Startup & Tech Daily Digest: 17 Aug

The applied AI company has officially launched its sovereign agentic AI platform, AgentAnywhere. This move is significant as it provides specialized enterprise and government-grade solutions, focusing on data sovereignty and secure AI deployment.

The pesticide-free consumer food brand secured Rs 35 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by OTP Ventures. The capital will bolster their mission of delivering farm-sourced staples and essentials directly to the end consumer.

As of 17 August 2026, precious metals have hit a major milestone with 24K gold trading at ₹155,630 per 10g and silver reaching ₹238,690 per kg. These prices reflect a firm market trend as Comex data remains near record levels, impacting broader economic sentiment.

The food delivery and restaurant discovery giant is actively diversifying its portfolio with new ventures in 2026. This expansion signals Zomato's ongoing strategy to move beyond its core delivery business and capture a larger share of the consumer services market.