Part 2: Why Six Lenders Are Fighting the Subhash Chandra Repayment Plan

HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Canara Bank, RBL Bank, Union Bank of India, and LIC Housing Finance all opposed the NCLT-approved plan under which Subhash Chandra pays ₹6.5 crore against ₹22,006 crore in claims. Here is what the tribunal itself said its role was, and was not.

Part 1: How Subhash Chandra's ₹22,006 Crore Debt Case Became a ₹6.5 Crore Payout

The National Company Law Tribunal has approved a repayment plan under which Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra will pay ₹6.5 crore against admitted creditor claims of ₹22,006.57 crore. Here is what the order actually says, and what each side says it means.

Apple Wants Its Standard Fee. In India, the Standard Doesn't Exist.

Apple Pay is reportedly heading to India this October — without UPI, and asking for a fee it already charges American banks. The fight isn't about a greedy tech company. It's about landing in the one country where the free rail moved first.

Gold and Silver Prices Today in India: 29 August 2026

Gold and silver rates in India for Saturday, 29 August 2026. City-wise 24K and 22K gold and silver 999 prices, weekly trends, MCX last-traded levels and the global cues behind the moves.

Industrial47 Closes ₹85 Crore to Back Space, Defence and Fusion Founders at Pre-Seed

A first fund has no track record to show. What it has is whatever the person raising it did with their own money before anyone was paying them to have an opinion, which is the only evidence available and is usually left vague in the announcement. In this case it

InspeCity Raises ₹100 Cr Pre-Series A to Refuel and Repair Satellites in Orbit

Most satellites do not die because they break. They die because the propellant runs out. The electronics still work, the solar panels still generate, the payload still functions, and the operator pushes the whole thing into a graveyard orbit because there is no way to put fuel back in. InspeCity

Edgeverse Raises ₹3 Crore From GVFL to Bring Rider Assistance to India's Two-Wheelers

A car that brakes on its own, warns you about the truck sitting in your blind spot, and holds a gap in traffic has been ordinary equipment for years. A motorcycle has none of it. In India that gap sits directly on top of the deadliest part of the road.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 27 August 2026: InspeCity Raises ₹100 Crore, TILT Launches ₹250 Crore Impact Fund, Deepinder Goyal's Temple Acquires Longevous

Six funding rounds closed on 27 August 2026, spanning space tech, spiritual wellness, logistics and electric vehicles. Speciale Invest, Ashish Kacholia, Singularity AMC and Artha Venture Fund were among the day's lead investors. The headline raise is InspeCity's INR 100 crore pre-Series A round to fund

25 Indian Women Photographers Come Together at NGMA Mumbai in a Landmark First for Indian Photography

ZiiP Foundation’s pioneering Women in Photography initiative follows its international debut in the UK and brings together diverse photographic voices from across India.

OpenAI Detected Malicious Activity Before Hugging Face AI Cyberattack

The company behind the LLM said an internal inquiry months before a hack on Hugging Face found hostile AI activity, with agents purportedly talking, creating notes and getting illegal internet access. The company said the agents took advantage of security gaps.

Nvidia to Buy Hugging Face for $12.9 Billion in Major AI Acquisition

Nvidia is buying open-source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, expanding its influence in the ecosystem of AI tools and models. Hugging Face allows developers to share, experiment and cooperate on AI models and tools.

Amazon Boosts Nvidia Chip Orders Threefold as AI Demand Rises

Amazon to triple purchases of Nvidia GPUs amid AI demand surge Amazon has agreed to install a further 2m processors across its AWS data centers in 2027 and 2028, on top of tripling its orders for Nvidia GPUs. This is in addition to Amazon's earlier plan to deploy more than 1 million Nvidia GPUs.

Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 27 August 2026: Gold at ₹159,430, Silver at ₹240,910 Ahead of Rakhi Tomorrow

Gold and silver rates today in India, 27 August 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹159,430 per 10g and silver at ₹240,910 per kg, holding roughly steady ahead of Rakhi shopping tomorrow. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.

