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Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
The geospatial market in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.5% to reach Rs 25,000 crore by 2025. Initiatives like Smart Cities Mission and precision agriculture are driving the demand for location-based analytics, satellite imagery, and real-time data. The Indian companies leading the investment surge in the geospatial industry include Skyroot, Pixxel, Agnikul, SatSure, Skylark Drones, ideaForge, and GalaxEye. The overall funding in the Indian space sector has witnessed fluctuations, with investments peaking in 2022. India's domestic market is forecasted to outpace exports significantly by 2028, driven by increasing public sector projects and private investments.
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Google calls its new AI model a “virtual satellite.”
The Verge
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9d ago
Medial
Google's new AI model, AlphaEarth Foundations, acts as a "virtual satellite" by integrating data from satellite images, radar, and climate simulations to map Earth's land and coastal waters. This model aids in mapping ecosystems and supports conservation efforts by providing detailed insights into uncharted areas. Nick Murray from James Cook University highlights its significance in directing conservation strategies. The innovation represents a substantial development in environmental mapping and monitoring.
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Rida-hailing platform Ola introduces Ola Maps
YourStory
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1y ago
Medial
Indian ride-hailing platform Ola has launched Ola Maps, an alternative to Western mapping services, to cater to the unique needs of Indian geography. Ola Maps uses AI-powered India-specific algorithms, real-time data from millions of vehicles, and leverages Open Street Maps to provide accurate and relevant mapping solutions. The platform combines multiple data sources, advanced AI algorithms, and software development kits. Ola aims to offer a seamless and enhanced customer experience with its contextually relevant mapping service, designed specifically for the Indian market. The move comes after Ola completely exited Google Maps and switched to its own mapping service to save costs.
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Apple launches 'Surveyor' app for improved mapping accuracy
Economic Times
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4m ago
Medial
Apple has launched an app called 'Surveyor' to improve Apple Maps' accuracy by collecting real-world mapping data. The app gathers details like street signs and traffic signals, intended for partner companies managing mapping tasks, not public users. Users complete tasks via a third-party app called Premise, capturing images on assigned routes. This crowdsourced approach aims to refine Apple's mapping system, enhancing map details, possibly rivaling Google Maps and Waze's strategies for real-time updates.
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Time to send astronauts to Mars: Musk on Apollo 11 anniversary
Twitter
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1y ago
Medial
Billionaire Elon Musk took to X to comment on the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11's Moon landing. "Now it is time for America to reach far greater heights by sending astronauts to Mars!" he said. "Ultimately, anyone who wants to be a space traveller and help build a new civilization on Mars should be able to do so," he added.
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I am excited: Nutan Gupta as EaseMyTrip elevates her as COO
Inshorts
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2y ago
Medial
Nutan Gupta has been promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at EaseMyTrip, the online travel tech platform. Gupta expressed her excitement about the new role, which will involve concentrating on business strategy and development. Co-founder Rikant Pitti expressed confidence in Gupta's abilities and believed that her contributions would propel EaseMyTrip to greater heights. Gupta joined the Delhi-based startup in 2018.
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The hottest business strategy this summer is buying crypto
Livemint
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13d ago
Medial
This summer, many small companies are raising significant funds to invest in bitcoin and lesser-known cryptocurrencies, instead of in traditional business growth or hiring. The trend includes diverse businesses like a Japanese hotel operator and a Florida toy maker. The buzz around such investments often results in a surge in the company's stock prices, prompting more firms to join the crypto investment trend, driving various digital currencies to new heights.
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ET MSME Awards 2025: Why every MSME should compete
Economic Times
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14d ago
Medial
The ET MSME Awards highlight exceptional achievements in India's micro, small, and medium enterprises. Notable winners like AlphaMERS, with innovations in sustainability, and Suta, a successful fashion brand, showcase the recognition's impact. The awards offer credibility, networking, and investment opportunities. Open to diverse businesses, they celebrate sustained excellence, resilience, and innovation. Nominees are encouraged to share compelling stories of growth and impact to inspire others and elevate their ventures to new heights.
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Festival season sees ecommerce surge, Amazon registers 140 crore customer visits
Economic Times
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9m ago
Medial
Amazon India's Great Indian Festival 2024 saw record-breaking customer visits, with over 140 crore customers visiting the platform. More than 85% of these customers were from non-metro cities. The event featured over 25,000 new launches across various categories. Seller success also reached new heights, with a 70% increase in sellers surpassing Rs 1 crore in sales compared to the previous year. The festival saw increased demand for travel bookings, 5G smartphones, laptops, smart home products, and appliances. Tier 2 and 3 cities played a significant role in driving sales during the festival.
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Sensex, Nifty soar to new peaks; auto, banking stocks lead rally
Money Control
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10m ago
Medial
The Indian stock market reached new heights on September 23, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 opening at record levels. Automobile and banking stocks led the rally in the benchmarks. The Sensex reached 84,843 points, while Nifty 50 hit 25,903 points. Indices closed at an all-time high in the previous session, indicating a strong upward bias. However, concerns over valuations and potential consolidation were raised. The India VIX, a measure of market volatility, rose by 7 percent to 13.7.
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A Long Road For Ola Maps: Can Bhavish Aggarwal Dethrone Google Maps, MapmyIndia?
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal is keen on spinning off Ola Maps as a separate entity, with hopes of creating another unicorn. Ola had announced the launch of Ola Maps for developers, signaling a move away from Google Maps. Sources suggest that Ola is aiming to build a mapping platform that can compete with Google, Apple, and MapmyIndia. However, building a comprehensive mapping platform is a complex task, requiring significant resources and maintenance. Ola Maps aims to become a super app, incorporating various verticals and services.
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