Mahaveer Finance bags Rs 200 Cr from Elevation Capital, BanyanTree, First Bridge

Mahaveer Finance India, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) based in Chennai, has raised Rs 200 crore in a Series C funding round led by Elevation Capital. Existing investors BanyanTree Finance…

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FM urges fintechs to tackle digital arrests, deepfakes, and cyber fraud

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday asked fintech startups to come out with solutions to deal with the rising incidence of digital arrests, cheating by fly-by-night operators, and other kinds…

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From local lanes to digital domains: How ShopIQ is helping small businesses use AI

Imagine this: a grocery shop owner in a Tier II city speaks into his phone’s speaker in Hindi: "Main biscuits aur chips bechta hoon; ek website chahiye. (I sell biscuits…

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How cold chain logistics strengthens India’s food security amid climate change

India wastes nearly 40% of its agricultural produce annually, amounting to a staggering Rs 92,000 crore—approximately 1% of the country’s GDP. This loss not only threatens food security but also…

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Urban Company turns profitable; Bringing tech to fish farming

Hello,Want reassurance on your job security from AI’s relentless march into workplaces? Learn plumbing. No, really, that’s what Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, suggests. In a not-so-reassuring portent for the future,…

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How Corel Lifecare is empowering Indian fish farmers through technology

India’s aquaculture sector—second only to China in global fish production—has become a cornerstone of the nation’s agri economy, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP and export revenue. A leading shrimp…

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NODWIN partners with Chess.com and ChessBase India to scale competitive chess in India

NODWIN Gaming has entered a strategic partnership with Chess.com and ChessBase India to expand the footprint of chess as an esports discipline in India.The collaboration aims to combine broadcast infrastructure,…

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Vodafone partners with SpaceX rival AST SpaceMobile for satcom service on smartphones

Debt-ridden telecom operator Vodafone Idea on Wednesday announced a partnership with Elon Musk-owned SpaceX rival satcom firm AST SpaceMobile for delivering satellite service on smartphones directly.AST SpaceMobile is building the…

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