https://startupinbrief.com Latest Indian startup and tech news summarized in 60 words. en-us https://startupinbrief.com/news/why-beijing-and-new-delhi-cant-afford-to-lose-each-other https://startupinbrief.com/news/why-beijing-and-new-delhi-cant-afford-to-lose-each-other Rivals on the border, partners on the factory floor. As Xi Jinping returns to New Delhi, India and China have pragmatic reasons to stop geopolitical distrust from derailing trade, investment and technology. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:08:47 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/bending-spoons-to-buy-collaboration-tools-maker-miro-for-136b-90-less-than-its-2022-valuation https://startupinbrief.com/news/bending-spoons-to-buy-collaboration-tools-maker-miro-for-136b-90-less-than-its-2022-valuation Bending Spoons is buying Miro for $1.36B, a huge dip in valuation for the workplace collaboration startup, which was valued at $17.5B in late 2021. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:04:09 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/ultraviolettes-second-manufacturing-facility-to-come-up-in-hosur-tamil-nadu https://startupinbrief.com/news/ultraviolettes-second-manufacturing-facility-to-come-up-in-hosur-tamil-nadu The facility will have an installed capacity to manufacture 2.5 lakh electric two-wheelrs annually. The project is expected to create 2,000 jobs. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:54:12 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/maven-robotics-wants-to-steal-your-robot-deployment-deal https://startupinbrief.com/news/maven-robotics-wants-to-steal-your-robot-deployment-deal Maven Robotics emerged from stealth today with a $100 million Series A and active deployments. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:47:37 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/google-signs-its-biggest-rice-methane-carbon-credit-deal-with-indian-startup-mitti-labs https://startupinbrief.com/news/google-signs-its-biggest-rice-methane-carbon-credit-deal-with-indian-startup-mitti-labs Google has agreed to buy 1 million carbon credits from Indian climate-tech startup Mitti Labs by 2030. This is the largest publicly announced deal for credits generated from cutting methane emissions in rice farming. The agreement covers farms in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, where farmers will adopt practices to reduce flooding. This technique cuts methane by 50% and water use by 40%, helping Google achieve its net-zero emissions goal. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:04:01 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/id-verification-giant-idscan-confirms-data-breach-with-more-than-150-million-drivers-licenses-stolen https://startupinbrief.com/news/id-verification-giant-idscan-confirms-data-breach-with-more-than-150-million-drivers-licenses-stolen The ID checking company said the data breach included people's full names and driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:51:09 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/defense-tech-mach-industries-doubles-valuation-to-37b-in-3-months https://startupinbrief.com/news/defense-tech-mach-industries-doubles-valuation-to-37b-in-3-months The buzzy startup raised $600 million in its Series C round. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/snapchat-takes-aim-at-partiful-with-new-event-planning-features https://startupinbrief.com/news/snapchat-takes-aim-at-partiful-with-new-event-planning-features Snapchat launched "Snapchat Plans," new features enabling users to create, share, and manage real-world events. Users can send invitations, track event details like time, location, and attendees, and RSVP within the app. This initiative aims to compete with dedicated event-planning platforms, facilitating everything from parties to study sessions. Plans are private, invite-only, and designed to foster more in-person connections, aligning with Gen Z's. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/delhi-hc-restrains-becos-war-on-whats-hidden-ads-targeting-hul-products https://startupinbrief.com/news/delhi-hc-restrains-becos-war-on-whats-hidden-ads-targeting-hul-products Delhi High Court (HC) has restrained D2C brand Beco parent entity Kwick Living from continuing its “War on What’s Hidden”. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:24:32 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/startup-news-and-updates-daily-roundup-september-10-2026 https://startupinbrief.com/news/startup-news-and-updates-daily-roundup-september-10-2026 YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, September 10, 2026. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:56:18 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/european-founders-and-vcs-urge-lawmakers-to-get-eu-inc-right https://startupinbrief.com/news/european-founders-and-vcs-urge-lawmakers-to-get-eu-inc-right Amid negotiations for a new EU-wide corporate status, an open letter signed by unicorn founders and investors warns that 'EU Inc' shouldn’t be watered down. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:55:08 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/piston-raises-15m-in-series-a-led-by-fpv-ventures https://startupinbrief.com/news/piston-raises-15m-in-series-a-led-by-fpv-ventures Piston will use this funding round to expand its payments network, product development and hiring. