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GalaxEye Mission Drishti OptoSAR satellite launch — India's largest privately built 190 kg spacecraft launched aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base on May 3, 2026

GalaxEye Mission Drishti OptoSAR Satellite: India’s Largest Private Spacecraft Reaches Orbit Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9

Quick Take GalaxEye's Mission Drishti — the world's first commercial OptoSAR satellite — was successfully placed into orbit aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on…

Delhi Startup Seed Fund policy proposes Rs 200 Cr venture capital support for early-stage startups across Delhi NCR

For Founders Funding & Deals

May 4, 2026

Delhi Startup Seed Fund: Rs 200 Cr VC Plan Still Pending

RBF-Revenue based financing India 2026 — non-dilutive capital for SaaS, D2C, and growth-stage startups with repayment tied to monthly revenue, no equity dilution, no collateral required

For Founders Funding & Deals

May 4, 2026

Revenue Based Financing India, The Complete Founder’s Guide for 2026

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Revenue Based Financing India, The Complete Founder’s Guide for 2026

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Term Sheet Red Flags Founders India Must Know: What a Term Sheet Is, How to Read It, and 12 Clauses That Can Burn You

May 4, 2026

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Harshvardhan Jain

GalaxEye Mission Drishti OptoSAR Satellite: India’s Largest Private Spacecraft Reaches Orbit Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9

May 4, 2026

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Harshvardhan Jain

RoshAi Raises Rs 22 Cr led by IAN Alpha Fund as Kochi-based deep-tech founders Dr Roshy John and Rajaram Moorthy scale their Level 4 retrofit autonomous driving platform for ports mining and logistics in India and globally.

Ai & Deep-Tech Space & Defence

May 2, 2026

RoshAi Raises Rs 22 Cr to Drive Autonomy in Ports and Mining

Goa Draft AI Policy 2026 released by IT Minister Rohan Khaunte under Goa AI Mission 2027 — targeting Konkani LLM, AI labs, startup grants, and an AI Centre of Excellence

Ai & Deep-Tech For Founders

May 1, 2026

Goa Draft AI Policy 2026: Konkani LLM, AI Labs in Schools, Startup Grants

IT hiring 2026 AI entry level surge — industry cuts mid-tier roles while rebuilding entry level around AI skills, with 78,000 Q1 tech layoffs globally.

Ai & Deep-Tech For Founders

May 1, 2026

IT Hiring 2026: The Industry Is Cutting Mid-Tier, Expanding AI-Smart Entry

Ai & Deep Tech

WhatsApp Bans 9,400 Accounts linked to digital arrest scams operated from Cambodia as Attorney General R Venkataramani informs India's Supreme Court in ongoing suo motu cybercrime proceedings.

April 29, 2026

WhatsApp Bans 9,400 Accounts Over Digital Arrest Scams: SC Told

PhonePe crosses 50 Mn registered merchants across India covering 98.6% of pin codes, reinforcing its 48% UPI market share dominance ahead of its IPO.

April 28, 2026

PhonePe Crosses 50 Mn Merchants as UPI Share Holds at 48%

Acko IPO Files with ICICI Securities Kotak Mahindra Capital and Morgan Stanley appointed as book running lead managers as Varun Dua led digital insurer targets $2 to $2.5 billion valuation for H1 2027 listing.

April 28, 2026

Acko IPO Files: ICICI, Kotak, Morgan Stanley Appointed as BRLMs

Aye Finance Q4 FY26 net profit doubled 111% year on year to Rs 85.9 Cr as MSME loan AUM surged 27% to Rs 7,044 Crore.

April 27, 2026

Aye Finance Q4 FY26: Profit Doubles 111% YoY to Rs 86 Cr

India CEO Vikaas M. Sachdeva at the official crypto platform launch event in Hyderabad on April 22 2026.

April 25, 2026

BitDelta India Launches FIU-Registered Crypto Platform

Jio Platforms Q4 FY26 results showing Rs 7,935 Cr net profit and 268 Mn 5G subscribers announced by Reliance Industries.

