Gushwork bets on AI search for customer leads — and early results are emerging
Gushwork has raised $9 million in a seed round led by SIG and Lightspeed. The startup has seen early customer traction from AI search tools like ChatGPT.
India’s AI boom pushes firms to trade near-term revenue for users
ChatGPT and rivals are testing whether India’s massive AI user boom can translate into paying customers as free offers wind down.
Stripe, PayPal Ventures bet on India’s Xflow to fix cross-border B2B payments
Stripe and PayPal Ventures have participated in Xflow’s $16.6 million round that gives it a post-money valuation of $85 million.
India’s Sarvam launches Indus AI chat app as competition heats up
Sarvam’s Indus chat app is currently available in beta.
Peak XV raises $1.3B, doubles down on AI as global VC rivalry in India heats up
Peak XV says most of its new capital will target India as the firm prioritizes AI, fintech and cross-border bets while navigating recent partner departures.
General Catalyst commits $5B to India over five years
The pledge marks a sharp jump from General Catalyst’s earlier $500 million–$1 billion India earmark.
Nvidia deepens early-stage push into India’s AI startup ecosystem
Nvidia is working with investors, nonprofits, and venture firms to build earlier ties with India’s fast-growing AI founder ecosystem.
OpenAI, Reliance partner to add AI search to JioHotstar
The rollout includes two-way integration that surfaces streaming links directly inside ChatGPT.
Reliance unveils $110B AI investment plan as India ramps up tech ambitions
Reliance has begun building multi-gigawatt AI data centers in Jamnagar, with more than 120 MW of capacity expected to come online in 2026.
OpenAI taps Tata for 100MW AI data center capacity in India, eyes 1GW
OpenAI also plans to expand its presence in India with new offices in Mumbai and Bengaluru later this year.