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:38:11 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/us-army-places-11m-bet-on-austin-based-gps-alternative-tern https://startupinbrief.com/news/us-army-places-11m-bet-on-austin-based-gps-alternative-tern Tern has described its tech as "Google Maps for the battlefield.". Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/enterprise-ai-is-learning-to-charge-for-work-and-owning-the-outcomes-becomes-the-contest https://startupinbrief.com/news/enterprise-ai-is-learning-to-charge-for-work-and-owning-the-outcomes-becomes-the-contest The most consequential change in enterprise AI this year is not a model release, it is a change in what. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:28:28 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/greenwave-circularity-raises-315m-financing-from-oeeb-of-austria https://startupinbrief.com/news/greenwave-circularity-raises-315m-financing-from-oeeb-of-austria Greenwave Circularity secured $31.5 million from Austria's OeEB to accelerate circular economy solutions in India. The funding will establish a sustainable, integrated plastic recycling facility in Odisha, converting PET bottle. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:23:16 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/startups-small-businesses-will-drive-job-creation-in-ai-era-nandan-nilekani https://startupinbrief.com/news/startups-small-businesses-will-drive-job-creation-in-ai-era-nandan-nilekani As AI reshapes the nature of work and raises concerns about job displacement, startups and small businesses will become the. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:11:33 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/swish-raises-24m-led-by-bertelsmann-india https://startupinbrief.com/news/swish-raises-24m-led-by-bertelsmann-india The quick-service food delivery platform will use the funds to expand its kitchen network and supply chain infrastructure to meet growing demand. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:10:49 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/india-funds-its-startups-why-wont-it-buy-from-them https://startupinbrief.com/news/india-funds-its-startups-why-wont-it-buy-from-them Grants build prototypes. Purchase orders build companies. India's largest customer still isn't buying from its startups. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:54:17 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/myntra-tech-threads-2026-spotlights-the-brands-shaping-indias-evolving-fashion-and-lifestyle-landscape https://startupinbrief.com/news/myntra-tech-threads-2026-spotlights-the-brands-shaping-indias-evolving-fashion-and-lifestyle-landscape India’s fashion and lifestyle ecosystem is witnessing the rise of an exciting mix of global names, homegrown and emerging brands. From heritage brands to D2C brands, each is finding its own way to create relevance and capture consumer attention in a constantly evolving fashion and lifestyle lands. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:28:34 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/another-day-another-upper-circuit-esds-now-up-269-from-ipo-price https://startupinbrief.com/news/another-day-another-upper-circuit-esds-now-up-269-from-ipo-price The seemingly unstoppable rally in ESDS Software Solution continued today, with the stock hitting the upper circuit for the fifth. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:09:56 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/d2c-fashion-startup-theater-bags-75-cr-to-expand-offline https://startupinbrief.com/news/d2c-fashion-startup-theater-bags-75-cr-to-expand-offline D2C fashion and accessories startup Theater has raised ₹75 Cr (around $7.8 Mn) in a Series A funding round led. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:41:22 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/fashion-brand-theater-raises-rs-75-cr-in-series-a-round-led-by-niveshaay https://startupinbrief.com/news/fashion-brand-theater-raises-rs-75-cr-in-series-a-round-led-by-niveshaay Founded in 2021 by Sarthak Aggarwal, Vikram Jain, Karan Jain, and Shruti Aggarwal, Theater is positioned as a mass-premium brand selling footwear, stockings, perfumes and bags. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:24:36 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/techsparks-2026-sridhar-vembu-ambarish-kenghe-mukund-jha-chandrika-deb-and-more-join-the-lineup https://startupinbrief.com/news/techsparks-2026-sridhar-vembu-ambarish-kenghe-mukund-jha-chandrika-deb-and-more-join-the-lineup Policymakers, founders, investors, and technology and culture leaders will come together at YourStory’s flagship TechSparks summit this October to discuss India’s next phase of innovation. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:24:05 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/started-at-12-built-a-300000-member-community-the-story-of-childrens-art-museum-of-india-cami https://startupinbrief.com/news/started-at-12-built-a-300000-member-community-the-story-of-childrens-art-museum-of-india-cami Starting with 12 children, CAMI grew into a 300,000-member community, making art more accessible and giving children a space to create and connect. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:48:30 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/swish-raises-24-mn-to-expand-quick-food-delivery-network https://startupinbrief.com/news/swish-raises-24-mn-to-expand-quick-food-delivery-network Quick food delivery startup Swish has raised $24 Mn (about ₹228.4 Cr) in a funding round led by Bertelsmann India. