MIT-WPU researchers develop a solar thermal battery that stores solar heat and provides hot water up to 14 hours after sunset.
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Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.
Knack Packaging IPO: INR 3,800 Million Fresh Issue to Open for Subscription on July 1
Knack Packaging IPO opens on July 1, 2026, with a price band of ₹161-₹170 per share. The issue includes a ₹3,800 million fresh issue.
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GridDB Startup Program Launched by Toshiba to Accelerate Innovation in IoT and AI
Toshiba launches the GridDB Startup Program to help startups build real-time IoT and AI solutions using GridDB Cloud.
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ABBYY Ascend DevCon 2026 to Bring Developers and AI Leaders Together in Bengaluru
ABBYY Ascend DevCon returns to Bengaluru on July 22-23, 2026, spotlighting enterprise AI, document automation and LLM innovation.
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Qlik named 2026 Databricks ISV Data Integration Partner of the Year, recognizing innovation in AI, analytics, and data integration.
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Six Startups Win Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 for Sustainability Innovations
Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 honours six youth-led startups advancing sustainability and circular innovation.
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India’s asset and wealth management industry is projected to reach US$1.7 trillion AuM by 2030, growing at 11.6% CAGR, says PwC.
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TallyIra Launches with TallyPrime 7.1 to Simplify Accounting Through AI-Powered Automation
TallyIra launches with TallyPrime 7.1, offering AI-powered document automation, invoice personalisation, and banking integration.
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Milliken Launches State-of-the-Art Pilot Plant Facility in Pune
Milliken has opened a new polymer solutions pilot plant in Pune, strengthening innovation, scale-up capabilities and global customer support.
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NHAI Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics to Drive Evidence-Based Policy Research
NHAI and NCAER establish the NHAI Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics to strengthen transport policy research.
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India Secures 13th Rank Globally in AI Economy Readiness: QS Report
India ranks 13th globally in AI Economy Readiness in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, highlighting strengths and skills gaps.
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AI Home Services Platform Probook Raises $40 Million Led by Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia
Probook raises $40 million from Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia to scale its AI operating system for home service businesses.
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CII Cleaner Air Better Life Forum Introduces Advanced Air Quality Forecasting System in Pune
CII Cleaner Air Better Life launched an advanced DSS in Pune to enable data-driven air quality management and pollution forecasting.
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Qualinx Brings Galileo OSNMA Support to Ultra-Low-Power Devices with QLX3Gx Series
Qualinx integrates Galileo OSNMA into its QLX3Gx Series, enabling secure authenticated GNSS positioning for IoT and wearables.
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Micro Food Processing: Karnataka Supports Over 10,500 Enterprises Under PMFME Scheme
Karnataka’s micro food processing sector has supported over 10,500 enterprises and 3,500 millet units under the PMFME scheme.
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Interio by Godrej Clocks ₹4,000 Crore Revenue in FY26, Eyes 25% Growth Next Fiscal
Interio by Godrej reported ₹4,000 crore revenue in FY26, expanded to 100 new cities, and targets 25% growth in FY27.
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TCS InQuizitive 2026: Registrations Open for AI and STEM-Focused Inter-School Quiz
TCS InQuizitive 2026 registrations are now open for Pune students. The AI-focused inter-school quiz will be held across 12 Indian cities.
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NPCI BHIM Services Limited Appoints Gaurav Kochhar as Chief of Business
Gaurav Kochhar joins NBSL as Chief of Business to lead digital payments growth, merchant acquisition and market expansion initiatives.
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India Tops Global Ship Recycling Rankings in 2025, Achieves Maritime India Vision 2030 Goal Early
India becomes the world’s top ship recycling nation in 2025 with a 35.4% global share, achieving MIV 2030 target ahead of schedule.
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Aadhaar App Surpasses 31 Million Downloads Within Five Months of Launch
Aadhaar App crosses 31 million downloads in under five months, enabling easy mobile updates, address changes and digital identity services.
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Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation and BHASHINI Sign MoU to Drive Multilingual AI Innovation
Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation signs MoU with BHASHINI to promote multilingual AI, language technology, and digital inclusion.
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KSUM to Hold Online Session on Deep Tech Recognition with Startup India on June 24
KSUM and Startup India will host a free online session on Deep Tech recognition on June 24, covering eligibility and application process.
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EagleNXT Wins ASEAN Order for eBee VISION ISR and eBee TAC Drone Systems
EagleNXT secures an ASEAN order for eBee VISION ISR and eBee TAC drones, strengthening its Asia Pacific defense presence.
