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AI Powers India's Digital Payment Growth to New Heights
Meta Platforms is pouring $900 million into Indian fintech CRED and launching a 168 MW AI-ready data center with Reliance.
Flipkart Expands Quick-Commerce Network to 1,000 Fulfillment Centers
Less than two years after its launch, Flipkart's Minutes quick-commerce service has already established a network of 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers across India, according to TechCrunch .
India's Telegram Ban Doubles Proton VPN Downloads
On the day India restricted Telegram, VPN app downloads in the country surged by nearly 50%, reaching over 208,000 installs – marking the highest single-day total this year, according to Siliconindia
Equal AI raises $30M to expand AI call screening in India
Since its launch last year, Equal AI, an Android app, has amassed over a million monthly active users by answering and filtering calls on their behalf.
Opendoor Shuts India Operations Amid AI and Outsourcing Shifts
Opendoor is laying off all 250 employees in its India operations, replacing their work with smaller, AI-powered teams in the United States.
Meta Partners With Reliance for Its First AI Data Center in India
In a landmark move, Meta Platforms has committed to leasing a massive 168-megawatt AI-enabled data center from Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking its first dedicated AI infrastructure p
FirstClub raises $55M, valuation surges to $255M
Within a year of launching in Bengaluru, quick commerce startup FirstClub acquired 170,000 households and crossed 1 million orders, leading to a $255 million valuation.
India court rules against Google ad business in trademark case
An Indian court has ordered Google to pay $31,600 in damages, explicitly rejecting its argument of being a passive intermediary and holding it liable for trademark infringement in its ad keywords, acc
India's gig workers train robots for AI startups
In India, gig workers earn as little as $1 per hour.
SolarSquare secures $60M Series C to boost rooftop solar in India
SolarSquare, a company focused on rooftop solar, has secured $60 million in new Series C funding, pushing its valuation to an impressive $500 million.