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title: "Tech News India, 31 Oct 2026: Top Stories | AllIndia.news"
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# Tech: Saturday 31 October 2026

40 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url.

### IPO-Bound StockGro’s FY26 Profit Jumps 3.3X YoY To ₹113 Cr, Revenue Doubles

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:50 IST (2026-10-31T21:50+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/68ee988414e0
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/ipo-bound-stockgros-fy26-profit-jumps-3-3x-yoy-to-%e2%82%b9113-cr-revenue-doubles/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/68ee988414e0-l.webp

StockGro-parent AssetGro Fintech Ltd net profit for the fiscal year FY26 jumped threefold while its operating revenue doubled year-on-year. The…

### New-Age Tech Stocks Gain This Week Led By Ather & Zetwerk, CarTrade Sinks 22%

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:26 IST (2026-10-31T20:26+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/151cf683c17d
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/new-age-tech-stocks-gain-this-week-led-by-ather-zetwerk-cartrade-sinks-22/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/151cf683c17d-l.webp

New-age tech stocks largely advanced this week, with quarterly earnings driving sharp moves in individual counters. Of the 69 stocks…

### Maharashtra Plans Unified AI Platform for Ola, Uber and Taxi Services

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:19 IST (2026-10-31T19:19+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/4d4ebb665641
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116526618260984092

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed officials on October 29 to create an AI-powered digital platform integrating major taxi services in Maharashtra.

### E2W Registrations Rise 2.9% MoM To 2.15 Lakh In October, TVS & Hero Gain Market Share

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:57 IST (2026-10-31T19:57+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/26e5177b20a1
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/e2w-registrations-rise-2-9-mom-to-2-15-lakh-in-october-tvs-hero-gain-market-share/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/26e5177b20a1-l.webp

India’s electric two-wheeler (E2W) registrations rose 2.9% to 2,14,654 units in October from 2,08,688 units in September, with TVS Motor…

### \[Update\] Forensic Audit Finds External Breach Behind €3 Mn Capillary Fraud

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:33 IST (2026-10-31T19:33+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/dbe6afc5eff3
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/capillary-technologies-subsidiary-hit-by-e3-mn-cyber-fraud/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/dbe6afc5eff3-l.webp

Update | October 31, 19:33 IST A forensic audit by KPMG has found that the €3.04 Mn banking fraud at…

### India Can Build Rockets, But Can Its VCs Fund The Next One?

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 17:38 IST (2026-10-31T17:38+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/e08afd4bed30
- original_url: https://inc42.com/features/india-can-build-rockets-but-can-its-vcs-fund-the-next-one/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/e08afd4bed30-l.webp

On July 18, 2026, Skyroot Aerospace achieved a historic milestone when its Vikram-1 rocket successfully placed satellites into orbit, becoming…

### Indian Listed New-Age Tech Company Tracker: Market Cap, Revenue & More

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 17:32 IST (2026-10-31T17:32+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/bb255a729cdc
- original_url: https://inc42.com/features/indian-listed-new-age-tech-company-tracker-market-cap-revenue-more/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/bb255a729cdc-l.webp

For years, we at Inc42 have tracked the Indian tech startup ecosystem and seen it grow from a kid to…

### MacBook Pro (M6) vs MacBook Pro (M5): Price in India, Specifications and Features Compared

- Source: Gadgets 360
- Published: 31 October 2026, 17:00 IST (2026-10-31T17:00+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/4d562e82fbd8
- original_url: https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/features/macbook-pro-m6-vs-m5-price-in-india-specifications-apple-features-comparison-12249408
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/4d562e82fbd8-l.webp

MacBook Pro (M6) starts at Rs. 2,39,900 in India for the 14-inch model with 16GB of unified memory and 1TB of SSD storage.

### Mumbai Metro Expands with Driverless Trains from Andhra Pradesh and New Line Approval

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 31 October 2026, 15:19 IST (2026-10-31T15:19+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/184b9f707477
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116466676254269593

Alstom's Sri City plant in Andhra Pradesh rolled out the inaugural driverless Metropolis train for Mumbai Metro Lines 4 and 4A on October 14, featuring wheelchair access, bicycle racks, and speeds up to 90 km/h.

