US-India Tech News Update for November 29th, 2025

This is a fully AI generated summary and audio briefing of news in the US and India tech and startup industries.

In tech news, the RBI just rolled out seven new master directions that will simplify digital banking compliance for a host of regulated entities, letting banks launch new channels without prior approval starting January next year. At TechCrunch Disrupt, OpenAI and Google highlighted how generative AI is now a core go‑to‑market tool, helping startups fine‑tune pricing, target the right segments and slash acquisition costs. Supabase surprised the market by closing a $100 million Series B at a $5 billion valuation, deliberately turning down big enterprise contracts to stay developer‑first and open‑source. SaaS‑centric AI SDRs are now sending ten times more outbound emails than humans while keeping response rates steady, proving that volume and quality can coexist. Finally, a growing clash between federal and state regulators over AI oversight could soon force startups to navigate a patchwork of rules, a risk that investors are watching closely.

Turning to funding announcements, Dhruva Space is kicking off a pre‑Series B with a $6 million raise, pushing its post‑money valuation to about $215 million and setting the stage for global launch services. Candi Solar secured a $58.5 million debt facility from the IFC to double its solar pipeline to 400 MW by 2026. Ripplr’s $45 million Series C led by SBI will help it scale to 100,000 retailers and move toward EBITDA positivity. StockGro is raising roughly $17 million in a Series B, expanding its ESOP pool even as FY24 revenue fell. Misfits, the weekend‑economy platform, closed a seed round of 5 crore rupees and aims for 2.5 crore rupees ARR next fiscal. VentureSoul Partners wrapped up a 300 crore rupee debt fund to back revenue‑generating startups across fintech, D2C and SaaS.

On the M&A front, CarTrade Tech and Girnar Software mutually called off a planned all‑stock acquisition that would have valued CarDekho at about $1.2 billion, refocusing CarTrade on its core marketplaces. Vyapar acquired accounting‑automation startup Suvit, and ChrysCapital‑backed Xoriant bought Latvia’s TestDevLab, expanding its engineering footprint.

New technologies are making headlines: Dhruva Space’s satellite‑as‑a‑service platform is positioning India as a launch hub, while CoreShield is deploying AI‑driven security for defence and high‑risk industrial sites. Neuphony has pivoted to Sychedelic, a smart headphone that blends PPG sensors with transcranial stimulation to tackle stress and sleep. In retail, AI‑powered tools are reshaping Cyber Monday, with personalized chat‑based checkout experiences rolling out at major chains.

And for crypto and Web3, Bitcoin is currently at $90,566 and Ethereum is currently at $2,999.