https://startupinbrief.com Latest Indian startup and tech news summarized in 60 words. en-us 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 https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-launches-iphone-18-pro-with-upgraded-camera https://startupinbrief.com/news/apple-launches-iphone-18-pro-with-upgraded-camera Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro lineup upgrades the camera and comes in burgundy. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:56:05 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/doj-wants-more-answers-on-foxs-22b-roku-deal https://startupinbrief.com/news/doj-wants-more-answers-on-foxs-22b-roku-deal Fox’s $22 billion plan to buy Roku has hit a new hurdle. The Justice Department sent Fox and Roku what’s known as a “second request” on Tuesday, asking the companies to turn over more data and documents as it takes a closer look at the deal. That’s a fairly standard step in a major antitrust […]. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:14:21 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/flipkart-debuts-standalone-app-for-quick-commerce-platform-minutes https://startupinbrief.com/news/flipkart-debuts-standalone-app-for-quick-commerce-platform-minutes Ecommerce giant Flipkart has launched a standalone app for its quick commerce service, Minutes. The app, which is still in. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:09:58 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/sfio-seeks-detailed-probe-into-xiaomi-indias-business-model https://startupinbrief.com/news/sfio-seeks-detailed-probe-into-xiaomi-indias-business-model Xiaomi has landed in fresh trouble in India. The serious fraud investigation office (SFIO) has reportedly recommended a probe into. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:04:29 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/jio-introduces-new-rcs-business-messaging-rates-for-iphone-users-in-india https://startupinbrief.com/news/jio-introduces-new-rcs-business-messaging-rates-for-iphone-users-in-india Reliance Jio has introduced a new pricing structure for rich communication services (RCS) business messaging, allowing brands to send marketing,. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:58:43 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/meesho-discontinues-cpo-role-restructures-product-team https://startupinbrief.com/news/meesho-discontinues-cpo-role-restructures-product-team "Meesho is restructuring its product leadership team and discontinuing the Chief Product Officer role. Consequently, current CPO Prasanna Arunachalam will no longer be designated as senior management personnel, although he remains with the company. Product leaders will now report directly to their respective business heads to better align strategy and execution. This organizational shift follows Meesho's recent IPO and a reported reduction in net losses for Q1 FY27.". Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:36:57 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/superintelligence-is-coming-should-we-let-it https://startupinbrief.com/news/superintelligence-is-coming-should-we-let-it AI companies have been talking about superintelligent AI like it’s inevitable, but recent safety incidents like OpenAI’s Hugging Face breach are demonstrating the potential dangers of deploying AI systems that are more capable than humans. So what happens when we can’t reliably control what these systems do? On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan is joined by Connor Leahy, an AI researcher, entrepreneur, and now the U.S. Executive Director of […]. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:35:35 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/auditors-flag-second-suspected-employee-fraud-at-ola-electric-arm https://startupinbrief.com/news/auditors-flag-second-suspected-employee-fraud-at-ola-electric-arm Ola Electric’s FY26 annual report disclosed another suspected employee fraud at its wholly owned subsidiary Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:14:52 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/viral-ai-assistant-instinct-now-has-its-own-email-address https://startupinbrief.com/news/viral-ai-assistant-instinct-now-has-its-own-email-address Instinct’s new email feature lets the AI agent create and manage accounts, contact businesses, handle support requests, and do more on users' behalf. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:43:12 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/10-self-help-books-for-people-navigating-life-with-adhd https://startupinbrief.com/news/10-self-help-books-for-people-navigating-life-with-adhd Discover 10 insightful self-help books for ADHD that offer practical strategies for focus, productivity, emotional balance, and daily success. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:42:01 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/uber-rival-indrive-scales-beyond-ride-hailing-to-capture-more-consumer-spending https://startupinbrief.com/news/uber-rival-indrive-scales-beyond-ride-hailing-to-capture-more-consumer-spending inDrive's ad business, first piloted in July 2025, has served more than 2 billion impressions and attracted over 2,000 paying advertisers a month. