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Sabarmati-1: How a Gujarat Startup Is Building India’s Indigenous IoT Chip

In a significant boost for India’s semiconductor sovereignty, Gujarat-based fabless startup IndieSemiC has partnered with US-based semiconductor leader Semtech Corporation to develop the Sabarmati-1—a 64-bit RISC-V-based System-in-Package (SiP) with integrated LoRa connectivity for Internet of Things applications . The announcement was made in the presence of senior officials, including India Semiconductor Mission CEO Amitesh Sinha, at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in New Delhi .

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Tech Mahindra & Cisco Launch AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform

Tech Mahindra and Cisco have launched a new AI-driven Security Service Edge (SSE) solution aimed at simplifying enterprise security. This strategic partnership combines Tech Mahindra’s managed services with Cisco’s Secure Access platform to provide unified, cloud-native protection for businesses navigating cloud adoption, hybrid work, and the integration of AI agents .

Bengaluru’s Nano Summit Is Forging India’s Deep-Tech Future

In a city already synonymous with India’s technology ambitions, a different kind of signal is being sent. The 14th edition of the Bengaluru India Nano summit, scheduled from August 3 to 5, 2026, is not just another conference in a city that hosts them weekly. With the theme “Nanotech’s Next Frontier: AI & Beyond – Conceive, Converge, Commercialise,” this year’s event marks a strategic pivot: the recognition that India’s next wave of deep-tech innovation will emerge from the convergence of fields, not their isolation .

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Fewer Deals, Bigger Cheques: How India’s Startup Funding Is Evolving in 2026

India’s startup ecosystem has entered a new phase of maturity. In the first half of 2026, technology startups raised $7.2 billion across 652 funding rounds—a 12% increase compared to H1 2025 . This growth came despite a 43% decline in the number of deals, reflecting a fundamental shift in how investors deploy capital .

HCLTech and Sarvam AI Forge India’s Largest Sovereign AI Infrastructure with $1.48 Billion Odisha Data Center

India has taken a decisive step toward technological sovereignty with the announcement of its largest AI infrastructure project to date. On July 24, 2026, HCLTech and homegrown AI startup Sarvam, in partnership with the Government of Odisha, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the country’s first AI Data Center at the upcoming Odisha Sovereign AI Park .

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Capital, Confidence, and Convergence: Why India’s Startup Engine Is Only Getting Stronger

Ten years ago, India’s startup story was defined by ambition. Today, it is defined by proof. The country’s startup ecosystem has moved beyond the hype of unicorn creation to a phase where investor confidence, deep-tech innovation, and policy support are converging into a powerful, self-sustaining engine. India is not just a participant in the global startup race—it is now a primary driver of it.

How Space Reforms Are Fueling India’s Private Startup Revolution

India’s spacetech ecosystem is experiencing a historic transformation, driven by government-backed policy reforms that are opening up the entire space value chain to private players. These reforms are acting as a powerful catalyst, accelerating innovation, attracting significant investment, and strengthening India’s position in the global new space economy.

Pixxel Story Inspiring India’s Space Dreams from Encyclopedias to Orbit

What happens when a village boy without internet grows up to build satellites for NASA? In the small village of

Enterprise AI Shifts Beyond Chatbots

The enterprise AI narrative is shifting from conversational interfaces to core operational transformation. Industry leaders are now focusing on deep business automation as the next frontier of value creation.

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Indian Startup Funding Momentum Stays Strong

India’s startup ecosystem continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience in 2026, with funding momentum holding steady even as investors adopt a more selective approach. The story of this year’s funding landscape is not about capital drying up, but about a maturing ecosystem where capital is flowing toward scale-ready ventures with sustainable business models.