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OpenAI Rolls Out Free One-Year ChatGPT Go Subscription in India

OpenAI has made ChatGPT Go free in India for one year from November 4, 2025, waiving its Rs 399 monthly fee. New users must add a payment method but won’t be charged, while existing users are transitioned automatically. The move promotes AI adoption in India

OpenAI Denies Claims of ChatGPT Legal and Medical Advice Ban

OpenAI denied reports claiming ChatGPT was banned from offering legal or medical advice. Health AI lead Karan Singhal affirmed no functional change, citing the October 29, 2025 update, which restricts licensed, personalized guidance without expert supervision. ChatGPT may explain general principles but cannot replace professionals, reinforcing user safety in sensitive areas.

Groww Raises ₹2,984.5 Cr from Anchor Investors Ahead of ₹6,632 Cr IPO

Groww raised ₹2,984.5 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO, pricing 29.85 crore shares at ₹100 each. Around 46.6% went to domestic mutual funds like HDFC and Kotak, with global participation from Singapore’s government. Backed by Peak XV and Tiger Global, the IPO includes a ₹1,060 crore fresh issue, with strong FY25 profit of ₹1,824 crore.

TABP Snacks & Beverages raises $3M to expand its beverage biz in South & East India

TABP Snacks and Beverages raised $3 million led by LC Nueva, with Entrust Family Office and others participating. Founded by Prabhu Gandhikumar and Brindha Vijayakumar, it will expand in South and East India, launch new beverages, and boost production. Converting street drinks into packaged products, TABP grew revenue to Rs 212 crore, aiming for Rs 800 crore.

India Post Payments Bank signs MoU with Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)

India Post Payments Bank and EPFO partnered to offer free doorstep Digital Life Certificate services for EPS’95 pensioners. Using Face Authentication and Fingerprint biometrics, IPPB’s postal network will deliver the service, funded by EPFO. The MoU was exchanged by Shri R Viswesvaran and Shri Ramesh Krishnamurthi, enabling pensioners to access certificates online.

SC clears Aakash’s rights issue, further diluting BYJU’S stake

The Supreme Court rejected petitions by BYJU’S and Glas Trust to halt Aakash’s INR 200 crore rights issue, which may cut BYJU’S stake below 5%. Glas Trust alleged dilution intent, but chairman Shailesh Haribhakti said it was vital for operations. BYJU’S, amid insolvency and asset sales to repay a $1.2 billion loan, cannot participate.

Logistics aggregator Shiprocket gets SEBI nod for its IPO

Shiprocket has received SEBI approval for its IPO worth INR 2,000–2,500 crore, including a fresh issue of INR 1,000–1,200 crore. The firm cut FY25 losses by 88% to INR 74.5 crore and grew revenue 24% to INR 1,632 crore. Founded in 2017, it partners with 17+ couriers, serving D2C brands across India and 200+ global markets.

Zupee acquires AI storytelling startup Nucanon

Zupee acquired AI storytelling startup Nucanon to expand beyond real-money gaming amid regulatory shifts. Nucanon’s adaptive AI story engine will power Zupee’s vision to build an advanced interactive story platform. Its team joins Zupee’s India HQ. The company also runs Zupee Studio and Zap Learn, posting a ₹146 crore FY24 profit.

Apple is poised to integrate Google’s Gemini AI into a revamped Siri by March 2026

Apple plans to integrate Google’s Gemini AI into an upgraded Siri by March 2026 under its “Apple Intelligence” initiative. The collaboration aims to enhance Siri’s conversational and web-search capabilities. New hardware, like a smart display and updated HomePod mini, will demonstrate these AI features, though Mark Gurman notes success remains uncertain.

Pine Labs India Files RHP, Reports Profitability in H1 FY26 Ahead of IPO

Pine Labs’ RHP reveals a profitable H1 FY26 with ₹650 crore revenue, up 18% to ₹616 crore from transaction processing (70%). PAT reached ₹4.8 crore, reversing a ₹28 crore loss aided by ₹14 crore deferred tax. The firm plans a ₹2,080 crore IPO, including investor OFS participation from Peak XV Partners, Temasek, and Mastercard.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal reaffirms Govt. commitment to strengthening India’s DeepTech ecosystem

Piyush Goyal reaffirmed the government’s commitment to India’s DeepTech ecosystem at a Bengaluru roundtable with 35 startups and 30 venture capital firms. Discussions focused on easing business, enhancing innovation, and supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat through extended Startup India benefits, clear R&D funding, and private investment incentives. Participants including Agnit Semiconductors, Celesta Capital, and DPIIT pledged structured collaboration for long-term innovation.

