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AI In Exam Paper Setting Raises A Bigger Question About Trust In Testing
Technology

AI In Exam Paper Setting Raises A Bigger Question About Trust In Testing

The National Testing Agency is reportedly looking at AI-led paper setting as part of a major overhaul after earlier exam controversies.

Meera Joshi·June 8, 2026
Rapido Hits $3 Billion Valuation After Fresh Funding
Mobility

Rapido Hits $3 Billion Valuation After Fresh Funding

Rapido's new funding round shows investor confidence in India's mobility market remains strong.

Ananya Mehta·May 14, 2026
Indian Startups Told To Avoid AI Hype Traps
AI

Indian Startups Told To Avoid AI Hype Traps

Startup leaders are being encouraged to build for long-term AI value, not short-term trends.

Rohan Kapoor·May 13, 2026
Rs 150 Crore AI Fund Targets Commerce Startups
Funding

Rs 150 Crore AI Fund Targets Commerce Startups

A new India-focused fund is backing early-stage startups building agentic AI for commerce and retail.

Kavya Iyer·May 12, 2026
Legend Of Toys Raises Rs 21 Crore To Expand
Consumer

Legend Of Toys Raises Rs 21 Crore To Expand

The Indian toy brand plans to grow categories, manufacturing and digital presence after fresh funding.

Meera Joshi·May 11, 2026
Trichy Startups Push For Stronger Local Support
Ecosystem

Trichy Startups Push For Stronger Local Support

A CII roundtable in Trichy highlighted the need for better infrastructure, skills and academia-industry links.

Dev Patel·May 10, 2026
Funding Market Gets More Selective For Indian Startups
Funding

Funding Market Gets More Selective For Indian Startups

Investors are still active, but stronger fundamentals now matter more than fast growth alone.

Ananya Mehta·May 9, 2026
Quick Commerce Faces New Questions Over Dark Patterns
Consumer Tech

Quick Commerce Faces New Questions Over Dark Patterns

Research into Indian quick-commerce apps has raised concerns about design practices that may push higher spending.

Priya Nair·May 8, 2026
Indian Ecommerce Platforms Prepare For Agentic Commerce
Ecommerce

Indian Ecommerce Platforms Prepare For Agentic Commerce

Platforms and brands are preparing for a future where AI agents help users search, compare and buy.

Rohan Kapoor·May 7, 2026
Startup Awards Highlight Category Creators
Ecosystem

Startup Awards Highlight Category Creators

New startup awards are recognising companies that build entirely new markets, not just large businesses.

Kavya Iyer·May 6, 2026
AI Regulation Questions Grow As Adoption Speeds Up
AI

AI Regulation Questions Grow As Adoption Speeds Up

India's AI boom is moving quickly, raising questions around guardrails, consumer protection and responsible design.

Sameer Khan·May 5, 2026
The Hosteller Raises Rs 150 Crore As Travel Startups Stay In Focus
Startups

The Hosteller Raises Rs 150 Crore As Travel Startups Stay In Focus

Hospitality startup The Hosteller has raised Rs 150 crore in a Series B funding round, giving India's travel startup market a fresh boost.

Meera Joshi·April 16, 2026
Indian Game-Tech And Textile Startups Draw Investor Attention
Startups

Indian Game-Tech And Textile Startups Draw Investor Attention

Indian startup funding activity this week highlighted two very different sectors: game-tech and textile technology.

Priya Nair·April 23, 2026
Indian Startup Funding Slows In Late April As Investors Turn Selective
Startups

Indian Startup Funding Slows In Late April As Investors Turn Selective

Indian startup funding slowed in the week of 20-24 April, with reported activity falling to one of the quieter weekly totals of the year.

Kavita Iyer·April 25, 2026