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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
Inside Human Archive: The Y Combinator-Backed Startup Recording Indian Workers To Train The World’s Robots

Human Archive is making waves in India’s startup ecosystem this week amid reports of its work with home services startups…

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
FirstCry losses narrow 61% while revenue rises 12% in Q4 of FY26

FirstCry managed to bring down its losses while the revenue grew in double digits.

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
MobiKwik gets RBI approval to expand into offline merchant payments

MobiKwik has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a Payment Aggregator–Physical (PA-P) licence, giving the fintech firm a regulatory foothold to expand its payments…

MobiKwik has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a Payment Aggregator–Physical (PA-P) licence, giving the fintech firm a regulatory foothold to expand its payments business among offline merchants. Once the final licence is granted, the company will be able to b

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
China's MiniMax loses bid to end Disney copyright lawsuit over AI system

A US judge has rejected a bid by Chinese AI firm MiniMax to dismiss a lawsuit. Major studios like Disney and Universal accuse MiniMax of stealing their intellectual property. They claim MiniMax used …

A US judge has rejected a bid by Chinese AI firm MiniMax to dismiss a lawsuit. Major studios like Disney and Universal accuse MiniMax of stealing their intellectual property. They claim MiniMax used copyrighted material to train its AI system, Hailuo. The court found the studios' claims plausible.

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
The Personality Rights Battle: When Startup Founders Become Celebrities

For most of India’s legal history, personality rights were concerns largely reserved for film stars and cricketers. Amitabh Bachchan went…

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
FirstCry reports 12% growth in revenues, cuts losses by 57% in Q4

The company also cut its losses significantly in this quarter by tightening costs. Its net loss dropped 57% YoY to Rs 48 crore from Rs 112 crore a year ago. FirstCry’s expenses in the March quarter r…

The company also cut its losses significantly in this quarter by tightening costs. Its net loss dropped 57% YoY to Rs 48 crore from Rs 112 crore a year ago. FirstCry’s expenses in the March quarter rose to Rs 2,092 crore from Rs 1,914 crore a year ago; stock purchases and employee benefit expenses accounted for the majority of it.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with TikTok owner ByteDance: Bloomberg News

American chipmaker Qualcomm has struck an AI chip deal with TikTok owner ByteDance, according to a Bloomberg News report

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Indonesia blocks Polymarket over online gambling concerns after bets on president's exit

Indonesia has blocked the prediction market Polymarket. This action is part of a wider crackdown on online gambling. Polymarket was reportedly taking bets on the premature end of President Prabowo Su…

Indonesia has blocked the prediction market Polymarket. This action is part of a wider crackdown on online gambling. Polymarket was reportedly taking bets on the premature end of President Prabowo Subianto's term. Indonesian authorities classify Polymarket as an online gambling platform. The ministry stated its activities violate Indonesian law. Polymarket has expressed a commitment to engaging with Indonesian authorities.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Micron joins $1 trillion club as AI race powers memory chip boom

Micron has reached a significant milestone, crossing $1 trillion in market value for the first time. This achievement highlights the company's strong performance. Its shares saw a substantial increas…

Micron has reached a significant milestone, crossing $1 trillion in market value for the first time. This achievement highlights the company's strong performance. Its shares saw a substantial increase. This surge is linked to a brokerage firm raising its price target significantly. Micron is now recognized as a major beneficiary of the ongoing AI boom.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
SpaceX debut draws a crowd, but few recent hot IPOs outpace the market

Wall Street anticipates SpaceX's IPO, but recent data shows many large debuts have lagged the S&P 500. Investors buying at IPO prices have seen lower returns than those in the S&P 500 index. …

Wall Street anticipates SpaceX's IPO, but recent data shows many large debuts have lagged the S&P 500. Investors buying at IPO prices have seen lower returns than those in the S&P 500 index. High valuations, especially for AI companies, present risks.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Logistics startup Stord raises $250 million at $3 billion valuation

Stord, a logistics startup, has secured nearly $250 million in funding, valuing the company at $3 billion. This investment underscores confidence in technology platforms empowering independent brands…

Stord, a logistics startup, has secured nearly $250 million in funding, valuing the company at $3 billion. This investment underscores confidence in technology platforms empowering independent brands. Stord also launched Stord Labs to research AI and robotics for warehouse improvements. The company's valuation has doubled in a year, reflecting significant revenue growth.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal

A Samsung Electronics union is challenging a pay deal. The agreement offers large bonuses to chip division workers. Consumer electronics employees feel left out. They have asked a court to stop the v…

A Samsung Electronics union is challenging a pay deal. The agreement offers large bonuses to chip division workers. Consumer electronics employees feel left out. They have asked a court to stop the vote. The deal averted a strike. It highlights divisions over AI profits. Some shareholders also plan legal action.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
TCS launches sovereign cloud offering for EU customers