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CRED to Raise ₹8,550 Crore in Series H Round Led by Meta at ₹43,239 Crore Valuation
CRED will raise ₹8,550 crore in a Meta-led Series H round at a valuation of ₹43,239 crore as it accelerates growth and IPO plans.
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Marico Innovation Foundation Invites Applications for Indian Innovation Icons 2027
Indian Innovation Icons 2027 applications are now open as Marico Innovation Foundation seeks India’s next breakthrough innovators.
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CSM Technologies IPO Opens June 24; Sets Price Band at ₹107-₹113 Per Share
CSM Technologies IPO opens on June 24, 2026, with a price band of ₹107-₹113 per share. Issue closes on June 29 and aims to fund growth initiatives.
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Tredence Acquires KMK Consulting, Targets 25% Revenue from Healthcare by 2028
KMK Consulting joins Tredence to strengthen AI capabilities in healthcare and life sciences, accelerating growth in the global HLS market.
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Canara HSBC Life Insurance Honours Fathers with Heartfelt Digital Film on Dad Jokes
Canara HSBC Life Insurance launches a heartwarming Father’s Day digital film celebrating dad jokes, family bonds and fathers’ love.
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Prosper AI Secures $30 Million Series A Led by Andreessen Horowitz
Prosper AI raises $30 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz to expand its end-to-end healthcare AI platform.
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Aprilia Tuono 457 Special Edition Debuts in India at ₹3.99 Lakh
Aprilia Tuono 457 Special Edition launches in India at ₹3.99 lakh with upgraded comfort, new colours and Tuono 1000R-inspired styling.
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Quick Heal Technologies Names Harish Kumar as Chief Executive Officer
Harish Kumar has been appointed CEO of Quick Heal Technologies to drive growth, innovation, and global expansion in cybersecurity.
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Manasa Nagaraju Appointed Head of IT and Digitalization for ISEAM at SKF India (Industrial)
SKF India appoints Manasa Nagaraju as Head of IT & Digitalization for ISEAM to drive digital transformation and innovation.
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upGrad School of Technology Partners with ADYPU to Launch AI-Focused B.Tech Program
upGrad School of Technology and ADYPU launch an industry-integrated AI B.Tech programme to create future-ready engineers.
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EuroSchool Expands Across Bengaluru and Pune with Three New K-12 Campuses
EuroSchool launches three new campuses in Bengaluru and Pune, expanding its K-12 network and bringing quality education closer to families.
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Shree Refrigerations Expands Manufacturing Capacity with New Defence HVAC&R Plant in Maharashtra
Shree Refrigerations inaugurated a new advanced manufacturing facility in Karad to boost defence and marine HVAC&R production.
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Pain Medicine Emerging as Key Healthcare Specialty in India: SSPP Experts
Experts say pain medicine is emerging as a major healthcare specialty in India amid rising chronic pain cases and ageing population.
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India Homeschoolers Club Launched to Connect Homeschooling Families and Educators Across India
India Homeschoolers Club launched in Pune to support homeschooling, alternative schooling and learner-led education families across India.
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MICK Digital India Enters Medical Devices Distribution Through AMTZ Partnership
MICK Digital India has partnered with AMTZ to distribute Made-in-India medical devices nationwide, expanding its healthcare technology portfolio.
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Odisha Exports First-Ever Dried Whole Egg Powder Consignment to Austria with APEDA Support
APEDA facilitates India’s first export of dried whole egg powder from Odisha to Austria, boosting value-added poultry exports.
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Specialised Management Education Key to India’s Infrastructure Innovation Economy: NICMAR
NICMAR highlights how specialised management education is becoming essential for developing leaders for India’s evolving infrastructure sector.
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NPCI Open Sources Drunix to Strengthen Enterprise Blockchain Infrastructure
NPCI open sources Drunix, an enterprise-grade blockchain platform designed to accelerate tokenization and digital infrastructure adoption.
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Pune Registers 1,481 Green Building Projects, Sets Sights on Climate-Ready Future by 2040
Pune crosses 1,400 green building projects as IGBC highlights the city’s vision to become India’s leading climate-ready city by 2040.
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Force Motors Rolls Out 200,000th Mercedes-Benz Engine from Chakan Facility
Force Motors rolls out the 200,000th Mercedes-Benz engine in India, marking a major milestone in its long-standing partnership.
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Cancer Healer Center Opens Pune Centre, Expands Presence to 30 Facilities Across India
Cancer Healer Center launches its Pune facility, marking its 30th centre in India and strengthening patient-centric cancer care in Maharashtra.
