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Electric Cars

Tesla Nears 1,000 Vehicles in India After Price Cuts and Model Y L Launch

Tesla has recorded approximately 993 vehicles in India since deliveries began in September 2025, including 294 vehicles in September 2026 alone. The acceleration points to improving demand after the Model Y price cut and the launch of the six-seat version, although the company remains a marginal player in India’s electric vehicle market.

2026-10-06

Privacy and Technology Policies

India Blocks Decentralized Bitchat App from App Stores by Government Order

Bitchat, an app that enables messaging via Bluetooth Mesh without the internet or centralized servers, disappeared from Apple and Google’s stores in India after a government request based on Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. The decision comes months after authorities asked GitHub to remove repositories associated with the app, amid its use during protests where internet services were cut.

2026-10-03

Space and Space Technologies

Satlyt Raises $8 Million to Run AI Models on Satellites

Satlyt has raised $8 million in seed funding to develop software that enables AI models to run and data to be processed on satellites instead of sending all data to Earth. The company is preparing to test its platform on a spacecraft carrying experiments for NASA and two other companies.

2026-10-01

Financial Technology

Apple Pay Begins Rollout in India Through Axis Bank with Card and Acceptance-Point Restrictions

Apple has begun rolling out Apple Pay in India in partnership with Axis Bank, but the service is initially limited to eligible Visa and Mastercard cards and does not support the RuPay network. Disputes over fees may delay the participation of HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI Card in the rollout.

2026-09-29

Startups

Peak XV Raises Surge’s Investment Cap for Startups to $5 Million and Reveals 18 Companies

Peak XV Partners raised its maximum investment in each company under its Surge seed platform from $3 million to $5 million, and invested more than $50 million in a cohort of 18 startups. Thirteen of the companies are targeting global markets, while only five are focused on the Indian market.

2026-09-28

Artificial intelligence

Google Tests Buying Flipkart Products Directly Through Gemini and AI Mode in India

Google is testing a buy button in India that allows some Gemini and AI Mode users to go directly to Flipkart’s checkout flow without leaving the artificial intelligence interface. The test is currently limited to selected products and users, with plans to expand its scope in late October ahead of the festive shopping season.

2026-09-26

Cybersecurity

Security Research: Nearly 16,000 Supabase Databases Exposed Personal Data to the Public

UpGuard found that nearly 16,000 databases hosted on Supabase made some personal data accessible online, including names, addresses, phone numbers, passwords, and authentication tokens. The findings highlight the risks of applications built with artificial intelligence tools when access settings and databases are left inadequately secured.

2026-09-25

Startups

Lightspeed Targets Raising $250 Million for New India Fund Focused on Artificial Intelligence

Lightspeed is targeting $250 million for its fifth India fund to invest in early-stage startups and has already secured commitments covering 80% of the target. The fund will be smaller and have a shorter investment period, with a full focus on artificial intelligence companies in India and Southeast Asia.

2026-09-25

Startups

Ema Raises $77 Million to Expand Its AI Agents in Enterprise Operations

The startup Ema raised $77 million in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to $140 million, to expand its platform, which coordinates multiple AI agents to automate human resources, IT, and finance operations.

2026-09-23

Privacy and Technology Policies

India Requires Caller ID Apps to Forward Spam Call Reports to Telecom Operators

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India amended its commercial communications regulations to require caller identification and call management apps to send users’ reports of spam calls to an anti-spam platform operated by telecom companies. The amendments also regulate automated and AI-powered calls, amid Truecaller’s objections to transferring data it considers commercially valuable.

2026-09-18

Electric Cars

Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea C6 Electric Motorcycle Reaches Europe Starting at €5,990

Royal Enfield has begun accepting reservations for the Flying Flea C6 electric motorcycle in Europe and the United Kingdom, with deliveries set to begin in October 2026. The launch comes at a price of €5,990 in Europe and £5,300 in the United Kingdom, with a relatively small battery and a European range of 104 kilometers.

2026-09-17

Financial Technology

India to Charge Fees on Some Large UPI Transactions Starting October 15

India’s Unified Payments Interface network will charge merchants a 0.4% fee for some payments exceeding 2,000 rupees, while consumers will continue using the service for free. The move represents a shift from the full-fee waiver model in place since 2020, aimed at funding the network’s operations and security and expanding its infrastructure.

2026-09-15

Startups

Saudi Arabia's BRKZ Raises $31 Million to Expand Its AI-Powered Construction Materials Procurement Platform

BRKZ secured $13 million in a Series B round and $18 million in debt growth financing to develop pricing, fulfillment, and embedded finance tools and expand cross-border sourcing. The company says its platform serves more than 1,500 construction companies and relies on data from millions of products and requests for quotations.

2026-09-15

Energy and Green Technologies

India Reframes Its Case for Greater International Climate Finance

Dr. Vyoma Jha of NRDC argues that India’s transition to clean energy is as much about energy security as it is about climate, and that the annual financing gap could reach approximately $100 billion through 2050. The article calls for the redirection of international climate finance, giving greater weight to adaptation and resilience alongside emissions reductions.

2026-09-11

Space and Space Technologies

LatConnect 60 Strengthens Its Presence in India with an Agreement to Operate SWIRSAT and a Partnership to Market Its Data

Australian company LatConnect 60 has signed an agreement with NewSpace India to provide tracking, communications and control services for the SWIRSAT-1 and SWIRSAT-2 missions, alongside a partnership with GeoSyze to access India’s defense and geospatial intelligence market. The satellites are scheduled for launch in the first and second quarters of 2027.

2026-09-11

Energy and Green Technologies

Google Buys One Million Carbon Credits from Project to Reduce Rice-Farming Methane in India

Google has signed a four-year agreement with Indian startup Mitti Labs to purchase one million carbon credits through 2030, as part of a project targeting reductions in methane emissions and irrigation-water consumption on rice farms.

2026-09-10

Startups

Pocket FM Doubles Its Revenue Run Rate to $500 Million with AI-Powered Content Production

Pocket FM has increased its annual revenue run rate to $500 million, with artificial intelligence now used in 93% of its audio library and 99% of its new content. The company says the technology has reduced production costs by roughly 80 times, while humans continue to create and develop the stories.

2026-09-10

Startups

Uber Invests $10 Million in Indian Company Carrum to Expand Its Fleet to 11,000 Vehicles

Uber invested $10 million in Indian company Carrum Mobility in a Series B round, raising the company’s valuation to approximately $168 million. Carrum plans to more than double its fleet within 12 months, while Uber is increasing its reliance on fleet operators to provide vehicles and drivers, particularly for Uber Black.

2026-09-09