TCS has launched a new sovereign cloud offering for European Union customers. This SovereignSecure Cloud is designed for governments and regulated industries. It aims to provide digital autonomy and …

TCS has launched a new sovereign cloud offering for European Union customers. This SovereignSecure Cloud is designed for governments and regulated industries. It aims to provide digital autonomy and enhance regulatory compliance. The offering combines sovereign cloud architecture with AI capabilities. This move strengthens TCS's presence in Europe, a continent where it has operated for 45 years.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Dropbox CEO Andrew Houston to step down, insider Ashraf Alkarmi named successor

Dropbox is seeing a leadership change. Co-founder Andrew Houston will step down as CEO after a transition period. Ashraf Alkarmi will take over as the sole chief executive. Alkarmi previously managed…

Dropbox is seeing a leadership change. Co-founder Andrew Houston will step down as CEO after a transition period. Ashraf Alkarmi will take over as the sole chief executive. Alkarmi previously managed the company's core products. Michael Torres has been appointed chief product officer. Dropbox recently reported strong first-quarter revenue.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
US Supreme Court declined to hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuit

The US Supreme Court has refused to hear Meta's appeal. This allows a lawsuit against Meta's Instagram to proceed. Vermont's attorney general claims the app is designed to be addictive for young user…

The US Supreme Court has refused to hear Meta's appeal. This allows a lawsuit against Meta's Instagram to proceed. Vermont's attorney general claims the app is designed to be addictive for young users. This is part of a larger trend of lawsuits targeting social media companies. Meta faces increasing legal challenges over child and teen safety.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
FirstCry, Slice’s FY26 numbers; Nilekani’s Fundamentum eyes deeptech push

FirstCry parent cut its losses in the March quarter on tightened costs. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
UK targets Russian crypto networks in latest sanctions

Britain has taken action against Russian-linked cryptocurrency platforms and banks. These entities are accused of helping Russia bypass sanctions. Assets have been frozen. UK firms are now barred fro…

Britain has taken action against Russian-linked cryptocurrency platforms and banks. These entities are accused of helping Russia bypass sanctions. Assets have been frozen. UK firms are now barred from processing payments and holding correspondent banking ties with these networks. This move aims to disrupt financial systems supporting Russia's war economy.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Video games turn to classic films to woo middle-aged millenials

Millenial gamers who grew up on 80s and 90s blockbusters are today being courted by the industry, with the latest James Bond offering hard on the heels of an Indiana Jones adventure and soon to be f…

Millenial gamers who grew up on 80s and 90s blockbusters are today being courted by the industry, with the latest James Bond offering hard on the heels of an Indiana Jones adventure and soon to be followed by "Jurassic Park". Successes like "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" or "Hogwarts Legacy" have been matched by more mixed receptions, such as for "Star Wars Outlaws" from Ubisoft.

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
Boba Bhai Claims 1.5X YoY Jump In FY26 Revenue To ₹70 Cr

Quick service restaurant (QSR) brand Boba Bhai saw its net revenue surge 145% to around ₹70 Cr in FY26 from…

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
I Squared bets on AI inference with $225 million data centre buy from Cogent

Investment manager I Squared Capital has acquired 10 data centre facilities from Cogent Fiber for $225 million. This move signals a significant investment in AI infrastructure. I Squared Capital plan…

Investment manager I Squared Capital has acquired 10 data centre facilities from Cogent Fiber for $225 million. This move signals a significant investment in AI infrastructure. I Squared Capital plans to inject an additional $1 billion for upgrades and expansions. The deal focuses on data centres closer to end-users, crucial for AI inference.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
China's Xiaomi Q1 profit sinks 43% on higher memory chip costs

Xiaomi's first-quarter net profit saw a significant 43% drop. High memory chip costs pressured its smartphone sales. The company is investing heavily in electric vehicles and AI for new growth. Its E…

Xiaomi's first-quarter net profit saw a significant 43% drop. High memory chip costs pressured its smartphone sales. The company is investing heavily in electric vehicles and AI for new growth. Its EV business revenue increased but operations related to new initiatives incurred losses. Smartphone shipments declined, impacting revenue and margins. The market outlook remains weak.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Proposed centre of excellence can drive AI collaboration: Karnataka chief secretary

A new artificial intelligence centre of excellence in Karnataka is proposed to boost AI research and public sector innovation. This centre will unite state government, industry, startups, and academi…

A new artificial intelligence centre of excellence in Karnataka is proposed to boost AI research and public sector innovation. This centre will unite state government, industry, startups, and academia. It aims to develop scalable AI solutions and policy frameworks. Focus areas include public service delivery and multilingual technologies. Safeguards for privacy and fairness are also emphasised as AI adoption grows.

