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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicIndian start-ups

Topic: Indian start-ups

PSLV-C62 failure: What Indian start-ups say about trusting ISRO as a launch partner

ISRO’s second PSLV mission failure in a row comes as global launch services become more competitive, with SpaceX’s reusable rocket and China nearing 100 launches a year.

From ‘Shark Tank’-style pitching to idea exchange, what went down at BITS Pilani Conquest’s Demo Day

The start-up accelerator’s flagship event saw start-ups from multiple cohorts pitch to a panel of top investors & industry leaders. Four start-ups bagged equity-free grants.

From Prayogik to Avni, the start-ups driving sustainable innovation backed by BITS Pilani Conquest

The online phase of Conquest is currently in motion, featuring intensive mentorship and founder support.

India’s accelerator boom needs a reset. How BITS Pilani’s Conquest provides the blueprint

Conquest, a student-run accelerator for start-ups, is back for its 2025 edition. The launch event will bring together top industry leaders & influential figures from Gurugram on 16 April.

Israeli defence firms seek to expand footprint in India, MRO & innovation centre come up

Israel Aerospace Industries has launched an innovation centre and a Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility last month in India.

There are two kinds of rich Indians. One believes in India story, other flees the country

While it is unfortunate that a large number of High Net Worth Individuals have left India and taken citizenship elsewhere, the number of HNIs in the country is continuously increasing.

India sees number of unicorns fall for first time since 2017, well below govt’s 100-plus claim

The ‘Global Unicorn Index 2024’ by Hurun noted that Indian entrepreneurs were creating more unicorns outside the country, and also highlighted the slowdown in start-up funding in India.

UAE-based firm & Indian start-up join hands to deliver High Altitude Pseudo Satellite

IAF is looking at acquiring HAPS solution capable of carrying minimum 35 kg payload and sustaining operations at 18,000 m altitude for minimum of 30-45 days.

India’s ailing discom sector needs a saviour: start-ups

Distribution sector reform in India is crucial for renewable energy adoption and industrial development.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.