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Lenskart's big Q3 leap; Freshworks turns profitable, stocks crash

Lenskart's big Q3 leap; Freshworks turns profitable, stocks crash

Eyewear retailer Lenskart posted a whopping 74-fold profit and strong revenue growth for the December quarter. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

Source: The Times of India | Published: February 11, 2026


AI impact on IT services; lean AI startups scale big

AI impact on IT services; lean AI startups scale big

Happy Wednesday! Agentic AI is disrupting the IT services sector’s business model. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Source: The Times of India | Published: February 11, 2026


Less is more for AI companies scaling their revenues with a lean workforce

Less is more for AI companies scaling their revenues with a lean workforce

AI-native startups are hitting revenue milestones with leaner teams. AI tools reduce headcount on tasks that earlier needed larger engineering, support and sales benches, founders told ET.

Source: The Times of India | Published: February 11, 2026


How SoftBank, Prosus quietly changed their India playbook

How SoftBank, Prosus quietly changed their India playbook

Indias biggest startup investors are increasingly playing outside their crease. Beyond the familiar terrain of large late-stage startup investments, they are pursuing joint ventures in tech infrastructure and commerce. In…

Source: The Times of India | Published: February 10, 2026


Govt tightens social media rules; Udaan narrows FY25 loss

Govt tightens social media rules; Udaan narrows FY25 loss

The government directed social media firms ‌to take down ‌unlawful AI content within three hours of being notified. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

Source: The Times of India | Published: February 10, 2026


Startups lead India Inc on women’s C-suite pay

Startups lead India Inc on women’s C-suite pay

The increase outpaced the 4.5% salary growth recorded for men in comparable leadership roles, signalling a narrowing gender pay gap at the top. Early-stage firms are driving sharper pay equity…

Source: The Times of India | Published: February 10, 2026


ET Snapchat Gen Z Index: How Gen Z is changing shopping, careers and brand loyalty in India

ET Snapchat Gen Z Index: How Gen Z is changing shopping, careers and brand loyalty in India

Gen Z in India prioritizes authenticity, value, and personal meaning over traditional brand prestige. They seek relatable recommendations, embrace niche brands, and value 'real' experiences. Technology like AR and AI…

Source: The Times of India | Published: February 10, 2026


MFs up startup ante; Rupeek's new raise

MFs up startup ante; Rupeek's new raise

Happy Tuesday! Exposure of domestic mutual funds to new-age stocks significantly increased in 2025. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Source: The Times of India | Published: February 10, 2026


Software testing firm Botgauge AI raises $2 million, led by Surface Ventures

Software testing firm Botgauge AI raises $2 million, led by Surface Ventures

Botgauge AI, a US-based autonomous software testing startup, has raised $2 million led by Surface Ventures, with participation from IA Seed Ventures and Saka Ventures.

Source: The Times of India | Published: February 10, 2026


Chandrasekaran to guide TCS' AI pivot; Fractal IPO's Day 1

Chandrasekaran to guide TCS' AI pivot; Fractal IPO's Day 1

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran plans to get his hands dirty in shaping the AI journey of IT behemoth TCS, the group's money spigot. This and more in today's ETtech…

Source: The Times of India | Published: February 9, 2026