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India AI Policy India Tech May 26, 2026
FCRF Launches Chief AI Officer Certification to Build India’s AI Governance Leaders - The420.in

FCRF Launches Chief AI Officer Certification to Build India’s AI Governance Leaders  The420.in

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India AI Policy India Tech May 26, 2026
India’s AI market to surpass US$500 billion, transforming offices and talent demand across Asia-Pacific - TV BRICS

India’s AI market to surpass US$500 billion, transforming offices and talent demand across Asia-Pacific  TV BRICS

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
slice Reports First Full-Year Profit, Posts ₹48.4 Cr PAT In FY26

Fintech major slice reported its first full profitable fiscal year after converting into a small finance bank (SFB) in October…

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Medianama India Tech May 26, 2026
CERT-In failed to act on vulnerabilities flagged in the CBSE online marking portal

The cybersecurity researcher alleged that the authorities failed to act in time after he flagged the "hardcoded master password" and other vulnerabilities in the CBSE online marking portal. The post…

The cybersecurity researcher alleged that the authorities failed to act in time after he flagged the "hardcoded master password" and other vulnerabilities in the CBSE online marking portal. The post CERT-In failed to act on vulnerabilities flagged in the CBSE online marking portal appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
Aequs Q4: Net Loss Swells To ₹54 Cr Despite 47% YoY Revenue Uptick

Contract manufacturing company Aequs plunged into the red in the March quarter (Q4 FY26), reporting a net loss of ₹53.7…

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Medianama India Tech May 26, 2026
WhatsApp rolls out usernames: What changes, what stays the same

WhatsApp is rolling out a username feature that lets users connect without sharing phone numbers. Users can set a public identity while keeping their number private, with a broader rollout expected i…

WhatsApp is rolling out a username feature that lets users connect without sharing phone numbers. Users can set a public identity while keeping their number private, with a broader rollout expected in the coming months. The post WhatsApp rolls out usernames: What changes, what stays the same appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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India AI Policy India Tech May 26, 2026
India’s AI Data Centres and the Invisible Groundwater Cost - Deccan Chronicle

India’s AI Data Centres and the Invisible Groundwater Cost  Deccan Chronicle

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
FirstCry Q4: Loss Narrows 57% YoY to ₹48 Cr, Revenue Up 12%

Omnichannel kidswear brand FirstCry managed to trim its Q4 FY26 net loss by 57% to ₹48.2 Cr from ₹111.5 Cr…

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Spotify launches 'narrated articles' from publications like The Atlantic, Vogue

The Swedish streaming giant will offer more than 650 long-form magazine articles in the English language ‌to users ⁠with access ⁠to audiobooks.

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
Venture Catalysts ++ Demo Day spotlights 12 startups targeting $46M raise

With strong early commitments of nearly $20 million, the VC firm’s latest Demo Day showcases startups across deeptech, AI, climate, defense, aerospace, and sustainability. Venture Catalysts++, India…

With strong early commitments of nearly $20 million, the VC firm’s latest Demo Day showcases startups across deeptech, AI, climate, defense, aerospace, and sustainability. Venture Catalysts++, India’s first multi-stage VC firm, is set to spotlight 12 curated startups at its Demo Day 7, bringin

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
Meet the speakers headlining DevSparks Bengaluru 2026, India's premier developer summit

On May 30, YourStory’s flagship developer-only summit brings together tech leaders, AI experts, and engineering voices in Bengaluru to decode what comes next for developers in the age of AI.

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
Pocket FM CFO Anurag Sharma Steps Down

Anurag Sharma, the CFO of audio entertainment platform Pocket FM, has stepped down from his position to explore entrepreneurial opportunities.…

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
Fundamentum Cofounder Ashish Kumar Launches ₹2,000 Cr AI & Deeptech VC Fund

Fundamentum Partnership partner and cofounder Ashish Kumar has launched a new private investment platform, Fundamentum Frontier Advisors (F2A), to invest…

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Global firms bring more work in-house at India hubs on AI boost

The shift reflects a structural change in ​how multinationals use their India operations, moving beyond cost-focused support roles to centres that own core functions such as engineering, product deve…

The shift reflects a structural change in ​how multinationals use their India operations, moving beyond cost-focused support roles to centres that own core functions such as engineering, product development and analytics.

