From Freehand To Sid’s Farms — Indian Startups Raised $142 Mn This Week

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From Freehand To Sid’s Farms — Indian Startups Raised $142 Mn This Week

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Indian startups raised $142.3 million across 11 deals from July 25 to 31, a 32% decrease from the previous week. AI led funding with $92.8 million. Notable IPO activity includes Atomberg's ₹2,000 crore target and Zepto's shift to pre-IPO placement. Additionally, Groww's cofounders plan a new venture fund, while the upGrad and Unacademy merger nears completion, and Snitch acquired Berrylush to enter women's fashion.

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MeitY unveils DEPA handbook to enable trusted data sharing for AI training

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MeitY launched a handbook on Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA) for AI training. This techno-legal framework enables institutions to collaborate on data while maintaining control, addressing privacy and intellectual property concerns. DEPA combines contractual permissions, controlled computing, and privacy safeguards, ensuring data provenance for accountability. It facilitates.

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Reliance Retail focuses on disciplined JioMart expansion, targets profitability from FY28

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Reliance Retail is rapidly expanding its dark store network and quick commerce operations, focusing on smaller cities and leveraging its existing physical stores. The company prioritizes unit economics and profitability, even closing unproductive large stores. Investments in online growth are expected to boost profitability from the.

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Can D-Propulse Help India Reduce Its Dependence On Foreign Missile Engine Technology?

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D-Propulse is developing rotating detonation engines (RDEs) to create cheaper, more efficient jet engines, aiming to reduce India's dependence on foreign technology. These RDEs use supersonic detonation waves for thrust, promising improved fuel efficiency and compactness. The startup demonstrated a 5 kN air-breathing RDE, with flight tests planned for 2027 and limited production by 2028. It also explores testing services for early revenue, navigating a competitive global market.

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This art festival reveals why the creative economy is as much about audiences as creators

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"Chennai recently hosted the third edition of the 'Contemporary Now' art festival, featuring diverse artworks across ten venues. Collaborating with galleries from several Indian cities, directors Ashvin Rajagopalan and Priyanjoli Basu aimed to enhance art appreciation in Chennai. The event highlighted evolving trends, including themes of gender and climate change, while discussing the dual impact of digital platforms on artist visibility and creative satisfaction.".

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Binance hit with $6.3B breach; Delhivery reports net profit of Rs 41 Cr in Q2

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Dear Reader, Atomberg Technologies is gearing up for its public outing. The smart appliance disruptor has officially secured SEBI's green light to float its initial public offering, blending a Rs 450 crore fresh issue with an offer for sale of over 76.5 million equity shares. Known for transformin.

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Exclusive: upliance.ai In Talks To Raise Up To $4 Mn For R&D, Global Expansion

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Smart kitchen appliance startup upliance.ai is in advanced talks to raise $3 million to $4 million in a Series A funding round, expected to close by January 2027. The capital will support R&D, interface enhancements, and international expansion. Backed by Khosla Ventures, the company utilizes generative AI for its cooking assistants. This move comes as India's smart kitchen market is projected to reach $2.99 billion by 2032.

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Salesforce’s M&A spree continues with a reported $375M deal for defense tech startup Rune

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Salesforce is acquiring Rune Technologies for $375 million in cash and stock, enhancing its defense tech unit, Missionforce. Rune develops AI software to help the U.S. military predict supply needs and manage battlefield logistics. This acquisition deepens Salesforce's push into national security, following Missionforce's 80% growth and a recent $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract, extending its support beyond administrative planning to frontline operations.

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MeitY Floats New Privacy-Led Framework To Unlock Data For Training AI Models

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India's IT ministry proposed a consent-based Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA) for AI training. This framework enables startups and institutions to access India-specific datasets for AI model development while safeguarding citizen privacy. It facilitates collaboration without direct data transfer through secure techno-legal architecture.

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Atomberg Technologies receives SEBI nod for IPO

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Atomberg Technologies received SEBI approval for its IPO, combining a fresh issue of Rs 450 crore and an offer for sale. Proceeds will fund debt, marketing, R&D, and general corporate purposes. The consumer appliance maker reported FY26 revenue of Rs 1293.77 crore, a 34.83% growth, alongside a Rs 148.88 crore loss. Atom.

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Skip the small talk: Make game-changing connections at TechCrunch Founder Summit with Braindate

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At TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026, happening November 4 at SoWa Power Station in Boston, networking powered by Braindate is designed to make those conversations easier to find, whether they are in 1:1 or small-group on-site meetings. Register before the event starts to save up to $100 on your pass, plus get a second for free.