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Mercedes-Benz Launches S 450e PHEV in India with 115 km Electric Range
Mercedes-Benz launches the S 450e PHEV in India, introducing its first plug-in hybrid S-Class with 115 km electric range.
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TestMu AI Introduces n8n Partner Integration with Access to 3,000+ Browser Environments
TestMu AI launches official n8n partner integration, enabling AI agents to access 3,000+ browser environments via Browser Cloud.
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Chennai: Lubrizol, Polyhose Inaugurate Medical Tubing Plant for Neurovascular and Cardiovascular Devices
Lubrizol and Polyhose inaugurate a new medical tubing facility in Chennai, boosting India’s MedTech manufacturing and medical device ecosystem.
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Fast X-ray Transients: Scientists Identify Possible Origin of Rare Cosmic X-ray Flash
Astronomers uncover the origin of Fast X-ray Transients, linking rare cosmic X-ray flashes to massive star collapse or neutron star mergers.
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HyperNext Selects KOEL’s Optiprime Power Solutions for 192 MW Hyperscale Data Centre Deployment
HyperNext selects Optiprime Power Solutions from KOEL for a 192 MW hyperscale data centre deployment, strengthening India’s digital infrastructure.
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Kerala Startup Sector Gets ₹79 Crore Boost in State Budget; ₹50 Crore Gen-Z Fund Announced
Kerala startup sector receives ₹79 crore in State Budget 2026-27, along with ₹50 crore for Gen-Z tech ideas, AI initiatives, incubation and space projects.
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Nagpur: 10,000-Ton Aluminium Extrusion Press Project to Power Indigenous Defence Production
Rajnath Singh inaugurates the 10,000-ton aluminium extrusion press project at YIL Nagpur to boost defence manufacturing, aerospace production and self-reliance.
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Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project: PM Modi to Kickstart Major Coal Gasification Venture in Odisha
PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for India’s first commercial-scale coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha, boosting energy security and self-reliance.
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Climate Observation Station to Be Set Up at Devasthal as IITM, ARIES Ink 50-Year MoU
IITM and ARIES sign a 50-year MoU to establish a climate observation station in the Himalayan region under the Bharat Climate Observation Network.
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Specialty Chemicals Market to Reach $1.05 Trillion by 2030: PwC India, ASSOCHAM Report
India’s specialty chemicals sector has a major growth opportunity as the global market is projected to reach $1.05 trillion by 2030, says PwC India-ASSOCHAM.
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Indian Startup Funding Hits $302 Million During June 12–18, 2026; Sarvam Leads with $234 Million Round
Indian Startup Funding surged 114% to $302 million during June 12–18, 2026, led by Sarvam’s $234 million round, according to Tracxn data.
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LUMIQ Strengthens AI Decisioning Platform with ₹50 Crore Investment from Bajaj Finserv and Info Edge Ventures
LUMIQ raises ₹50 crore in a Pre-Series B round led by Bajaj Finserv to expand AI decisioning and LiteCone platform across global financial services.
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GeM Signs MoU with CSC to Enhance Government Procurement Opportunities for MSMEs and Startups
GeM partners with CSC to expand government procurement opportunities across India, launching 50 GeM Suvidha Kendras to support sellers and MSMEs.
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NSE IPO Filed with SEBI; ₹30,000 Crore Public Issue May Be India’s Biggest Ever
NSE IPO moves ahead as NSE files DRHP with SEBI for a ₹30,000 crore offer-for-sale, potentially becoming India’s largest public issue.
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Smart Warehousing System Rolled Out in 215 CWC Warehouses, FCI Expansion Underway
Smart warehousing system launched by Pralhad Joshi to modernise foodgrain storage with AI, IoT, automation, and real-time monitoring.
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Cabs with IndiGo Introduced with Confirmed Rides, Zero Surge Pricing and Free Cancellation
Cabs with IndiGo launched by IndiGo for assured airport transfers with confirmed rides, zero surge fares, free cancellation, and BluChip rewards.
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PM Modi Holds Talks with Alstom CEO Martin Sion and Saint-Gobain CEO Benoit Bazin
PM Modi’s global collaboration meetings spotlight partnerships with Alstom and Saint-Gobain, focusing on innovation, manufacturing and growth.
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Pune Metro Line 3 Set for Phased Launch; First 13.3-km Stretch Nears Opening
Pune Metro Line 3 completes end-to-end trial runs. First 13.3-km phase nears opening, promising faster connectivity between Hinjawadi and Shivajinagar.
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ICAR-IIOR Smart Seed Coating Technology Delivers Up to 30% Higher Groundnut and Soybean Yields
ICAR-IIOR’s smart seed coating technology enhances seed quality, crop establishment and resilience, delivering up to 30% higher yields in key crops.