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Medianama India Tech May 26, 2026
Here is what Pope Leo XIV said about artificial intelligence

Warning that the control of "platforms, infrastructure, data" by tech actors could create "new dependencies & exclusions," Pope Leo said we must decide whether AI will serve humanity or deepen i…

Warning that the control of "platforms, infrastructure, data" by tech actors could create "new dependencies & exclusions," Pope Leo said we must decide whether AI will serve humanity or deepen inequality. The post Here is what Pope Leo XIV said about artificial intelligence appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
The D2C Math Is Breaking: West Asia War Forces Brands Into Repricing Mode

In the last few years, the world has adapted to new waves of uncertainty. From Covid to various economic slowdowns…

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Not all crypto wallets work the same, and that gap is getting wider

A $1.4 billion crypto theft at Bybit exposed vulnerabilities in even self-custody solutions, highlighting the critical importance of a wallet's underlying software stack. This incident is driving a s…

A $1.4 billion crypto theft at Bybit exposed vulnerabilities in even self-custody solutions, highlighting the critical importance of a wallet's underlying software stack. This incident is driving a shift towards architecturally cleaner, isolated, and offline-first wallet designs that prioritize key security over user interface. The conversation is also evolving to include post-quantum preparedness, with forward-thinking platforms integrating future-proof cryptography.

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
Shipsy crosses $25M in ARR as demand for AI solutions for logistics grows

According to the Gurugram-based startup, the milestone reflects growing demand for intelligent logistics solutions amid rising labour costs and driver shortages across Europe, the UK and Australia.

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
Fundamentum co-founder Ashish Kumar unveils Rs 2,000 Cr AI & deeptech fund

The AI and deeptech-focused fund, backed by Nandan Nilekani as anchor investor, will invest in startups operating across consumer, enterprise, and physical AI segments.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Mobikwik gets RBI nod for offline payment aggregator licence

Mobikwik Systems secured RBI's in-principle nod for a Payment Aggregator-Physical license, paving the way for offline merchant payments. This strategic move, following an NBFC license, targets signif…

Mobikwik Systems secured RBI's in-principle nod for a Payment Aggregator-Physical license, paving the way for offline merchant payments. This strategic move, following an NBFC license, targets significant growth in under-penetrated markets, aiming for 10x expansion in its merchant business by FY28.

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
MobiKwik Gets RBI’s In-Principle Nod For Offline Payment Aggregator Licence

Listed fintech major MobiKwik has received the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) an in-principle approval to operate as a payment…

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India AI Policy India Tech May 26, 2026
India’s AI market enters high-growth era with projections pointing 50-fold surge to historic $500 billion milestone - The Statesman

India’s AI market enters high-growth era with projections pointing 50-fold surge to historic $500 billion milestone  The Statesman

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India AI Policy India Tech May 26, 2026
India’s AI market enters high-growth era with projections pointing 50-fold surge to historic $500 billion milestone - The Statesman

India’s AI market enters high-growth era with projections pointing 50-fold surge to historic $500 billion milestone  The Statesman

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 26, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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Medianama India Tech May 26, 2026
Google I/O 2026 Adds Search Live and AI Mode to Google Search

Search is no longer just a list of links. Google’s latest AI updates turn it into a conversational assistant powered by Gemini. The post Google I/O 2026 Adds Search Live and AI Mode to Google Search …

Search is no longer just a list of links. Google’s latest AI updates turn it into a conversational assistant powered by Gemini. The post Google I/O 2026 Adds Search Live and AI Mode to Google Search appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
altM: Scaling bio-based materials from agri-residue

altM converts agricultural residue into industrial biomaterials. Founded by ex-Tesla leaders, the startup is scaling sustainable chemistry from India.

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Medianama India Tech May 26, 2026
Timeline: Cockroach Janta Party’s account withholds, website blocking, and the Delhi HC petition

Founder Abhijeet Dipke has moved Delhi HC challenging MeitY's decision to block the Cockroach Janta Party's X account and website under Section 69A, days after the satirical party went massively vira…

Founder Abhijeet Dipke has moved Delhi HC challenging MeitY's decision to block the Cockroach Janta Party's X account and website under Section 69A, days after the satirical party went massively viral. The post Timeline: Cockroach Janta Party’s account withholds, website blocking, and the Delhi HC petition appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Nandan Nilekani's Fundamentum bets big on frontier tech with Rs 2,000 crore fund for AI, deeptech

Fundamentum Partnership has launched F2A, a Rs 3,000 crore frontier-tech investment platform focused on AI and deeptech startups. The firm will invest between Rs 40-90 crore in 12-15 companies over t…

Fundamentum Partnership has launched F2A, a Rs 3,000 crore frontier-tech investment platform focused on AI and deeptech startups. The firm will invest between Rs 40-90 crore in 12-15 companies over three years, targeting commercialization-stage businesses in sectors like semiconductors and robotics where India has strategic advantages.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Nandan Nilekani's Fundamentum bets big on frontier tech with Rs 2,000 crore fund for AI, deeptech