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:29:40 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-expands-wearable-ecosystem-with-airpods-5-watch-series-12-ultra-4 https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-expands-wearable-ecosystem-with-airpods-5-watch-series-12-ultra-4 Apple has expanded its wearable lineup with AirPods 5, featuring open-ear noise cancellation, alongside Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, introducing advanced health-sensing technology and S11 silicon. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:30:32 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-enters-foldable-era-with-iphone-duo https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-enters-foldable-era-with-iphone-duo Apple has unveiled its first foldable handset, iPhone Duo, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, introducing 2-nanometer A20 Pro chips, variable aperture camera optics, and enhanced AI capabilities. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:50:04 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/adani-airports-emerges-as-worlds-third-most-valuable-airport-operator-after-1b-fundraise https://startupinbrief.com/news/adani-airports-emerges-as-worlds-third-most-valuable-airport-operator-after-1b-fundraise Adani Airports Holdings has secured approximately $1 billion in equity from global investors, including Temasek and BlackRock, raising its post-money valuation to $19 billion. This positions the company as one of the world's most valuable airport operators. The capital will fund network expansion, modernization, and commercial infrastructure to increase annual capacity to 200 million passengers, while Adani Enterprises retains overall control of the subsidiary. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:44:43 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/difficulties-reveal-the-strength-character-within-a-person https://startupinbrief.com/news/difficulties-reveal-the-strength-character-within-a-person Discover how difficulties reveal true character, build resilience, and shape personal growth through life's toughest challenges. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/gff-2026-highlights-the-estate-planning-question-more https://startupinbrief.com/news/gff-2026-highlights-the-estate-planning-question-more Global Fintech Fest 2026 Kicks Off Indian startups basked in the spotlight as the Global Fintech Festival 2026 kicked off. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:25 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/private-equity-firm-motilal-oswals-ppe-bet-samtel-avionics-japanese-firm-bull-co-sign-deal-for-space-debris https://startupinbrief.com/news/private-equity-firm-motilal-oswals-ppe-bet-samtel-avionics-japanese-firm-bull-co-sign-deal-for-space-debris Founded in 1998, KARAM Safety will use the capital infusion to bolster product R&D, expand manufacturing capacities, and pursue strategic inorganic acquisitions across global markets. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/ai-research-startup-listen-labs-scrubbed-a-15b-funding-round-for-salesforce-talks https://startupinbrief.com/news/ai-research-startup-listen-labs-scrubbed-a-15b-funding-round-for-salesforce-talks Listen Labs walked away from a signed Series C term sheet from Menlo Ventures, sources say. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:30:37 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/automattics-board-forces-ceo-matt-mullenweg-into-leave-of-absence https://startupinbrief.com/news/automattics-board-forces-ceo-matt-mullenweg-into-leave-of-absence Matt Mullenweg, the founder and CEO of Automattic, best known as the parent company of WordPress.com, has been put on a leave of absence by his board against his will, according to a Slack message seen by TechCrunch. Earlier Wednesday, Mullenweg posted in a Slack channel visible to all employees that the company’s Chief Financial […]. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:44:29 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/openai-adds-a-prominent-ai-doomer-to-its-board-of-directors https://startupinbrief.com/news/openai-adds-a-prominent-ai-doomer-to-its-board-of-directors Paul Christiano, an influential AI researcher focused on alignment, is joining the OpenAI Foundation as a member of its board. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:55:22 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/massachusetts-hits-data-centers-with-new-clean-power-rules https://startupinbrief.com/news/massachusetts-hits-data-centers-with-new-clean-power-rules Massachusetts has become the third state in as many months to slap new restrictions on data center development. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:13:34 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apples-new-ceo-is-reviving-a-steve-jobs-strategy-from-25-years-ago https://startupinbrief.com/news/apples-new-ceo-is-reviving-a-steve-jobs-strategy-from-25-years-ago John Ternus made the case in his first keynote as Apple CEO that the iPhone isn't going anywhere. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:28:09 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-unveils-first-foldable-iphone-duo-priced-3-lakh-onwards-in-india https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-unveils-first-foldable-iphone-duo-priced-3-lakh-onwards-in-india Smartphone maker Apple yesterday unveiled its first foldable smartphone, called iPhone Duo, at its flagship “Surprise and Shine” event in. