Tech news for November 12, 2026

AI2 min read

Google Opens Gemini 4 Carbon to Developers and Businesses

Google has widened access to Gemini 4 Carbon, its model for long, multi-step work in coding, science and security, with launch pricing of $2 and $10 per million tokens.

Stage presentation at Paribu's DECADE DECODED event showing the new Paribu Intelligence, Terminal and TV products.

Startups2 min read

Paribu Launches Intelligence, Terminal and TV at 10-Year Event

At its DECADE DECODED event, Paribu unveiled an AI assistant, a professional trading workspace and an AI-driven finance channel, plus unified TL and dollar order books.

Executive in a business suit standing in front of an online learning platform interface on a large screen.

Startups1 min read

Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal Steps Down; Akhilendra Kumar Takes Over

Gaurav Munjal has stepped down as Unacademy CEO, with Akhilendra Kumar taking charge two months after upGrad completed its acquisition of the edtech firm.

Black powder known as black mass, recovered from shredded lithium-ion batteries, in a recycling facility.

Business1 min read

India Bans Export of Lithium-Ion Battery Black Mass

India's trade directorate has moved black mass from 'Free' to 'Prohibited' for exports, aiming to keep lithium, cobalt and nickel from recycled batteries at home.

Industrial biofuel plant processing agricultural waste into biocrude, representing Greenjoules' planned facility in Pune.

Startups2 min read

Greenjoules Closes ₹150 Cr Series B Led by Amazon's Smbhav Fund

Pune cleantech startup Greenjoules has closed a ₹150 crore ($16 million) Series B and secured ₹100 crore in debt to build a large biocrude plant.