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:40:41 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/5-books-where-the-villain-might-have-been-right-all-along https://startupinbrief.com/news/5-books-where-the-villain-might-have-been-right-all-along Explore five thought-provoking books where the supposed villain raises uncomfortable truths, making readers question who is truly right. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:37:01 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/lohum-begins-lithium-mining-operations-in-zimbabwe https://startupinbrief.com/news/lohum-begins-lithium-mining-operations-in-zimbabwe Noida-based sustainable critical mineral producer LOHUM claims to have become “first Indian company to start lithium operations globally”, announcing the. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:36:57 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/gambling-with-our-lives-anthropic-researcher-quits-warns-against-self-improving-ai https://startupinbrief.com/news/gambling-with-our-lives-anthropic-researcher-quits-warns-against-self-improving-ai Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned over AI extinction fears, calling for pacing agreements between labs. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:32:47 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/shipt-becomes-the-latest-delivery-app-with-an-ai-shopping-assistant https://startupinbrief.com/news/shipt-becomes-the-latest-delivery-app-with-an-ai-shopping-assistant Users can ask the assistant to do things like "Create a cart for my Saturday tailgate for 25 people and include some brunch items," or "Build a cart for easy school lunches and after-school snacks," Shipt says. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:21:45 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/uber-invests-10m-in-indian-fleet-operator-carrum-at-168m-valuation https://startupinbrief.com/news/uber-invests-10m-in-indian-fleet-operator-carrum-at-168m-valuation Carrum Mobility operates about 5,100 vehicles in India and is Uber's largest fleet partner for its premium Uber Black service in the country. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:08:41 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/ai-spend-per-employee-slumped-at-top-firms-in-august-summer-doldrums-or-a-warning-sign https://startupinbrief.com/news/ai-spend-per-employee-slumped-at-top-firms-in-august-summer-doldrums-or-a-warning-sign Falling token costs, cheaper models, and less spend per employee—AI adoption isn't playing out the way hyperscalers hoped. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:48:34 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/gff-2026-npci-launches-instant-card-issuing-atms-deepens-ai-push https://startupinbrief.com/news/gff-2026-npci-launches-instant-card-issuing-atms-deepens-ai-push At the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai, UPI operator NPCI announced a series of digital infrastructure initiatives to. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:48:11 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/motilal-oswal-alternates-invests-600-crore-in-karam-safety-for-global-ma-push https://startupinbrief.com/news/motilal-oswal-alternates-invests-600-crore-in-karam-safety-for-global-ma-push KARAM Safety, India's largest PPE maker, raises ₹600 crore from Motilal Oswal Alternates to fund global M&A and expansion. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:41:32 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/the-legacy-question-what-happens-when-a-startup-founder-passes-away https://startupinbrief.com/news/the-legacy-question-what-happens-when-a-startup-founder-passes-away India has spent years celebrating founders who built companies from scratch. But what rarely gets discussed is what happens to. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:34:10 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/samtel-avionics-bull-explore-joint-approach-to-space-debris https://startupinbrief.com/news/samtel-avionics-bull-explore-joint-approach-to-space-debris Samtel Avionics and Japan’s BULL will explore combining passive post-mission disposal and active debris removal technologies to develop practical solutions for space sustainability. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:05:03 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/from-ai-pilots-to-production-rebuilding-the-enterprise-stack-for-intelligent-agents https://startupinbrief.com/news/from-ai-pilots-to-production-rebuilding-the-enterprise-stack-for-intelligent-agents At DevSparks Hyderabad 2026, leaders from MetLife and Tiger Analytics explored what it will take to move enterprise AI from experimentation to production, from AI-ready data and semantic layers to governance, human judgment, and measurable business outcomes. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:57:58 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/footprints-preschool-daycare-expands-bengaluru-presence-with-new-centre-at-rmz-eco-world-bellandur https://startupinbrief.com/news/footprints-preschool-daycare-expands-bengaluru-presence-with-new-centre-at-rmz-eco-world-bellandur Subtitle: New centre brings HighScope-based early-years learning and daycare into one of Bengaluru's largest tech parks, with corporate daycare partnerships open for companies in the Outer Ring Road corridor. Image caption: Purvesh Sharma, Co-founder and COO, Footprints Preschool & Daycare, wi. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:42:09 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/group-of-bipartisan-lawmakers-ask-us-government-to-ban-several-hack-for-hire-firms https://startupinbrief.com/news/group-of-bipartisan-lawmakers-ask-us-government-to-ban-several-hack-for-hire-firms "Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers have urged the Commerce Department to place three Indian hack-for-hire firms—BellTroX, CyberRoot, and Sunkissed Organic Farms—on its economic sanctions entity list. The lawmakers accuse these companies of conducting cyberattacks and espionage against Americans to manipulate litigation and suppress reporting. Allegedly operating for the Qatari government, these firms are accused of stealing data and using foreign courts to censor public awareness.". Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:31:00 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/instacart-launches-an-ai-grocery-shopping-assistant-called-clementine https://startupinbrief.com/news/instacart-launches-an-ai-grocery-shopping-assistant-called-clementine Instacart launched Clementine, an AI-powered grocery shopping assistant now available in the U.S. and Canada. Clementine transforms conversations, recipes, or lists into ready-to-buy carts, helping users plan meals, manage budgets, and simplify shopping. It offers personalized recommendations, dietary options, deals, and can process handwritten lists. This positions Instacart to compete as a primary meal planning tool, aiming to keep users within its app for all grocery-related decisions, similar to rival delivery apps. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/sequoia-doubles-down-on-cymphony-as-ai-agents-create-new-enterprise-security-risks https://startupinbrief.com/news/sequoia-doubles-down-on-cymphony-as-ai-agents-create-new-enterprise-security-risks Cymphony was valued at more than $100 million in a $25 million Series A co-led by Sequoia and SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond Fund. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/autonomy-pivots-to-gas-vehicles-to-keep-the-dream-of-car-subscriptions-alive https://startupinbrief.com/news/autonomy-pivots-to-gas-vehicles-to-keep-the-dream-of-car-subscriptions-alive Scott Painter, founder of TrueCar, is still trying to build a business around vehicle subscriptions, where you can cancel at any time. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/carrum-mobility-raises-10m-in-series-b-led-by-uber https://startupinbrief.com/news/carrum-mobility-raises-10m-in-series-b-led-by-uber Carrum Mobility, a B2B fleet management platform, secured $10 million in Series B funding led by Uber, marking Uber's second investment. The capital will fuel expansion across India, strengthen its technology, and scale operations, supporting both Carrum's core mobility and Uber Black services. The company has nearly doubled its business, operates over 50. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:10:30 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/besxar-is-building-an-orbital-semiconductor-factory-one-spacex-rocket-at-a-time https://startupinbrief.com/news/besxar-is-building-an-orbital-semiconductor-factory-one-spacex-rocket-at-a-time If you want to manufacture in space—and bring the products back again—there’s a limited set of options: Wait to go to the International Space Station, or partner with a handful of start-ups launching spacecraft that spend time in orbit before they return to Earth. But the vehicle that goes to space and comes back to […]. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/suno-replaces-its-ai-models-with-a-new-one-trained-on-licensed-music-as-copyright-suits-pile-up https://startupinbrief.com/news/suno-replaces-its-ai-models-with-a-new-one-trained-on-licensed-music-as-copyright-suits-pile-up As it grapples with a bevy of lawsuits, Suno said its new model, Suno v6, is not trained using music it used to train previous versions of the AI model. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:35:34 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/maharashtra-eyes-first-state-level-land-tokenisation-framework-cm-fadnavis https://startupinbrief.com/news/maharashtra-eyes-first-state-level-land-tokenisation-framework-cm-fadnavis Maharashtra is working to establish India’s first state-level legal framework for blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets, chief. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:07:30 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/bharatpe-launches-agentic-ai-and-credit-coach-at-global-fintech-fest-2026 https://startupinbrief.com/news/bharatpe-launches-agentic-ai-and-credit-coach-at-global-fintech-fest-2026 BharatPe Agentic AI built with Gemini on Google Cloud, brings a 24x7 personal AI assistant to merchants, powered by 60+ live systems. