OpenAI executive Will DePue criticised repetitive checks by security officials at Indian airports. Stating that his boarding pass and passport were checked multiple times, DePue said, "Indian airports make no sense." He noted he was patted down after he passed through an X-ray machine and his bag was scanned, saying, "Just got X-rayed, what are you going to find now?"

Fractal Analytics, first Indian AI startup to become a unicorn by attaining $1-billion valuation in 2022, has filed its draft IPO prospectus with SEBI to raise ₹4,900 crore. About 75% of the offer has been reserved for qualified institutional buyers, 15% for non-institutional investors and 10% for retail investors. Of the total offer, ₹3,620.7-crore is an offer-for-sale by existing investors.

Influencer-led referrals drive steady growth when matched with clear rewards and the right audience. Partnering with micro-influencers builds trust and sparks referral loops that bring in qualified users. Simple incentives, targeted messaging, and easy sharing tools keep the momentum going, turning one-time campaigns into ongoing traffic and conversion channels.

Health startups thrive when they merge clinical expertise with agile growth tactics. By running phased trials, integrating patient feedback, ensuring regulatory compliance, and using low-barrier entry models like freemium, they validate impact early. This foundation builds trust and streamlines the shift to scalable revenue through subscriptions or B2B deals.

Scaling an EV brand means addressing visibility, trust, and service reach. For eg Lectrix EV expanded charging station partnerships to reduce range anxiety, ran hyperlocal digital campaigns targeting first-time EV buyers, and set up quick-turnaround service hubs in high-demand cities. These moves built user confidence, boosted adoption, and accelerated market penetration.

Automation dashboards bring together data from marketing, sales, operations, and more into one screen. Instead of reactive reporting, they offer real-time alerts for anomalies, trends, and opportunities. Teams can set triggers, monitor KPIs live, and shift from guesswork to guided action all without manual reporting.

An AI generalist is a multi-skilled professional who works across machine learning, data preprocessing, model deployment, and AI system integration. They adapt to various projects instead of specialising in one niche, making them valuable in fast-evolving AI teams. In India, salaries range from ₹4 lakh for entry-level to ₹30 lakh for senior roles, averaging ₹16 lakh annually.

Cureous Labs has secured ₹1.66 crore in seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures, with Anthill Ventures participating, to manufacture its automated patient repositioning system Eturnal, build inventory, and expand operations. Founded by Biodesign Fellow Asish Mohandas, it develops affordable tech to prevent bedsores and ease caregiver strain, targeting India’s growing long-term care market.

Pune-based olee.space raised $3 million in seed funding to develop quantum-encrypted laser communication and directed energy weapons. Founded by IIT Bombay’s James Solomon and engineer Suman Hiremath, the startup builds Free-Space Optical Communication and anti-drone tech to enhance India’s defence, satellite, and strategic communication systems with secure, high-speed links.

StampMyVisa has acquired Teleport, a travel tech startup backed by CRED’s Kunal Shah, to expand its reach in South India and strengthen its position in digital visa services. The move combines Teleport’s youth-focused, digital-first products with SMV’s operational strength, aiming to build India’s most comprehensive visa tech stack for faster, automated, and more accessible travel solutions.