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Udisha Srivastav

Udisha Srivastav

Udisha Srivastav

Udisha Srivastav is a New Delhi-based journalist, currently covering the dynamic world of homegrown startups with a special focus on quick commerce, e-commerce, food-tech, ed-tech, logistics, and ride-hailing. While she enjoys being a print correspondent, she also likes to break the monotony and take up some audio, video, or multimedia projects. She has studied a Master's in Convergent Journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia University and did her undergraduate programme from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. Bonus information: She doesn’t get distracted — she gets divinely rerouted.

Udisha Srivastav is a New Delhi-based journalist, currently covering the dynamic world of homegrown startups with a special focus on quick commerce, e-commerce, food-tech, ed-tech, logistics, and ride-hailing. While she enjoys being a print correspondent, she also likes to break the monotony and take up some audio, video, or multimedia projects. She has studied a Master's in Convergent Journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia University and did her undergraduate programme from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. Bonus information: She doesn’t get distracted — she gets divinely rerouted.

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AI changing entry-level jobs, becoming 'path to prosperity': Accenture CEO

CEO Julie said the company recognises the importance of India in its AI-enabled future. At Accenture, we're incredibly proud to have over 350,000 and growing re-inventors here in India, she said

AI changing entry-level jobs, becoming 'path to prosperity': Accenture CEO
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

ePlane Company partners NVIDIA to build India's first electric air taxi

IIT Madras-incubated startup to use NVIDIA Omniverse and IGX platforms to build a digital twin of its e200x aircraft, accelerating simulation, autonomy testing and DGCA certification

ePlane Company partners NVIDIA to build India's first electric air taxi
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

India has a central role to play in shaping AI: Anthropic CEO Amodei

At the India AI Impact Summit, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says India will shape AI's global trajectory, balancing transformative economic gains with risks of misuse and displacement

India has a central role to play in shaping AI: Anthropic CEO Amodei
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Data centres to subsea cables: India draws mega AI infra bets on Day 3

Day three of the AI Impact Summit underscored India's central role in global AI expansion, with new investments, cross-border partnerships and large-scale infrastructure commitments

Data centres to subsea cables: India draws mega AI infra bets on Day 3
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:45 PM IST

AI startups look to forge partnerships, collaborations to boost growth

At the India AI Impact Summit, startups sought strategic partnerships and MoUs to scale, secure compute access, expand globally and co-create solutions across sectors

AI startups look to forge partnerships, collaborations to boost growth
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Microsoft on track to invest $50 billion by end of decade, says Brad Smith

Microsoft president Brad Smith said the firm is on pace to invest $50 billion by 2030 to build AI infrastructure, skills and access across the Global South, with India a key focus

Microsoft on track to invest $50 billion by end of decade, says Brad Smith
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 7:36 PM IST

Deep-tech, AI bets gather pace as investor appetite strengthens: VCs

Venture capitalists say stronger IPO exits have boosted LP confidence in long-gestation deep-tech and AI ventures, with family offices also stepping up bets in the sector

Deep-tech, AI bets gather pace as investor appetite strengthens: VCs
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 5:01 PM IST

India uniquely positioned to see benefits of AI: Amazon exec David Zapolsky

Zapolsky spoke about how Amazon is balancing rapid AI innovation with evolving regulatory guardrails

India uniquely positioned to see benefits of AI: Amazon exec David Zapolsky
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

IVCA consortium commits ₹500 crore to fund 31 India-built AI startups

Sixteen IVCA-member VC firms have pledged ₹500 crore to invest in 31 homegrown AI startups showcased at MeitY's Impact AI PitchFest, signalling rising confidence in India's deployable AI ecosystem

IVCA consortium commits ₹500 crore to fund 31 India-built AI startups
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

India's AI moment gets real as celebrities and robots share space

PM inaugurates 5-day summit; Vaishnaw says India in talks with over 30 countries for a pact to curb AI misuse

India's AI moment gets real as celebrities and robots share space
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Small & smart: The Indian way in AI balances local needs, global ambition

Country's startups are carving a unique path by prioritising local, application-led innovation over the global pursuit of scale

Small & smart: The Indian way in AI balances local needs, global ambition
Updated On : 16 Feb 2026 | 8:34 AM IST

AI Impact Summit 2026: Zepto, Swiggy to manage food at Bharat Mandapam

Zepto to set up a dark store and Swiggy to coordinate food deliveries at Bharat Mandapam as AI Impact Summit expects 2.5 lakh registrations

AI Impact Summit 2026: Zepto, Swiggy to manage food at Bharat Mandapam
Updated On : 15 Feb 2026 | 8:35 PM IST

Ecom, gifting companies unwrap 60% growth ahead of Valentine's Day

Demand for premium products, faster deliveries and aggressive promotions help platforms

Ecom, gifting companies unwrap 60% growth ahead of Valentine's Day
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

After TDB, BIRAC announces first call for proposals under RDI fund

Biotechnology-focused fund manager invites startup applications under Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund

After TDB, BIRAC announces first call for proposals under RDI fund
Updated On : 13 Feb 2026 | 7:34 PM IST

Amazon sees 40% rise in same, next day deliveries for Prime members

Amazon said it delivered over 55 crore products to Prime members in India either the same day or the next day in 2025, marking a 40% year-on-year rise

Amazon sees 40% rise in same, next day deliveries for Prime members
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

Olyv raises $23 mn in Series B led by Nandan Nilekani's Fundamentum

Online lending marketplace Olyv has raised $23 million in a Series B round led by Nandan Nilekani's Fundamentum to expand products across insurance, UPI and business loans

Olyv raises $23 mn in Series B led by Nandan Nilekani's Fundamentum
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

Pet care startup Supertails raises $30 million in Series C funding round

The funding will be spent for boosting product and data capabilities, and strengthening the company's personalisations

Pet care startup Supertails raises $30 million in Series C funding round
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Zomato launches AI-powered hotline to simplify delivery partner onboarding

The AI-enabled hotline converts Zomato's multi-step delivery partner onboarding into a WhatsApp-based process completed in under 30 minutes, with strong early response

Zomato launches AI-powered hotline to simplify delivery partner onboarding
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 9:25 PM IST

Ahead of IPO, Flipkart strengthens leadership with two senior hires

E-commerce firm Flipkart has named Vipin Kapooria as vice president, business finance, and Yogita Shanbhag as vice president, human resources, as it readies for its IPO

Ahead of IPO, Flipkart strengthens leadership with two senior hires
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

Velocity earmarks ₹100 crore to scale its AI-led shipping platform

The investment will be directed toward strategic hiring, product development, and AI-led innovation across the logistics value-chain

Velocity earmarks ₹100 crore to scale its AI-led shipping platform
Updated On : 09 Feb 2026 | 12:55 PM IST