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Subhash Chandra Targets Swiss Startups Post-Debt Resolution

Media mogul Subhash Chandra pivots to Switzerland for startup investments after settling a Rs 22,006 crore debt for just Rs 6.5 crore, signaling a new entrepreneurial chapter.

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Amar Bose: From Radio Repair to Audio Billionaire

Discover the inspiring journey of Amar Bose, who transformed his childhood radio repair hobby into the global audio giant, Bose Corporation.

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SEBI Tightens IPO Rules for Small Firms Over Governance

SEBI proposes stricter IPO regulations for Indian small businesses, addressing concerns about fund diversion and inflated subscriptions to enhance market integrity.

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Temple Acquires Longevous for UK Expansion & Wearable Launch

Deepinder Goyal’s health-tech venture, Temple, acquires UK’s Longevous to boost medical expertise for its innovative wearable device launch.

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Atomberg Files DRHP for Rs 450 Cr, Eyes Diversification

Atomberg Technologies files DRHP to raise Rs 450 crore, strategically expanding its product range beyond ceiling fans into new consumer durables.

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IndiGo Ventures Invests in Sarvam AI for Aviation Solutions

IndiGo Ventures deepens partnership with Sarvam AI through Series B funding, focusing on sovereign AI solutions for aviation operations and customer experience.

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Andhra Pradesh: Speed, Service Drive Investment & Tech Growth

Andhra Pradesh prioritizes efficiency, stable policies, and emerging tech like space & quantum to attract investment and foster economic growth.

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IndiGo Ventures Invests in Sarvam for Aviation AI in India

IndiGo Ventures invests in Indian firm Sarvam to advance AI applications in the aviation sector, driving technological modernization in air travel.

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AI for India Nonprofits: Path to Unicorn Status

Agentic AI like Claude Code is transforming India’s nonprofit sector, cutting costs and creating ‘nonprofit unicorns’ through digital infrastructure.

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Lenskart Block Deal: ₹1,856 Crore Transaction, Alphawave Sells Stake

Lenskart Solutions experienced a major block deal worth ₹1,856.7 crore. Alphawave is reportedly divesting a 1.2% stake, marking the second significant transaction this week.

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Hero MotoCorp Invests Rs 1,758 Cr in Ather Energy, Boosts Stake

Hero MotoCorp approves Rs 1,758 crore investment to increase its Ather Energy stake to ~32.8% by Sept 3, 2026, signaling commitment to EV growth.

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Hero MotoCorp Boosts Ather Energy Stake to 32.8%

Hero MotoCorp invests an additional Rs 1,758 crore in Ather Energy, increasing its stake to 32.8% by September 2026. Learn more about this strategic move.

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Promoter Premium Investment Signals Company Confidence

Piramal Finance & Ather Energy promoters invest at a premium during QIPs, showcasing strong confidence in future growth and company value.

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Business Standard: AI, Economy & Industry Shifts Explored

Business Standard’s opinion compilation offers expert insights on AI’s impact, economic shifts, and regulatory reforms across key industries.

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OpenAI Ads in India: ChatGPT Monetization & Privacy

OpenAI introduces ads for ChatGPT in India, targeting 100M users. User privacy is assured, with no impact on AI responses or personal data.

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Hero MotoCorp Invests ₹1,758 Cr in Ather Energy, Boosts Stake

Hero MotoCorp increases its Ather Energy stake to 32.8% with a ₹1,758 crore investment, becoming the largest shareholder and deepening its EV commitment.

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Nvidia’s $13B Hugging Face Deal: AI Dominance vs. Open Source

Nvidia’s $13B bid for Hugging Face creates an AI dominance paradox, potentially challenging open-source principles while securing its hardware advantage.

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Hark Partners with NVIDIA for Gigawatt-Scale AI Compute

AI startup Hark secures multi-year deal with NVIDIA for gigawatt-scale compute on the Vera Rubin platform, accelerating personalized agentic AI development for a summer launch.

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Dream11: From Fantasy Sports to Global Engagement Platform

Dream11 pivots from fantasy sports to a global engagement platform, leveraging AI and community features post-government ban. Explore the new direction.

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India’s Regulatory Reforms Drive Tech & Health Innovation

India is reforming regulations to boost tech and healthcare innovation, focusing on flexible environments, broader funding, and navigating AI’s economic impact for global scale.

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Swiggy Food on Train Sees 12x Growth, Fueled by Smaller Cities

Swiggy’s ‘Food on Train’ service explodes 12x in 2 years, with Tier-2/3 cities driving growth twice as fast as metros. Now at 201 stations!

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India is World’s 3rd Largest Startup Ecosystem; Japan Plan Outlined

India ranks as the world’s 3rd largest startup ecosystem. Minister Piyush Goyal reveals a 4-pillar cooperation plan with Japan to boost innovation and investment.

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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Ads in India with 50+ Brands

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Ads in India, partnering with over 50 brands for its innovative advertising platform, marking a significant expansion into the Indian market.

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Japan’s Rs 7 Lakh Crore India Investment On Track

Japanese firms are accelerating their Rs 7 lakh crore investment in India, potentially fulfilling the pledge years ahead of schedule. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirms rapid progress.

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Groww Wins Startup of the Year at ET Awards 2026

Wealthtech unicorn Groww named ‘Startup of the Year’ at ET Awards 2026, celebrating its successful ₹6,632 crore IPO and strong financial growth.

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InspeCity Raises ₹100 Cr for Satellite Servicing Tech

Bengaluru spacetech startup InspeCity secures ₹100 crore in pre-Series A funding to advance its innovative in-orbit satellite servicing technology.

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Mark Cuban: Tax Hikes for Companies Lacking Employee Equity

Mark Cuban proposes taxing companies without employee equity higher to combat wealth inequality, advocating for universal ownership.

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India's Piyush Goyal and Japan's Akazawa Ryosei shake hands, with a graphic illustrating a 'Shark Tank' pitch and tech elements.

India Pitches ‘Shark Tank’ Style for Japan Startup Investment

India proposes a ‘Shark Tank’-style pitching series to connect Indian and Japanese startups with investors, boosting deeptech and data center investments.

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India’s Retail Investing Surge: Zerodha & Groww Founders Thrive

Discover how India’s booming retail investing scene, led by Zerodha and Groww, is creating massive wealth for founders and transforming investment habits.

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Amagi Media Labs Secures $65M Stake Sale with Avendus Advisory

Cloud SaaS firm Amagi Media Labs successfully closes a $65M stake sale, advised by Avendus Capital, attracting strong institutional investor interest and highlighting growth prospects.

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