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:50:15 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/esds-hits-upper-circuit-for-fourth-straight-day-rises-to-33x-ipo-price https://startupinbrief.com/news/esds-hits-upper-circuit-for-fourth-straight-day-rises-to-33x-ipo-price Riding the bulls since listing last Friday, stock of enterprise cloud and AI company ESDS Software Solution hit an upper. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:44:18 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/uidai-launches-sdk-sandbox-to-ease-aadhaar-face-authentication https://startupinbrief.com/news/uidai-launches-sdk-sandbox-to-ease-aadhaar-face-authentication The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) today launched “Face Auth SDK & Sandbox”, a set of software tools and. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:29:24 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/phonepe-visa-partner-for-cardless-payments-in-india-14-overseas-markets https://startupinbrief.com/news/phonepe-visa-partner-for-cardless-payments-in-india-14-overseas-markets PhonePe and Visa have partnered to launch three new payment solutions. These include Tap to Pay for domestic in-store transactions, allowing Android users to pay with tokenized cards. Cross Border Scan to Pay will enable overseas payments in 14 markets using tokenized cards. Additionally, Smart Accept will let small merchants accept contactless card payments directly on their smartphones, expanding PhonePe's card offerings and simplifying transactions for users and businesses. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:28:15 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/fiu-issues-notices-to-15-crypto-platforms-initiates-takedown https://startupinbrief.com/news/fiu-issues-notices-to-15-crypto-platforms-initiates-takedown The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has issued notices to 15 offshore virtual digital asset (VDA) service providers for non-compliance with. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:57:11 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/qnu-labs-raises-rs-200-cr-as-demand-for-quantum-safe-cybersecurity-grows https://startupinbrief.com/news/qnu-labs-raises-rs-200-cr-as-demand-for-quantum-safe-cybersecurity-grows The quantum-safe cybersecurity company will use the fresh capital to expand research, sales and technology capabilities as India advances its quantum agenda. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:20:07 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/rentomojo-ipo-subscribed-69-so-far-on-day-1-nii-portion-booked-90 https://startupinbrief.com/news/rentomojo-ipo-subscribed-69-so-far-on-day-1-nii-portion-booked-90 Online furniture and appliance rental platform RentoMojo’s ₹1,256 Cr IPO was subscribed 69% by 12:57 IST on the first day. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:15:53 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/india-orders-takedown-of-15-offshore-crypto-platforms-over-aml-non-compliance https://startupinbrief.com/news/india-orders-takedown-of-15-offshore-crypto-platforms-over-aml-non-compliance The platforms were operating in India without registering with FIU-IND and complying with requirements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:08:59 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/fleet-management-startup-carrum-mobility-raises-10-mn-from-uber https://startupinbrief.com/news/fleet-management-startup-carrum-mobility-raises-10-mn-from-uber B2B fleet management startup Carrum Mobility has raised $10 Mn (about ₹96 Cr) from ride-hailing major Uber as a part. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:16:40 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/cci-closes-winzos-antitrust-case-against-google-after-real-money-gaming-ban https://startupinbrief.com/news/cci-closes-winzos-antitrust-case-against-google-after-real-money-gaming-ban The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has closed its antitrust probe into Google over its treatment of real money gaming. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:41:23 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/google-deepmind-alumni-are-building-tools-to-accelerate-fusion-power-for-the-grid https://startupinbrief.com/news/google-deepmind-alumni-are-building-tools-to-accelerate-fusion-power-for-the-grid Fusionality is developing control systems and simulation environments to help fusion power startups move faster. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT https://startupinbrief.com/news/snap-cbo-ajit-mohan-to-step-down-after-four-year-stint https://startupinbrief.com/news/snap-cbo-ajit-mohan-to-step-down-after-four-year-stint Former Meta India head and Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan is stepping down as the CBO of Snapchat parent Snap after. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:28:36 GMT