TECHNOLOGY
MC Interview: There is a Swadeshi movement underway, India must be self-reliant in tech and trade on equal terms, says Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu
In this detailed and candid conversation, Zoho’s Chief Scientist and founder Sridhar Vembu opens up about the growing Swadeshi movement in India-a push for self-reliance in technology and trade amidst a global landscape where tech is increasingly weaponised
BUSINESS
Chara Technologies raises Rs 52 crore to expand rare-earth-free motor manufacturing
Deep-tech startup to set up new Bengaluru facility, launch new product lines, and scale annual capacity to 100,000 units
TECHNOLOGY
MC Interview: Graphcore’s new Bengaluru unit will lead its own AI compute engineering project for the globe, says CEO Nigel Toon
In an interview with Moneycontrol, Graphcore CEO Nigel Toon spoke about the company’s India strategy, the global AI chip race, SoftBank’s “AI-as-a-service” play, Graphcore’s push for more efficient compute, and the tough hunt for top-tier engineering talent in the country.
TECHNOLOGY
Phishing attacks getting sharper with AI, says CERT-In director Sanjay Bahl
Bahl noted that continuous cybersecurity audits will become essential from 2026
TECHNOLOGY
Zoho to introduce end-to-end encryption for text chats on Arattai, says CEO Mani Vembu
The addition of encrypted text messaging would bring Arattai more in line with global messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Signal, which have long touted encryption as a core feature.
TECHNOLOGY
Engineers behind Arattai have been perfecting this technology for over 20 years, says Zoho CEO Mani Vembu
Vembu added that the spotlight has only strengthened the team’s resolve to stay grounded and improve faster.
TECHNOLOGY
Zoho’s Arattai eyes enterprise use cases, looks at integrating businesses on platform
By extending Arattai’s functionality into enterprise scenarios, Zoho aims to leverage its existing customer base and software ecosystem to offer a more integrated, secure alternative to global incumbents.
TECHNOLOGY
MC Interview | Zoho CEO Mani Vembu: “We want to make Arattai a super app – always believed this is something India needs"
Vembu shines a light on Zoho’s vision of “learning by doing,” its commitment to digital self-reliance, and how Arattai is shaping up to be a key pillar in India’s tech future.
BUSINESS
PhonePe subsidiaries double revenue, now make up 9% of total income
Fintech major PhonePe's diversification efforts have shown promise, with revenue soaring, however, the company is yet to achieve profitability.
BUSINESS
GreyLabs AI raises Rs 85 crore in Series A funding led by Elevation Capital
The fresh capital will be used to scale the company’s newly launched Agentic Voice AI platform and expand presence in Bengaluru and Delhi, the Mumbai-based startup has said
BUSINESS
IppoPay doubles down on kirana lending with Rs 120 crore disbursed in 2 years
These moves indicate a pattern where payment fintechs are gradually transforming into financial ecosystems with lending as a core pillar.
BUSINESS
BNPL startup Simpl lays off 100 employees after RBI's crackdown on payments operation
The drastic restructuring comes at a time when Simpl is grappling with regulatory headwinds. The company had around 220 employees on role and will now retain around 50-60 for payment collections.
BUSINESS
TVS Motor leads September electric two-wheeler sales, Ather breaks into top 3
As many as 96,031 electric two-wheelers were sold in September, with TVS leading with a 21.9 percent market share.
BUSINESS
Zoho’s Arattai sees renewed interest as WhatsApp rival but can it succeed where others failed?
The app has climbed to the top of Apple's App Store and is on track to break into the top 100 on Google Play, after previously ranking outside the top 500
BUSINESS
Recur Club raises $50 million in a mix of debt and equity from InfoEdge and others
With the new funds, the platform aims to expand product offerings and scale into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, targeting an annual debt run-rate of Rs 10,000 crore by FY27.
BUSINESS
Manufacturing startups look to tap rare-earth-free motors as China tightens grip on supply
Industry players have engaged with commerce minister Piyush Goyal and the ministry of heavy industries, seeking incentives to support rare-earth-free technologies alongside mining
BUSINESS
Paytm's Rohit Lohia likely to join ONDC as Chief Business Officer
The move follows a wave of high-profile departures at ONDC, Founder-CEO Thampy Koshy stepped down in April 2025.
BUSINESS
Lightspeed, Prosus back Mukund Jha's AI startup Emergent with $23 million in Series A round
Emergent plans to use the Series A funds to expand its team, deepen research into AI coding agents, and grow the platform globally.
BUSINESS
TVS-backed Ultraviolette in talks with state governments for new facility as it broadens focus to affordable EV segment
Bengaluru-based startup aims to scale production with diversified portfolio to challenge established players
INDIA
Ultraviolette launches X47 Crossover electric motorcycle at Rs 2.74 lakh
X47 deliveries starts from October of 2025 for the festive season.
BUSINESS
Dhiwise pivots to Rocket, raises $15 million from Salesforce Ventures, Accel and Together
The company will use the capital to strengthen R&D, expand product capabilities and expand globally footprint with new headquarters in Palo Alto, California
BUSINESS
IPO-bound PhonePe's FY25 revenue rises 40%, adjusted PAT up 220%
Phonepe's adjusted EBITDA (excluding ESOP costs) more than doubled to Rs 1,477 crore from the previous year
BUSINESS
H-1B fee shock: SaaS and AI startups rethink hiring strategy as $100,000 levy threatens talent flow
For SaaS startups, which rely heavily on US revenues and customer acquisition, the visa shock is already forcing a rethink of business models.
BUSINESS
Jar posts Rs 2,448 crore in revenue after a change in accounting process; narrows losses by 69% in FY25
The firm trimmed its consolidated net loss (pre-ESOP costs) to Rs 35.23 crore in FY25, down from Rs 104 crore in FY24.
