What’s New Today: Indian chip startup Sensesemi has raised Rs. 25 crore to develop edge AI chips for industrial, auto, and medical devices.
Fast-Track Insights: Payments firm Juspay secured $50 million at a $1.2 billion valuation, while Infosys plans to hire 20,000 graduates as AI demand grows.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today, from AI chip funding to fintech growth and large-scale tech hiring.
Sensesemi Raises Rs. 25 Crore to Build Smart AI Chips
Sensesemi Technologies, a fabless chip start-up, has raised Rs. 25 crore in a seed funding round led by Piper Serica to make edge-AI chips. The money will help grow its engineering team and develop smart chips that mix AI, connectivity and sensing on one chip. These chips are meant for use in industrial, car and medical devices to work faster and save power.
Juspay Raises $50M Funding at $1.2B Value
Juspay, a Bengaluru payments tech company, raised $50 million from WestBridge Capital, valuing it at $1.2 billion. This money includes new investment and some stock sales for early backers. Juspay plans to use it to grow globally and improve its payments systems. The company now handles many transactions and is profitable after making big progress.
Infosys Plans Big Hiring for AI Growth
Infosys will hire 20,000 college graduates in the financial year 2027 as demand rises for artificial intelligence and related services, the company’s CEO said at the World Economic Forum in Davos. This shows Infosys expects more AI work from clients. The firm already added many workers in the current year and sees new jobs in software, customer service and AI projects.
Leading AI Customer Service Companies to Watch in 2026
The article lists the top AI customer service companies that are changing how businesses help their customers. It says big names like OpenAI, Google Cloud, Microsoft, Salesforce, and IBM are making smart tools that can answer questions, summarize calls, and help agents work faster. Others like Zendesk, LivePerson, Ada, Cresta, and Observe.AI focus on chat automation, voice support, and better customer care with AI.
Thailand to Set Rules for Crypto ETFs in Early 2026
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is making rules for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and futures that could start in early 2026. The plan aims to make it easier and safer for investors by offering regulated crypto-linked products. The framework will guide how ETFs work, protect investors, and help Thailand grow as a digital finance center.