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CCI to onboard analysts and data scientists

New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is building institutional capacity to better understand digital markets and the evolving role of artificial intelligence, chairperson…

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As India’s R&D faces funding & talent crunch, Niti panel suggests 50+ fixes

New Delhi: India’s Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) has been hovering at 0.6% to 0.7% to its GDP as compared to 2.6% in…

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Karnataka invites fresh applications under startup grant program
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Karnataka invites fresh applications under startup grant program

Karnataka’s IT/BT department on Wednesday opened fresh applications under its flagship startup support program Elevate, the department said in a statement. The program offers a…

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Lenskart to step up AI push in FY27, targets scale-up in eye tests, automation
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Lenskart to step up AI push in FY27, targets scale-up in eye tests, automation

Eyewear retailer Lenskart said artificial intelligence will be central to its FY27 growth strategy, as the company looks to shift from being a consumer-tech company…

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CCI okays Blackstone, other investors' proposal to acquire stake in AI firm Neysa Networks
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CCI okays Blackstone, other investors’ proposal to acquire stake in AI firm Neysa Networks

Fair trade regulator CCI on Wednesday approved a proposal of Blackstone-backed PE funds and other investors to acquire a stake in AI acceleration cloud provider…

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ETtech Infographic: Reliance’s startup roll-up: hits & misses

Since the start of 2026, Reliance Industries has added two more beauty and personal care brands — Pahadi Local and Anomaly Haircare — to its…

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Core sector output rises 1.7% in April

India’s core sector output grew 1.7% year-on-year in April, up from 1.2% in March, supported by stronger electricity generation and cement production, official data released…

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India’s toffee exports jump 166% in 12 years to reach Rs 132 crore in 2025-26

New Delhi, The country’s toffee exports climbed 166 per cent in the past 12 years to reach Rs 132 crore in 2025-26, Commerce and Industry…

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India’s infrastructure output grows 1.7% in April; cement, steel, electricity lift core sectors

India’s infrastructure output growth grew at 1.7% in April 2026, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday, with…

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Not all startups are built the same. Which category defines yours?
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Not all startups are built the same. Which category defines yours?

Every founder has had this moment. You’re halfway through an award application form, confidently filling in your startup’s name, website, founding year and financials, until…

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