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India to Host First BRICS MSME Forum and Third SME Working Group Meeting in Agra
BRICS MSME Forum to be held in Agra on June 19, bringing together BRICS nations to discuss MSME growth, sustainability, innovation and global cooperation.
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METRO AG Completes Major Cloud Transformation Milestone with Wipro
METRO AG completes a large-scale cloud transformation with Wipro, creating an AI-ready digital foundation to accelerate innovation and growth.
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Jabil Launches Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Pune, Targets AI Data Centre Component Production
Jabil inaugurated its advanced manufacturing facility in Pune as Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted AI data centres, electronics exports and job creation.
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AI Music Startup Tringbox Bags ₹5 Crore Seed Round Led by GIPL
Tringbox raises ₹5 crore in seed funding to expand its AI-powered InStore Music Intelligence platform across commercial venues in India.
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QS World University Rankings 2027: IIT Delhi Equals India’s Best-Ever Global Ranking as 18 Universities Hit Record Highs
QS World University Rankings 2027 shows India’s higher education rise with 52 ranked universities, 18 record highs, and IIT Delhi at 118th globally.
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Thailand India Defence Dialogue Reviews Defence Cooperation, Capacity Building and Maritime Engagements
Thailand India Defence Dialogue sees India and Thailand deepen cooperation in defence manufacturing, innovation, research and Indo-Pacific security.
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Bharat Innovates 2026 Ends in Nice with ₹2,100+ Crore Funding Commitments; 1,350+ B2B Meetings Facilitated
Bharat Innovates 2026 concludes in Nice with 2,000+ participants, 1,350+ B2B meetings, global partnerships and USD 254.5 million commitments.
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Kubernetes Kerala Meetup to Bring Cloud Native Experts to Technopark on June 24
Kubernetes Kerala Meetup at Technopark on June 24 will feature expert sessions on Kubernetes, AI Agents, DevSecOps, Cloud Native technologies and more.
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India’s Defence Production Hits Historic High of ₹1.78 Lakh Crore in FY26
India’s defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, marking 15.6% growth and boosting self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
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CPP Investments Acquires 8.2% Stake in CtrlS Datacenters Through ₹4,000 Crore Investment
CtrlS Datacenters secures ₹7,000 crore commitment from CPP Investments to expand AI-ready, hyperscale datacenter infrastructure across India.
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CSIR-NCL Study: Authentic Jamun Honey Found to Have Low Glucose Levels and High Antioxidant Properties
CSIR-NCL study reveals that Authentic Jamun Honey contains low glucose and high antioxidants, supporting authenticity verification and quality assurance.
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BILD Exercise Clinic-Backed Training Powers Pune Cyclist Suraj Kudtarkar’s Historic Unbound Gravel 2026 Finish
BILD Exercise Clinic helped Pune cyclist Suraj Kudtarkar become the only Indian to complete the 100-mile Unbound Gravel race in the US.
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Red Balloon Aerospace Signs International MoU with Bazoomq for Stratospheric Platform Testing
Red Balloon Aerospace signs an MoU with Armenia’s Bazoomq to jointly advance near-space testing, stratospheric platforms, atmospheric research and AI.
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Nidar Infrastructure Signs Strategic Partnership with Tachyon9 for 1 GW Nakota AI Data Campus
Nidar Infrastructure partners with Tachyon9 to anchor the Nakota AI Data Campus, supporting a 1 GW AI infrastructure platform and hyperscale growth.
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Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026: Switzerland Trumps US, China in Share of Deep Tech Investment
Swiss Deep Tech Report 2026 ranks Switzerland first globally for deep tech venture capital, AI innovation, robotics startups and investment intensity.
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Xtovia Raises ₹6.9 Crore in Pre-Seed Round Led by V3 Ventures
Xtovia raises ₹6.9 crore in a pre-seed round led by V3 Ventures to expand science-led haircare innovation powered by TriLayerX Hair Tech.
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Avio Smart Market Stack Appoints Sandeep Pandya as Head of International Sales for Healthcare Division
Sandeep Pandya joins Avio Smart Market Stack as Head of International Sales to drive global expansion of its diagnostics and healthcare business.
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N-able Launches Bengaluru Global Capability Centre to Boost Cybersecurity Innovation
N-able opens a new Bengaluru Global Capability Centre to drive cybersecurity innovation, AI capabilities, business resilience, and talent growth in India.