Goa suspends Ola Electric sales due to service complaints

Goa Transport Department suspended Ola Electric’s trade certificate after complaints about poor service and delayed repairs affecting 2,000 scooters. Registrations on the Vahan portal are blocked temporarily until Ola improves after-sales support. EV owners demand stricter accountability, and Chief Minister Pramod Sawant is monitoring the issue.

UPI hits new heights in October 2025 with a record 20.7B transactions

UPI transactions reached a record 20.7 billion in October 2025, up 3.6% from September, worth ₹27.28 lakh crore. Diwali spending and GST cuts boosted usage, with a daily peak of 754.37 million on October 18. Volume rose 25% and value 16% year-over-year, reinforcing UPI’s role in India’s cashless economy.

Canva rolls out Creative OS with AI Tools, Video 2.0, and Affinity Integration

Canva’s new Creative Operating System is its biggest update, featuring advanced AI tools and an upgraded Visual Suite. Highlights include Video 2.0 automation, Canva Forms for data collection, a context-aware Design Model, Canva Grow for marketing, an enhanced Brand Kit, and free professional Affinity tools. Canva aims to democratize powerful creative and marketing tech.

Mad Over Buildings (MOB) raised INR 6 Cr Seed funding to expand distribution, accelerate market penetration, and broaden its footprint across India.

Mad Over Buildings (MOB), a B2B e-commerce construction platform founded by Kumar Vivek, raised Rs 6 crore seed funding led by SIG Tattva. The funds will drive broader distribution and market expansion across India. MOB offers tech-enabled credit and an escrow-backed marketplace for small distributors, creating a transparent ecosystem for architects and contractors.

Nvidia to Supply 260,000 AI Chips to South Korea in Landmark National AI Deal

Nvidia will supply over 260,000 Blackwell AI chips to South Korea, supporting its goal to become a global AI leader. Major firms Samsung, SK Group, Hyundai, NAVER Cloud will deploy these chips for AI infrastructure, manufacturing, mobility, and cloud services. The deal strengthens South Korea’s regional AI position and local semiconductor demand amid US-China tensions.

Helex raises $3.5M to advance its genetic kidney disease treatments

Helex, a biotech startup, raised $3.5M seed funding led by pi Ventures to advance genetic kidney disease treatments. Funds support its ADPKD drug, kidney-tropic LNP delivery, and Epic-Cure 3D genome drug design. Founded by Chaudhuri, Nishtala, and Kalvakuntla, Helex expands into other kidney indications as India’s therapeutics market nears $52.4B by 2035.

Indian Govt. to introduce AI & CT into the school curriculum, starting in Grade 3

India’s Department of School Education & Literacy will introduce AI and Computational Thinking from Grade 3, starting 2026–27, in line with NEP 2020 and NCF SE 2023. Key agencies (CBSE, NCERT, KVS, NVS) support this “AI for Public Good” plan. Prof. Karthik Raman leads curriculum development; teacher training and resources will be provided. The initiative stresses inclusivity and future-readiness.

Microsoft Azure Outage Disrupts Global Services Due to DNS Failure in Azure Front Door

Microsoft Azure suffered a global outage from October 29–30, 2025, caused by a DNS failure in its Azure Front Door service. The issue disrupted Azure SQL, App Service, Databricks, and Microsoft 365 apps like Teams and Outlook. A faulty configuration bypassing safety checks triggered the failure, later fixed by rolling back to a stable version.

McDonald’s opens largest global hub outside US in Hyderabad

McDonald’s opened its largest global capability centre outside the US in Hyderabad, covering 156,496 sq ft at RMZ Nexity, HITEC City. It will handle tech, analytics, finance, and HR, creating 1,200+ jobs and strengthening Hyderabad’s GCC ecosystem. The hub aids community initiatives and boosts Telangana’s economy, reinforcing the city’s growing global business and innovation prominence.

Razorpay Curlec partners with NPCI to Enable UPI Payments in Malaysia for Over 5,000 Merchants

Indian travelers in Malaysia can soon pay via UPI after a Razorpay Curlec–NPCI International partnership. Malaysia becomes among the first foreign markets to accept India’s UPI online and in-store. Payments will settle instantly in Ringgit, avoiding conversion issues. The rollout covers 5,000+ merchants, benefiting tourism, retail, and hospitality, and supports growing cashless travel between both nations.