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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

Cybersecurity

U.S. Lawmakers Ask to Add Three Indian Mercenary Hacking Companies to Sanctions List

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers asked the Commerce Department to add BellTroX, CyberRoot and Sunkissed Organic Farms, formerly known as Appin, to its Entity List, accusing them of carrying out cyberespionage operations targeting Americans and using stolen data to influence legal cases. The department has not yet announced a decision on the request.

2026-09-09

Energy and Green Technologies

Hydrogen Trucks Face a Crucial European Test Led by Germany

Toyota and several industrial and energy companies are preparing to announce a new collaboration in Germany aimed at building a hydrogen ecosystem for heavy-duty trucks, as green ammonia import projects and vehicle trials expand in Europe and North America. However, the collaboration’s operational and economic details remain undisclosed, while battery-electric trucks remain a leading competitor.

2026-09-07

Startups

Ultrahuman Raises $70 Million to Build a Smart Ring That Works as a Computing Platform

Indian company Ultrahuman has raised $70 million with participation from Qualcomm Ventures and is working on a ring that uses Qualcomm chips to run software and algorithms locally instead of relying entirely on a phone or the cloud. The company plans to add some game-control and AI app interaction functions to the Ring Air and Ring Pro through a software update before the end of September.

2026-09-03

Startups

Adobe Acquires Indian Startup Rilo Specializing in Marketing Intelligence

Adobe has acquired Rilo, a leading Indian startup that developed tools for building fully automated marketing workflows, in a deal that includes licensing its technologies and bringing on its six-person team. Rilo will shut down its service following the acquisition, while the deal value was not disclosed.

2026-09-02

Cloud Computing and Data Centers

Reliance Jio Opens JioPC to All Internet Users in India to Extend the Life of Old Computers

Reliance Jio has expanded its JioPC service to make it available through a standalone subscription to any internet user in India, streaming a virtual computer from the cloud to an existing computer. Prices start at about $11 for two months, but the service remains dependent on a stable internet connection and does not disclose whether dedicated AI accelerators are present.

2026-09-02

Startups

upGrad acquires India’s Unacademy at a valuation 94% below its peak

upGrad closed an all-stock deal to acquire Unacademy for approximately $206 million, compared with the company’s $3.44 billion valuation in 2021. Unacademy will retain its brand, while Gaurav Munjal will continue leading its digital business and the Airlearn app.

2026-09-01

Energy and Green Technologies

GoSun Launches Moonrider Electric Tractor for $19,995 with Delivery Expected in 2027

GoSun has announced the electric Moonrider 27 tractor with a 24-kilowatt-hour LFP battery, a runtime of approximately five hours, and an optional solar charging feature. The tractor targets small farms and property management, but the available data does not establish its suitability for heavy agricultural work.

2026-09-01

Startups

Indian Startup Raises $2.5 Million to Develop Aircraft That Can Fly Autonomously for Months

Indian company Alteon has raised $2.5 million in a pre-seed round to develop small autonomous aircraft that harvest energy from ocean winds with the goal of staying airborne for months, and possibly more than a year. The company has not yet demonstrated that it can achieve sustained flight using energy harvested from the wind, while its initial targeted applications are in maritime surveillance.

2026-08-31