From TaskTracker to TrackerSuite.AI: Rishab Chandra on building a vernacular, AI-enabled OS for small businesses
In an exclusive interview with Indian Startup Times, Rishab Chandra, co-founder of TrackerSuite.AI, explained why he moved from a decade of running a technology services company to building a platform designed for “last mile digitization” of small businesses. His conviction was straightforward: existing ERP and CRM solutions are often too expensive and complex for small […]
Unveilr AI Raises Pre-Seed at ₹16.7 Crore from Aviral Bhatnagar’s AJVC to Turn AI Search into Leads
Mumbai, October 1, 2026: Mumbai-based AI search and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) company Unveilr AI, founded by Sanditya Srivastava, has raised ₹16.7 crore in pre-seed funding from Aviral Bhatnagar’s AJVC. The company plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen its engineering capabilities and expand its sales team as it scales across India, the UAE […]
Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026: ₹1,000 Crore Fund, Deep-Tech Support and New Innovation Hubs
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026, laying out a five-year roadmap to strengthen the state’s startup ecosystem through expanded funding, incubation infrastructure, deep-tech support, talent development and easier access to government markets. The policy, issued by the Department of IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, seeks to position […]
AI Becomes Top Choice for India\’s Operator-Led Startups, RTP Global and Tracxn Report Reveals
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the most preferred sector for India\’s operator-led startups for the first time, according to the second edition of The State of Operator-Led Startups 2026 report released by RTP Global in collaboration with Tracxn. The report highlights a major shift in India\’s startup ecosystem, with experienced business operators increasingly leaving leadership […]
AI & Cybersecurity VC Power List – Top 100
Introduction Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity are no longer niche sectors. They are the technological backbone of the digital economy, transforming industries ranging from finance and healthcare to manufacturing, retail, defence, and enterprise software. As organizations increasingly embrace AI-powered innovation and confront evolving cyber threats, venture capital has become a critical catalyst in identifying, funding, and […]
The Real Threat Isn\’t Deepfakes—It\’s the Collapse of Trust\”: Amitabh Kumar on Building Contrails AI
Artificial intelligence is making it easier than ever to create convincing fake videos, cloned voices, and manipulated images. While these technologies open up new possibilities, they also raise serious concerns around misinformation, fraud, and digital trust. For Amitabh Kumar, Co-Founder of Contrails AI, these concerns aren\’t theoretical. Having spent years advising global technology companies such […]
Building the Infrastructure for the Next Billion AI Agents: The Alchemyst AI Story of Uttaran Nayak
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it is rapidly transforming how businesses operate, automate processes, and create value. Yet as AI adoption accelerates, organizations face a critical challenge: how to build AI agents that are scalable, reliable, and capable of operating efficiently in production environments. Addressing this challenge is exactly what Uttaran Nayak, Founder […]
The VC Power 100: AI, SaaS & MarTech
Introduction The Indian startup ecosystem is at the cusp of a new era, fueled by cutting-edge technologies and visionary investors who are redefining the way businesses grow and scale. Across AI, SaaS, and MarTech, a select group of venture capitalists and investment leaders is driving innovation, shaping market trends, and backing entrepreneurs who dare to […]