### eMudhra Has Quit TLS. The Accountability Questions Haven’t

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 16:02 IST (2026-10-31T16:02+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/8bb60810be03
- original_url: https://inc42.com/features/emudhra-has-quit-tls-the-accountability-questions-havent/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/8bb60810be03-l.webp

On October 27, Google removed eMudhra’s root certificate called emSign ECC Root CA, G3. Any website still relying on…

### Google’s parent company Alphabet’s shares plunge 12.6%, loses almost $500 billion in market value

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 15:25 IST (2026-10-31T15:25+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/e355124336dd
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/videos/googles-parent-company-alphabets-shares-plunge-126-loses-almost-500-billion-in-market-value/article71648940.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/e355124336dd-l.webp

Alphabet shares plunged a record 12.64% on Thursday, wiping out $482 billion in market value, and fell another 0.42% in Friday pre-market trading, following quarterly earnings that fueled investor anxiety over whether massive AI investments will pay off.

### Exclusive: D2C Skincare Brand Numour In Talks To Raise $3.1 Mn From Sharrp Ventures

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 14:22 IST (2026-10-31T14:22+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/e1d0506664d4
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/numour-in-talks-to-raise-3-1-mn-from-sharrp-ventures/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/e1d0506664d4-l.webp

Delhi NCR-based D2C skincare brand Numour is in talks to raise nearly $3.1 Mn (about ₹30 Cr) in a funding…

### IT hardware reseller lists GPUs from decommissioned Nvidia supercomputer on eBay for $60 million, What we know

- Source: Mint
- Published: 31 October 2026, 14:32 IST (2026-10-31T14:32+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/c55bdc6febb1
- original_url: https://www.livemint.com/technology/nvidia-supercomputer-decommissioned-ebay-sale-a100-chips-gpus-it-hardware-reseller-60-million-best-offer-free-shipping-11793434326099.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/c55bdc6febb1-l.webp

### Can D-Propulse Help India Reduce Its Dependence On Foreign Missile Engine Technology?

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 14:07 IST (2026-10-31T14:07+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/2d3247288505
- original_url: https://inc42.com/startups/can-d-propulse-help-india-reduce-its-dependence-on-foreign-missile-engine-technology/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/2d3247288505-l.webp

For nearly four decades, India has chased the dream of building its own jet engine, but the breakthrough remains elusive.…

### Walmart Probes Flipkart Employees Over Alleged ₹150 Cr Kickbacks: Report

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 13:56 IST (2026-10-31T13:56+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/052149bdae3c
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/walmart-probes-flipkart-employees-over-alleged-%e2%82%b9150-cr-kickbacks-report/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/052149bdae3c-l.webp

US retail giant Walmart has launched an investigation into allegations that employees at its subsidiary Flipkart received over ₹150 Cr…

### AI giants promise publishers new way to block some scraping

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 13:47 IST (2026-10-31T13:47+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/aefabf6b0af5
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/ai-giants-promise-publishers-new-way-to-block-some-scraping/article71648159.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/aefabf6b0af5-l.webp

Publishers currently have to implement multiple blocking commands for every bot that crawls the web to collect data

### AI search gains 3-fold influence over traditional search in shopping decisions: McKinsey

- Source: Mint
- Published: 31 October 2026, 13:38 IST (2026-10-31T13:38+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/b96ac0855acf
- original_url: https://www.livemint.com/technology/ai-search-gains-3-fold-influence-over-traditional-search-in-shopping-decisions-mckinsey-11793434097444.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/b96ac0855acf-l.webp

Artificial intelligence-powered search tools are becoming a stronger influence on consumer buying decisions than traditional search engines, with nearly one-third of AI shoppers identifying them as the biggest factor behind their most recent purchase, according to a report by McKinsey.

### How to Check CIBIL Score for Free Online: A Step-by-Step Guide

- Source: Gadgets 360
- Published: 31 October 2026, 13:00 IST (2026-10-31T13:00+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/1fa58fefae57
- original_url: https://www.gadgets360.com/how-to/features/how-to-check-cibil-score-free-step-by-step-guide-12238534
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/1fa58fefae57-l.webp

A CIBIL Score is a numerical summary of your credit history. This figure is calculated using the details given by banks and other financial institutions.

### HMD unveils new Nokia 2360 Flip phone for seniors with family assist, SOS features: Check specs, colours and more

- Source: Mint
- Published: 31 October 2026, 13:38 IST (2026-10-31T13:38+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/84b805f191f5
- original_url: https://www.livemint.com/technology/gadgets/hmd-unveils-new-nokia-2360-flip-phone-india-launch-price-seniors-family-assist-sos-parent-control-features-specs-colours-11793429445556.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/84b805f191f5-l.webp

HMD has unveiled its new Nokia 2360 Flip 2G phone built for use by senior citizens, offering a number of useful features such as family assist, SOS and parental control. Check the specs, colours and other details here.

