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AI dominates SoftBank's portfolio as OpenAI gains drive profits
AI-related holdings accounted for about 18% of the SoftBank group’s net asset value roughly three years ago, but now represent more than 60%.
Sayan Sen
AI dominates SoftBank's portfolio as OpenAI gains drive profits
AI-related holdings accounted for about 18% of the SoftBank group’s net asset value roughly three years ago, but now represent more than 60%.
Sayan Sen
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Industry leaders decode the future of agentic commerce at Cashfree’s Ten and Beyond event
At Cashfree Payments’ Ten and Beyond event, experts from McKinsey, Stripe, Mastercard, and Cashfree took the stage to decode how commerce in India is becoming more intuitive and less transactional in the age of agentic payments.
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How a 17-year-old is using OpenAI tools to make animal healthcare smarter
Using OpenAI tools as his research collaborator, Anshul Bhatt mastered complex code and turned ambitious ideas into working prototypes. His creation, PawPath, is proof of how AI can empower a new generation of builders to create with purpose.
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Raenest launches in India to power faster, more predictable global payments for international earners
Global money platform Raenest lets individuals and businesses open USD, GBP, and EUR accounts, accept international and crypto payments, and move funds across borders seamlessly.
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10,000 delegates, 100+ speakers, one vision: Inside the landmark summit that positioned Jaipur as India's entrepreneurial capital
Rajasthan DigiFest X TiE Global Summit 2026 ended with major announcements and billion-dollar insights, emphasizing India's future innovation in AI, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
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Industry leaders decode the future of agentic commerce at Cashfree’s Ten and Beyond event
At Cashfree Payments’ Ten and Beyond event, experts from McKinsey, Stripe, Mastercard, and Cashfree took the stage to decode how commerce in India is becoming more intuitive and less transactional in the age of agentic payments.
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How a 17-year-old is using OpenAI tools to make animal healthcare smarter
Using OpenAI tools as his research collaborator, Anshul Bhatt mastered complex code and turned ambitious ideas into working prototypes. His creation, PawPath, is proof of how AI can empower a new generation of builders to create with purpose.
Surya Kannoth
Raenest launches in India to power faster, more predictable global payments for international earners
Global money platform Raenest lets individuals and businesses open USD, GBP, and EUR accounts, accept international and crypto payments, and move funds across borders seamlessly.
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10,000 delegates, 100+ speakers, one vision: Inside the landmark summit that positioned Jaipur as India's entrepreneurial capital
Rajasthan DigiFest X TiE Global Summit 2026 ended with major announcements and billion-dollar insights, emphasizing India's future innovation in AI, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
Gayatri Guha
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India Post is the most important delivery and logistics chain in the country: Jyotiraditya Scindia
India Post is evolving from a vast letter-carrying network into a modern, digital highway for goods, money, and services across the nation, says Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Union Minister of Communications; and Development of North Eastern Region.
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India Post is the most important delivery and logistics chain in the country: Jyotiraditya Scindia
India Post is evolving from a vast letter-carrying network into a modern, digital highway for goods, money, and services across the nation, says Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Union Minister of Communications; and Development of North Eastern Region.
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This Silicon Valley founder wants to redefine AI compute forever!
What’s happening inside Groq could reset the rules of AI compute. Meet Jonathan Ross, Founder & CEO of Groq, the company behind ultra-low-latency LPUs that make AI faster, cheaper, and massively scalable.
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Technology
Sarvam AI launches multi-agent orchestration platform
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to strengthen chip ecosystem in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw
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AI firm Fractal Analytics trims IPO size to Rs 2,834 Cr
Business Ideas
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Books
Why reading feels like healing when finding words feels hard
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Campaign
BharatPe’s ‘Hai Yakeen’ campaign celebrates the indomitable spirit of Indian merchants
SMB Week: How OTT has changed the face of India’s media and entertainment industry
SMB Week: Here’s how SMBs in the manufacturing sector can find opportunity in change
SMB Week: How COVID-19 catalysed efforts to build a stronger healthcare ecosystem and the role of SMBs
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An entrepreneur, author, athlete, stand-up comic, and more: the many acts of Anu Vaidyanathan
Women workforce participation and the burden of unpaid work–our top stories of the week
A signature saree challenges the idea that consent ends with marriage
Sports
Meet Renee Noronha, India’s youngest female Ironman, who is chasing a six-continent dream
WPL team UP Warriorz is just the beginning of Jinisha Sharma’s bigger play in women’s sport
How Pooja Krishnamoorthy made history as the first Indian woman to complete the Brazil 135 Ultra
Pranavi Urs becomes first Indian woman to win a pro golf title in a mixed-gender field
Resources
These businesses are turning traditional Indian sweets into health-conscious versions
How brands are blending tech with tradition this Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
What to consider before taking a business loan?
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Marketing & Sales
Airtel vs Jio: How India’s telecom market became a duopoly
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Funding
GREW Solar raises Rs 1050 Cr to fund manufacturing expansion
Six Sense Mobility raises Rs 44 Cr to expand manufacturing and automotive electronics capabilities
Uptiq raises $25M in Series B funding, plans expansion of India research hub
W Health Ventures announces Rs 550 Cr first close of second fund to back healthcare startups
Social & Green News
Strong network of MSMEs being developed; only India can buttress global supply chain: President
PM launches Rs 24,000 Cr scheme for vulnerable tribal groups' welfare
Aiming to reduce plastic, The Body Shop to launch refill stations in India by year end
Five new animal species discovered in Tibet