April 24, 2026

Jio Platforms Q4 FY26 Profit Rises 13% to Rs 7,935 Cr

D2C

Furlenco Turns Profitable in FY25 with Rs 240 Cr Revenue

WhatsApp Bans 9,400 Accounts Over Digital Arrest Scams: SC Told

PhonePe Crosses 50 Mn Merchants as UPI Share Holds at 48%

Acko IPO Files: ICICI, Kotak, Morgan Stanley Appointed as BRLMs

Aye Finance Q4 FY26: Profit Doubles 111% YoY to Rs 86 Cr

Health - Tech

How to Start a Startup in India in 2026: The Full Founder Guide

Pine Labs Acquires D2C Checkout Platform Shopflo for Rs 88 Crore in All Cash Deal

RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence Over Governance Failures 2026

The Great Executive Recalibration: Why the C-Suite Door is Revolving Faster Than Ever in 2026

Fintech

WhatsApp Bans 9,400 Accounts linked to digital arrest scams operated from Cambodia as Attorney General R Venkataramani informs India's Supreme Court in ongoing suo motu cybercrime proceedings.

April 29, 2026

WhatsApp Bans 9,400 Accounts Over Digital Arrest Scams: SC Told

PhonePe crosses 50 Mn registered merchants across India covering 98.6% of pin codes, reinforcing its 48% UPI market share dominance ahead of its IPO.

April 28, 2026

PhonePe Crosses 50 Mn Merchants as UPI Share Holds at 48%

Acko IPO Files with ICICI Securities Kotak Mahindra Capital and Morgan Stanley appointed as book running lead managers as Varun Dua led digital insurer targets $2 to $2.5 billion valuation for H1 2027 listing.

April 28, 2026

Acko IPO Files: ICICI, Kotak, Morgan Stanley Appointed as BRLMs

Aye Finance Q4 FY26 net profit doubled 111% year on year to Rs 85.9 Cr as MSME loan AUM surged 27% to Rs 7,044 Crore.

April 27, 2026

Aye Finance Q4 FY26: Profit Doubles 111% YoY to Rs 86 Cr

India CEO Vikaas M. Sachdeva at the official crypto platform launch event in Hyderabad on April 22 2026.

April 25, 2026

BitDelta India Launches FIU-Registered Crypto Platform

Jio Platforms Q4 FY26 results showing Rs 7,935 Cr net profit and 268 Mn 5G subscribers announced by Reliance Industries.

April 24, 2026

Jio Platforms Q4 FY26 Profit Rises 13% to Rs 7,935 Cr

Funding & Deals

Delhi Startup Seed Fund policy proposes Rs 200 Cr venture capital support for early-stage startups across Delhi NCR

May 4, 2026

Delhi Startup Seed Fund: Rs 200 Cr VC Plan Still Pending

RBF-Revenue based financing India 2026 — non-dilutive capital for SaaS, D2C, and growth-stage startups with repayment tied to monthly revenue, no equity dilution, no collateral required

May 4, 2026

Revenue Based Financing India, The Complete Founder’s Guide for 2026

upGrad acquires Unacademy in a Rs 2,055 Cr all-stock deal as Ronnie Screwvala and Gaurav Munjal confirm the edtech merger

May 4, 2026

upGrad Acquires Unacademy in Rs 2,055 Cr All-Stock Deal

India Listed New-Age Tech companies hit $148 Bn cumulative market cap in April 2026 as 60 plus startups including Eternal Swiggy Meesho Groww Lenskart and Ather Energy trade on BSE and NSE with enterprise tech fintech and ecommerce leading by sector count.

May 2, 2026

India Listed New-Age Tech Hits $148 Bn Market Cap: Full Tracker

Juno Industries RTO Harjit Sajjan defence startup raises $12 million subscription receipt financing for TSXV reverse takeover and autonomous defence systems platform.

