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Orbital plans space data centres to power AI, seeks FCC clearance for 100,000 satellites

A US startup, Orbital, is looking to set up space-based data centres to meet the surging demand for AI computing power. The company aims to launch its first data centre satellite next year, with plans for 100,000 satellites in low Earth orbit to deliver 10 gigawatts of compute. Orbital plans…

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How Rocking That JLo Dress In Off Campus Actually Led To Mika Abdalla Meeting The 'On The Floor' Singer

How they got to "dance the night away."

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Adani Enterprises QIP gets nearly 4x bids, successfully raises Rs 15,000 crore

Adani Enterprises successfully raised ₹15,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement, attracting significant interest from both foreign investors like Capital Group and Goldman Sachs, and domestic mutual funds. The issue was oversubscribed nearly four times, with the funds earmarked for capital expenditure, debt repayment, and strategic growth initiatives. This successful…

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ETtech Explainer: Why Telegram and Signal are under the government's scanner over usernames

India's scrutiny of username-based messaging has widened from WhatsApp to Telegram and Signal over concerns around fraud, impersonation and user anonymity.

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India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?

India holds an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold in households and temples, yet continues to spend billions importing more every year. As pressure on the rupee and trade deficit mounts, the government is considering reviving the Gold Monetisation Scheme by involving jewellers to unlock idle gold and turn dormant…

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HCL Tech announces $1.14 billion AI partnership with European firm

Sources familiar with the matter told ET that the client is Mercedes-Benz, with HCLTech beating out Infosys, which was the incumbent vendor for the account. This comes as enterprises increasingly consolidate vendors, with tech spending budgets tightening amid tough macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions.

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Stocks in news: Marico, Adani Enterprises, Tata Motors PV, PB Fintech, PNB

Indian markets saw a second day of gains, with the Nifty reclaiming its 100-day moving average, signaling a bullish trend. Key companies like Marico, Tata Motors PV, and Adani Enterprises are in focus due to strong Q1 updates and fundraising plans. PNB and Bank of India reported significant credit growth,…

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Mynd Fintech, part of Treds platform M1xchange, acquires C2FO India

M1xchange is an RBI-licensed Treds (Trade Receivables Electronic Discounting System) entity. C2FO runs C2Treds and also has the same licence, which it may surrender going ahead. C2FO India’s parent company Pollen Inc. (C2FO US) is a major global player in early-payments solutions for small businesses, processing around $500 billion in…

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Flipkart-backed Ninjacart raises $6 million from Accel, Nilekani, Tiger Global

The Bengaluru-based company, which supplies fruits and vegetables to quick-commerce platforms, modern trade, kirana stores, restaurants, and exporters, said it has turned Ebitda (earnings before income, tax, depreciation, and amortisation) profitable. It did not disclose the valuation or the total size of the planned multi-tranche round.

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From OpenAI to Sarvam, governments may want skin in the AI game

Governments are exploring ownership stakes in leading AI firms like OpenAI and Sarvam AI, signaling a shift in viewing artificial intelligence as a strategic national asset. This move goes beyond traditional regulation, aiming for a say in decision-making and ensuring public benefit from AI's immense potential. Such proposals suggest a…

The Economic Times

PM Modi, Takaichi deepen India-Japan ties with AI, defence and multi-billion dollar bilateral roadmap

India and Japan have forged a robust partnership, pledging over $10 billion in new Japanese investments and setting a ¥10 trillion target for the next decade. Leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in AI, defense, energy, and next-generation mobility, alongside critical areas like semiconductors and resilient supply chains. This significant collaboration…

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Adani Enterprises, Odisha govt sign pact for Rs 1.08 lakh crore aluminium plant with IHC

Adani Enterprises is set to invest a massive Rs 1.08 lakh crore in Odisha for a new greenfield aluminium project, in partnership with Abu Dhabi's IHC. This significant venture aims to boost India's aluminium production by nearly 50%, featuring a large-scale refinery, smelter, and downstream park. The project, supported by…

