Awfis Space Solutions has launched a 100,000 sq ft luxury coworking center, Elite by Awfis at Prestige Trade Center in Delhi Aerocity. The new workplace is for global capability centers (GCCs), large organisations and offers built-to-suit and ready-to-move-in offices.
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**Albinder Dhindsa**, co-founder of Grofers (now Blinkit) and Group CEO of Eternal, transformed a hyperlocal delivery startup into one of India’s leading quick-commerce businesses. Explore his early life, education, career, Blinkit journey, leadership, and net worth.
Indian Walker, started by a former Rapido captain who could not find a bag that survived Delhi's roads, has raised a pre-seed from Palette Wealth Management at a ₹20 crore post-money valuation. The round size has not been disclosed.
Definedge has raised ₹22 crore in a Pre-Series A, taking total funding to ₹30 crore. The Pune firm built trading tools and an education community before it took a broking licence, and says its Momentify platform has crossed ₹1,000 crore in assets under management.
betterhood has raised ₹11.5 crore led by Sauce for preventive pain care. Musculoskeletal pain affects 53.5% of Indians over 45, but 62.3% of women against 48.9% of men, and the company's 7,000-strong physiotherapist community is the channel that matters.
Instamart intends to build its battery swapping network around the micro-fulfilment centers to speed up the use of EVs in the last mile deliveries. The company is collaborating with Yuma Energy and Yulu to minimise charging downtime, travel and operating costs for delivery partners.
Amazon has launched its first fulfilment and sort centers in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, strengthening its delivery network and creating hundreds of jobs ahead of the Christmas season. The new facilities are part of Amazon’s growing logistics footprint across the state.
Brand licensing is moving beyond merchandise. Discover how Indian businesses can use established brands, characters and IP to enter new categories, reach consumers and create additional revenue streams.
Anthropic has unveiled Claude Opus 5.5, the latest in its flagship AI lineup that offers increased performance, faster responses, better safeguards, and up to 40% less expensive to run. The model is priced 20% below the Claude Opus 5 and targeted knowledge work, computer use and agentic coding.
Airtel Money has applied for a potential London IPO that would value the company at a minimum of $800 million, one of the largest listings in the UK in recent years. Airtel Africa’s mobile payments operation processed $213 billion in the year to June, with over 53 million monthly active users.
Zetwerk and US-based Ayr Energy have resolved their legal dispute, agreeing to dismiss the allegations pending before the Texas Business Court and to seek termination of the related USITC Section 337 inquiry.
This investment of $100 million by Binance in Circle signifies the extension of the strategic relationship to promote USDC worldwide on its platform. The five-year deal will focus on driving the use of USDC, particularly in emerging economies.
SEBI has completed adjudication proceedings against five entities comprising four Adani Group companies and levied a total fine of INR 1.50 crore. The proceedings were preceded by the regulator’s examination of matters of corporate governance and claims in the Hindenburg report.
PhonePe has in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for two payment licences, its first regulatory clearance outside India. It cannot operate yet, and the market it is entering already runs partly on Indian payment technology.
Here's your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news for 22 September 2026. Definedge raises INR 22 crore, Spinny confidentially pre-files its IPO, and Snapdeal parent AceVector sets its IPO price band.
Parag Milk Foods is planning to invest roughly INR 100 crore to increase its paneer production capacity from 20 MT per day to 80 MT per day. The company will add 60 MT per day at its Manchar plant in Maharashtra and Palamaner facility in Andhra Pradesh and expects to be operational by June 2027.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 22 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹152,970 per 10g and silver at ₹238,000 per kg, both easing as Comex slips from recent highs. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
Nuvah has raised ₹4 crore in a pre-seed angel round backed by CarDekho's Amit Jain, Bombay Shaving Company's Shantanu Deshpande and GIVA's Ishendra Agarwal, for heels engineered around a footbed the company redesigned 24 times.
PhonePe has got first permission from the UAE Central Bank for two payment licenses for retail payment services, card schemes and stored value facilities. The fintech has yet to commence commercial operations in the UAE and is seeking final regulatory permission.
Paramount Skydance has resolved an antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 U.S. states over its $81 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, a big hurdle cleared for merging. The settlement includes promises to promote U.S. film production, help workers affected by the transaction and more.
