₹600 crore investment to expand its network, driven by surging demand and strong financial growth, securing 87% of FY27 revenue.

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India’s 1st Quantum-AI University in AP: ₹730 Cr Investment

Andhra Pradesh launches India’s first Quantum & AI university in Amaravati with a ₹730.7 Cr investment from the central government, boosting deep-tech education.

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Gujarat MSMEs Secure ₹3.79 Lakh Crore Credit, Exceeding Target

Gujarat MSMEs achieve a landmark Rs 3.79 lakh crore in credit in 2025-26, surpassing targets by 22% thanks to digital lending and enhanced banking support.

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GIVA Pulls Kriti Sanon Raksha Bandhan Ad Over Safety & Backlash

Jewellery brand GIVA removed its Raksha Bandhan ad featuring Kriti Sanon due to safety concerns and online backlash over her outfit. Founder Ishendra Agarwal confirmed.

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OpenAI Ends Cursor Partnership Amidst Musk’s Criticism

OpenAI ends its 4-year partnership with Elon Musk’s Cursor due to compliance concerns. Musk criticizes the move, escalating tensions with Sam Altman.

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Ather Energy Invests ₹400-500 Cr in Mass-Market Monarc e-Scooter

Ather Energy commits ₹400-500 Cr to its new Monarc e-scooter and EL platform, aiming for mass-market affordability with prices starting at ₹99,999.

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Genrobotics & Territorial Army Forge Robotics Partnership for National Security

Genrobotics partners with the Territorial Army on an MoU to advance indigenous robotics for national security, focusing on hazardous environments and critical infrastructure.

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India Launches Indigenous Optical Network Testbed

DoT & C-DOT partner for a 5-year agreement to establish an indigenous optical network testbed in New Delhi, fostering domestic innovation and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

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Ather Konarc: New Mass-Market E-Scooter Launched at ₹99,999

Ather Energy introduces the Konarc, a new mass-market electric scooter starting at ₹99,999, making e-mobility accessible to more riders.

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An Ather electric scooter is plugged into a sleek charging station, part of the Ather Node system, located in the parking area of a modern apartment building.

Ather Node: EV Charging Solution for Apartments

Ather Energy launches Ather Node, a smart EV charging solution for apartment complexes, simplifying infrastructure and boosting EV adoption in residential areas.

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Bengaluru Peptide Party Cancelled Amid FSDA Safety Probe

Bengaluru’s ‘Peptide Party’ by Upsurge Labs LLP cancelled following Karnataka FSDA inquiry into product safety and regulatory concerns.

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OpenAI Cuts Off Cursor AI Amidst Musk-Altman Feud

OpenAI terminates AI model access for Cursor, acquired by SpaceX, escalating the Musk-Altman rivalry due to contract violation concerns.

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India D2C Startups Raise $6B: IPOs & Acquisitions Surge

Indian D2C startups secured $6 billion across 2,000 rounds (2021-2026). IPOs and acquisitions are now key exit strategies, with early-stage funding dominating.

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