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A coastal city in the south is quietly powering India's AI future

Visakhapatnam is emerging as India's next AI infrastructure hub, attracting massive investments from tech giants like Google and Reliance. The city's strategic coastal location, coupled with potential for clean energy and robust industrial capabilities, makes it ideal for data centers and subsea cables, according to experts. This development, analysts say,…

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India's lending boom might no longer be largely bank-led

India's private credit market is booming, doubling in five years to $25 billion as companies seek alternatives to traditional bank loans for expansion and acquisitions. Banks, wary of complex financing, are leaving a gap that private lenders are filling with flexible, albeit costlier, solutions. While growth is strong, regulators are…

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Sparrow Capital closes third fund at Rs 475 crore, means to write bigger cheques

About 60% of the corpus came from global endowments, foundations, funds of funds, and family offices, and the rest from startup founders, operators, Indian family offices, and high net worth individuals (HNIs). This marks a shift in Sparrow’s LP base, which was largely non-institutional in its earlier vehicles.

The Economic Times

Centre asks Meta to pause WhatsApp username rollout; seeks reply in three days

It has directed Meta to furnish a detailed explanation of the feature within three days. The company has been asked not to roll out the feature until consultation on the matter is over, sources told ET.

The Economic Times

Everforth bets on India's GCC boom, AI demand to drive growth

US technology services firm sees India's maturing GCC ecosystem and AI-led digital engineering demand as key growth drivers after its rebrand and Quinnox acquisition.

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Byju’s tablets, laptops gather dust in warehouse as insolvency drags on

The delay comes as the June 30 deadline for submitting expressions of interest (EoI) in the broader resolution process has passed. The warehouse assets are being handled through a separate sale under Regulation 29 of the CIRP (Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process), but the delay points to the challenge of monetising…

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SoftBank completes second $10 billion tranche of its $30 billion OpenAI investment

SoftBank has injected another $10 billion into OpenAI, part of a larger $30 billion commitment. This significant investment, funded by a bridge loan, underscores OpenAI's importance to SoftBank's portfolio, contributing to a substantial profit increase. However, the news comes as the New York Times reported delays in OpenAI's IPO, impacting…

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Orchestration layer is new battleground for Indian AI talent

Recruiters told ET that hiring for standalone prompt engineering roles has plateaued as companies increasingly seek engineers who can build and orchestrate agentic or autonomous AI systems, signalling one of the fastest shifts yet in the country’s AI talent market.

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Minions & Monsters review – a smart premise descends into more of the same

The hugely successful, gibberish-heavy franchise travels back to old Hollywood for an adventure that swaps out nifty ideas for repetitive chaos

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Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?

India's top business tycoons like Ambani and Adani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum areas. This strategic move, driven by scarce and expensive greenfield land, aims to transform decaying urban pockets. Major projects are underway, signaling a new era of large-scale urban regeneration…

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India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investors

India is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed MoSPI index could improve GDP estimates, guide RBI interest-rate decisions, strengthen inflation management, sharpen government policymaking and offer investors, businesses and economists an unprecedented real-time view of the country's largest employment…

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Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua says ecommerce driving company’s improved performance

Delhivery's growth is surging, fueled by booming e-commerce, especially from D2C brands and specialized online retailers. Founder Sahil Barua highlights the increasing trend of businesses outsourcing logistics due to rising operational costs. The company is also benefiting from market consolidation and a significant uptick in SME shipments, positioning it for…

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ETtech Q&A | We don't intend to get into last-mile quick commerce delivery: Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua

Gurugram-based Delhivery, which went public in May 2022, had been the bellwether for the performance of India’s ecommerce industry until the December 2025 listing of Meesho. Barua said that the company was increasingly witnessing vertical ecommerce players and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands taking away market share from horizontals like Amazon, Flipkart…

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