### Lava to increase smartphone prices by up to ₹3,000

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 11:58 IST (2026-10-31T11:58+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/77b8fcf58b35
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/gadgets/lava-to-increase-smartphone-prices-by-up-to-3000/article71648438.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/77b8fcf58b35-l.webp

Lava has been serving the sub-30k price category and is focused on budget and mid segment

### AU SFB Probes Potential Data Leak, Vijay Sales’ Admin Access Allegedly Listed For $25K

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 11:35 IST (2026-10-31T11:35+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/f07b875a25d0
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/au-sfb-probes-potential-data-leak-vijay-sales-admin-access-allegedly-listed-for-25k/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/f07b875a25d0-l.webp

AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) is investigating a potential data leak involving a Salesforce-hosted software platform holding limited information…

### Mistral AI publicly releases Large 4, targets cybersecurity users

- Source: ET Tech
- Published: 31 October 2026, 11:43 IST (2026-10-31T11:43+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/8cb7a6e2646e
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/mistral-ai-publicly-releases-large-4-targets-cybersecurity-users/articleshow/135390933.cms
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/8cb7a6e2646e-l.webp

Mistral said the released version was an upgrade from the one unveiled three weeks ago, following testing with governments and corporate users, which helped improve its performance.

### Meta settles, leaving Snap sole defendant in new social media trial

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 11:09 IST (2026-10-31T11:09+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/715093044271
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/meta-settles-leaving-snap-sole-defendant-in-new-social-media-trial/article71648162.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/715093044271-l.webp

Jury selection began on Wednesday, and opening statements are scheduled for November 4

### OpenAI to limit weapons information for teens on ChatGPT in violence-prevention push

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 10:50 IST (2026-10-31T10:50+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/1cb587186bb2
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/openai-to-limit-weapons-information-for-teens-on-chatgpt-in-violence-prevention-push/article71648166.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/1cb587186bb2-l.webp

OpenAI will restrict practical ‌information on weapons and security systems that ‌could be misused

### Delhi-NCR gets a breather after the rain, 6 air purifiers to consider before winter pollution returns

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 10:00 IST (2026-10-31T10:00+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/57df08ec129e
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/delhincr-gets-a-breather-after-the-rain-6-air-purifiers-to-consider-before-winter-pollution-returns-101793369247682.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/57df08ec129e-l.webp

Delhi-NCR's AQI has improved after rain, but winter pollution could return. Here are six air purifiers from Qubo, Philips, Xiaomi and more to compare.

### Google Gemini Personal Avatars: How to Create, Share and Delete Them

- Source: Gadgets 360
- Published: 31 October 2026, 10:00 IST (2026-10-31T10:00+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/f3343acc12f2
- original_url: https://www.gadgets360.com/ai/news/google-gemini-personal-avatars-for-ai-generated-images-and-videos-12259355
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/f3343acc12f2-l.webp

### North Korean hackers linked to crypto thefts among world's best, experts say

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 09:37 IST (2026-10-31T09:37+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/4c12af6c60d4
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/north-korean-hackers-linked-to-crypto-thefts-among-worlds-best-experts-say/article71648161.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/4c12af6c60d4-l.webp

A US State Department ‌spokesman said North Korean cybercrime is a “global problem”

### From To Cent to Matiks, Indian Startups Raised Over $132 Mn This Week

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 09:00 IST (2026-10-31T09:00+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/31caa9c31edd
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/from-to-cent-to-matiks-indian-startups-raised-over-132-mn-this-week/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/31caa9c31edd-l.webp

Indian startup funding activity remained muted in the last week of October. Homegrown new-age tech ventures managed to raise $130.2…

### Best Value For Money Mobile Phones Under Rs. 15,000 in India

- Source: Gadgets 360
- Published: 31 October 2026, 09:00 IST (2026-10-31T09:00+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/d5b92b641b07
- original_url: https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/features/best-value-for-money-mobile-phones-under-rs-15000-india-12238528
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/d5b92b641b07-l.webp

Once known as the budget smartphone segment, the sub-Rs 15,000 category is now India's entry-level segment. Rising memory prices have forced manufacturers to trim hardware and features.