Fundamentum Partnership has launched F2A, a Rs 3,000 crore frontier-tech investment platform focused on AI and deeptech startups. The firm will invest between Rs 40-90 crore in 12-15 companies over t…

Fundamentum Partnership has launched F2A, a Rs 3,000 crore frontier-tech investment platform focused on AI and deeptech startups. The firm will invest between Rs 40-90 crore in 12-15 companies over three years, targeting commercialization-stage businesses in sectors like semiconductors and robotics where India has strategic advantages.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
B2B quick commerce startup Fairdeal raises $15 million from Bertelsmann India, others

B2B quick commerce platform Fairdeal.Market has secured $15 million in a funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments. The company aims to deliver over 1,000 SKUs to kirana retailers within 60 …

B2B quick commerce platform Fairdeal.Market has secured $15 million in a funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments. The company aims to deliver over 1,000 SKUs to kirana retailers within 60 minutes using a dark store model.

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
How to find the lowest gold loan interest rate in India without missing the fine print

How to find the lowest gold loan interest rate in India without missing the fine print When people start comparing gold loans, the interest rate is usually the first thing they look at. That makes se…

How to find the lowest gold loan interest rate in India without missing the fine print When people start comparing gold loans, the interest rate is usually the first thing they look at. That makes sense — it is the most visible cost, and all else being equal, a lower rate means less money paid over

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
OpenAI's Sam Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated AI will not cause a global jobs apocalypse. He admitted his fears about white-collar job losses were exaggerated. Altman highlighted the irreplaceable human element in ma…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated AI will not cause a global jobs apocalypse. He admitted his fears about white-collar job losses were exaggerated. Altman highlighted the irreplaceable human element in many jobs. He believes the future job market will be different than initially predicted.

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
Awfis Zooms 19% After Q4 Profit More Than Doubles

Shares of Awfis Space Solutions surged 19.05% on the BSE today to hit an intraday high of ₹428.35 after the…

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Slice swings to profit in first full year after North East SFB merger

Slice Small Finance Bank achieved a net profit of Rs 48.4 crore in FY26. This marks a significant turnaround after a substantial loss in the prior year. Total income more than doubled, reflecting str…

Slice Small Finance Bank achieved a net profit of Rs 48.4 crore in FY26. This marks a significant turnaround after a substantial loss in the prior year. Total income more than doubled, reflecting strong growth. The bank is now focused on expanding credit access for underserved customers.

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India AI Policy India Tech May 26, 2026
IBM Says India’s AI future hinges on skills, IP reforms, and talent beyond major tech hubs - Tekedia

IBM Says India’s AI future hinges on skills, IP reforms, and talent beyond major tech hubs  Tekedia

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
Pine Labs To Launch Infra For Stablecoin-Backed Prepaid Cards In Global Markets

Fintech major Pine Labs plans to soon launch infrastructure for stablecoin-backed prepaid cards in global markets. During the company’s Q4…

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Magnifica Humanitas: What Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical says about AI, jobs, power and Big Tech

Pope Leo XIV has released Magnifica Humanitas, an encyclical on artificial intelligence. The document warns about concentrated AI power, job losses, and autonomous weapons. It calls for robust regula…

Pope Leo XIV has released Magnifica Humanitas, an encyclical on artificial intelligence. The document warns about concentrated AI power, job losses, and autonomous weapons. It calls for robust regulations and responsible development to ensure AI benefits humanity and avoids deepening inequality.

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
Fairdeal.Market raises $15M in Series A round led by Bertelsmann India

The B2B quick-commerce platform will use the funds to scale its dark stores network, strengthen technology and data infrastructure, deepen retailer engagement, and expand last-mile delivery capabilit…

The B2B quick-commerce platform will use the funds to scale its dark stores network, strengthen technology and data infrastructure, deepen retailer engagement, and expand last-mile delivery capabilities.

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GovTech India India Tech May 26, 2026
MeitY opens paid summer internship 2026 for non-technical students, apply by June 7 - India Today

MeitY opens paid summer internship 2026 for non-technical students, apply by June 7  India Today

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GovTech India India Tech May 26, 2026
MeitY opens paid summer internship 2026 for non-technical students, apply by June 7 - India Today

MeitY opens paid summer internship 2026 for non-technical students, apply by June 7  India Today

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
Cashfree Payments’ revenue touches close to Rs 1,000 Cr in FY26

Cashfree Payments aims to achieve EBITDA profitability in FY27.

