The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has opened applications for its Master of Science (MS) in Entrepreneurship programme for the July 2026 session . Unlike conventional research degrees, this program is explicitly designed to help students translate research ideas into market-ready ventures . It is not about writing business plans—it is about building businesses.
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Pratham Mittal, founder of Masters’ Union and Tetr College of Business, made his debut on the show’s “Campus Special” episode with a statement that resonated far beyond the studio . In his first appearance, he struck two deals—backing student-led startups Floreal and Two Words Away—and in doing so, signaled a profound shift in India’s startup ecosystem .
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Plum announced it has raised ₹193 crore (approximately $20.6 million) in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India) . The round also saw participation from GMO Venture Partners and existing investor Tanglin Venture Partners .
The funding values Plum at $125 million (₹1,181 crore) , nearly double its previous valuation of $66 million from its Series A round in 2021 . The round also included a secondary transaction component of about 30%, enabling early backer Incubate Fund Asia to partially exit and realize returns on its seed investment
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Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia provided the definitive answer. The delay, he explained, was not a failure of execution but a deliberate strategic choice: India chose to build its own 4G technology stack from scratch rather than buy it from foreign vendors .
“The reason why the rollout of 4G has taken time is because we chose to develop our own stack. Countries across the world haven’t done it. India did it in 22 months,” Scindia said at the Times Now Summit .
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made an announcement that seemed to herald a new era for the state’s technology ambitions. A ₹25,000 crore Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed with Bengaluru-based AI startup Puch AI to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure across the state .
The vision was sweeping: AI Parks supported by large-scale data centre infrastructure, an “AI Commons” platform for citizen and governance use, and a dedicated AI University to train students and working professionals . The state even identified a 40-acre site near the Lucknow airport for what was being projected as India’s first AI City .
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The Indian Premier League has always been more than just cricket. It is a cultural phenomenon, a marketing juggernaut, and a mirror reflecting India’s evolving digital economy. Over the years, the league’s sponsorship roster has chronicled the nation’s tech journey—from telecom during the 4G expansion to fintech through the UPI boom, and gaming and edtech during the pandemic years .
Now, as IPL 2026 prepares for its opening match on March 26, a new category is stepping onto the pitch: Artificial Intelligence.
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Deutsche Bank’s India Global Capability Centre (GCC) has just demonstrated how. The organization launched an internal AI incubator that, in its first 100 days, generated 100 AI project ideas . The initiative is part of a broader strategy to embed startup-style innovation within the bank’s operations, leveraging India’s deep AI talent pool to solve real business problems faster than traditional corporate R&D structures allow.
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Gorakhpur witnessed a landmark event that promises to reshape the technological landscape of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the 71st Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) centre in the GIDA (Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority) area, marking a significant milestone in the state’s journey toward becoming a technology and startup hub .
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India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City is taking a significant step toward gender diversity in entrepreneurship. On March 26, 2026, GIFT City announced the launch of the Women in Fintech Accelerator under the GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (GIFT IFIH) .
The initiative is designed to strengthen the participation of women-led startups within India’s IFSC ecosystem by addressing key barriers that have historically limited their access to institutional capital . By creating a structured pathway for women entrepreneurs to build investment-ready ventures, GIFT City is positioning itself as a global fintech hub that champions inclusivity alongside innovation.
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Global venture giants Accel and Prosus have announced the first cohort of their Atoms X LeapTech programme, selecting six startups that operate far outside the industry’s usual playbook . Described as “off-the-map” ideas, these are companies working on problems where markets are still undefined, progress is difficult to measure, and the path to commercialization is measured in years, not quarters .
Selected from over 2,000 applications, the inaugural cohort spans healthcare, climate, space, and longevity—science-led themes with long development cycles and uncertain commercial pathways . The initiative reflects a growing recognition among global investors that India’s next wave of breakthrough companies will not come from copying existing models, but from building entirely new categories rooted in deep science and engineering .
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