Ather introduces multi-language dashboard📊
AWS plans $8.3 bn investment in Maharashtra, DroneAcharya's strategic merger with AVPL, OpenAI and SoftBank commit $19 bn to Stargate AI, Funding Deals and more.
Good morning and welcome to Friday’s edition of Rise & Shine!
“Don't postpone joy until you have learned all of your lessons. Joy is your lesson.”
— Alan Cohen
Alan Cohen’s wise words remind us that joy isn’t something we should put off for the future—it’s something to embrace and learn from in the present moment.
Often, we delay happiness, thinking we need to achieve more or solve every problem first. But joy is a teacher, helping us find meaning and fulfillment even in imperfect circumstances.
Tech Updates
Ather Energy introduces multi-language dashboard
Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy Limited has rolled out a multi-language dashboard interface for its family scooter Rizta. The scooter's dashboard will now support eight regional languages - Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, enhancing the overall riding experience, the company said.
AWS plans $8.3 billion investment in Maharashtra by 2030
Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest $8.3 billion (about Rs 71,730 crore) over the next five years in developing cloud infrastructure in the Mumbai region to support the country’s growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI).
DroneAcharya announces strategic merger with AVPL
BSE-listed company DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations has signed a term sheet with AVPL International to establish a joint venture aimed at enhancing drone manufacturing capabilities in India. DroneAcharya has signed a term sheet with AVPL while it has also approved the adoption of an Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) to boost employee engagement and align their interests with organizational goals.
OpenAI and SoftBank each commit $19 billion to Stargate AI data centre: Report
OpenAI and SoftBank will each invest $19 billion in Stargate, a joint venture to build AI data centres in the US, The Information reported. The report added that OpenAI will likely hold a 40% stake in Stargate, while SoftBank is also expected to obtain an equal share. On January 21, US president Donald Trump announced Stargate, a $500 billion project to build AI infrastructure in the US. He also promised over 100,000 jobs.
Funding Deals
Infra.Market, an online marketplace for construction materials, has raised $121 million in a funding round led by existing investor Tiger Global.
Aris Infra Solutions, another Mumbai-based tech-enabled procurement platform, raised Rs 80 crore. This pre-initial public offering (IPO) round was led by Mukul Agrawal, founder of capital market investment and trading firm Param Capital.
Beer maker Medusa Beverages has raised Rs 56 crore in series A to expand manufacturing and distribution capabilities. The equity round was led by Amal N Parikh & Ashwin Kedia, along with co-investments by Ramesh Damani, Nikhil Garg, Crest Opportunities, and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) based in Singapore, the UK, and the UAE.
AI infrastructure startup Pipeshift has raised $2.5 million in a seed round led by Y Combinator and SenseAI Ventures. The round also saw participation from Arka Venture Labs, Good News Ventures, Nivesha Ventures, Astir VC, GradCapital, and MyAsiaVC.
Aerospace and defense startup Dream Aerospace has raised Rs 3 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV).
Medtech startup SVASTEK has raised Rs 2 crore in a seed funding round led by IAN Angel Fund.
🏃🏻➡️ Short Story: The Joyful Runner
Raj, a marathon enthusiast, used to focus solely on improving his times and winning races. One day, during a training session, he stopped to admire the sunrise and felt an unexpected sense of peace.
From that moment, Raj began running not just for competition but for the sheer joy of the experience. This newfound mindset improved his performance and deepened his love for the sport.
Tweet of the day🐥
As you wrap up your week, remember that joy is not a reward at the end of the road—it’s part of the journey itself.
Rise & Shine reminds you to embrace joy today and let it guide the way.
Have a joyful and fulfilling Friday!
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