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Tata Motors India To Launch Electric Scooter With 200 Km Range, 3.5 kWh Lithium-Ion Battery At Only ₹1-1.2 Lakhs
- Tata Motors India is set to launch its electric scooter into the market in 2025.
- The Tata Electric Scooter can cover a range of up to 200 km on a charge and is priced at around ₹1-1.2 Lakhs.
- The scooter features a full digital dashboard, LED lights, and alloy wheels for added safety.
- The Tata Electric Scooter is expected to be a strong competitor to Ola S1 Pro and Bajaj Chetak.
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Why is this Ghibli Filter making the creative artists sweat?
- The Ghibli Filter, an AI-driven tool, is causing ripples in the creative industry.
- Users can transform ordinary images into Studio Ghibli-style artworks.
- Debate arises regarding the impact of AI on creativity and the potential displacement of human artists.
- Legal and ethical concerns arise with the use of AI-generated art.
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Temasek-owned Fullerton buys majority stake in MSME-focussed lending tech platform Lendingkart
- Fullerton Financial Holdings has acquired a majority stake in fintech lender Lendingkart.
- The deal sees Fullerton injecting Rs 252 crore into Lendingkart as part of its Series E fundraise.
- This acquisition will strengthen Lendingkart's financial position and enhance its technology-driven credit underwriting.
- Lendingkart provides digital working capital loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to improve credit access for small businesses.
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Powering AI with governed, compliant, and AI-ready data
- Anand Ramamoorthy, APJ Communities of Practice Leader at Informatica, emphasized the importance of having clean, governed, and AI-ready data for successful AI adoption.
- The Informatica Data & AI Summit 2025 highlighted the challenge of data readiness in fueling AI systems for real business impact.
- Industry leaders stressed the need to align data governance with AI ambitions for unlocking true business value.
- DatAInfa, a platinum sponsor at the summit, showcased AI-powered solutions to transform enterprise data ecosystems for compliance and security.
- DatAInfa's journey began with addressing data ecosystem challenges and evolved to focus on AI-driven data governance and compliance automation.
- Regulatory complexity, evolving compliance standards, and responsible AI adoption were key topics discussed at the summit.
- DatAInfa helps businesses stay compliant while driving AI innovation by aligning data governance with regulatory frameworks.
- Challenges faced by organizations in maintaining seamless workflows, real-time data lineage, and compliance with evolving regulations were highlighted.
- DatAInfa goes beyond traditional data management with AI, automation, and industry expertise to provide comprehensive solutions for trusted data delivery.
- Real-world impact stories showcased how DatAInfa's solutions improved operational efficiency and compliance for clients like a leading retail chain in the Middle East.
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Tencent will hold a 25% stake in Ubisoft’s new subsidiary focused on Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry
- Ubisoft and Tencent have formed a new subsidiary focused on Assassin's Creed, Rainbow Six, and Far Cry franchises.
- Tencent will hold a 25% stake in the new Ubisoft subsidiary.
- The subsidiary will be controlled by Ubisoft and headquartered in France.
- No details have been revealed about specific projects or the benefits of Tencent's increased investment.
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Exclusive: Kouzina Food Tech Invests In Shark Tank Fame MOPP Foods
- Bengaluru-based Kouzina Food Tech has made a “strategic” investment in Delhi NCR-based cloud kitchen startup MOPP Foods.
- Kouzina Food Tech will have a majority representation on MOPP Foods’ board.
- MOPP Foods aims to leverage Kouzina Food Tech’s cloud kitchen network to expand its number of cloud kitchens to 200.
- Indian cloud kitchen market is expected to become a $4.4 Bn opportunity by 2032.
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How Businesses Can Stay Operational During Unexpected Disruptions
- Businesses face various challenges such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, and geopolitical instability that can disrupt operations.
- Preparation is crucial for resilience, with Business Continuity Management and Planning being effective strategies.
- BCM involves identifying critical operations and devising contingency plans, tailored to unique business needs, to minimize downtime.
- Technology, like disaster recovery planning and automation, plays a vital role in rapid recovery post-disruption.
- Employee training and clear communication are essential for executing plans effectively during crises.
- Lessons from companies like Walmart during Hurricane Katrina underscore the importance of preparedness in staying operational during disruptions.
- Resilience isn't luck but a result of strategic planning and tested continuity plans that help organizations recover faster post-disruption.
- Businesses can start by conducting risk assessments, prioritizing critical functions, investing in scalable solutions, and testing plans regularly.
- For small businesses, simple steps like keeping generators on hand and cross-training staff can enhance resilience over time.
- Ultimately, resilience is a continuous process, and investing in preparation today can prevent major failures in the future.
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Agritech startup Cropin partners with Walmart to optimise supply chains with AI
- Agritech startup Cropin has partnered with Walmart to optimize supply chains using AI.