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India AI Policy India Tech May 26, 2026
Why India’s AI Start-ups Are Exploring Space-Based Data Centres and How They Work - outlookbusiness.com

Why India’s AI Start-ups Are Exploring Space-Based Data Centres and How They Work  outlookbusiness.com

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Medianama India Tech May 26, 2026
Stakeholder submissions on MeitY’s March 2026 draft IT Rules amendments

MediaNama has compiled stakeholder submissions to MeitY on the March 2026 draft amendments to the IT Rules after the ministry said submissions would not be publicly disclosed. The post Stakeholder su…

MediaNama has compiled stakeholder submissions to MeitY on the March 2026 draft amendments to the IT Rules after the ministry said submissions would not be publicly disclosed. The post Stakeholder submissions on MeitY’s March 2026 draft IT Rules amendments appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
upGrad Appoints Ex-JioStar Executive Mukesh Mundra As CFO

Edtech unicorn upGrad has appointed Mukesh Mundra as its CFO ahead of its proposed acquisition of Unacademy. Mundra joins the…

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
Beyond Instant: India’s Coffee Awakening

Every few years, the coffee market transitions towards a new trend or niche in the search of finding the next…

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
upGrad appoints Mukesh Mundra as CFO

Mukesh Mundra will oversee upGrad’s finance and administrative operations, with responsibility for financial planning, business collaboration, corporate governance, and supporting the company’s expan…

Mukesh Mundra will oversee upGrad’s finance and administrative operations, with responsibility for financial planning, business collaboration, corporate governance, and supporting the company’s expansion efforts.

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
Awfis crosses Rs 1,490 Cr revenue mark in FY26 as GCC demand powers growth

The company reported operating revenue of Rs 1,493 crore for the year ended March 2026, up 24% from the previous year, driven by a 35% increase in revenue from its core co-working and allied services…

The company reported operating revenue of Rs 1,493 crore for the year ended March 2026, up 24% from the previous year, driven by a 35% increase in revenue from its core co-working and allied services business.

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
Venture investments halve in April to $2.7B as rupee depreciation weighs on sentiment

From a number-of-deals perspective, April 2026 saw 83 transactions, a 29-month low and well below the 134 in the year-ago period and the 131 in March this year, according to a report by IVCA and EY.

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India AI Policy India Tech May 26, 2026
Schneider Electric bets big on India’s AI-driven data centre boom - Storyboard18

Schneider Electric bets big on India’s AI-driven data centre boom  Storyboard18

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
Fairdeal.Market Bags $15 Mn To Scale Its B2B Quick Commerce Platform

B2B quick commerce platform Fairdeal.Market has raised $15 Mn (₹142.8 Cr) in its Series A round led by Bertelsmann India…

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," urges robust AI regulation and ethical development for humanity's good, not profit. He warned against AI in warfare and the concentration of power, c…

Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," urges robust AI regulation and ethical development for humanity's good, not profit. He warned against AI in warfare and the concentration of power, calling for external oversight and a slowdown in development to prioritize human dignity and the common good.

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Inc42 India Tech May 26, 2026
Pine Labs’ Q4 Show, Paytm’s Europe Play & More

Pine Labs’ Profit Run Pine Labs scored its maiden full-year of profitability in FY26, anchored by a lucrative Q4 bottom…

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YourStory India Tech May 26, 2026
Graamya is taking Kerala spices global; Pine Labs posts Rs 59 Cr Q4 profit

Graamya, a for-profit social enterprise, is proving that sustainable farming can be profitable by helping rural farmers add value to indigenous spices and access better markets; Pine Labs has reporte…

Graamya, a for-profit social enterprise, is proving that sustainable farming can be profitable by helping rural farmers add value to indigenous spices and access better markets; Pine Labs has reported a net profit of Rs 112.51 crore, compared with a net loss of Rs 145.49 crore in FY25.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Data spills at home; Green card limbo deepens

Happy Tuesday! Recent data-collection experiments by on-demand platforms have drawn attention to Indian physical AI startups. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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India AI Policy India Tech May 26, 2026
India’s AI options are linked to energy costs - BusinessLine

India’s AI options are linked to energy costs  BusinessLine

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
VCs eye deeptech fund launches to leverage RDI capital

Sector-agnostic VC firms Kalaari Capital and Blue Ashva Capital are among those exploring new deeptech-focussed vehicles amid rising investor appetite around areas such as spacetech, semiconductors, …

Sector-agnostic VC firms Kalaari Capital and Blue Ashva Capital are among those exploring new deeptech-focussed vehicles amid rising investor appetite around areas such as spacetech, semiconductors, robotics and energy transition, people aware of the matter told ET.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Python in the grass: IT freshers must speak ‘AI’ to stay on par

The share of entry-level hiring in the sector has fallen to around 15% in 2025 from 28% in 2024 as companies focus more on AI, cloud, cybersecurity and automation-focused roles. Emerging technology r…

