Startups
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AI stands for attention impairment
A growing number of people are experiencing difficulty sustaining attention long enough to read books deeply, signaling a shift in reading habits, according to yourstory.com.
21 May, 10:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Europe has a lead in the quantum race, but US giants are set to acquire it away
European startups lead the global quantum processor market, with companies like IQM, Pasqal, and Quandela dominating hardware deployments.
21 May, 10:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: 7 biggest IPOs before Elon Musk’s SpaceX market debut
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) that could become the largest in history, with a potential valuation nearing $2 trilli…
21 May, 08:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
From oil shock to EV push: How global energy volatility is accelerating India’s electrification mandate
India’s energy security faced a critical challenge in 2026 when US and Israeli strikes on Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route.
21 May, 08:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
India’s deepening dowry crisis; Ola Electric narrows quarterly loss
Payments infrastructure startup Primer has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by Sofina, with participation from Peak XV Partners and exis…
21 May, 08:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Marriott bets on outbound Indian travel surge, rewires loyalty into experiences
Marriott International is focusing on the growing outbound travel market in India by transforming its loyalty program to emphasize experiential rewards.
21 May, 06:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Microfinance sector recovers after stress cycle but caution prevails amid geopolitical, inflation risks
India’s microfinance sector is showing signs of recovery after two years of stress, with improved collection efficiency and asset quality, according to livemint.com.
21 May, 06:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to launch IPO, lifting the lid on $18.7 billion revenue and trillion-dollar AI ambitions
Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise up to $75 billion, according to livemint.com.
21 May, 06:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Musk’s xAI is being sued over its data center generators. Now, it’s buying $2.8B more.
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is expanding its infrastructure with a $2.8 billion purchase of additional data center generators, despite facing a lawsuit over…
21 May, 04:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Nvidia posts another record quarter, reveals $43 billion of holdings in startups
Nvidia reported another record quarter and disclosed it holds $43 billion in startup investments, highlighting its significant stake in the innovation ecosystem, according to techcrunch.com.
21 May, 04:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
xAI burned $6.4B last year. SpaceX’s IPO filing shows why the spending is far from over
xAI, the artificial intelligence startup affiliated with SpaceX, spent $6.4 billion last year, highlighting its aggressive investment strategy in AI development, according to techcrunch.com.
21 May, 04:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
TCS CEO Krithivasan earns over ₹28 crore in FY26, still behind top IT CEOs: Here’s what his peers got
K. Krithivasan, CEO and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), earned a total remuneration exceeding ₹28 crore in FY26, marking a 6.3% incre…
21 May, 02:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
The SpaceX IPO filing has arrived
SpaceX has officially filed for its initial public offering (IPO), marking a pivotal moment for the private spaceflight company, according to techcrunch.com.
21 May, 02:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
You don’t need to be an AI startup to raise. Lucra has $20M to prove it.
Lucra, a startup focused on financial technology, has raised $20 million in funding, demonstrating that startups outside the artificial intelligence sector…
21 May, 02:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is creeping into Europe
Tesla has begun rolling out its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in Europe, marking a significant expansion of its autonomous driving technology beyond North America, according to techcrunch.com.
21 May, 12:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Chicago Zillow Listings Disappear After Local Group Yanks Data
Zillow Group Inc. has lost access to residential real estate listings in Chicago and its suburbs after Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) suspended data sharing for 43,000 properties.
21 May, 12:56 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Apollo Hospitals bets on expansion, clinical edge to maintain lead
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (AHEL) plans to add 1,500 beds over the next 12 to 18 months to maintain its leadership in India’s private healthcare sector, according to livemint.com.
20 May, 10:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Piper Serica launches Rs 800 Cr Bharat Tech Fund
Piper Serica, a Mumbai-based asset manager, has launched the Bharat Tech Fund, a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) targeting a corpus of Rs 800…
20 May, 10:56 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Anscer Robotics raises $5.4M in Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund
Anscer Robotics, a Bengaluru-based industrial robotics startup, has raised $5.4 million in a Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, with participati…
20 May, 08:57 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
AI layoffs: Artificial Intelligence will destroy certain jobs says HSBC CEO, urges staff to ‘not resist the change’
Georges Elhedery, CEO of HSBC, has acknowledged that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will lead to the destruction of certain jobs, urging the bank’s staff not to resist the technological change.
20 May, 08:56 pm IST