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Frontier AI & Machine Learning Just now (08:36 AM IST)

Peak XV Raises Surge Seed Ceiling to $5 Million, Unveils 18-Startup Cohort

Peak XV Partners has increased the maximum seed investment under its Surge program to $5 million as it announced an 18-startup cohort focused on frontier AI and machine learning. Thirteen of the companies are targeting global markets, while more than half are based in India, underscoring the firm’s continued push to back internationally ambitious founders from the region.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

Energy, Power & CleanTechJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Gadkari Advocates Ethanol as Key to Boosting Farmer Incomes and Cutting Fuel Imports

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized the potential of ethanol in enhancing farmers' earnings and reducing India's fuel import dependency during the launch of a new bus service in Madhya Pradesh. He highlighted the recent surge in maize prices and the government's ambitious PM e-Bus Sewa initiative.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Cumulative FDI Surges to $843 Billion Amid Record Inflows in 2025-26

India's cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has reached an unprecedented $843 billion from 2014 to 2026, with a record $94.53 billion inflow in the last fiscal year, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences3h ago

Ernakulam Remains Kerala's Influenza Hotspot as Doctors Warn of Festive-Season Spread and Next Year's Fever Surge

Ernakulam district continues to report the highest number of influenza cases in Kerala, with 969 confirmed cases recorded till September 26, even as doctors urge residents to curb person-to-person transmission through strict preventive habits. Health officials say the district's broader fever burden remains significant, with dengue, leptospirosis and other infections also circulating, while experts warn that El Niño could drive another spike in fever cases next April.

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Agriculture & Rural Economy6h ago

Six Dead in Uttar Pradesh as Torrential Rain Batters State, Damages Crops and Homes

At least six people were killed and three injured in rain-related incidents across Uttar Pradesh on Saturday as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds lashed the state, damaging standing crops and more than 100 houses. Officials said 63 districts recorded above-normal rainfall, with some areas facing a moderate risk of flash floods after the state received 19 times its normal rainfall in the past 24 hours.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance7h ago

RBI Bulletin Flags India's 7.8% Growth Resilience Amid West Asia Shock, Inflation Pressures and Banking Funding Debate

The Reserve Bank of India's September 2026 Bulletin presents an economy that remains notably resilient despite renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia, rising energy prices and volatile global markets. Alongside reporting 7.8% growth in the first quarter of 2026-27, the Bulletin argues that a higher credit-deposit ratio alone is not a reliable sign of banking stress and points to strong foreign exchange reserves, FDI inflows and narrowing trade deficits as key buffers.

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Aviation, Shipping & Logistics1h ago

India's Engineering Exports Jump 24.9% in August as US, China and UK Demand Surges

India's engineering goods exports rose 24.86% year-on-year in August to $12.32 billion, powered by strong shipments to the US, China and the UK, even as West Asia logistics disruptions weighed on some Gulf markets. EEPC India said the broad-based expansion signals firmer global confidence in "Brand India" and points to improving demand conditions for exporters.

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Startups & Venture Capital2h ago

Indian Startups Raise $203.4 Mn in One Week as AI and Cleantech Dominate Funding Surge

Indian startups raised $203.4 Mn across 21 deals between September 21 and September 25, a sharp 3.4X jump from the $58.9 Mn raised by 14 startups in the previous week. The surge was led by large rounds in AI and cleantech, with Ultraviolette Automotive and Ema accounting for most of the week's capital inflow.

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Startups & Venture Capital2h ago

Indian Startups Post Strong FY26 Revenue Growth as Profitability Broadens, but Losses Still Bite

India's startup ecosystem entered FY26 with clearer signs of maturity, as more new-age tech companies turned profitable and overall operating revenue surged 44.25% year-on-year to Rs 3.22 lakh crore. Yet the gains were uneven: while 65 of 97 tracked startups reported profits, 32 companies still posted a combined loss of Rs 21,426.8 crore, showing that the path to durable profitability remains incomplete.

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