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Entrepreneur
13 hours ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Samsung R&D Institute Noida Hosts Third Startup Summit to Champion AI Innovation and Ethical Tech
This year's summit brought together eight pioneering startups—Sarvam AI, Jivi AI, HealthifyMe, ValidSoft, KOGO AI, NeoDocs, EnableX, and Magnimus—to showcase their cutting-edge solutions and explore collaborative opportunities with Samsung's global R&D and business units. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-Noida) hosted its third annual Startup Summit, spotlighting disruptive AI-first startups and emerging technologies across healthcare, immersive experiences, and ethical AI. The event underlined Samsung's commitment to strengthening India's innovation landscape through strategic partnerships and talent acceleration. This year's summit brought together eight pioneering startups—Sarvam AI, Jivi AI, HealthifyMe, ValidSoft, KOGO AI, NeoDocs, EnableX, and Magnimus—to showcase their cutting-edge solutions and explore collaborative opportunities with Samsung's global R&D and business units. The startups were selected based on their innovation potential, scalability, and alignment with Samsung's vision of a connected, human-centered digital future. The summit delved into critical topics such as AI ethics, digital trust, and cross-functional innovation, emphasizing the need for transparent and responsible tech deployment. "As SRI-Noida continues to drive the research and innovation agenda, the success of the third Startup Summit underscores our mission to empower next-generation technology leaders through meaningful upskilling, sustained collaboration, and deep ecosystem engagement," said Kyungyun Roo, Managing Director of SRI-Noida. "This year's edition was bigger, bolder, and more impact-driven—addressing contemporary challenges while enabling entrepreneurs to create solutions that are globally competitive and locally relevant." A highlight of the event was a panel discussion featuring startup founders and SRI-Noida leadership, which explored themes such as the rise of AI agents, personalised engagement in digital health, and the imperative for ethical data governance. Panelists stressed the growing importance of trust, transparency, and personalised user experiences in accelerating adoption and improving outcomes, particularly in healthcare. Each participating startup brought a unique value proposition: Sarvam AI unveiled a multilingual audio LLM platform. unveiled a multilingual audio LLM platform. Jivi AI demonstrated AI doctor consultations powered by LLMs. demonstrated AI doctor consultations powered by LLMs. HealthifyMe showcased its AI-based nutrition engine. showcased its AI-based nutrition engine. ValidSoft introduced deepfake audio detection. introduced deepfake audio detection. KOGO AI presented a Large Action Model for voice interfaces. presented a Large Action Model for voice interfaces. NeoDocs revealed point-of-care diagnostic tools. revealed point-of-care diagnostic tools. EnableX displayed facial recognition-based user interaction tech. displayed facial recognition-based user interaction tech. Magnimus offered gamified XR wellness solutions. Participants lauded the summit's immersive format and the opportunity to engage deeply with Samsung's experts. By aligning breakthrough innovation with real-world applications, the event reinforced SRI-Noida's role as a catalyst for transformational, ethical, and scalable tech solutions—shaping the future of AI and beyond.
Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
HCLTech and UiPath Partner to Accelerate Agentic Automation for Global Enterprises
NEW YORK & NOIDA, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 2, 2025-- HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a global leader in agentic automation, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate agentic automation for UiPath customers globally. The partnership will drive large-scale transformation for enterprises across industries, enabling more intelligent and self-sufficient business process operations that require minimal human intervention. HCLTech will leverage its AI expertise to deploy the UiPath Platform™, enabling autonomous operations in finance, supply chain, procurement, customer service, marketing and human resources. HCLTech will support this partnership with pre-configured AI agents and controls to ensure seamless deployment and scalability. The partnership aims to enhance business agility, optimize workforce efficiency and deliver faster returns on business process automation investments for global enterprises. HCLTech will also establish an AI Lab with UiPath in India to develop Industry Focused Repeatable Solutions (IFRS) and MVPs for the full automation lifecycle, from strategy to implementation and continuous optimization. HCLTech will leverage its global delivery model to support UiPath customers in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. 'As we shift towards a new era with Agentic AI, agentic automation will be critical to provide businesses with the speed and agility to transform operations and unlock new business potential. Partnering with HCLTech allows UiPath to extend the power of its AI-powered automation to enterprises globally, accelerating intelligent transformation at scale. With HCLTech's deep expertise in AI, automation and industry solutions, UiPath customers will benefit from best-in-class implementation and business impact,' said Ashim Gupta, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, UiPath. 'By co-creating next-gen AI-powered solutions with UiPath, HCLTech is setting new benchmarks for agentic autonomous operations that unlock unprecedented efficiency, agility and innovation for enterprises. Our proven expertise in hyperautomation, AI and cloud-first architectures helps us provide industry-specific and advanced automation solutions at scale,' said Raghu Kidambi, Corporate Vice President and Global Head, Digital Process Operations, HCLTech. About HCLTech HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2025 totaled $13.8 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit About UiPath UiPath (NYSE: PATH) is a global leader in agentic automation, empowering enterprises to harness the full potential of AI agents to autonomously execute and optimize complex business processes. The UiPath Platform™ uniquely combines controlled agency, developer flexibility, and seamless integration to help organizations scale agentic automation safely and confidently. Committed to security, governance, and interoperability, UiPath supports enterprises as they transition into a future where automation delivers on the full potential of AI to transform industries. For more information, visit View source version on CONTACT: For more information, please contact: HCLTech Meredith Bucaro, Americas [email protected] Elka Ghudial, EMEA [email protected] James Galvin, APAC [email protected] Nitin Shukla, India [email protected] UiPath Media Contact [email protected] Investor Relations Contact [email protected] KEYWORD: NEW YORK NORTH AMERICA UNITED STATES ASIA PACIFIC EUROPE INDIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL TRANSPORT OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OTHER TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE HUMAN RESOURCES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FINANCE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT INTERNET ELECTRONIC DESIGN AUTOMATION DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SOURCE: HCLTech Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/02/2025 10:12 AM/DISC: 06/02/2025 10:10 AM
Coin Geek
26-05-2025
- Business
- Coin Geek
India sets up 3nm chip design centers in semiconductor push
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... India has officially launched two advanced semiconductor design centers operated by Renesas Electronics India Private Limited in Noida and Bengaluru. These centres will work on the ultra-advanced 3-nanometer (nm) chip design, making it the first of its kind in the country. These new facilities represent a major leap forward in the nation's technology infrastructure, particularly in the semiconductor space. 'Designing at 3nm is truly next-generation. We've done 7nm and 5nm earlier, but this marks a new frontier,' Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, said in a statement. In its effort to bolster the country's semiconductor capabilities, the Indian government has consistently promoted the establishment of chip design facilities across the nation. This strategic push is aimed at creating a robust and self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem. Emphasizing the accelerating progress in this sector, Vaishnaw remarked that the launch of prominent design hubs marks a pivotal moment in India's journey toward becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse. He noted that these new centers are not just isolated developments but integral components of a broader national initiative to leverage the country's vast pool of skilled engineers and researchers, laying the foundation for a comprehensive, pan-India semiconductor network. 'Within just three years, India's semiconductor industry has moved from a nascent stage to an emerging global hub, and is now poised for long-term, sustainable growth,' he said. 'With manufacturing of electronic products in smart phones, laptops, servers, medical equipment, defense equipment, automobiles and many other sectors, the demand for semiconductors is going to increase exponentially. Therefore, this momentum for growth of the semiconductor industry is timely,' Vaishnaw added. The minister also introduced a new semiconductor learning kit designed to boost hands-on hardware expertise among engineering students. He stated that more than 270 academic institutions—already equipped with cutting-edge electronic design and automation software through the India Semiconductor Mission—will now also be provided with these practical training kits to further enrich students' technical experience. 