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BAIF and CSIR-NIIST Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Agrivoltaics and Climate-Resilient Rural Development
BAIF and CSIR-NIIST have signed a strategic MoU to advance agrivoltaics, sustainable technologies and climate-resilient rural development in India.
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Rahul Shinde Appointed Managing Director of Compass Group India
Rahul Shinde appointed Managing Director of Compass Group India, leading growth, innovation, sustainability, and transformation initiatives.
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KSUM Creative Sector Hosts Sruthin Lal for Special Talk on Culture and Entrepreneurship
KSUM Creative Sector initiative hosts a special talk on heritage, storytelling and the creative economy, promoting cultural entrepreneurship in Kerala.
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Investor Startup Engagement Drives Bharat Innovates 2026 as 80 DeepTech Startups Pitch to Global Investors
Investor Startup Engagement dominates Bharat Innovates 2026 as 80 DeepTech startups pitch to global investors and over 40 secure follow-up commitments.
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STATATHON Grand Finale to Be Held on 17-18 June 2026 to Drive Innovation for Viksit Bharat
STATATHON Grand Finale on 17-18 June 2026 will showcase AI-powered solutions for India’s official statistical system with 25 finalist teams competing.
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Bharat Innovates 2026 in France: IIT Madras and IITM Global Exchange Nine MOUs Worth $100 Million
Bharat Innovates 2026 sees IIT Madras and IITM Global exchange nine MOUs worth nearly USD 100 million, boosting Indian deep-tech partnerships in France.
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Affle Acquires AdColony SDK Technology Assets and Trademark from DT
Affle acquires AdColony SDK technology assets and trademark from DT to strengthen its AI-powered Consumer Platform and expand global publisher reach.
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Turtlemint Fintech IPO Opens June 19 with Price Band of ₹144 – ₹152 Per Share
Turtlemint Fintech IPO opens on June 19, 2026, with a price band of ₹144–₹152 per share and plans to raise ₹660.72 crore through a fresh issue.
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Lifology Launches AI-Powered Career and College Readiness Programme in the United States
Lifology launches its AI-powered career and college readiness programme in the US, establishing Lifology LLC in Silicon Valley to support future-ready students.
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Eurosatory 2026: Garuda Technologies Partners with Extensee SAS to Expand Airbus Flexrotor Drone Deployments Globally
Garuda Technologies partners with Extensee SAS at Eurosatory 2026 to expand Airbus Flexrotor Drone-as-a-Service deployments across global markets.
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Lubrizol and Grasim Inaugurate Advanced CPVC Resin Plant in Vilayat, Gujarat
Lubrizol and Grasim inaugurate a new CPVC resin plant in Gujarat, expanding Lubrizol’s integrated India manufacturing footprint for infrastructure growth.
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Annam AI: Syngenta Signs MoU to Become Strategic Partner in India’s First Open-Data Agricultural Ecosystem
Syngenta joins Annam AI as a strategic partner to develop crop health, pest forecasting and heat stress models for India’s open-data agriculture ecosystem.
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Sudarshan Chemical Opens Second Global Headquarters Near Frankfurt Following Heubach Integration
Sudarshan Chemical inaugurates its second global head office in Frankfurt, reinforcing its Germany commitment and accelerating post-Heubach global growth.
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Arunava Das Appointed CEO North America as InCred Capital Launches US Operations
Arunava Das joins InCred Capital as CEO, North America, as the company launches US operations with a New York office to strengthen global investor access.
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CrowdStrike Launches Continuous Identity for AI Agents to Enable Real-Time Risk-Aware Authorization
CrowdStrike launches Continuous Identity for AI Agents, enabling real-time risk-aware authorization and zero standing privilege for autonomous AI security.
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Compunnel Ventures AI Launches Incubator to Support AI-Native Enterprise Startups
Compunnel launches an AI startup incubator in Noida and New Jersey through Compunnel Ventures AI, offering funding, mentorship and enterprise access.
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Adani Group Partners with Jabil to Establish AI Data Center Infrastructure Platform Under Make in India
Adani Group and Jabil plan a strategic AI Data Center Infrastructure Platform in India to manufacture AI hardware and strengthen global exports.
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MIT-WPU Researchers Develop Technology to Reduce Industrial Noise by Up to 20 dB(A)
MIT-WPU researchers develop innovative technology to reduce industrial noise by up to 20 dB(A), improving worker safety while containing sparks and dust.
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Danish Ship Oresund Underwater Archaeological Survey to Be Conducted by ASI and Denmark
ASI and National Museum of Denmark sign MoU to locate and document the historic Danish Ship Oresund wreck near Karaikal through underwater archaeology.
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