JioStar has entered into a multi-year agreement with SES to expand its robust television broadcast services across India and the Indian subcontinent. Under the terms of the agreement, SES will deliver JioStar’s TV channels via the IS-20 satellite, cable, DTH and broadcast networks across the region.
Explore Dove’s marketing strategy in 2026, including its Real Beauty campaign, target audience, digital marketing, social media strategy, influencer marketing, product innovation and latest AI-focused marketing initiatives.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has acquired new orders worth over INR 985 crore in India and South Africa. The orders comprise a Balance of System package of 534.3 MWp in Rajasthan and two BESS projects with a combined capacity of 616 MWh in South Africa.
Tesla is under trial on claims of racial discrimination and harassment of Black workers at its factory in Fremont, California. Black employees were subjected to racial slurs, graffiti, unequal pay, less promotion prospects and were segregated into lower-paying jobs.
Demoverse has raised $600,000 led by Lumikai for a platform where shoppers redesign brand concepts using AI and earn royalties if their version gets made. The pitch is a demand signal before production, in an industry that made up to 5 billion unsold garments in 2023.
Looking for an urgent cash loan without a salary slip? Here is a 2026 guide to instant loan apps in India, alternative income documents, eligibility, loan costs and safety checks.
Prime Industries' board has approved a preferential issue that would give Omega Seiki Mobility founder Uday Narang 11.32% of the listed company for about ₹10.5 crore. The total issue raises ₹11.47 crore, and it still needs shareholder approval.
Digital gold investment in India has grown with easy app-based buying and fractional ownership. Explore the top digital gold platforms in 2026, their benefits, risks, charges, regulations and what to check before investing.
Here's your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news for 18 September 2026. Kissht gets board nod for a INR 832 crore preferential issue, Apple Pay may launch in India next month, and MoroMaa raises INR 1.5 crore.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 18 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹154,360 per 10g and silver at ₹240,670 per kg, both climbing as Comex silver surges again. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
Security researchers allegedly utilised Anthropic’s Claude AI to exploit a Discourse vulnerability and access computers connected to OpenAI. The breach reportedly revealed authentication tokens of some OpenAI personnel that may have been used to access ChatGPT and GitHub services.
Apple Pay may be launched in India in Oct with support for Axis Bank credit cards. Deals with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are yet to be confirmed but Apple is also in talks with the banks for future cooperation. This would allow customers to make contactless purchases using iPhones and Apple Watches.
The FSSAI has taken action against Nestlé India for alleged non-compliance for three baby nutrition products – NAN Excella Pro Stage 1, Lactogen Pro 1 and another formula. The cases, which claimed violations of India’s baby nourishment rules, are still being adjudicated.
SEBI has prohibited Kore Digital Ltd and its MD Ravindra Doshi and key managers Chaitanya and Kashmira Doshi from the securities market for allegedly manipulating financial statements and falsification of revenues of INR 541.30 crore.
Mohit Yadav is the co-founder of Minimalist and a Shark Tank India Season 5 Shark. Explore his education, career, Minimalist journey, HUL acquisition, investments, net worth and latest updates in 2026.
The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has asked the government to maintain zero-MDR UPI transactions for merchants, saying the planned taxes could put pressure on low-margin FMCG businesses. The federation asked the Prime Minister for clarity on the INR 1 lakh barrier.
Kuku Technologies gained SEBI permission for its proposed INR 3,500 crore IPO, after privately filed its draft prospectus in June. The OTT audio and microdrama startup will use the IPO revenues for technology, AI infrastructure, content development and expansion.
Applied Materials to invest $5 billion in India over next decade to boost country’s semiconductor ecosystem, green energy ops. The US semiconductor equipment giant will build a 140-acre research park, develop its Indian supply chain and add to its global supplier base.
Dr. Aniruddha Malpani is an IVF specialist, patient advocate, author and angel investor. Learn about his age, education, medical career, Malpani Ventures, investments, books, family and latest work in 2026.
Here's your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news for 17 September 2026. DheyaTech raises INR 43 crore, NSE raises INR 6,746 crore from anchor investors, and Practo announces a leadership reshuffle.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 17 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹152,840 per 10g and silver at ₹234,160 per kg, both easing slightly after yesterday's sharp rebound. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
Huawei unveils Atlas 960 SuperPoD computer cluster as China looks to ramp up indigenous AI chip capabilities in the face of US tech curbs The new system replaces last year’s Atlas 950 and is aimed to deliver higher performance for AI training and inference.
