WhatsApp usernames’ India hiccup; Zepto’s unusual legal structure

WhatsApp’s big bet on usernames has hit a regulatory speed bump in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Sparrow Capital closes third fund at Rs 475 crore, means to write bigger cheques

About 60% of the corpus came from global endowments, foundations, funds of funds, and family offices, and the rest from startup founders, operators, Indian family offices, and high net worth individuals (HNIs). This marks a shift in Sparrow’s LP base, which was largely non-institutional in its earlier vehicles.

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VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headache

Indian VC firms are facing their hardest fundraising year in a decade as LPs tighten filters and demand cash returns. This and more in today's Morning Dispatch.

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Orchestration layer is new battleground for Indian AI talent

​​Recruiters told ET that hiring for standalone prompt engineering roles has plateaued as companies increasingly seek engineers who can build and orchestrate agentic or autonomous AI systems, signalling one of the fastest shifts yet in the country’s AI talent market.

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NRI equity inflow falls; Pi Ventures preps exits

NRI accounts are surging even as stricter compliance and a softer market cool equity inflows. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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UPTET Admit Card 2026 released at upessc.up.gov.in; here's direct link to download hall ticket

UPTET Admit Card 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has released the UPTET Admit Card 2026 on June 30, 2026. Candidates appearing for Paper 1 and Paper 2 can download their hall tickets using their registration number or mobile number. The examination will be conducted from July 2 to July 4 in multiple shifts. Candidates must verify all details on the admit card, carry valid identity proof, and follow the prescribed examination guidelines on the test day.

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NRI flows into Indian equities dip as compliance rules bite

Investments by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Indian stock markets are slowing, despite a rise in account openings. While global uncertainties and market performance play a role, stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) rules are a major hurdle. Industry insiders believe easing these regulations, particularly through digitisation and e-notarisation, could significantly boost remittance flows and unlock substantial investment potential from affluent NRIs eager to participate in India's growth story.

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