'This integration of software and hardware learning will create truly industry-ready engineers. We are not just building infrastructure but investing in long-term talent development,' he said. The minister further outlined India's comprehensive approach to developing its semiconductor sector, which includes every critical segment—from chip design and fabrication to ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging), as well as the supporting infrastructure of equipment, specialty chemicals, and gas supply chains. He highlighted the growing global confidence in India's semiconductor potential, referencing enthusiastic responses from international forums like Davos. He also pointed to substantial ongoing investments by major industry players, including Applied Materials and Lam Research, as evidence of this momentum. According to the statement, Hidetoshi Shibata, chief executive officer of Renesas Electronics, emphasized Renesas' commitment to expanding end-to-end semiconductor capabilities in India, from architecture to testing, while supporting over 250 academic institutions and numerous startups through government-backed initiatives like Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme and Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme. He added that India's talent strength and shared Indo-Japan strategic interests will help reinvent the global semiconductor lifecycle. 'India is a strategic cornerstone for Renesas. Our long-term ambition is to jointly build a robust electronics ecosystem—from ideation to design, and production to lifecycle management—to meet the country's growing needs,' Shibata said. Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider, the statement said. The company provides scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and internet of things (IoT) industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including high-performance computing, embedded processing, analog and connectivity. Renesas, a niche product designer, is setting up a design center in India with facilities in Noida, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Renesas, MeitY to support local startups, academia Renesas Electronics Corporation has partnered with India's Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) to support local startups and academic institutions in VLSI (very large scale integration) and embedded semiconductor systems. Renesas and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an autonomous scientific institution under MeitY, formalized their collaboration by signing two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) as part of the MeitY Chips to Startup (C2S) initiative. These agreements are aimed at empowering domestic startups to spearhead technological innovation and boost indigenous manufacturing, aligning with the objectives of the Make in India campaign. Additionally, the MoUs emphasize strengthening ties between academia and industry by cultivating a product-oriented and innovation-driven mindset among students. In a statement, Renesas said it is committed to deepening its partnerships with local companies, startups, and universities, aiming to generate over 10% of its global revenue from the Indian market by 2030. Its recent collaborations include the OSAT factory project with CG Power and Stars Microelectronics in India's Gujarat state and the MoU with IIT Hyderabad. Renesas said it is expanding its operations in India, with plans to increase its headcount to 1,000 by the end of 2025. 'The inauguration of our expanded offices marks a significant milestone for Renesas in India. It reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and the nurturing of local talent. By building products in India, for India and the world, we continue to drive growth and deliver meaningful impact across the Indian market,' said Malini Narayanamoorthi, India Country Manager and VP, MID Engineering, Analog & Connectivity Group at Renesas. 'We are proud to sign two MoUs under the MeitY C2S programme, focused on advancing research, fostering innovation, and nurturing product-focused engineers. These strategic collaborations align with the Make in India initiative, aiming to strengthen local design and manufacturing capabilities and empower homegrown talent to drive the future of industry.' 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Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Ibrahim, Khushi have fragile hearts': Karan Johar opens up on hate received by Nadaaniyan, takes accountability
Earlier this year, Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son Ibrahim Ali Khan made his debut in Bollywood opposite Janhvi Kapoor's sister with Nadaaniyan. Directed by debutante Shauna Gautam, the teen rom com was backed by Karan Johar's production house Dharma. Nadaaniyan failed to impress, like some films do every now and then. The dialogues, performances and many references such as 'greatest Noida' were trolled brutally. But the negativity did not stop there and went on for weeks, with some netizens even body shaming the lead actors. KJo has now spoken about the hatred received by Nadaaniyan, taking the accountability for it. A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Karan Johar recently got candid during an interview and revealed that his team had reached out to certain YouTubers requesting them to move on from Nadaaniyan. However, YouTubers claimed that making content about the film's failure is garnering engagement on their accounts. Karan explained that hating on Nadaaniyan became 'fashionable'. But he believes it's time to move on. Talking to Galatta Plus, KJo shared, 'Move on naa, move on. Till the next bad thing comes on. I kept waiting when is the next really bad film coming, will someone just stop hating on Nadaaniyan, because more than anything else, I was feeling terrible for… and I know that I am apparently not supposed to say this also, cause I'm not supposed to show sympathy to Ibrahim or Khushi or Shauna, whose the director, cause they were all first timers.' A post shared by @anil_papps Karan continued to add, 'Apparently they're not meant to have emotions, because they come from privilege, so hate on them. Like they're not meant to feel bad at all because they come from entitlement, they come from privilege. They also have fragile hearts, they're also making their first steps in a business, they also have emotions, they're going to feel terrible. But no. Say you didn't like it once, that's going to make them feel bad anyway. But why are you saying it 10 times?' KJo then took the blame on himself, claiming that he attracted 'negativity and hatred'. The filmmaker even stated that if he was not the producer, maybe the newcomers would not have received this much hate. Interestingly, Karan was trolled for Nadaaniyan with netizens accusing him of only casting star kids in his films. However, during the interview, the filmmaker revealed that 80% of Dharma's roster features non-star kids, giving Kill actors Lakshya and Raghav Juyal as examples. Up next, Karan will be producing Dhadak 2 starring Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi in the lead. The film will be a spiritual sequel to Ishaan Khatter's second project and Janhvi Kapoor's debut film, Dhadak (2018).