Documents Required for Home Loan Approval in 2026: The Complete Applicant Checklist

Getting your documents right before applying for a home loan can save time and reduce the chance of delays. Lenders verify four things: your identity, your income or business, your banking activity, and the property you plan to finance. The exact list differs depending on whether you are salaried or

Biryani Bees Raises $1 Million From Vivek Oberoi Family Office

Three biryani shops in Uttar Pradesh are running at an annual rate of about ₹25 crore between them. That implies roughly ₹8.3 crore per outlet, or about ₹69 lakh a month each, and it is the number behind this raise. Biryani Bees has raised $1 million from the Vivek

Omega Seiki Mobility Raises Another ₹50 Crore, Weighs Public Listing

Omega Seiki Mobility has raised ₹50 crore twice in six weeks. The second cheque landed on 20 August 2026, co-led by Abhishek Misra of SKG Asset Management and Unistone Capital, with the Sanjeev Agarwal and Brijesh Parekh family offices alongside. The first, in mid-July, came from Securocorp Securities, Sangeeta Pareekh,

Salesforce Brings its Full CRM Platform into Anthropic’s Claude AI

Salesforce and Anthropic have announced the launch of Claudeforce, which will expand their cooperation to incorporate Salesforce CRM capabilities directly into the Claude AI. The interface allows users to view, edit and act on real-time CRM data without accessing Salesforce.

TILT Launches ₹250 Crore Impact Fund For India's Next Billion

S4S Technologies was founded in 2008. It reached its Series B in July 2024. Sixteen years, building a food-processing business around women farmers, before a growth round arrived. That timeline is the entire argument behind TILT, the impact-first investment platform from The/Nudge Foundation, which on 27 August 2026 announced

OORJAA Raises ₹9.7 Crore Series A Led By Equentis Angel Fund

Most third-party logistics contracts in India bill you for capacity. Trucks on the road, hubs on lease, people on shift, whether or not anything moved through them that day. OORJAA bills for units delivered instead, which means an empty truck is its problem rather than its client's. On

Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement in Teen Social Media Addiction Case

Meta has agreed to a historic $18 billion settlement with US states on charges that Facebook and Instagram fuelled underage social media addiction. The deal includes improved child-safety measures, such as default time limitations and the ability to turn off features like “like” counts.

Best AI Tools for Instagram Ads in 2026

AI Instagram ad tools help brands create better visuals, write ad copy, test creatives, and optimize campaigns faster. Here are the best tools to consider in 2026.

Adani Energy Secures INR 4,700 Crore Power Transmission Project in Maharashtra

AESL has bagged a INR 4,700 crore transmission project in Maharashtra to carry 4,500 MW of renewable power from Karnataka to key consumption centers. The Satara project would enhance grid connectivity, enable pumped storage projects and accelerate India’s sustainable energy transformation.

How Spalba Is Reimagining Venue Sourcing and Event Planning Through AI and Immersive Technology

As hotels, event venues and planners increasingly look for faster, more efficient ways to discover, evaluate and sell spaces, technology is beginning to reshape an industry long dependent on physical site visits and manual coordination. Spalba, founded by Naveen and his co-founder, has positioned itself at the centre of this

Bournvita Manufacturer, Amway Among Brands Asked to Remove Misleading Health Claims

Bournvita producer Mondelez India, Amway and several other food companies have dropped or modified health and nutrition claims after action by India’s food safety regulator FSSAI. Mondelez pulled Bournvita claims and ads listed as misleading.

Purple Style Labs IPO: What the RHP Discloses on Losses, Litigation and Related-Party Deals

Buried in Note 62 of Purple Style Labs' restated financials is a sentence most readers will skip past: as of March 31, 2026, the company's current liabilities exceeded its current assets by ₹255.12 crore. That is a working capital gap, and it sits right next to

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 26 August 2026: Ringg Raises $10 Million, Honasa Calls Off INR 135 Crore Fluence Pharma Deal, Pernia's Pop Up Shop Sets IPO Price Band

Three funding rounds closed on 26 August 2026, spanning AI agents for small businesses, voice AI and pet care. Susquehanna Venture Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, Peak XV Partners and TDV Partners led the day's rounds. The headline raise is Runable's $21 million Series A round to

Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 26 August 2026: Gold at ₹162,500, Silver at ₹244,610 as Both Ease Further

Gold and silver rates today in India, 26 August 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹162,500 per 10g and silver at ₹244,610 per kg, both easing further as Comex slips for a second day. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.