Lalit Keshre is the co-founder and CEO of Groww. Explore his early life, education, career journey, Groww's growth, achievements, and key milestones in his entrepreneurial career.
Amazon has introduced Alexa+ in India, with improved conversational AI, kids-friendly features and parental controls. The AI assistant supports English, Hindi and Hinglish and has smart home control, shopping, meal planning, restaurant reservations, music and entertainment capabilities.
For startups, customer data is more than a record of names, emails, and transactions. It is the foundation for product decisions, marketing campaigns, sales outreach, support experiences, and investor reporting. Still, early teams often collect information in a rush, using disconnected forms, spreadsheets, and tools that create extra confusion and
An admission letter arrives with a fee of ₹28 lakh. The family owns no property, but an uncle does, and he has offered it. The first question everyone asks is whether a bank will even accept it. Usually yes, though the answer belongs to each lender rather than to any
BharatPe parent Resilient Innovations has approached the Delhi High Court against Centrum Financial Services and JBCG Advisory Services for alleged illegal transfers and encumbrances of Unity Small Finance Bank warrants.
Bombay Shaving Company has been asked by the Delhi High Court to delete a contentious razor commercial that had shown a courtroom and a judge. The ruling came in the backdrop of a suit filed by Gillette India against Visage Lines Personal Care for trademark infringement and disparagement.
A new AI safety system has been launched by OpenAI to monitor, report and analyse instances of AI misalignment and unexpected model behaviour. The approach permits reporting of potential dangers found during training, testing or real world use, even if no harm is established.
Adidas has acknowledged that it will reduce jobs in its India Technology organization. About 350 of the roughly 700 employees at its Gurugram Tech Hub are likely to be impacted. The company is restructuring its technical operations and the layoffs are aligned with that move.
DheyaTech, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech company developing advanced small gas turbine engines has raised INR 43 crore in funding led by Avaana Capital. The company was founded by aerospace engineers with 15+ years of experience at GE Aviation, and Rolls-Royce. Small gas turbine engine design and manufacturing represent one of the
Crowwd, an investing platform built around behavioral personalization, has raised ₹2.5 crore in an angel round at an approximate valuation of ₹50 crore from 30+ investors, including Dr. Ritesh Malik, Founder, Innov8; Three Words Capital; Sachin Panwar; Deepak Raina and Gaurav Nagar, Co-founders, YogaCleanAir; France-based Hexa Startup Studio; Somya
Want to open a Zudio franchise in India? Explore the investment required, FOCO franchise model, store requirements, product categories, earning potential, ROI, licenses, and support offered to franchise partners.
The government has rejected a request for a rollback of the new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) structure for some transactions exceeding INR 2,000, stating that the decision was taken after comprehensive deliberations. Consumer-to-consumer UPI payments will remain free.
Here's your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news for 16 September 2026. VerifAIX raises $5 million, TRUE ARTIS raises INR 11.4 crore, and Activate closes its maiden $105 million AI fund.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 16 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹152,990 per 10g and silver at ₹235,690 per kg, both rebounding sharply after three days of losses. Check city-wise rates and MCX data below.
From Rajasthan to co-founding one of India's most prominent edtech companies, Prateek Maheshwari's entrepreneurial journey has been closely linked with the growth of Physics Wallah (PW). While Alakh Pandey became the public face of Physics Wallah through his teaching and YouTube presence, Maheshwari played a key
Meta has introduced Meta One, a paid subscription that offers enhanced access to Meta AI, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp features. There are Core and Premium plans that come with expanded AI capabilities like image and video production, Instagram Restyle and customisation features.
The Gates Foundation will spend $1 billion over the next two years to extend access to AI in healthcare, agriculture and education in the world’s poorest regions. Funds will be allocated to AI training data sets, agricultural programs, healthcare efforts and education projects.
MeitY has given an in-principle approval for setting up an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AI-CoE) at Bhubaneswar, Odisha to be executed by STPI. The industry partner will be Blue Cloud Softech Solutions, which is planning to invest INR 4 crore in the center.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has fined Rapido INR 10 lakh for adopting dark patterns that allegedly nudged users into paying higher rates. The authority found tactics such as “Confirm Shaming” and “Interface Interference” on Rapido’s ride-booking interface.