- The partnership aims to improve Walmart's fresh produce supply chain by enhancing yield forecasting, monitoring crop health, and predicting seasonal transitions.
- Cropin's agri-intelligence platform will provide predictive, real-time intelligence to reduce waste and enhance product availability.
- The collaboration will help make the sourcing process more resilient, sustainable, and efficient in the face of supply chain disruption caused by climate change.
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Dell and Intel-backed AI startup MaxIQ hires Sastry Malladi as CTO
- MaxIQ, the AI-powered revenue platform for B2B SaaS enterprises, has hired Sastry Malladi as CTO.
- MaxIQ recently raised $7.8 million in funding led by Dell Technologies Capital.
- Sastry Malladi brings over three decades of experience and will lead MaxIQ's product and engineering organization.
- MaxIQ's Revenue AI platform unifies Sales, Customer Success, and RevOps to drive predictable growth and enhance customer experiences.
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Germany’s Marvel Fusion secures €50M to build ‘world’s first’ laser-based fusion power plant
- Germany's Marvel Fusion has secured €50M in an extended Series B funding round, bringing the total raised capital to €113M.
- The latest funding includes new investments from EQT Ventures, Siemens Energy Ventures, and the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund.
- Marvel Fusion aims to build the world's first laser-based fusion power plant and is advancing its industrial partnership with Siemens Energy.
- Fusion energy is expected to reduce fossil fuel dependence and provide a competitive, reliable baseload energy source.
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NIC Karachi Cohort 13 Welcomes 40 Startups from 618 Applicants
- NIC Karachi has announced its 13th Cohort, selecting 40 startups from 618 applicants.
- Over 30% of the selected startups in Cohort 13 are led by female entrepreneurs.
- The batch includes startups from diverse sectors such as FinTech, Cybersecurity, AI, Industrial Automation, and HealthTech.
- Selected startups will receive mentorship, funding opportunities, and industry connections through NIC Karachi's incubation program.
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SaaS firm Chargebee buys AI-first customer tracking platform Trainn
- Chargebee, a SaaS firm, has acquired Trainn, an AI-first customer tracking platform.
- Trainn had raised around Rs 6 crore in seed funding and will now become customers of Chargebee.
- The acquisition allows Chargebee to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand its reach in the industry.
- This is Chargebee's second major acquisition in a month after acquiring Inai, a software firm.
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Abound, a fintech platform catering to Indians living in the United States, raises $14 million
- Abound, a fintech platform catering to Indians living in the United States, has raised $14 million in a seed funding round led by NEAR Foundation.
- The funding will help accelerate Abound's mission of creating a seamless financial bridge between non-resident Indians (NRIs) and India.
- Abound aims to simplify money management for the Indian diaspora by integrating remittances, rewards, and next-generation financial services into a single platform.
- With the fresh funds, Abound plans to expand its product suite, enhance its technology infrastructure, and grow its team to support over 500,000 users.
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Weekly FIRGUN Newsletter – March 28 2025
- The 'Firgun' newsletter from March 28, 2025, highlighted the concept of genuine delight in others' accomplishments and shared updates on the tech ecosystem.
- The newsletter mentioned ongoing efforts to help hostages held in G**a and celebrated Israeli tech achievements, despite challenges like missile launches.
- In the tech world, OpenAI's GPT 4o, Signal Messenger's popularity, and TikTok's bidding process were notable.
- Updates on AI advancements from Google, DeepSeek, Microsoft, Alibaba, and Chinese companies like Qwen were shared.
- Various funding rounds congratulated companies like Island, Navina, Aleph Farms, Sympera AI, Charm Security, and Brevel.
- There were no recorded exits for the week, but links to interesting content on Israeli and global startups were provided.
- Insights on unicorn investments, consumer trends, and AI technology from NVIDIA's Jensen Huang were also highlighted.
- Media snippets focused on venture-backed unicorns, acquisitions, image creation by OpenAI, the seed stage landscape, and Gen Z trends.
- The newsletter concluded with appreciation for the community's achievements and encouraged continuous creativity.
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Bringing AI to frontline workers: Gen Z-first platform All Gravy soars in the UK and raises €2.6 million
- Copenhagen-based All Gravy has raised €2.6 million in its Seed funding round to scale its Gen Z-first, AI-powered platform for frontline workers.
- The funding round was co-led by Scale Capital and Moonfire Ventures, with participation from other prominent investors including Nordic Makers’ Alexander Aghassipour, Jeppe Rindom, and Fredrik Hjelm.
- All Gravy is an all-in-one employee app that helps retailers & restaurants streamline communications, operations, and learning.
- With fresh funding in place, All Gravy is continuing to scale across the UK, bringing AI-powered workforce management to businesses in need.
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