Perplexity has released the Android version of Comet, its AI-driven web browser that integrates real-time conversational intelligence directly into the browsing experience. The rollout brings one of the earliest AI-native mobile browsers to Android users, allowing them to access Perplexity’s assistant while navigating any webpage. AI-Native Browsing Comes to Mobile Comet first debuted for Perplexity Max subscribers on desktop in July before expanding to a wider audience last month. Its Android launch marks the browser’s first major move into mobile, ahead of an iOS version that remains in development with no confirmed release timeline. Unlike conventional browsers, Comet is designed…
Author: Aman Atulya
Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy has launched its family scooter Rizta in Sri Lanka at the Colombo Motor Show 2025, strengthening its international expansion strategy. The rollout, done in partnership with Evolution Auto Pvt Ltd, marks Ather’s latest step toward building a wider EV ecosystem in the region. Deepening Presence in a Fast-Growing EV Market Ather first entered Sri Lanka in December 2024 with the Ather 450X and has since grown to 40 Experience Centres, all operated by its authorised distributor. The company has also deployed Ather Grid fast-charging stations to support reliable and convenient EV usage — a core…
AI research startup Redrob has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Korea Investment Partners, joined by KB Investment, Kiwoom Investment, Korea Development Bank Capital, Daekyo Investment and DS & Partners. With this round, Redrob’s total funding reaches $14 million, following its $4 million seed round in 2023. Capital to Build 50x Cheaper ML Architecture and India-Specific LLMs Redrob will use the funds to develop its machine-learning architecture aimed at achieving 50x cost reduction in training and inference. A major focus will be building India-specific language models that support all 22 constitutionally recognized Indian languages, enabling more…
Fabless semiconductor startup Sophrosyne Technologies has raised $2 million in a seed round led by Bluehill.VC, strengthening its efforts to build next-generation biosensing silicon for the global wearable and digital-health market. The company also recently cleared technical diligence to secure a MeitY DLI grant of $1.2 million, further validating its deep-tech roadmap. Capital to Accelerate Silicon Development and OEM Engagement The funding will support Sophrosyne’s transition from prototype silicon to full-scale development, enabling the startup to expand its silicon-design, firmware, and engineering teams. The company will also begin early deployments with Indian and international device makers while scaling engagements with…
Wearable and metabolic health startup Ultrahuman has secured Rs 100 crore ($11.2 million) in venture debt from Alteria Capital, strengthening its capital base as it scales products, software revenue streams, and global partnerships. The company plans to use the funds to deepen its health-tech ecosystem and accelerate work with sports institutions and research collaborators. Boost to Product Innovation and Global Expansion Ultrahuman has now raised more than $71.2 million across equity and debt, including a $35 million Series B backed by Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal and existing investors. Nexus Ventures remains its largest external shareholder at 17.26%, followed by Blume…
OpenAI has entered a strategic collaboration with Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn) to co-design and manufacture next-generation data-centre hardware in the United States. The partnership marks a significant step in OpenAI’s push to scale infrastructure for rapidly expanding AI workloads. Building Next-Gen AI Hardware on US Soil Under the agreement, Foxconn and OpenAI will jointly develop server racks, power systems, cabling and essential data-centre components, with manufacturing planned across Foxconn’s US facilities. OpenAI will contribute insights on upcoming AI hardware requirements, helping Foxconn design systems capable of supporting large-scale model training and inference. Both companies clarified that the partnership…
Underwriting automation startup Pibit.AI has raised $7 million in a Series A round led by Stellaris Venture Partners, with participation from Y Combinator and Arali Ventures. The funding will accelerate development of the company’s Centralized Underwriting Risk Environment (CURE) and deepen adoption across insurance carriers in India and global markets. Capital to Build CURE and Expand Product Teams The company will use the proceeds to strengthen engineering, enhance its AI stack and support enterprise deployments. Pibit.AI aims to scale adoption of CURE, its unified underwriting environment that manages the full lifecycle of insurance submissions from intake to decision-making. AI System…
Aerospace manufacturer Jeh Aerospace has inaugurated Mach 2, a next-generation, software-defined manufacturing facility spanning 200,000 sq ft at Horizon Industrial Park, Kothur. The new site quadruples Jeh’s existing Hyderabad footprint and brings its total capacity in the city to over 250,000 sq ft, marking one of the most ambitious digital manufacturing expansions in India’s aerospace sector. A Software-Defined, AI-Powered Future Factory Mach 2 has been designed as a fully digital, AI-augmented manufacturing system integrating autonomous machining, digital twins and closed-loop quality systems. Jeh Aerospace says the facility embodies its vision of building the world’s most advanced precision-manufacturing ecosystem for aero-engine…
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs announced that 26 e-commerce platforms have submitted self-declarations confirming that their user interfaces are free from dark patterns, following the government’s guidelines on preventing manipulative design practices in digital commerce. Major Marketplaces File Compliance Declarations Platforms including Flipkart, Amazon, Zepto, Myntra, MakeMyTrip, BigBasket, Swiggy, Zomato and Meesho have completed internal or third-party audits and declared compliance. The ministry noted that these declarations reflect growing industry commitment to maintaining transparent, user-friendly interfaces during browsing, checkout and subscription processes. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) said the move indicates readiness among leading digital platforms to align with…
The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) have signed a strategic MoU aimed at improving credit flow, widening working-capital access and strengthening financial support for MSMEs and startups across India. The partnership aligns SIDBI’s development-focused lending with Bank of Baroda’s nationwide branch presence and global network. Joint Financing and Technology-Led Working Capital Under the agreement, both institutions will collaborate on joint financing programmes designed to ease credit delivery for MSMEs. Bank of Baroda will operationalise its digital working-capital platform for SIDBI-sanctioned borrowers, enabling faster approvals, smoother loan management and a more transparent, technology-driven experience…