SoftBank's PayPay delays IPO roadshow launch, sources say, as Iran attack rattles markets

The postponement, which has not been previously reported, comes after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran that ‌killed Iran's Supreme ⁠Leader ⁠Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and sent shockwaves through global financial markets.

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Quick commerce solutions platform Inamo raises $8 million led by Prime Venture

Started in 2025 by Sumit Anand and Thakare, Inamo offers full-stack solutions for quick commerce, including inventory management, fulfilment, and technology. At present, it processes 1.8 million orders per month.

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Amazon India to remove seller fee for items under Rs 1,000 from mid-March

In April 2025, Amazon India had waived the seller referral fee for items below Rs 300. Now the company has expanded its zero referral fees from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products.

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Pentagon vs Anthropic: Who should control the AI weapon?

A major clash is unfolding between the US Pentagon and AI firm Anthropic. The government wants unrestricted access to Anthropic's AI models, while the company insists on ethical constraints. This dispute raises fundamental questions about AI control and safety. The outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence development and its integration into national security.

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SemicON: Modi launches Micron facility in Gujarat

The semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging facility in the industrial hub of Sanand is the first of 10 projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) that has begun commercial production and shipment. It converts advanced DRAM (dynamic random access memory) and NAND (flash memory) wafers from Micron’s global manufacturing network into finished memory and storage products.

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India's role in semiconductor supply chain 'essential' as others seek to dominate sector: US envoy

US ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Saturday said as other countries in the neighbourhood seek to dominate the production of "legacy chips", India offers a reliable alternative and has an important role in the global semiconductor supply chain.

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Warner Bros signs $110 billion deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in townhall

The agreement caps a ⁠bidding war after Netflix declined to match Paramount's latest $31-per-share offer, which ​was deemed superior by Warner Bros to the streaming pioneer's $27.75-per-share agreement ​for its assets. Paramount was in pursuit of Warner Bros since late last year when it launched a hostile campaign to wrestle the company from the streaming giant by consistently raising its offer.

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Rivals support Anthropic in AI standoff with Pentagon

At the heart of the dispute is Anthropic's refusal to allow its Claude models to be used for the mass surveillance of US citizens or deployed in fully autonomous weapons systems. An open letter titled "We Will Not Be Divided," signed as of Friday by 336 Google DeepMind staffers and 68 from OpenAI, called on tech leaders to hold the line together.

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Digital lenders tap bond markets to diversify borrowing channels

Digital lending startups are turning to public bond markets to cut costs and diversify funding. Platforms like OBPPs and growing retail participation are making NCDs a viable tool for new-age lenders. This shift reduces reliance on traditional non-bank lenders, offering cheaper borrowing and helping fintechs raise funds more efficiently.

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Telangana aims to emerge as global logistics hub by 2047: Sridhar Babu

Speaking at the Transport Logistic India 2026 conference organised by Messe Munchen India at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, the Minister outlined the State government's strategy to build a future-ready logistics ecosystem through infrastructure expansion, digital integration, policy support, sustainability initiatives and skill development, according to a release.

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Construction tech startup MeltPlan raises $10 million in round led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Europe-based venture capital firm Noa participated in the funding round of the startup, which offers an AI system that optimises decision-making before construction begins. The fresh funds will be used to enhance its tech offering, strengthen its vertical AI stack and expand its team.

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