EndureAir Systems raised $2.85M led by IAN Alpha Fund to boost UAV capabilities for defense, enterprise, and disaster response. Founded in 2018 by Dr. Abhishek, Rama Krishna, and Chirag Jain, it builds in-house drones like Sabal, Vibhram, and Alakh. With partnerships including BEL and DHI Bhutan, EndureAir targets high-altitude innovation while competing with IdeaForge and Garuda Aerospace in India’s growing UAV sector.

TraqCheck raised bridge funding at a $17M valuation, led by Alok Oberoi and Siddharth Mehta, to expand AI-driven HR solutions in India and Europe. Founded by Jaibir Nihal Singh, Armaan Mehta, and Rishabh Jain, its deterministic LLMs automate background checks for 200+ enterprise clients in BFSI, staffing, and healthcare. Competing with HireRight, First Advantage, and Checkr, TraqCheck targets tripling revenue by 2025 amid surging demand for automated HR.

At its “Awe Dropping” event, Apple launched the iPhone 17 series, led by the ultra-thin iPhone Air at 5.6mm with a titanium frame, 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR display, and A19 Pro chip. The lineup includes iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max with doubled base storage. Pro models add advanced cooling and 48MP Fusion cameras. Apple also discontinued older models and introduced iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence.

Minute Media has acquired SaaS startup VideoVerse, backed by Binny Bansal, in a cash-and-stock deal ensuring full exit for investors like A91 Partners, with angels gaining 10–20X returns. Founded by Vinayak Shrivastav, Saket Dandotia, and Alok Patil, VideoVerse offers Magnifi, an AI video editor. The acquisition connects VideoVerse to Minute Media’s 200M users and 500 partners, integrating video creation, distribution, and monetization.

Aurva, a cybersecurity startup founded by ex-Meta engineers Apurv Garg, Krishna Bagadia, and Akash Mandal, raised $2.2M in seed funding led by Nexus Venture Partners. The funds will drive sales, marketing, and AI observability expansion in India, the US, and beyond. Aurva’s AI-powered platform ensures real-time threat detection and compliance with RBI and DPDPA. Clients include Razorpay and Paytm, as India’s cybersecurity market heads toward $36.8B by 2033.

ajvc, led by Aviral Bhatnagar, closed its debut AIF fund, AJVC Trust, at INR 200 Cr with backing from global investors and founders. AJVC has invested in 25 startups across SaaS, AI, and other sectors, targeting 90 by 2028 through its proprietary tech system. The fund reflects rising early-stage interest, as investments grew 18% YoY with AI emerging as a key focus.

Research backed Asaya has secured ₹28 crore in pre-Series A funding led by RPSG Capital, with backing from Dot & Key founders Suyash and Anisha Saraf, along with OTP Ventures and Huddle Ventures. Founded by Neeraj Biyani and two FMCG veterans, Asaya has grown 400% YoY with its patented MelaMe™ molecule and now plans six new product launches and an innovation center.

Indigrid Technology, an electronics systems design and manufacturing startup, raised $4M from Cactus Partners to expand production in Goa and Manesar. Founded in 2015, it manufactures battery packs and motor controllers and recently diversified into consumer electronics, serving clients like Hella and Revolt. With FY25 revenue at INR 108.5 Cr, Indigrid targets INR 350–380 Cr in FY26 as India’s EV market heads toward $132B by 2030.

Flipspaces has raised $50M in Series C funding from CE-Invests, Panthera Growth Partners, and SMBC Asia Rising Fund, taking total funding to $85M after a prior $35M round led by Iron Pillar. Founded in 2015, the AI-driven interior design platform will use the funds to scale in India, the US, and UAE. With 1,000+ projects, its clients include Adani, Genpact, and Larsen & Toubro.

At the Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the UPI–UPU Integration, linking UPI with UPU’s platform to modernize global remittances. Backed by DoP and NIPL, it combines postal reach with UPI’s affordability. Scindia pledged $10M for postal innovation and announced India’s UPU Council candidacy, underscoring India’s vision for global connectivity, inclusion, and interoperable commerce solutions.

