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India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

GrowFix launched its first asset in December 2020–a pool of gold-backed loans where retail investors could invest in and get an 11 % fixed interest rate.

Debt asset platform GrowFix raises seed fund from Zerodha, Better Capital

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Moulishree Srivastava

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

In the second half of last year, India banned over 250 Chinese apps including TikTok, Vigo, Likee, and PubG citing cybersecurity concerns.

TikTok and others mull over taking Indian government to court over the ban on Chinese apps

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Q&amp;A

Picus will invest up to USD 75 million in Asia's early-stage tech startups.

German investment firm Picus Capital to focus on Asia in 2021: Q&A with Oliver Heinrich

German investment firm Picus Capital to focus on Asia in 2021: Q&#038;A with Oliver Heinrich

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Avanish Tiwary

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

This comes barely a month after the ten-year-old firm announced closing a USD 660 million round at USD 3.9 billion valuation.

Zomato eyes USD 500 million in pre-IPO funding round

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

WhatsApp's updated privacy policy revealed it had been sharing user data with Facebook all along.

WhatsApp tip-toes privacy policy in India as Facebook pushes its new hosting service

From the new fund, the VC firm plans to invest in 15-20 consumer brands.

Consumer brand focused VC Fireside Ventures closes its second fund at USD 118 million

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Fashinza is expanding the network of manufacturers globally and is working with leading brands across 10 countries.

Accel and Elevation Capital co-lead a seed round in India's apparel B2B marketplace Fashinza

Accel and Elevation Capital co-lead a seed round in India&#8217;s apparel B2B marketplace Fashinza

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

Things are going to shake up for Amazon India and Flipkart both, as India is working on yet another round of changes in FDI norms for the e-commerce sector.

India's e-commerce giant Flipkart shelves plan to enter food retail sector

India&#8217;s e-commerce giant Flipkart shelves plan to enter food retail sector

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

In May 2020, Ola Electric turned its focus to become a full-stack manufacturer of two-wheeler EVs.

Ola Electric eyes USD 300 million in fresh funding to expand its two-wheeler business

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

China

Mech-Mind’s plug-and-play vision platform is powering tasks from bin picking to inspection across more than 50 countries.

This Chinese robotics firm is making factory AI modular, global—and scalable

CHENG Zi is based in China, covering technology and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Regulators are shifting the focus from splashy claims to core safety features, rethinking what autonomy should mean.

After a fatal SU7 crash, China reins in “smart driving” hype

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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36Kr English

Targeted dialogues and policy consultations at BIIT paved the way for Chinese firms to expand globally.

BIIT 2025 unlocks market access through strategic negotiations

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories—alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.