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Bajaj Finserv plans to invest up to ₹2,000 crore in AI startups over the next five years.
Zelio E-Mobility's FY26 profit after tax increased by 75% year-over-year, reaching ₹28 crore.
Investors are focusing on distinguishing genuine AI innovation from hype to allocate funding more effectively.
S45, co-founded by Aman Singh, raised $5 million in funding with a focus on hiring for roles that AI cannot perform.
TBO Tek reported a nearly flat Q4 profit of ₹60.1 crore, with revenue increasing by 82.6% year-over-year.
Rapido cofounder Rishikesh SR revealed that over 60% of the company's coding is now performed by AI.
PhonePe's Rahul Chari emphasizes that data and distribution will be key competitive advantages in the AI era.
Zomato has introduced 'Healthy Subscriptions' to enhance its focus on promoting clean eating habits.
Bharat1.AI's Umakant Soni emphasizes the importance of a humanity-centric approach to AI development in India.
Anveshan has raised Rs 121 crore in funding from Vertex Ventures, IFC, Titan Capital, Aman Gupta, and other investors.
Zepto's Divesh Sawhney highlights how AI has accelerated the speed of experimentation for marketing teams, though no specific funding details are mentioned.
Eazzy, a home services startup founded by former executives from Reliance, Flipkart, and Cashify, has raised an undisclosed amount in angel funding.
ElevenLabs raised $19 million in funding to enhance emotional context in e-commerce through voice AI.
PhonePe secured over 47% market share in UPI transactions as of April.
C2i secured additional funding from TDK Ventures, closing its Series A round at $16.7 million.
C2i Semiconductors has extended its Series A funding round to $16.7 million, with investment from TDK Ventures.
ZeroDrag secured seed funding led by Transition VC.
InMobi's Mohit Saxena highlights that a lack of patience and capital is driving India to become the largest consumer of AI technologies.
Anthropic has appointed Sangeeta Bavi to lead its startup initiatives in India.
Kissht reported over Rs 600 crore in revenue for Q4 FY26, with a 52% increase in profit.