### OpenAI cuts funding target by $10 billion: FT

- Source: ET Tech
- Published: 31 October 2026, 08:05 IST (2026-10-31T08:05+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/eca92d8686d7
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/openai-cuts-funding-target-by-10-billion-ft/articleshow/135384941.cms
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/eca92d8686d7-l.webp

### Alliant targets 1 GW of new data-center contracts in six months as power demand surges

- Source: ET Tech
- Published: 31 October 2026, 08:25 IST (2026-10-31T08:25+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/9eb56d87f120
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/alliant-targets-1-gw-of-new-data-center-contracts-in-six-months-as-power-demand-surges/articleshow/135385487.cms
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/9eb56d87f120-l.webp

### Isro successfully launches NVS-03 satellite to bolster NavIC constellation

- Source: ET Tech
- Published: 31 October 2026, 08:23 IST (2026-10-31T08:23+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/f9c141f9a1c0
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/isro-successfully-launches-nvs-03-satellite-to-bolster-navic-constellation/articleshow/135385396.cms
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/f9c141f9a1c0-l.webp

The rocket lifted off from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 11.51pm. After a flight of around 18 minutes and 40 seconds, the satellite was precisely injected into its designated elliptical orbit.

### October ends with a thud for Intel, Reddit, AI stalwarts

- Source: ET Tech
- Published: 31 October 2026, 08:12 IST (2026-10-31T08:12+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/51659a557a4b
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/october-ends-with-a-thud-for-intel-reddit-ai-stalwarts/articleshow/135385131.cms
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/51659a557a4b-l.webp

A fresh test of this year's technology rally sent the Nasdaq composite on Friday to its biggest decline since June.

### I replaced my rusted geyser: 7 features I tested before buying my 2026 water heater

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 08:02 IST (2026-10-31T08:02+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/745a5efbbd00
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/i-replaced-my-rusted-geyser-7-features-i-tested-before-buying-my-2026-water-heater-101793349728845.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/745a5efbbd00-l.webp

When replacing a geyser, consider tank material and corrosion protection, heating element, safety features, water-pressure, warranty and after-sales service.

### S&P Global revises outlook on Meta to negative on cashflow concerns

- Source: ET Tech
- Published: 31 October 2026, 08:09 IST (2026-10-31T08:09+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/0f2b444a1d2f
- original_url: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/sp-global-revises-outlook-on-meta-to-negative-on-cashflow-concerns/articleshow/135385073.cms
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/0f2b444a1d2f-l.webp

S&P Global Ratings on Friday revised its outlook on Meta Platforms to negative, citing significant uncertainty around capital spending and free operating cash flow.

### Exclusive: upliance.ai In Talks To Raise Up To $4 Mn For R&D, Global Expansion

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 07:00 IST (2026-10-31T07:00+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/beaba790cd0e
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/exclusive-upliance-ai-in-talks-to-raise-up-to-4-mn-for-rd-global-expansion/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/beaba790cd0e-l.webp

D2C home appliance startup upliance.ai is in advanced talks to raise $3 Mn to $4 Mn (around ₹28-₹37 Cr) in…

### PopVax Opens Facility for Personalized mRNA Cancer Vaccines in Hyderabad

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 31 October 2026, 01:26 IST (2026-10-31T01:26+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/108d4edbf81d
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116256036768362963

Soham Sankaran announced the launch of RNA Foundry on October 30, a Hyderabad site that manufactures individualized mRNA cancer vaccines using tumor sequencing and neoantigen ranking.

### Three Private Groups Bid for India's ₹15,000 Crore AMCA Prototype Contract

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 30 October 2026, 23:42 IST (2026-10-30T23:42+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/006a3f2adb20
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116229897203142932

TASL bid solo, while L&T led a consortium with BEL and Dynamatic Technologies, and Bharat Forge teamed up with BEML and Data Patterns for the ₹15,000 crore contract to build five flying prototypes and one test aircraft.

### MeitY Floats New Privacy-Led Framework To Unlock Data For Training AI Models

- Source: Inc42
- Published: 31 October 2026, 00:52 IST (2026-10-31T00:52+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/97a6fb797c7b
- original_url: https://inc42.com/buzz/meity-floats-new-privacy-led-framework-to-unlock-data-for-training-ai-models/
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/97a6fb797c7b-l.webp

The IT ministry (MeitY) has proposed a consent-based framework to facilitate data sharing for training AI models in India. Called…

### Pope says most urgent challenge facing AI race is need for institutional ethical framework

- Source: Mint
- Published: 30 October 2026, 23:42 IST (2026-10-30T23:42+05:30)
- Section: Tech
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/a02178e8a756
- original_url: https://www.livemint.com/technology/pope-says-most-urgent-challenge-facing-ai-race-is-need-for-institutional-ethical-framework-11793383926439.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/a02178e8a756-l.webp