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Where Will Indian Spacetech’s Best Returns Come From? Speciale Invest’s Vishesh Rajaram Answers

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Vishesh Rajaram of Speciale Invest highlights India's growing spacetech sector, noting a shift from speculative bets to hardware-proven investments. While India faces a significant funding gap compared to China, its structural capital efficiency provides a competitive edge. Government initiatives like the Antariksh VC Fund and SBS-3 are de-risking the sector. Rajaram predicts the highest returns in downstream data, emphasizing that international commercial contracts are key to hitting economic targets. (70 words) -.

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OpenAI’s new voice mode makes it to the ChatGPT desktop app

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"OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT desktop app to include ChatGPT Voice, powered by the new ChatGPT-Live models. This feature allows users to control AI agents and perform complex, multi-step computer tasks using voice commands. Integrated with ChatGPT Work and Codex, the tool can access websites and screens on macOS. Meanwhile, Anthropic has similarly updated Claude's voice mode to complete tasks across various third-party productivity applications.".

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Facebook launches a dedicated Marketplace app for sellers, adds a free verification system

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Facebook is introducing several updates to boost engagement and organization. A new "Seller" app will help Marketplace users manage listings and buyers. A free "Facebook Verified" system, utilizing selfies, will authenticate users on Dating, Marketplace, and Groups. Additionally, an optional immersive full-screen video view is being tested internationally. Meta also plans to integrate AI to automate item descriptions and improve group search functionality for its users.

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Agnikul CEO: “We Can’t Build Use-and-Throw Systems If We Want to Be a Business”

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"Chennai-based Agnikul Cosmos is preparing for Mission-02, aiming for India's first orbital-class rocket booster recovery and converting its upper stage into an in-orbit platform. By prioritizing reusability and convertibility, the company seeks to lower launch costs and decouple production from launch frequency. Targeting international commercial clients, Agnikul aims for 100 annual launches by 2030, while calling for unified government approvals to streamline complex space missions.".

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Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 to be held from Nov 17-19

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"The Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, themed "AI & Beyond," will take place from November 17 to 19 in Bengaluru. Focusing on startups, semiconductors, and sustainability, the event expects over 60,000 visitors and 25,000 delegates. Key highlights include the Future Makers programme, embedded world India, and ChangeNOW. Additionally, the Karnataka government launched the Innoverse Foundation to establish the state as a global deeptech capital through startup mentorship.".

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How OneClickDrive Turned Dubai Used Car Market Into a Marketplace Playbook for India

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India's used car market is debating between asset-heavy and asset-light models. Dubai's OneClickDrive demonstrates the success of an asset-light marketplace, focusing on trust and liquidity rather than owning inventory. By prioritizing a frictionless, free listing process for sellers, the platform scales efficiently. This model offers Indian founders a blueprint for sustainable growth, emphasizing capital efficiency and trust-building over the risks of managing depreciating assets.

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Primus Senior Living partners with HDFC Capital for Rs 2,000 Cr investment platform

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Primus Senior Living and HDFC Capital have launched a Rs 2,000 crore platform to develop institutional-grade senior living communities across six major Indian cities. Utilizing both ownership and rental models, the partnership aims to address the growing demand for age-friendly housing as India's senior population is projected to reach 346 million by 2050. This initiative seeks to establish senior living as a mainstream, scalable residential asset class.

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5 Books that help you stop seeking validation from others

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Relying on external validation for self-worth often leads to anxiety and instability, as true confidence stems from self-acceptance and authenticity. To overcome the need for approval, several influential books are recommended, including.

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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (July 24, 2026)

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YourStory reports diverse headlines, including Intel's fastest revenue growth in 15 years driven by AI infrastructure. Groww Foundation is supporting 19 student projects at IIT Bombay, while Veranda RACE partners with DRACS for civil services coaching. FreshTerra launched its first retail store in Gurugram, and Campus Fund appointed Howard L. Morgan to its board. Additionally, Wow! Momo is sponsoring a startup reality show in West Bengal.

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A trillion dollars of deals runs through his startup's software. Indian tech has barely heard of him.

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"Responsive, founded by Ganesh Shankar, is a profitable software company specializing in Strategic Response Management. Formerly known as RFPIO, the platform streamlines the tedious RFP and tender process for large enterprises by automating repetitive sales responses. Serving over 2,000 customers, including many Fortune 100 companies, Responsive has processed $1 trillion in deals. Headquartered in Texas with engineering in India, the company remains independent without recent outside funding.".