May 2, 2026

Juno Industries RTO: Harjit Sajjan’s Defence AI Startup Raises $12M, Goes Public on TSXV via Trail Blazer Capital

ideaForge Posts Rs 60 Cr Q4 Profit in Q4 FY26 with Rs 141 Cr operating revenue as founder CEO Ankit Mehta delivers the company's strongest quarterly result and expands into combat drones via Japan MoU while Kissht IPO opens

May 1, 2026

ideaForge Posts Rs 60 Cr Q4 Profit; Kissht IPO Opens

Editorial

The Great Executive Recalibration: Why the C-Suite Door is Revolving Faster Than Ever in 2026

The Man Who Scaled ChatGPT Is Going Home-OpenAI’s Indian-Origin CTO Srinivas Narayanan Quits

Razorpay Eyes Confidential IPO at $5–6 Bn — A 33% Haircut From Its $7.5 Bn Peak

National Creator Economy Bill 2026: India Makes Creating a Job

For Founders

Term sheet red flags founders India — a complete guide to reading a startup term sheet, identifying predatory clauses, and negotiating investor agreements in India's 2026 funding landscape.

May 4, 2026

Term Sheet Red Flags Founders India Must Know: What a Term Sheet Is, How to Read It, and 12 Clauses That Can Burn You

Delhi Startup Seed Fund policy proposes Rs 200 Cr venture capital support for early-stage startups across Delhi NCR

May 4, 2026

Delhi Startup Seed Fund: Rs 200 Cr VC Plan Still Pending

RBF-Revenue based financing India 2026 — non-dilutive capital for SaaS, D2C, and growth-stage startups with repayment tied to monthly revenue, no equity dilution, no collateral required

May 4, 2026

Revenue Based Financing India, The Complete Founder’s Guide for 2026

hsr-layout-india-startup-capital-unicorn-street-third-wave

May 2, 2026

HSR Layout India’s Startup Capital: Where Unicorns Are Born

Apple Q2 2026 India growth — Tim Cook declares India a "huge opportunity" as Apple posts $111.2 billion in record March quarter revenue with double-digit growth across iPhone, Mac, and iPad.

May 1, 2026

Apple Q2 2026: Tim Cook Is ‘Over the Moon’ on India $111.2 Bn Revenue, Double-Digit Growth

Goa Draft AI Policy 2026 released by IT Minister Rohan Khaunte under Goa AI Mission 2027 — targeting Konkani LLM, AI labs, startup grants, and an AI Centre of Excellence

May 1, 2026

Goa Draft AI Policy 2026: Konkani LLM, AI Labs in Schools, Startup Grants

Success Stories

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May 2, 2026

HSR Layout India’s Startup Capital: Where Unicorns Are Born

April 19, 2026

Rejected Gurugram Job. Returned to Assam. Built a Global D2C Jewellery Brand.

amancio ortega , zara

April 14, 2026

The Zara Billionaire Who Quietly Built a $25 Bn Real Estate Empire — How Amancio Ortega Became the World’s Richest Landlord

Mokobara founders Sangeet Agrawal and Navin Parwal alongside FY25 financial results showing Rs 230 Cr operating revenue and 97% YoY growth.

March 10, 2026

Mokobara: 33 Rejections to Rs 240 Cr — The Full Founder Story

Shashank Kumar, CEO of DeHaat, agritech startup with Rs 3,040 Cr revenue in FY25 serving 13 Mn farmers.

March 4, 2026

IIT Delhi Grad Left Unilever to Serve Farmers Everyone Else Ignored — Built Rs 3,040 Cr DeHaat

Infosys ₹21 lakh salary package announcement for freshers with specialized technology skills in AI and machine learning roles

December 27, 2025

Infosys ₹21 Lakh Salary Revolution: How Freshers Can Land India’s Hottest Tech Jobs in 2025

Events

IndiaAI Mission Cohort II featured image showing 10 selected Indian AI startups including SkyServe, Awiros, and GreenFi.ai for the Paris acceleration residency at Station F.

April 19, 2026

10 Indian AI Startups Head to Paris: Space AI to Mental Health — Cohort II

OpenAI vs DeepSeek AI rivalry at India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi

February 16, 2026

Summit Tension: OpenAI Accuses DeepSeek of ‘Stealing’ Research as AI Giants Meet in India

India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam New Delhi with AI startup showcases and UDAAN pitch fest

February 16, 2026

Why Indian AI Startups Can’t Afford to Miss the India AI Impact Summit 2026: ₹2 Crore Funding & Global Investor Access Awaits

knot Dating

September 11, 2025

Marriage Over Swipes: Knot.dating Expands to 5 Nations with AI Matrimony