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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicIndian startups

Topic: Indian startups

This tailoring startup is changing the way Indians interact with masterjis

There’s no immediate threat to the tailor industry, but the app is preparing for a world that is rapidly transforming into a gig economy.

Three Hyderabad start-ups are conquering the new frontier in space race — Low Earth Orbit

Half a dozen graduates from IIT, BITS Pilani, and other engineering colleges are propelling India into the next frontier of modern spaceflight — satellites in LEO. Hyderabad is a hub.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

Can monkeys teach ‘dumb’ robots? Bengaluru’s CynLr & IISc lab are making automation smarter

Robotics startup CynLr has teamed up with neuroscientists at IISc’s Vision Lab to build intuitive robots that could transform automation. Tie-up will also fund PhDs and train new talent.

Jeune Health, SugarStrings, Humors Tech—know the healthcare innovations backed by BITS Pilani Conquest

BITS Pilani's start-up accelerator Conquest supports a new generation of founders through a zero-cost, zero-equity model, helping reimagine healthcare.

IIT-M Sangam: Chennai startup’s tech to detect structural gaps in ageing infra lands Rs 3L prize

Day 2 of the two-day alumni association event saw 20 startups competing for a total prize money of Rs 6L at the Taj Hotel on MG Road, Bengaluru.

EtherealX to Agnikul, Indian startups enter space defence domain. Op Sindoor was the pivot

From surveillance to reconnaissance to anti-satellite systems, the private sector is upping the ante as India plans to fast-track the launch of 52 dedicated satellites for the Armed Forces.

Axiom-4 has venture capitalists looking skyward, but investment in space tech needs an attitude reset

Space tech start-ups in India are banking on the success of the mission to attract more funding, which is often difficult for these firms. Returns in space tech investment come with patience.

Let’s talk about red tape, cash flow, say Indian startup founders

As Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, calls out startups for focusing on food and grocery delivery, founders say it's because the govt takes a toll on their functioning.

BluSmart was a clean mobility success story. Exposes corporate governance at India’s startups

For customers, BluSmart was a success story that impacted their daily lives. In sync with the government’s clean mobility push, it was a flaunt for green-conscious riders.

On Camera

US has entered Venezuela without a clear democratic roadmap—A open-ended foreign occupation

While many leaders in the region have condemned the U.S. military's intervention in Venezuela, it is unclear if countries in the region will be willing or able to truly push back.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.