Google Targets Legal Sector with Gemini Enterprise AI Tools and Automation Plug-Ins

Google launches Gemini Enterprise for Legal, AI-powered automation tools, specialist plug-ins and AI agents for law firms and legal departments. It’s a platform built to make legal workflows — contract review and negotiation, data discovery and more.

Deloitte Reaches $21.5 Million Settlement in US Hiring Discrimination Case

Deloitte has agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle a US government probe into its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices. Deloitte took race and sex into account when making recruiting and promotion decisions and had internal targets for diversity, the US Department of Justice said.

Purple Style Labs IPO: Full Shareholder Breakdown and Why Nobody Is Selling

When Purple Style Labs pulled its shareholder register on August 21, 2026, the BENPOS date behind its IPO filing, the list ran to thirteen names holding more than 1% of the company, led by founder Abhishek Agarwal's 26.09% stake. What stands out isn't who made

Air India Eyes $1.5 Billion Funding from Owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines

Air India’s losses are mounting as the airline continues its recovery and is said to be seeking about $1.5 billion in fresh equity capital from owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines. Air India and Air India Express together had a loss of $2.33 billion for the fiscal year ended March.

How India's Expanding Financial Services Market is Creating New Entrepreneurial Opportunities

India's financial services sector has been growing for years, but until recently, most of that growth translated into opportunity only for large institutions. That is changing. Rising incomes, a growing middle class, low product penetration, and rapid digital adoption are the same forces creating space for individuals to

Honasa Called Off a ₹135 Crore Acquisition Two Months After Announcing It

Mamaearth's parent walked away from buying 58% of Fluence Pharma over an unmet closing condition it hasn't named. The company's stock is near a 52-week high and its profit just nearly tripled, so this reads as discipline, not distress.

Neeraj Kakkar: How He Turned India’s Traditional Flavours into Paper Boat

Discover Neeraj Kakkar’s journey from Coca-Cola to building Paper Boat, his entrepreneurial story, Hector Beverages’ growth, products, funding, revenue and latest updates.

Inside Mumbai’s Real Estate Future: Pakshal Sanghvi on Redevelopment, Growth & What’s Next for MMR

Pakshal Sanghvi, Director of Sanghvi Realty, shares insights on Mumbai’s real estate market, redevelopment opportunities, changing homebuyer needs, sustainability and the future of MMR.

Honasa Scraps INR 135 Crore Fluence Pharma Deal Over Key Conditions

Honasa Consumer has called off its proposed acquisition of 58% share in nutraceuticals firm Fluence Pharma for INR 135 crore as some critical closing criteria were not completed. Mamaearth’s parent firm is dedicated to growing its nutraceuticals business both organically and inorganically.

Pernia's Pop-Up Shop Parent Purple Style Labs Sets IPO Price Band at ₹546 to ₹575

Purple Style Labs, the company behind luxury fashion platform Pernia's Pop-Up Shop, opens its INR 680 crore IPO on August 31. Here is the full snapshot, sourced from its Red Herring Prospectus.

SpaceX Plans $100 Billion Spaceport in Louisiana to Expand US Operations

SpaceX has plans to spend at least $100 billion on a new Starbase Louisiana spaceport to enable thousands of Starship flights annually. The Vermilion Parish project is estimated to produce more than 3,000 employment, with development expected to begin in 2027.

Volkswagen’s $1.4 Billion Tax Case to be Reheard by Bombay High Court

The Bombay HC will again take up Volkswagen’s $1.4-billion customs tax challenge, after an earlier bench had freed the matter following a delay of 18 months in pronouncing its verdict. The disagreement relates to Skoda Auto Volkswagen India’s import of automobile parts for its Aurangabad facility.

Flipkart Business Model | How Flipkart Makes Money

Flipkart is India’s leading e-commerce platform, offering a wide range of products through its marketplace. Explore its business model, revenue sources, financial performance, and latest 2026 updates.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 25 August 2026: Airbound Raises $37 Million, Pernia's Pop Up Shop Files RHP for ₹680 Crore IPO, and More

Five funding rounds closed on 25 August 2026, spanning aerospace, wealthtech, electric motorcycles, climate tech and spiritual tech. Greenoaks, Mirae Asset Venture Investment, Helena and Atomic Capital were among the day's lead investors. The headline raise is Airbound's $37 million Series A round to scale its

Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 25 August 2026: Gold at ₹163,400, Silver at ₹243,610 as Both Ease

Gold and silver rates today in India, 25 August 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹163,400 per 10g and silver at ₹243,610 per kg, both easing as Comex slips from record highs. Check city-wise rates and MCX data below.