The share of entry-level hiring in the sector has fallen to around 15% in 2025 from 28% in 2024 as companies focus more on AI, cloud, cybersecurity and automation-focused roles. Emerging technology roles account for nearly 52% of hiring demand and are expected to touch 60% by the end of 2026, signalling a broader shift away from campus-led pyramid hiring model, experts said.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Experts flag data spills as house-help platforms bring physical AI home

Recent data-gathering pilots by on-demand service platforms Pronto and Snabbit have drawn a spotlight on India’s emerging physical AI ecosystem – and put safety regulators on edge. Sources told ET th…

Recent data-gathering pilots by on-demand service platforms Pronto and Snabbit have drawn a spotlight on India’s emerging physical AI ecosystem – and put safety regulators on edge. Sources told ET that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has taken note of recent developments, especially Pronto’s in-home recording pilots.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Hit or flop? AI slop is here to stay

The internet’s new junk food is here. Tanya Pandey & Himanshi Lohchab find out why AI slop is flooding your feed and shrinking your attention.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
AI ignites India infra supercycle

Operators and investors ramping up capacity with billions in investments as India’s data centre capacity may touch 4 GW by 2030, writes Tanya Pandey

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
ET Graphics: AI gurus rush to join talent musical chairs

​​But 2026 so far marked some of the biggest executive talent movements among frontier AI companies back and forth. From OpenAI and Anthropic to Google DeepMind, Meta and Thinking Machines Lab, the i…

​​But 2026 so far marked some of the biggest executive talent movements among frontier AI companies back and forth. From OpenAI and Anthropic to Google DeepMind, Meta and Thinking Machines Lab, the industry is witnessing one of the fiercest talent wars. Himanshi Lohchab lists some of these crucial leadership movements:

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Automating LinkedIn inbox and saving the connection

A self-proclaimed lazy individual leverages AI to automate tedious tasks, saving hours weekly. This includes using an AI agent to manage LinkedIn connection requests, accepting them automatically an…

A self-proclaimed lazy individual leverages AI to automate tedious tasks, saving hours weekly. This includes using an AI agent to manage LinkedIn connection requests, accepting them automatically and providing summaries. For familiar contacts, another AI assistant crafts personalized thank-you messages, streamlining social and professional interactions.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
Smile! Your chores are going viral in a global robotics lab

Companies such as HumynAI Labs, Egodata, Neo Cambrian, XP Robotics, and Objectways have deployed people on the ground starting early this year. They are collecting data on everything from household c…

Companies such as HumynAI Labs, Egodata, Neo Cambrian, XP Robotics, and Objectways have deployed people on the ground starting early this year. They are collecting data on everything from household chores like washing dishes and folding laundry to the manufacturing sector.

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ETtech India Tech May 26, 2026
700,000 green card seekers in limbo; experts say applying anew from home country to be challenging

Some 540,000 family-based and around 170,000 employment-based green card applications are currently pending with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), show data from the agency. A May …

Some 540,000 family-based and around 170,000 employment-based green card applications are currently pending with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), show data from the agency. A May 22 memo announcing the policy did not specify whether it would apply only to new applications or also have retrospective effect.

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Inc42 India Tech May 25, 2026
After Facing FIRs For Allegedly Blocking User Funds, MobiKwik Claims 90% Repayment

Days after FIRs were filed against fintech firms MobiKwik and Lendbox for allegedly blocking customer withdrawals on P2P lending platform…

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ETtech India Tech May 25, 2026
Cashfree Payments revenue hits Rs 1,000 crore in FY26; company eyes operational profit in FY27

Fintech firm Cashfree Payments announced a revenue of Rs 1,000 crore for FY26. The company anticipates operational profit in the current financial year. Gross transaction value saw a significant incr…

Fintech firm Cashfree Payments announced a revenue of Rs 1,000 crore for FY26. The company anticipates operational profit in the current financial year. Gross transaction value saw a significant increase. Cashfree Payments achieved EBITDA profitability in March 2026 and aims for full-year EBITDA profitability in FY27. Cross-border operations are set to become a major revenue contributor.

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ETtech India Tech May 25, 2026
Awfis Q4 profit doubles, revenues up 20% YoY on GCC boom and AI-led expansion

Co-working spaces remained the company’s biggest revenue contributor, accounting for more than 83% of operating revenues. Income from the segment rose 26.8% on-year to Rs 341.5 crore in Q4 FY26 from …

Co-working spaces remained the company’s biggest revenue contributor, accounting for more than 83% of operating revenues. Income from the segment rose 26.8% on-year to Rs 341.5 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 269.3 crore in the year-ago period. The construction and fit-out projects business contributed Rs 68.6 crore during the quarter.

