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Who is Will Cathcart? WhatsApp leader exits after steering it through privacy battles, monetisation push

Cathcart’s departure comes at a time when WhatsApp is in the middle of a transition. Under him, the platform recently rolled out Meta’s AI assistant powered by its latest model, Muse Spark, alongside privacy-focused features such as “incognito chat” built on confidential computing infrastructure using chips from AMD and Nvidia.

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Harley-Davidson's Entry-Level Motorcycle Is A Smash Overseas. Will The US-Bound Model Do the Same?

The MoCo's partnership with Indian motorcycle giant Hero MotoCorp has already seen success, and more models are reportedly on the way very soon.

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Deeptech startup BioCompute is moving out of India; founder explains why

Founded in 2024, BioCompute is developing DNA-based data storage technology that converts digital data into synthetic DNA sequences, enabling ultra-dense, energy-efficient storage capable of archiving vast amounts of information in a tiny physical footprint.

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Inside Zepto's profit push ahead of its IPO

Zepto's upcoming $1 billion IPO highlights the quick commerce sector's investment surge. Despite strong order volumes, Zepto's aggressive low-price strategy has led to significant operating losses, though per-order losses are narrowing. Investors will closely watch its ability to improve monetisation and profitability while maintaining growth.

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PE firms, mid-market companies drive India’s new GCC wave

India's Global Capability Centre (GCC) landscape is shifting, with private equity-backed and mid-market firms now driving significant expansion. These companies are leveraging GCCs beyond cost savings to build advanced capabilities in AI and engineering, creating substantial value for their portfolios. This trend signifies a maturing strategy for PE firms, moving…

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Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutiny

Privacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on potential privacy violations for users and bystanders due to always-on cameras, and challenges under India's data protection law. While the technology promises independence, calls are mounting for stringent safeguards against…

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Jio revs up IPO engine; Accenture shock sinks IT

Jio Platforms has kicked off its IPO process with the filing of its draft papers with Sebi. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Reliance Jio Telecom Business: Ambanis bet on 5G, AI and broadband in five-point blueprint for Jio's next chapter

Reliance Jio remains India's telecom leader with aggressive 5G expansion, growing subscriber numbers, and new digital services featured prominently at the AGM. Reliance Jio announced five strategic growth commitments, including expanding 5G adoption and broadband access, as its subscriber base surpassed 524 million. The company is also venturing into satellite…

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Reliance Jio eyes India's own satellite broadband network

Reliance Jio is exploring a plan to build its own satellite network for India. This initiative aims to bring internet access to remote areas. The company is also partnering with global satellite providers. This dual approach will speed up service delivery. Jio is establishing ground stations to support this ambitious…

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HealthQuad raises Rs 550 crore, eyes Rs 1,700 crore fund

HealthQuad has secured Rs 550 crore for its third fund. The venture capital firm aims to raise Rs 1,700 crore to back early-growth companies in healthtech, medtech, and biopharma technology. This new fund will focus on innovative healthcare delivery models. HealthQuad expects to close the fund by mid-next year.

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L’Oréal-Innovist deal: early investors cash in big, founders pocket Rs 800-900 crore

L'Oréal announced on Thursday that it would acquire a majority stake in Innovist. While the companies did not disclose financial details, people familiar with the transaction told ET that the deal values the Gurugram-based startup at around Rs 4,100 crore.

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India key to Mercedes’ technology stack, autonomous-driving ambitions: CTO Jörg Burzer

Mercedes-Benz is significantly leveraging its Indian R&D center in Bengaluru for its biggest software transformation to date, MB.OS, which will power future S-Class models and other vehicles. This proprietary operating system, designed with AI integration, is crucial for the automaker's shift towards software-defined platforms and autonomous driving ambitions.

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Pet care firm Vetic raises $40 million led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Vetic, a pet care startup, has secured $40 million in funding. This investment will fuel the expansion of its clinic network, adding 25 new centers in major Indian cities. The company aims to integrate consultations, diagnostics, pharmacy, and grooming onto a single platform. Vetic also plans to enhance its technology…

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PE firms join GCC boom, push portfolio companies to set up captive centres

Private equity-backed firms are increasingly establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, moving beyond cost savings to build AI, engineering, and product capabilities. This trend signifies a shift from large corporations to mid-market companies leveraging GCCs as a strategic value-creation tool for portfolio companies.