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Delhivery reports net profit of Rs 41 crore in Q2 of FY27

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Delhivery reported a net profit of Rs 40.63 crore in Q2 FY27, reversing a loss from the previous year, with revenue climbing 19.8%. The logistics firm saw strong growth in express parcel and part truck load volumes. New businesses, including Delhivery Local, are expanding rapidly and exceeding revenue targets. Investments in AI are improving productivity, while Delhivery Robotics is developing autonomous vehicles. Despite a volatile macro environment, the company expresses confidence, citing improved service levels and profitability.

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PB Fintech Q2 Profit Jumps 42% YoY To ₹192 Cr, Revenue Up 35%

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PB Fintech, an insurtech company, reported a strong financial performance in the September quarter of FY27. Consolidated net profit jumped 42.5% year-on-year to ₹192.4 Cr, up from ₹135 Cr last year. Operating revenue also increased significantly, rising almost 35% year-on-year and 15% quarter-on-quarter to ₹2,177.7 Cr. Total expenses for the quarter stood at ₹2,067.7 Cr, highlighting robust growth.

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India needs a digital goods marketplace and control of its distribution layer, say Indus Appstore and Eloelo

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Priya Narasimhan of Indus Appstore and Sagar Gaonkar of Eloelo Group argued that India’s next 500 million users will come through AI-ready, locally priced platforms, and that sovereignty must extend beyond chips and models to app distribution, billing and data.

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Binance estimates $6.3B impact from security breach, freezes $3B in crypto assets

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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance estimates a major security incident's total impact at $6.3 billion, with $3 billion in digital assets frozen on-chain. Preliminary findings suggest a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop led to unauthorized withdrawals, though no private-key compromise occurred. Binance has suspended deposits/withdrawals, assured users it will cover all losses.

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Pine Labs Q2 net profit soars 6.5x; Cognizant trims 2026 growth outlook

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Pine Labs’ net profit rose 6.5 times to Rs 38.6 crore in the second quarter of FY27, while revenue grew 24% year on year to Rs 806 crore. In other news, Cognizant has trimmed the upper end of its annual growth guidance for 2026.

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Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data as government seeks takedowns

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Bluesky is blocking access to a nonprofit's website hosting over 40,000 leaked U.S. Department of Homeland Security employee records. A hacker obtained names and contact information, which DDoSecrets then published. Bluesky cited community guideline violations for marking links as "malicious." DHS confirmed awareness of the breach and is addressing it, while also issuing takedown notices that led to a search site hosting the sensitive.

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Amazon updates Alexa to help you manage shopping lists, subscriptions, and update delivery instructions

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Amazon has introduced over 100 new shopping capabilities for Alexa ahead of the holiday season. Users can now manage subscriptions, create and edit shopping lists, update delivery instructions, resolve payment issues, and inquire about Prime and Audible subscriptions. This significant update aims to streamline the shopping experience, building on Amazon's recent AI-centric feature launches. Alexa.

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One Planet Partners ties up with Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank to launch Rs 3,000 cr fund

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One Planet Partners is an investor in Yulu One Planet will invest in high growth companies across the sectors of energy, mobility and manufacturing One Planet Partners, an India-focused private equity firm, has announced a partnership with Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (SMTB), and the launc.

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Shadowfax Q2 Profit Zooms Over 5X YoY To ₹68 Cr, Revenue Crosses ₹1,500 Cr

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Shadowfax reported a significant increase in its Q2 FY27 financial performance, with consolidated net profit jumping 421.9% year-on-year to ₹68 crore from ₹13 crore. Operating revenue rose 56.6% to ₹1,537.7 crore, while total income reached ₹1,558.1 crore. Despite a 53% increase in total expenses to ₹1,490.2 crore, the company's revenue growth outpaced spending, resulting in improved margins and a sequential profit rise of 3.9%.

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Pine Labs Q2 Profit Jumps Over 6X YoY To ₹38.6 Cr, Revenue Rises 24%

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Pine Labs reported a robust financial performance in Q2 FY27, with net profit soaring over 6X year-on-year to ₹38.6 Cr. Operating revenue increased 24% to ₹806.2 Cr, while total income also rose 24% to ₹831.7 Cr. Total expenses grew by 16% to ₹770.4 Cr, demonstrating significant profit growth that outpaced revenue expansion for the fintech company.

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