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ETtech India Tech May 25, 2026
ETtech Explainer: Everything to know about Meta’s Forum and Instants apps

Forum is Facebook Groups reimagined as a Reddit-style discussion platform with AI-powered search and recommendations, while Instants turns Instagram into a more spontaneous, Snapchat and BeReal-like …

Forum is Facebook Groups reimagined as a Reddit-style discussion platform with AI-powered search and recommendations, while Instants turns Instagram into a more spontaneous, Snapchat and BeReal-like space for ephemeral photo sharing.

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ETtech India Tech May 25, 2026
Venture investments halve in Apr to $2.7 bn as rupee depreciation weighs on sentiment

Venture capital and private equity investments in April saw a sharp decline. Funds invested $2.7 billion across 38 deals. This marks a significant drop compared to previous periods. Rupee depreciatio…

Venture capital and private equity investments in April saw a sharp decline. Funds invested $2.7 billion across 38 deals. This marks a significant drop compared to previous periods. Rupee depreciation and geopolitical tensions impacted investor sentiment. Real estate, financial services, and technology sectors received the most funding. Fundraising also reached a low for the year.

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ETtech India Tech May 25, 2026
With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

Pope Leo XIV has released a new document, "Magnifica Humanitas," calling for global leaders to regulate artificial intelligence. This marks the latest in a long tradition of papal calls for social ju…

Pope Leo XIV has released a new document, "Magnifica Humanitas," calling for global leaders to regulate artificial intelligence. This marks the latest in a long tradition of papal calls for social justice. The Pope warns that AI could spread misinformation and lead to conflict. His message emphasizes the need for human-centered ethical considerations in technology's rapid advancement.

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YourStory India Tech May 25, 2026
Pine Labs reports Rs 59 Cr net profit in Q4

For the full FY26 fiscal year, Pine Labs reported a net profit of Rs 112.51 crore, compared with a net loss of Rs 145.49 crore in FY25. Annual revenue increased 19% to Rs 2,710.59 crore.

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ETtech India Tech May 25, 2026
Huawei touts new chipmaking technology to sidestep US restrictions

Chinese tech giant Huawei said on Monday it had developed a new way of making semiconductors that could get around its US-enforced lack of access to the most advanced chipmaking equipment. Huawei has…

Chinese tech giant Huawei said on Monday it had developed a new way of making semiconductors that could get around its US-enforced lack of access to the most advanced chipmaking equipment. Huawei has been at the centre of a geopolitical standoff in recent years after Washington warned its equipment could be used by the Chinese government for espionage, an allegation the firm denies.

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ETtech India Tech May 25, 2026
Global firms rethink GCC hiring in India as AI shifts skill demand

Global firms in India are hiring cautiously. Artificial intelligence is changing job roles, making it harder to find talent with advanced tech skills. Companies seek specialized expertise in AI and c…

Global firms in India are hiring cautiously. Artificial intelligence is changing job roles, making it harder to find talent with advanced tech skills. Companies seek specialized expertise in AI and cybersecurity. Entry-level positions may shrink as AI handles routine tasks. Re-skilling programs and university partnerships are underway to bridge the widening skills gap.

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Medianama India Tech May 25, 2026
NBFC licence, pending FIRs: Did the RBI look the other way on MobiKwik?

Amid RBI's NBFC nod, investors alleged that MobiKwik assured them of fixed-deposit-like returns and easy withdrawals but diverted those funds and blocked withdrawal without consent. The post NBFC li…

Amid RBI's NBFC nod, investors alleged that MobiKwik assured them of fixed-deposit-like returns and easy withdrawals but diverted those funds and blocked withdrawal without consent. The post NBFC licence, pending FIRs: Did the RBI look the other way on MobiKwik? appeared first on MEDIANAMA.

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Inc42 India Tech May 25, 2026
Paytm To Invest €9 Mn To Expand Europe Operations

Paytm announced on Friday that it would invest €9 Mn (around ₹99.8 Cr) in its European subsidiary, according to its…

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ETtech India Tech May 25, 2026
H-1B chill sets in; Flipkart doubles down on Shopsy

US demand for H-1B visas has slumped to a seven-year low amid steeper costs and Trump-era policy shifts. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

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YourStory India Tech May 25, 2026
Prime Venture, Leo Capital back biotech startup StrainX in $13M round

Prime Venture Partners and Leo Capital lead investment as the IIT Delhi-founded startup bets on precision fermentation and bio-manufacturing for global markets.

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YourStory India Tech May 25, 2026
The psychology behind why we re-read certain books

Discover the psychology behind why we re-read certain books, from emotional comfort to deeper understanding and how stories evolve with us over time.