OpenAI, Google and Anthropic are in discussions about potentially collaborating on AI safety guidelines as concerns mount about the perils of developing artificial intelligence.
Canva has teamed up with Reliance Jio to provide qualified Jio members with free access to Canva Pro or Canva Pro Lite for up to 12 months. The INR 399 Jio plan will feature Canva Pro while the INR 349 plan and select 2GB-per-day plans would have Canva Pro Lite.
Gaurav Munjal is the co-founder and CEO of Unacademy. Explore his biography, age, education, wife, entrepreneurial journey, investments, Unacademy valuation and the company's 2026 acquisition by upGrad.
Here's your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news for 15 September 2026. Flam raises $40 million, SEBI greenlights Fibe's INR 750 crore IPO, and Darwinbox gets a follow-on investment from Teachers' Venture Growth.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 15 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹151,170 per 10g and silver at ₹231,250 per kg, both easing further as Comex slips for a third straight day. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
The 22-member UPI & Services Steering Committee under NPCI is anticipated to take a decision on MDR charges for some UPI transactions exceeding INR 2,000. The suggested fees are aimed at helping UPI remain financially sustainable and invest in its infrastructure, cybersecurity and fraud prevention.
You spent years thinking about the company. The cap table and the runway. Then the deal closes and the problem changes shape overnight. The money is now yours personally, and almost nothing about running a startup prepared you to hold it. StartupTalky covers the sell side in depth, from term
Instagram now runs almost entirely on video, and saving a clip for later has become as routine as liking it. Creators pull a Reel apart frame by frame for inspiration, marketers keep a folder of competitor content to track what is trending, and everyday users save a recipe or a
Accenture is paying $25 million to settle US government charges over its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) recruiting and promotion practices. The settlement with the US Department of Justice includes civil penalties and interest but does not imply an admission of wrongdoing.
Samsung has invested $231 million in Dutch AI chipmaker Euclyd as demand for alternatives to Nvidia GPUs rises. Euclyd has funded €200 million in a Series Funding to create AI inference processors that cut energy use and data-centre costs.
Online video has become central to how people learn, create, communicate, and consume information. As audiences increasingly move between platforms and devices, the demand for simpler ways to access publicly available media has created opportunities for lightweight, browser-based tools. The Problem Behind Modern Online Video Access * The internet has made
Google DeepMind has chosen four Indian firms - Climitra Carbon, Terrastack, Farmers for Forests and Varaha Climate - for its first-ever AI for the Planet accelerator. The program is supporting 16 organisations around the Asia-Pacific to use AI and advanced technologies to address climate issues.
India's pharmaceutical industry has come a long way since its early days of producing generic drugs for the world. Today, the country is home to some of the largest and most innovative pharmaceutical companies in the world. According to the Indian Economic Survey 2021, the domestic market is
Meta will submit suspected cases of child sexual abuse to law authorities, as India escalates its assault on social media sites over kid safety online. The corporation will also raise concerns through the I4C and will work with authorities to tackle harmful content.
The RBI has recommended a 60-day restriction on temporary bank account holds in relation to cyber-enabled financial theft in its draft KYC Amendment Directions, 2026. Banks would have to say to clients look at what they say and pass on suspicions of money mule activity to the authorities.
Oracle has started another wave of layoffs as it steps up expenditure on artificial intelligence infrastructure. The layoffs follow a 13% drop in the company’s employment in FY26 that reduced its headcount to around 141,000 personnel.
Every Engineers' Day, the familiar tributes return: engineering breakthroughs, college memories and tributes to Sir M. Visvesvaraya. But engineering itself is changing fast. AI can now write code. New tools and frameworks arrive constantly. Companies have access to more data and computing power than ever before. Yet many of
Solar Industries will be acquiring South Africa-based Omnia Holdings through its step down company Solar SA Investments in an all cash deal valued at over INR 12,951 crore. Mining, agriculture, fertilisers and industrial explosives are the areas of activity for Omnia in 23 countries.
