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Avataar.ai's Varya indigenous video AI model showcased against a backdrop of Indian innovation and technology.
AI

Avataar.ai launches Varya, indigenous video AI for India

Generating a 5-second 720p video clip, Avataar AI's Varya model takes just 45 seconds on an NVIDIA H200 GPU, a stark contrast to the 1230 seconds required by competitors like Wan 2.

Helena Strauss·June 12, 2026
Diverse individuals engaging with AI technology that bridges language barriers in a vibrant Indian urban setting, highlighting Equal AI's market expansion.
AI

Equal AI Secures $30M Series B to Expand Indian Market

In less than a year since its launch, Equal AI's call screening platform has surpassed one million monthly active users in India, securing an additional $30 million in Series B funding to meet surging

Arjun Mehta·June 12, 2026
Empty Indian office of Opendoor with AI interfaces in the background, symbolizing a strategic shift and layoffs.
Industry Insights

Opendoor lays off 250 in India amid AI-first strategy shift

Less than two years after expanding its presence, real estate tech firm Opendoor is abruptly shutting down its India operations.

Omar Haddad·June 11, 2026
A state-of-the-art AI data center facility in India, symbolizing a major technological collaboration between Meta and Reliance Industries.
Data & Automation

Meta Signs First India AI Data Center Deal With Reliance

Meta Platforms is entrusting the construction of its first 168-megawatt AI data center in India to Reliance Industries, a local conglomerate.

Helena Strauss·June 10, 2026
Futuristic AI interface visualizing mineral data and geological maps of India, with Bengaluru skyline in the background.
AI

India launches AI center in Bengaluru for mineral discovery

India is investing The Data Processing, Interpretation, and Integration Centre (DPIIC) of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has been established in Bengaluru.

Helena Strauss·June 7, 2026
A gavel striking a Google logo in an Indian courtroom, symbolizing a significant legal ruling on trademark violation and platform liability.
Industry Insights

India court fines Google $31,600 for ad trademark violation

On May 22, 2026, the Delhi High Court fined Google ₹30 lakh (approximately $31,600) and explicitly rejected its defense of being a mere 'intermediary' in a trademark dispute involving bathroom fitting

Omar Haddad·May 30, 2026
Futuristic Asian cityscape with AI interfaces and advanced technology, representing the surge in venture capital investment for AI startups.
Startups

Venture capital investment surges across Asia, China, and India

In the first three months of this year, AI-related start-ups in China alone secured over 110 billion yuan (US$16.

Diego Navarro·May 27, 2026
An Indian gig worker collecting data with a camera-equipped cap to train robots, while Human Archive secures significant funding.
Data & Automation

India's gig workers train robots for startups, Human Archive raises $8.2M

In India, gig workers earn just $1 per hour wearing camera-equipped caps, collecting first-person video data to train the next generation of service robots.

Helena Strauss·May 26, 2026