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IIT Madras startup unveils India's latest flying taxi prototype

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"The ePlane Company, an IIT Madras-incubated startup, has unveiled the e200X, a full-scale electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft prototype in Chennai. Designed for urban air mobility, the eVTOL aims to reduce city congestion through passenger transport, cargo deliveries, and emergency services. With a 110 km range, the aircraft is slated for flight testing by mid-2027 following regulatory approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.".

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Thrustworks Dynetics wants to supply its engines to India’s rocket industry

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Pune-based startup Thrustworks Dynetics aims to accelerate India's private space sector by supplying modular liquid rocket engines. Founded by former Bharat Forge Aerospace engineers, the company offers its ANYA engine platform and integrated testing infrastructure to reduce development timelines for launch companies. Recently raising Rs 7 crore in seed funding, Thrustworks positions itself as an industry enabler, collaborating with partners like ISRO and IN-SPACe.

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Most drones are lost without GPS. Enord builds ones that are not

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Delhi-based startup Enord specializes in AI-on-edge drones designed for navigation in GPS-denied, confined spaces. Founded in 2021, the company's INSPECTOR line uses an AI Pilot system to inspect high-voltage lines, telecom towers, and industrial plants without human pilots. Serving sectors like defense and infrastructure, Enord focuses on scalable technology and has achieved annual revenues exceeding its total institutional funding of approximately $80,600.

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India is short of skilled welders, and Terafac is teaching robots to fill that gap

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Chandigarh-based startup Terafac is tackling automation barriers for India's small and mid-sized manufacturers. By using computer vision, Terafac's "Software as a Skill" platform allows existing industrial robots to adapt to varying parts without costly reprogramming. Starting with its welding product, WeldT, the company aims to expand into painting and assembly. Terafac recently raised Rs 6.5 crore in pre-seed funding to drive product development and market expansion.

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Zulu Defence builds tactical drones in Bengaluru, and even the Dutch special forces have placed an order

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Bengaluru-based startup Zulu Defence specializes in tactical unmanned systems for military use, focusing on platforms like HOVERBEE and the indigenous DRAP loitering munition. Designed for electronically contested environments, these portable systems avoid commercial applications to meet strict military requirements. After successful trials with Indian forces, the company secured a procurement order from Netherlands Special Forces and is expanding exports across Europe and West Asia.

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Intel reports fastest revenue growth in 15 years riding AI infra wave

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Intel Data Centre and AI business grew 59% to $6.3 billion, while Intel Foundry, its contract manufacturing business, recorded 31% revenue growth.

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From Physical Rituals to Digital Rewards: How Corporate Gifting is Being Rewritten in India

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Indian corporate gifting is shifting from traditional physical items to digital rewards like Flipkart Gift Cards. This transition offers recipients greater utility through personal choice and simplifies logistics for hybrid teams. For companies, digital cards streamline procurement, enhance financial auditing, and support scalable loyalty programs. Beyond operational efficiency, these cards serve as strategic tools for platform growth by introducing new users to the e-commerce ecosystem.

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Long hours, little sleep: BII startup wellness survey reveals the cost of building companies

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Bertelsmann India Investments recently hosted the eighth Bertelsmann Badminton Championship in Bengaluru, bringing together over 150 startup founders and investors under the theme "Rally For Health." The event aimed to promote long-term wellness within the intense entrepreneurial ecosystem. Alongside the tournament, a wellness survey revealed high burnout rates and long working hours among participants, highlighting a need for organizational support for physical and mental health.

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Swiggy board caps foreign ownership at 49.5%

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Swiggy's board has approved a proposal to cap aggregate foreign ownership at 49.5% to qualify as an Indian-owned-and-controlled company. This move, pending shareholder approval on August 18, would enable Swiggy to directly own and sell inventory through Instamart, enhancing margins and supply chain control. Additionally, the board approved amendments to the Articles of Association to align with FEMA norms and reclassify preference share capital as equity.

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EV penetration may rise to 10-12% of total sales in FY27: report

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India's electric vehicle sector is expanding, with overall penetration expected to reach 10-12% this fiscal. Ind-Ra reports strong growth in e-two-wheelers and e-three-wheelers, the latter reaching 62-65% by FY27. While passenger vehicles and e-buses show steady growth, long-distance mobility remains gradual. Future success depends on developing a domestic value chain, reducing import reliance for batteries, and expanding charging infrastructure to support broader adoption.

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