One funding round closed on 14 September 2026 in the fashion-tech space. Arkam Ventures and Antler led the round. The raise is UniqYou's INR 15.8 crore seed round to build its AI-led fashion platform for women shoppers. Away from funding, PwC India and PwC US launched a
24K gold is trading at ₹150,750 per 10 grams today, sliding sharply after a rough session that has wiped out most of the past week's gains in a single day. Silver has fallen even harder, dropping to ₹230,110 per kilogram in one of its steepest single
Airtel and Jio have urged the TRAI to direct Vodafone Idea (Vi) to investigate the charges of unfair trade practices and file a report. Telecom rivals also want stronger rules on fraudulent client acquisition practices related to mobile number portability (MNP).
Amazon is extending its India logistics network with 150 last-mile delivery locations, 20 fulfilment centers and six sort centers ahead of the festive shopping season. The development is part of its approximately INR 2,800 crore investment in infrastructure and operations.
PwC India and PwC US are entering into a joint venture to combine PwC India’s consulting business with PwC US’s acceleration centers in India. The planned JV will employ about 40,000 people and will be owned 49.9% by PwC India and 50.1% by PwC US.
Essar Group has bought UK petrol station operator SGN Retail, which has 118 outlets, to add to its existing fuel retail network. The acquisition will see Essar Energy Transition Retail’s UK petrol stations increase to 235 as the firm seeks 800 locations by 2031.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has emphasised that AI should be for the good of humanity and under human control. He urged for ethical AI development, wider access to technology and a balance between open-source and closed-source models.
Luminous Power Technologies to invest INR 2,000 crore over 5 years to accelerate expansion, expand solar & energy storage companies The firm is establishing a 1.2 GW solar cell manufacturing unit in Odisha and a 500 MWh lithium-ion battery facility in Himachal Pradesh.
Welcome to StartupTalky’s 2026 US funding updates. This article offers a clear and structured overview of the latest investment activity in the United States throughout the year. Our weekly funding tables, updated regularly, track how much funding companies have raised, the industries they operate in, key investors involved, and
Gold holds at ₹153,250 per 10g and silver at ₹234,670 per kg across Indian cities on Sunday, 13 September 2026, with MCX closed for the weekend. Here are the full rates and weekly trends.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 12 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹153,240 per 10g and silver at ₹234,650 per kg, both unchanged as MCX and bullion associations stay shut for the weekend. Check city wise rates and last traded MCX data below.
Ultraviolette Automotive will invest INR 779 crore to establish a new BIGGA Factory in Hosur, Tamil Nadu to increase its electric car manufacturing capability. The plant is expected to produce 250,000 vehicles a year initially, with capacity for 500,000 units as demand increases.
In an age where monarchies have largely given way to democracies, the idea of a prince might seem like a relic of the past. Yet, a few continue to carry the legacy of their royal lineage with grace and purpose, blending tradition with modernity. While often born into privilege, these
Here's your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news for 11 September 2026. Popo Global raises INR 532 crore, Flipkart Minutes clocks 4X growth in two years, and Flipkart launches AI shopping agents through Super.money.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 11 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹152,650 per 10g and silver at ₹233,120 per kg, both slipping further as Comex weakens. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
Flipkart’s finance platform Super.money is introducing AI agents capable of shopping on Flipkart themselves and buying gold when prices hit certain levels. The company aims to expand these agents to bill payments and investments, giving 20% of its IT budget to agentic AI.
Anthropic warned of potential misuse of its AI models, including the Claude series, for developing missiles, conducting cyber-espionage and surveillance activities. The business said it had broken up an alleged enterprise in northern Yemen that employed Claude.
Supreme Court seeks Centre’s reply within 10 days on deadline for food warning labels on packaged products The proposed labels would highlight items rich in added sugar, salt and saturated fat as concerns about food safety and public health mount.
Google announces five new efforts in India to help the country’s climate goals by merging AI, renewable power and climate technologies. Initiatives include a 150 MW solar project in Rajasthan with ReNew Power, rooftop solar intelligence on 300 million structures and more
India has modified its Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 to increase transparency and address dark patterns, misleading offers, search manipulation, and undeclared sponsored listings.
Vidit Aatrey co-founded Meesho with Sanjeev Barnwal after spotting an opportunity to bring small businesses and consumers online. Here’s his journey from IIT Delhi and ITC to building and leading Meesho.