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:04:51 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-watchs-new-ai-features-are-normalizing-the-idea-that-technology-is-always-listening https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-watchs-new-ai-features-are-normalizing-the-idea-that-technology-is-always-listening Apple says its new watches won’t save raw audio, but features that can transcribe recent speech and summarize ambient conversations raise new questions about consent, privacy, and how people behave when they know they could always be recorded. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:54:48 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/everything-apple-announced-at-its-fall-iphone-event-from-the-foldable-iphone-duo-to-an-always-listening-apple-watch https://startupinbrief.com/news/everything-apple-announced-at-its-fall-iphone-event-from-the-foldable-iphone-duo-to-an-always-listening-apple-watch The main event was the tech giant's highly anticipated first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:33:43 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/there-are-new-shiny-iphones-so-apple-is-making-you-pay-more-for-older-models https://startupinbrief.com/news/there-are-new-shiny-iphones-so-apple-is-making-you-pay-more-for-older-models Apple is raising the price of its existing iPhone models by $100, including iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:26:18 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/the-hinge-for-apples-new-foldable-phone-was-built-with-ai https://startupinbrief.com/news/the-hinge-for-apples-new-foldable-phone-was-built-with-ai Apple says it used AI and 3D printing in the manufacturing process for its long-awaited foldable phone. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:51:48 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/gff-2026-inside-the-new-fintech-launches-that-made-headlines-on-day-1 https://startupinbrief.com/news/gff-2026-inside-the-new-fintech-launches-that-made-headlines-on-day-1 The Global Fintech Festival 2026 commenced with Indian fintech startups unveiling diverse products. BharatPe launched an agentic AI platform for merchants and Credit Coach. Jio Payments Solutions introduced a cross-border payments service,. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:50:59 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-watchs-new-feature-listens-to-your-chats-and-recaps-them https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-watchs-new-feature-listens-to-your-chats-and-recaps-them The Siri Recap feature is similar to other note-taking apps like Granola. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:38:59 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/harvey-hits-155b-valuation-months-after-reaching-11b https://startupinbrief.com/news/harvey-hits-155b-valuation-months-after-reaching-11b The legal AI startup and VC darling has nearly doubled its valuation in nine months. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:04:24 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apples-revamped-health-app-will-calculate-your-health-age-and-readiness-score https://startupinbrief.com/news/apples-revamped-health-app-will-calculate-your-health-age-and-readiness-score The update uses Apple Intelligence to make better sense of your health data. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:46:29 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-unveils-watch-series-12-and-watch-ultra-4-with-an-ai-upgrade-that-can-recap-your-day https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-unveils-watch-series-12-and-watch-ultra-4-with-an-ai-upgrade-that-can-recap-your-day Most notably, Apple is taking aim at the growing wave of AI wearables with new "Audio Intelligence" features that let you rewind moments and remember details from daily conversations. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:38:46 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-has-a-new-way-prove-your-iphone-photos-arent-ai-slop https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-has-a-new-way-prove-your-iphone-photos-arent-ai-slop Apple introduced Apple Reference Image to help users determine whether photos have been edited, including alterations made by AI. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:38:35 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-shows-off-airpods-5-with-improved-active-noise-cancellation https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-shows-off-airpods-5-with-improved-active-noise-cancellation The AirPods 5 support better noise cancellation, Siri AI, and offer volume controls on the stem. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:36:40 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-unveils-its-first-foldable-the-iphone-duo https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-unveils-its-first-foldable-the-iphone-duo Apple today introduced its first foldable device, named the iPhone Duo, at its “Surprise and Shine” iPhone event held in Cupertino. The phone is the first marquee device launched under the company’s new CEO, John Ternus. The company said that the new device was “Inspired by the versatility of iPad” and also showed how people […]. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:28:14 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-ceo-john-ternus-says-the-best-ai-device-is-still-the-iphone https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-ceo-john-ternus-says-the-best-ai-device-is-still-the-iphone The company also argued that its on-device models offer consumers more privacy. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:06:05 GMT