India has denied plans to mandate smartphone source code disclosure, saying no formal proposal exists as MeitY continues consultations on mobile security standards.
Edgistify secures $1.4M pre-Series A to expand AI-led EdgeOS logistics platform, deepen fulfilment in Tier-2 and Tier-3 Indian cities.
PumPumPum secures Rs 18 crore pre-Series A funding to expand its asset-light fintech platform and corporate EV leasing network.
Good Farmer Food Concepts raises $1.5M pre-Series A to expand Maverick & Farmer cafés, boost R&D, and grow retail nationwide.
JioBlackRock Investment Advisers, the JFSL and BlackRock joint venture, launches its official website, early access campaign, and leadership team led by CEO Marc Pilgrem, moving closer to a full commercial rollout of its digital-first investment advisory service for retail investors across India.
Anthropic launches Claude for Healthcare, challenging OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health with HIPAA-ready tools, health record integrations, and major partners like AstraZeneca, Sanofi, and Banner Health, while experts warn of privacy and regulatory gaps around consumer-facing AI assistants in medicine.
Bluecopa secures $7.5M Series A led by Analog Partners to scale its AI-native finance automation platform and expand across global markets.
Tamil Nadu secured ₹9,820 crore at UmagineTN 2026 and unveiled the Tamil Nadu Deep Tech Startup Policy 2025–26, pledging ₹100 crore for 100 AI, biotech, and robotics startups, along with training for 10,000 people. With MoUs across key firms and Chennai’s growing global profile, the state is cementing its role as a deep-tech hub.
US considers allowing India to purchase Venezuelan oil amid pressure to reduce Russian imports. Details on the deal and its implications.
The Reserve Bank of India is overhauling bank supervision, shifting from onsite inspections to AI-driven, near real-time offsite monitoring powered by OSMOS and CRILC.
