Startups
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OpenAI will pay ₹3.7 crore to worry about a problem that may not exist yet. The job? Stop AI from building itself
OpenAI has announced a new job opening for a researcher focused on preventing artificial intelligence from autonomously enhancing itself, offering a salary…
24 May, 09:52 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
India Must Build Its Space Tech Companies The Way NASA Built SpaceX
SpaceX’s rise to a potential $1.5 trillion IPO this year highlights the critical role of government contracts in scaling space tech startups, according to inc42.com.
24 May, 07:52 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Japan’s Akazawa Says He Spoke Briefly With China Commerce Minister
Japanese Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a brief conversation on Friday, marking the first ministerial-level i…
24 May, 07:52 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
SolarSquare in talks to raise up to $60M as India’s rooftop solar market draws major VC interest
SolarSquare is in advanced talks to raise up to $60 million in a new funding round, reflecting growing venture capital interest in India’s rooftop solar market, according to techcrunch.com.
24 May, 01:52 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Ferrari is using IBM’s AI to create F1 superfans
Ferrari has partnered with IBM to leverage its artificial intelligence technology to enhance the experience of Formula 1 fans, aiming to create dedicated superfans.
23 May, 09:13 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Nuclear startup Deep Fission says it’s going public, again, and I have questions
Nuclear startup Deep Fission has announced plans to go public again, aiming to raise capital to advance its nuclear technology development, according to techcrunch.com.
23 May, 09:13 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Elon Musk has given up on solar power (on Earth)
Elon Musk has decided to abandon his efforts in solar power on Earth, shifting focus away from terrestrial solar energy projects, according to techcrunch.com.
23 May, 07:44 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Manufacturing Startups To Watch: 5 Startups That Caught Our Eye In May
India’s manufacturing ecosystem is gaining momentum with a focus on deeptech, automation, and self-reliance, supported by government schemes and rising private investment, according to inc42.com.
23 May, 06:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
New-Age Tech Stocks See Mixed Week; Kissht, Honasa Among Top Gainers
New-age tech stocks showed a mixed performance this week amid the ongoing Q4 earnings season and geopolitical tensions, with 31 out of 57 stocks under Inc42’s coverage gaining while 26 declined.
23 May, 06:09 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Seven ways AI is making 2025 tech layoffs different from Silicon Valley’s earlier job cuts
The 2025 wave of tech layoffs is distinct from the earlier cuts in Silicon Valley during 2022 and 2023, primarily driven by artificial intelligence (AI) ad…
23 May, 02:57 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Can Cashfree’s SME And Cross-Border Bets Solve Its Profitability Puzzle?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued payment aggregator (PA) and payment gateway (PG) licenses to over 55 companies, including major players like Pho…
23 May, 02:57 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Why Forward Deployed Engineers Are Becoming AI’s Hottest Jobs
Forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) have emerged as one of the hottest roles in the AI sector, driven by enterprises’ increasing efforts to deploy AI agents…
23 May, 02:57 pm IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
From Scapia To Mythik— Indian Startups Raised $92 Mn This Week
Indian startups raised $92.2 million this week, marking a 70% decline from the previous week's $303 million, according to inc42.com.
23 May, 10:57 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Blue Origin cleared to fly New Glenn mega-rocket after April mishap
Blue Origin has been cleared to resume flights of its New Glenn mega-rocket following a mishap in April, according to techcrunch.com.
23 May, 04:57 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Yatra Q4 Profit Tanks 46% YoY To ₹8.2 Cr
Online travel aggregator Yatra reported a 46.1% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹8.2 crore in Q4 FY26, down from ₹15.2 crore in the same quarter last year, according to inc42.com.
23 May, 04:57 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’
Google has introduced disco-ball icons as part of a new visual update, aiming to add a glittery, festive touch to its user interface.
23 May, 02:57 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Wingtech seeks $1.2 billion damages in new suit against Nexperia
China’s Wingtech Technology has filed a lawsuit seeking $1.18 billion in damages against its Dutch chipmaker subsidiary Nexperia B.V.
23 May, 02:57 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
Central Bank OFS subscribed 2.35 times on Day-1, govt exercises green shoe option
The government’s offer for sale (OFS) in Central Bank of India was subscribed 2.35 times on the first day, prompting the government to exercise the entire…
23 May, 12:57 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 1 min
Hindalco profit slumps on heat from Novelis fire
Hindalco Industries Ltd, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, reported a nearly 16% decline in net profit to ₹13,391 crore for FY26, down from ₹…
23 May, 12:57 am IST - STARTUPSSTARTUPS · 2 min
SpaceX files to go public, and the math requires a little faith
SpaceX has officially filed to go public, marking a pivotal moment for the aerospace company’s financial trajectory, according to techcrunch.com.
23 May, 12:57 am IST