Entrepreneur
17-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Dealmakers' Digest: This Week's Top Startup Investments
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. India's startup ecosystem witnessed a fresh round of funding momentum this week, with companies across sectors such as health food, AI, retail, hygiene, and food tech securing significant capital. From legacy brands expanding their footprint to emerging ventures breaking new ground with tech-led innovations, the funding activity underscores investor confidence in scalable, consumer-focused, and tech-enabled business models. Here's a roundup of the top startup funding deals from May 10 to May 16. Farmley Farmley, founded in 2017 by Akash Sharma and Abhishek Agarwal, is a Noida-based health food brand that champions clean snacking. With a farm-to-shelf model, Farmley sources ingredients directly from farmers, offering roasted nuts, trail mixes, and makhana-based snacks. The company positions itself as a healthier alternative in the snacking space, targeting the growing health-conscious urban consumer base. Funding Amount: USD 40 Million Investors: L Catterton, DSG Consumer Partners Nobel Hygiene Mumbai-based Nobel Hygiene, founded in 2000 by Kamal Kumar Johari, is a market leader in disposable hygiene products. The company's products include adult diapers (Friends), baby diapers (Teddyy), and feminine hygiene items (RIO Pads). Nobel operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing units in Nasik and Baroda and has become a trusted name in the Indian personal care market. Funding Amount: USD 20 Million Investors: Neo Asset Management Complement 1 Founded in 2024 by Karan Bajaj, Complement 1 provides tech-powered, personalised lifestyle interventions for cancer patients and at-risk individuals. Through its unique "CoActive Coaches," the platform delivers real-time, one-on-one guidance on nutrition, physical activity, and stress management. The startup blends empathy with evidence-based care, representing a new frontier in preventive and supportive healthcare. Funding Amount: USD 16 Million Investors: Owl Ventures, Blume Ventures Celebal Technologies Celebal Technologies, founded in 2016 by Anirudh Kala and Anupam Gupta, specialises in cloud, AI, and data engineering solutions for large enterprises. The Jaipur-based firm is known for deploying high-impact use cases such as Customer 360, logistics analytics, and supply chain optimisation. With global clients and a strong delivery track record, Celebal is poised to scale its enterprise tech offerings even further. Funding Amount: USD 15 Million Investors: InCred Growth Partners Fund I, Norwest Capital 1-India Family Mart Founded in 2012 by Jay Prakash Shukla and Ravinder Singh under Nysaa Retail, 1-India Family Mart brings affordable fashion and lifestyle products to tier III and IV cities. Operating mid-sized stores, the brand has filled a crucial gap in underserved markets. Funding Amount: USD 12 Million Investors: Gulf Islamic Investments, Foundation Private Equity, Carpediem Capital Partners, Capri Global Holdings, JP Shukla Hocco Launched in 2023 by the Chona family, Hocco is an Ahmedabad-based ice cream brand drawing on the family's deep F&B heritage. Led by Ankit Chona, the company offers indulgent frozen desserts and aims to scale into a full-fledged food and beverage brand. Backed by strong lineage and brand nostalgia, Hocco is carving a premium niche in India's fast-growing dessert market. Funding Amount: USD 10 Million Investors: Chona Family Office, Sauce VC Biryani Blues Hyderabad-headquartered Biryani Blues was founded in 2013 by Raymond and Aparna Andrews. The QSR chain offers authentic Hyderabadi biryani and other regional favorites across its expanding store network. With a strong delivery presence and loyal customer base, the brand is leveraging the growing appetite for regional cuisine to scale across metro and non-metro markets. Funding Amount: USD 5 Million Investors: Yugadi Capital