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Electronics now third largest export category, next target second rank: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's electronics exports are surging, now its third-largest category, with ambitions to become second. The nation's electronics manufacturing sector is valued at Rs 13 lakh crore. The minister was speaking at the inauguration of American electronics manufacturing services firm Jabil’s new advanced facility in Pune.

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Fintechs bet big on corporate bonds as retail participation surges

Retail investors are increasingly participating in corporate bonds, with monthly investments surging to Rs 1,500-2,000 crore. This growth is driven by increased advertising, investor education, and a wider range of issuers. Fintech platforms are actively expanding their offerings in this segment, recognizing bonds as a significant growth opportunity.

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Rapido's early backers look to sell shares worth Rs 100 crore

Angel investors are offloading Rapido shares worth Rs 100 crore as part of a larger $730 million funding round. Swiggy, an early investor, has fully exited its stake. The deal aims for a $3 billion valuation, though some investors are pushing back on pricing.

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Tata Electronics onboards Malaysian cleanroom specialist IAQ Group for Dholera fab

Tata Electronics has partnered with Malaysian cleanroom specialist IAQ Group for its upcoming semiconductor fab in Dholera. This collaboration aims to ensure the facility meets stringent cleanroom standards, a critical factor for semiconductor manufacturing. IAQ Group's expertise will be crucial for timely execution and de-risking the cleanroom readiness bottleneck.

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IDBI Bank share price rockets 19%. What’s triggering the massive surge?

IDBI Bank shares rose sharply on Wednesday, extending a four-session rally amid heavy trading volumes and renewed optimism around the lender’s long-delayed privatisation process. Reports that the government is exploring ways to revive stake-sale discussions, coupled with improving asset quality and strong net interest income growth, boosted investor sentiment.

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Shiv Sena (UBT) split row deepens as Sanjay Raut alleges Maharashtra MPs offered Rs 50 crore each to switch sides

Sanjay Raut alleges a Rs 50 crore "Minimum Support Price" for poaching MPs, with Rs 15 crore as an advance, amid speculation of a Shiv Sena (UBT) split. He challenges potential defectors to resign and seek a fresh mandate, questioning the health of democracy if elected representatives can be induced…

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$2.75 trillion mcap SpaceX rockets past Amazon with 66% stock surge in 3 days

SpaceX's market valuation surged past Amazon and briefly exceeded Microsoft's on Tuesday, driven by intense trading in its newly listed option contracts. The company's shares jumped significantly above its IPO price, reflecting investor confidence in its diverse business ventures. This rapid ascent places SpaceX among the world's most valuable companies.

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Zydus Lifesciences shares fall 2% as firm acquires US-based Assertio Holdings for $166 million

Zydus Lifesciences' shares dipped 2% after completing the $166.4 million acquisition of US-based Assertio Holdings Inc. The deal, finalized through a subsidiary, makes Assertio a wholly-owned entity, bolstering Zydus's specialty and oncology supportive-care therapies pipeline. This strategic move aims to enhance the company's innovative drug offerings.

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Ola Electric files application to settle Sebi probe over false information allegations

Ola Electric and founder Bhavish Aggarwal have approached Sebi to settle allegations of disseminating false information to inflate stock prices. The company seeks an amicable closure without admitting guilt, following Sebi's notice regarding discrepancies in service network expansion, sales figures, and electric motorcycle rollout timelines.

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Inside Cursor's journey to a $60 billion deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX

SpaceX has acquired AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion in an all-stock deal, significantly bolstering its AI ambitions. This move positions SpaceX strongly in the AI coding tools segment, competing with giants like OpenAI and Anthropic. Cursor, cofounded by Indian-origin entrepreneur Aman Sanger, boasts substantial annual revenue and a…

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Trackk enters broking as wealthtech startups chase Gen Z investors

Gen Z-focused investment platform Trackk is now venturing into broking, offering equity and F&O trading. Shifting from its previous sub-broker role, the platform aims to build its own financial infrastructure to better serve its young user base. Trackk targets 500,000 accounts in the next year, focusing on first-time investors.

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