Italian startup Generative Bionics has unveiled Gene.01, a humanoid robot featuring "smart skin" capable of sensing touch, temperature, proximity and force. The robot uses Physical AI to combine hardware with movement, stability and quicker reactions. Designed for tasks including shipyard welding, it doesn't require complex coding and can be taught new tasks simply by guiding its limbs.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed his favourite quote by India-born entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant. "Ravikant used to say this thing that I loved, which is, if you had a fast-forward button on a remote for your life, your life would be over," Altman said. "The boring parts, the bad parts, they're still much better than no experience," he added.

Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana said he strongly believes the "lowest-cost compute will be in space". Space-based data centres could become common within five years, as orbiting solar panels generate up to eight times more energy than Earth-based ones while operating round the clock, he added. Skyroot recently launched India's first private orbital rocket.

Several leading domestic mutual funds have objected to Zepto's proposed IPO valuation, according to The Economic Times. Despite cutting its target valuation to $4-5 billion from $7 billion in October 2025, the company has failed to win their support. Investors are seeking a further 30-40% discount, prompting existing backers to push for a compromise.

Temple, the wearable tech startup founded by Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal, has launched an ESOP liquidity programme for select employees ahead of its product rollout, Moneycontrol reported. Around 20 employees out of its 200-220 workforce can sell up to 25% of their vested ESOPs. The exercise values Temple at $375 million, nearly double its $190 million seed-round valuation in February.

PM Narendra Modi appointed Infosys Co-founder Nandan Nilekani to lead the high-powered task force on exam reforms. He was chosen likely because of his experience with exam reforms, such as being on the Supreme Court's 2018-19 panel that investigated irregularities in SSC's CGL/CHSL 2017 exam. He also led the introduction of Aadhaar, signifying his experience with large-scale government projects.

Heavy Industries Ministry urged all ministries to serve 'Yule Tea', state-owned Andrew Yule and Company's homegrown tea brand, in a strong push for 'sarkari chai', News18 reported. The ministry urged its counterparts to serve the tea at meetings, canteens, conferences, functions and departmental events. The PSU already serves its tea to the Parliament but is still facing financial difficulties.

Indonesia's central bank governor Perry Warjiyo stepped down on Monday, two years before his term was due to end. Interim governor Destry Damayanti said he resigned for personal reasons. His sudden exit came after the rupiah hit record lows in June amid soaring energy costs and escalating regional conflict, fuelling speculation over the timing of his departure.

DMRC will build a new Aerocity-Tughlakabad Golden Metro line for an easier commute between Delhi airport and south and southeast Delhi. Grant Thornton Bharat's Partner Chetan Chichra said the metro won't create new housing demand in south Delhi but instead remove "connectivity discount". The metro may push property prices higher in areas like Chhatarpur, Neb Sarai, Saket and Ambedkar Nagar.

Indian stock markets opened higher on Monday after oil prices plunged 5% to around $92 a barrel, days after crossing $100 for the first time in two months. The BSE Sensex rose nearly 550 points to open at 76,608.98, while the Nifty 50 crossed the 23,900-mark. Shares of IndiGo and Asian Paints led the early gains.