Samved Ventures and IIT Kanpur’s FIRST have signed an MoU to strengthen India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem. Leveraging IIT Kanpur’s SIIC, which has incubated 425+ startups, the partnership will bridge academic research with market applications. Samved, backed by industry leaders, invests from pre-seed to pre-Series A. The collaboration spans mentoring, events, and knowledge sharing, advancing India’s leadership in AI, robotics, and health tech.

Prowrrap, a Delhi-based B2B procurement platform founded by Sagar and Rishabh Saxena, raised ₹4 Cr in a Seed round led by Calance Software and Amit Govil. Funds will boost tech and expansion, streamlining MSME and high-growth firm supply chains in e-commerce and FnV. Targeting 25 cities and a Series A in 18–24 months, Prowrrap taps India’s $170B packaging market potential.

As per Walll Street Journal Report OpenAI is co-producing Critterz, an AI-driven animated film with Vertigo Films and Native Foreign, budgeted under $30M and eyeing a 2026 Cannes premiere. Blending human creativity with AI tools, the film involves writers from Paddington. OpenAI aims to showcase AI’s role in democratizing entertainment while collaborating with Tribeca on short films. Hollywood will closely track Critterz’ performance.

Microsoft’s Azure services are back online after Red Sea cable cuts disrupted connectivity across the Middle East and Asia. Failures in the SMW4 and IMEWE cable systems near Jeddah affected India, Pakistan, and the UAE. Microsoft rerouted traffic to restore continuity and is monitoring routes amid difficult repair conditions in the Red Sea.

The Supreme Court has permitted Cognizant to continue using its hexagonal logo in India, staying a Bombay High Court order amid a trademark dispute with Atyati Technologies. Atyati claims infringement since 2019. The case, marked by injunctions and reversals, must be resolved by the High Court within six months. Cognizant confirmed compliance with logo guidelines while continuing its use on digital platforms.

India’s unemployment rate stands at just 2%, per the World Economic Forum, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya credits this to growth and government schemes. Strengthened by MoUs with Mentor Together and Quikr, the National Career Service (NCS) Portal hosts 52 lakh employers, 5.79 crore job seekers, and 7.22 crore vacancies. Backed by PM Modi’s ₹2 lakh crore PM-VBRY package to create 3.5 crore jobs, NCS integrates 1,200+ daily Quikr listings, boosting employability.

Karnataka has allotted 6.17 acres in Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru, for Quantum City (QCity), featuring labs, startup incubation, and industry collaboration. Minister NS Boseraju said the initiative targets a $20B quantum economy by 2035. ICTS-TIFR also received 8 acres for research expansion. CM Siddaramaiah announced a Quantum Task Force and Hardware Park, aligning with the National Quantum Mission and supporting startups like QpiAI and QNu Labs.

Trufrost & Butler raised $7M from Carpediem Capital to strengthen India’s foodservice sector. Founded in 2018 by Neeraj Seth and Satish Dudeja, it serves HoReCa with refrigeration, food prep, and beverage solutions. Funds will enhance customer experience, expand service infrastructure, scale domestic manufacturing, and enter global markets. Focused on cost-effective tier II/III solutions, the firm competes with local and multinational players while accelerating culinary support and strategic expansion.

Venture Catalysts raised INR 150 Cr ($18 Mn) through primary and secondary transactions, with investors like Ashish Kacholia, Authum Investments, Aishwarya Rai, and existing backers Radhakishan Damani and Ritesh Agarwal. Valued at $200 Mn, it manages $500 Mn+ in assets and has backed 400+ startups, including Renee Cosmetics and BharatPe. Funds will fuel leadership hires, new funds, AI-driven tech upgrades, and global expansion.

The IEPFA, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, plans to simplify claim processes for investors. A committee with MCA, SEBI, and ICAI members proposed easing documentation for low-value claims up to ₹5 lakh (physical securities), ₹15 lakh (demat), and ₹10,000 (dividends). Founded in 2016, IEPFA manages refunds, investor rights, and financial literacy. The reforms aim to ensure faster processing, transparency, and improved investor services.

