TechSparks 2026, the 17th edition by YourStory, is taking place in Bangalore and kicked off today at the Taj Yeshwantpur. The event is running under the slogan 'New Technological Order' and is gathering over 10,000 participants, including 500 speakers, 1,000 startups, and 300 investors.
The conference discusses topics such as the future of artificial intelligence, deep technologies, and digital infrastructure, as well as addressing who will create these technologies and at what speed they can scale to billion-dollar levels.
Speakers include Sridhar Vembu from Zoho, who highlighted the impossibility of importing prosperity and emphasized that sovereign technology is India's main shield. CTOs from ShareChat, Angel One, Amagi, and Innovaccer also discussed what new technological advantages India can gain beyond cheap labor and large scale.
During the event, Shraddha Sharma, founder and CEO of YourStory, will hold a discussion with Priyank Kharge, Minister for Home Affairs, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Biotechnology, and E-Governance of the Government of Karnataka. They will review the new plan for developing the technological state of Karnataka and how Indian venture capital can learn to manage and enable new technologies, not just create them.
Additionally, there will be the official launch of a cohort of 30 leading early-stage innovators from India who will set the agenda for the next decade.
In other news, The Wealth Company Alternates reported that its fund, Bharat Value Fund, which is an AIF Category II, invested about 400 crore rupees in the domestic sports brand Boldfit during a Series B funding round.
Tonbo Imaging India also announced its initial public offering (IPO) of 852 crore rupees on October 15, with a price range of 665 to 700 rupees per share. The company, founded in 2003 and based in Bangalore, develops equipment for thermal imaging, tactical sights, and integrated defense sensor platforms. This offering includes 1.22 crore existing shares offered for sale by promoters and investors, without a new issuance.
Key takeaways on Zetwerk
Zetwerk, a manufacturing marketplace headquartered in Bangalore, has set a price range for its initial public offering (IPO) at 143–151 rupees per share, aiming for a valuation of 25,583 crore rupees. This IPO includes both a fresh issue and an Offer for Sale (OFS), with the company increasing the size of the public offering to 5,012 crore rupees.