May 2026 – Page 36 – Global South Capital Times

General Autonomy Raises ₹32 Cr Seed Funding at ₹280 Cr Valuation Two engineers meticulously work on robot dogs in a workshop, a humanoid robot stands in the background.

sivam May 6, 2026

Robotics startup General Autonomy secures ₹32 Cr in seed funding, achieving a ₹280 Cr valuation. Funds to...

BigEndian Raises $6M for Surveillance SoC Commercialization Two Indian engineers in blue lab coats collaborating on a circuit board in a bustling electronics lab.

sivam May 6, 2026

Fabless semiconductor startup BigEndian raises $6M pre-Series A led by IAN Alpha Fund to commercialize its surveillance...

India Boosts MSMEs, Semiconductors with ECLGS 5.0 & Infra Projects Two engineers in full cleanroom suits operate machinery while a group of men in suits observe from behind a glass partition.

sivam May 6, 2026

India approves ECLGS 5.0 for MSMEs & airlines, plus new semiconductor units and infrastructure projects, signaling a...

ECLGS 5.0 Approved: Boost for MSMEs & Airlines Amid Geopolitical Risks Government officials review plans for new semiconductor facilities and discuss economic strategies for MSMEs and aviation.

sivam May 6, 2026

India's Union Cabinet approves ECLGS 5.0, offering vital credit support to MSMEs and the aviation sector amidst...

Brand vs. Generic Drugs: Why Your Medicine Has Multiple Names A pharmacist in a blue coat dispenses pills from a bottle into a blister pack, with generic and brand-name medicine boxes on the counter.

sivam May 5, 2026

Confused by different medicine names? Understand the difference between brand and generic drugs, active ingredients, and why...

India Pharma Regulator Hires 1,500 Specialists for Overhaul Three Indian scientists in lab coats working with equipment and samples in a well-lit laboratory setting.

sivam May 5, 2026

India's drug regulator plans to hire 1,500+ specialists to speed up approvals and meet global standards, boosting...

Airtel Explores 5G Network Slicing for Premium Plans Two engineers in a data center, one pointing to a server rack, the other holding a tablet with network data.

sivam May 5, 2026

Bharti Airtel is exploring 5G network slicing to offer premium voice and data plans, aiming to monetize...

PNB Profit Surges 14%, Aims for ₹2 Lakh Cr Digital Loan Book by FY27 Bank customers and a staff member engaging with modern digital transaction kiosks in a bustling, well-lit bank branch.

sivam May 5, 2026

Punjab National Bank (PNB) reports a 14% YoY net profit increase to ₹5,225 crore in Q4 FY26,...

PNB Profit Surges 14%, Aims ₹2 Lakh Cr Digital Lending by FY27 A modern construction site at sunset with heavy machinery and autonomous robots, overlaid with a holographic Flo Mobility logo.