Turtlemint Fintech Solutions, founded in 2015 by Dhirendra Mahyavanshi and Anand, has filed a DRHP with SEBI for an IPO. Backed by Peak XV, Nexus Venture Partners, Amansa Capital, and Jungle Ventures, the platform distributed 1.6 Cr+ policies across 19,105 pin codes (FY23–FY25). With 4L+ PoSPs, partnerships with 42+ insurers, and 4.3L+ trained advisors, the IPO aims to strengthen its footprint in India’s digital insurance market.

SoftBank cut its stake in Ola Electric by 2.15%, selling 94.9M shares via SVF II OSTRICH (DE) LLC, reducing its holding to 15.68%. Z47 and Tiger Global also partially exited earlier. Despite a 50% stock surge, shares closed at ₹64.45, valuing Ola at ₹28,445 Cr. Ola ranks second in two-wheeler EV sales with 18.19% share, though Q1 FY26 revenue dipped to ₹824 Cr and losses rose to ₹428 Cr.

Dectrocel, an AI health-tech startup, raised INR 4Cr from IAN’s BioAngels to scale operations and expand AI solutions. Founded by Ankit and Saumya Shukla with Nikhil Mishra, it builds tools for respiratory and HPB diseases. Its CDSCO-approved flagship, DecXpert, interprets chest X-rays and CTs with high accuracy, tackling India’s radiologist shortage. Dectrocel plans to expand DecXpert’s reach and diversify its product portfolio.

Capgemini Research Institute reports generative AI going mainstream, with 60% firms expecting AI as team members/supervisors within a year. Yet, human-AI collaboration readiness lags, demanding restructuring. 30% are scaling Gen AI a fivefold rise from 2023 led by telecom, consumer goods, and aerospace. While investments rose 9%, cloud costs worry firms. 90% of executives back AI agents, but 71% distrust autonomous AI, exposing governance gaps.

Colive raised $20M from Bain Capital and Sattva Group to expand tech infrastructure and market presence in India’s rental housing sector. Part of a $100M co-living platform, Colive aims for 50,000 beds in 3 years. Initial land buys in Pune and Bengaluru cover 0.5M sq ft, with 8–10 flagship projects planned across Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad.

Indianapolis attorney Mark S. Zuckerberg is suing Meta over repeated Facebook suspensions caused by his name matching the founder’s. He claims lost clients and ad revenue, seeking account restoration, safeguards, and compensation. Despite Meta’s apologies and reinstatement, he criticizes its flawed appeal system. Zuckerberg says he sued because he believes he can win. Meta admitted the error and pledged preventive measures.

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu hit back at Donald Trump’s remarks on India’s economy, declaring, “We will show them what a ‘dead economy’ looks like.” His September 4, 2025, post backed Nirmala Sitharaman’s GST reforms effective Sept 22 simplifying taxes to 5% and 18%, while levying 40% on luxury goods. Vembu hailed the mix as pro-growth. Kotak AMC’s Nilesh Shah called it “ek teer kai nishaan”, easing inflation and business. Experts see a 0.5% GDP boost despite U.S. tariffs.

AutoDukan, an AI-driven automotive aftermarket platform, raised $1M in Pre-Series A led by Choice Group and HNIs, with MetroMax Group and Ankit Sajnani participating. The funds will scale operations, expand AI for demand prediction and claims automation, and strengthen partnerships. Reporting 10x growth, AutoDukan serves 2,000+ clients, maps 2M spare parts, and manages 200K live inventory, digitizing procurement, insurance, and workshops against rivals like GoMechanic and Automovill.

OpenAI is set to launch its AI-driven Jobs Platform by mid-2026, featuring AI-powered candidate matching and a dedicated track for SMBs. Backed by collaborations with Walmart, John Deere, Accenture, and others, the platform will connect businesses with AI-ready talent. Complementing this, OpenAI Certifications aim to validate skills and certify 10M Americans by 2030, aligning with White House AI literacy goals.

Freshworks founder Girish Mathrubootham will step down as executive chairman by Dec 2025, concluding a 15-year journey that saw Freshworks grow into a global SaaS leader with an IPO and $800M+ annual revenue. He will shift focus to Together Fund, his $200M AI-focused VC. Roxanne Austin will succeed him as chairperson, while Mathrubootham stays a key shareholder, marking a generational change in Indian SaaS leadership.