- Emergent raises $130 mn from Creagis, Sentinel Global, Ranjan Pai's Claypond Capital July 15, 2026The back-to-back rounds for Emergent come at a time when vibe coding investment has cooled in India
- Apple Intelligence cleared for use on iPhones in China after regulatory approval July 15, 2026China's cyberspace regulator announced that Apple Intelligence, a generative AI service, has been registered for iPhones. It will integrate Baidu and Alibaba's AI capabilities, though no rollout date was provided. Details here.
- Deepinder Goyal's next big bets: $1,000 forehead wearable, $20 mn aviation investment after Zomato July 15, 2026Deepinder Goyal, co-founder of Zomato, is launching a wearable device called Temple to track metabolic rates in real time. Goyal also invests in LAT Aerospace, aiming to connect smaller airstrips with low-cost aircraft.
- HealthKois eyes biotech bets as new drug pipelines expand July 15, 2026A joint report launched by HealthKois and BCG on Wednesday stated that PE/VC investment into pharma rose 2.1x in five years to $731 million in FY26, and the number of biotech startups grew from roughly 1,500 to 2,400 during the same period.
- Zoho deepens vertical SaaS push with AI-powered education platform July 15, 2026Zoho Classes will be free for central and state government educational institutions as well as individual teachers handling up to 100 students, while private institutions will pay for the software.
- 99% of exports to become duty-free with India-UK trade treaty: Amit Shah July 15, 2026The India-UK free trade agreement begins today, offering zero-duty access for ninety-nine percent of Indian exports. This pact will unlock untapped potential across many labour-intensive industries and sectors. Indian professionals will also receive significant exemptions while working in the United Kingdom. Trade between the two nations is expected to doubl […]
- Cabinet clears Rs 25,500 crore highway push to decongest Varanasi July 15, 2026The Union Cabinet approved two highway projects for Varanasi. These projects will cost nearly Rs 25,500 crore in total. One project connects NH-31 and Varanasi Ring Road along River Varuna. The second project links NH-19 and Varanasi Ring Road along River Ganga. Both initiatives aim to significantly decongest the city and improve connectivity.
- India’s unemployment rate steady at 5.5% in June July 15, 2026India's overall unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent in June. Female unemployment increased to 5.9 percent, while male joblessness declined slightly. Rural unemployment saw a minor decrease, but urban rates edged upwards. Youth unemployment rose to 16.2 percent, driven by young women's higher jobless rate. Labour force participation and wor […]
- India-UK FTA to create new opportunities for Indian businesses, labour-intensive sectors: Industry July 15, 2026India and the United Kingdom operationalized a free trade agreement on Wednesday. This pact grants zero-duty access for nearly ninety-nine percent of India's exports. Labour-intensive sectors like textiles and leather will see enhanced competitiveness. The agreement also provides greater certainty and transparent rules for businesses. This landmark pact […]
- First India-UK CETA export consignments flagged off from Hyderabad July 15, 2026India and the United Kingdom launched their comprehensive economic and trade agreement. First export consignments from Hyderabad to the UK were flagged off today. This agreement allows many domestic goods to enter the British market duty-free. Telangana is expected to benefit significantly from expanded trade opportunities. Exporters can now access new marke […]
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