Nvidia Weighs Investment in Perplexity at More Than $30 Billion Valuation

Sources say the chipmaker is mulling a stake in AI firm Perplexity that could value the company at more than $30 billion, more than 50% more than its prior valuation. Perplexity’s annual revenue has reportedly soared above $750 million.

Chinese Hackers Exploit DeepSeek AI to Scale Cyberattacks, Researchers Warn

Taiwanese research firm TeamT5 says Chinese state-affiliated hackers are increasingly employing DeepSeek and other open-source AI models to scale intrusions. The researchers uncovered AI tools for reconnaissance, vulnerability exploitation, developing exploit code and domain mapping.

Healthify, Berry Street Merge to Scale AI-Powered Metabolic Health Care

Healthify and Berry Street to Team Up to Scale AI-Powered Metabolic Health Care in India and US. The combined business will merge Healthify’s AI nutrition platform, Ria assistant and meal tracking tech with Berry Street’s virtual nutrition services, clinician network and US insurance infrastructure.

Amazon and Flipkart Revamp Seller Fees, Penalties Ahead of Festive Season

Amazon and Flipkart have changed seller fees and penalties ahead of India’s Christmas shopping season, causing alarm among small and medium-sized enterprises. Amazon will increase the closure fee from September 7, citing increasing shipping and gasoline expenses.

GobbleCube Launches Incubator Programme, Making Advanced Quick-Commerce Intelligence Free for Emerging D2C Brands

* GobbleCube Incubator gives early-stage, founder-led D2C brands free access to dark-store-level intelligence across availability, pricing, and search visibility. * The programme closes a well-documented visibility gap for sub-₹20 lakh brands, with automatic upgrades built in as they scale. GobbleCube, the unified commerce operating system supporting 600+ enterprise and D2C brands,

Infineon to Acquire C2i Semiconductors to Boost AI Power Chip Innovation in India

Infineon Technologies will acquire Bengaluru-based C2i Semiconductors to boost its AI data center power management and semiconductor R&D capabilities in India. Formed by former Texas Instruments engineers, C2i makes smart power stage chips for high-performance AI servers.

Amazon, Instamart and BigBasket Licences Suspended in Karnataka Over Datura Sales

Karnataka government has banned food licences of Amazon, Instamart and BigBasket after deadly datura fruits and seeds were identified for sale on their platforms, authorities said. Some of the products had FSSAI licence numbers and were stored as food items.

Nikhil Kamath Story: From School Dropout to Zerodha Billionaire

Nikhil Kamath went from a school dropout to Zerodha co-founder and billionaire. Explore his biography, career, investments, WTFund and latest 2026 updates.

Indian Startups Funding and Investors Data for 2026 (Updated Weekly)

Welcome to StartupTalky’s 2026 Indian startup funding updates. This article provides a clear and easy overview of the latest startup funding news in India throughout the year. Our weekly funding tables, updated regularly, track how much funding each startup has raised, the sectors they operate in, the key investors

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 24 August 2026: Third Wave Coffee Raises INR 408 Crore, TCS Acquires Porsche's MHP, and More

Five funding rounds closed on 24 August 2026, spanning coffee retail, skincare and physical AI. WestBridge Capital, RPSG Capital, Sauce and Endiya Partners were among the day's lead investors. The headline raise is Third Wave Coffee's INR 408 crore round from existing backer WestBridge Capital. Away

Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 24 August 2026: Gold at ₹164,730, Silver at ₹247,900 as Gold Surges, Silver Steady

Gold and silver rates today in India, 24 August 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹164,730 per 10g, a fresh high, while silver holds steady at ₹247,900 per kg. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.

Rohit Sharma Invests in LightFury Games, Joins MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Other Cricketers Backing eCricket

World Cup-winning former India captain and cricket icon Rohit Sharma joins LightFury Games as an investor and licensed eCricket player, as the game’s latest teaser clocks in sizable viewership ahead of its phased Closed Beta rollout in September 2026. 

Be Clinical Secures INR 21 Crore in Seed Round Led by Sauce

Be Clinical, an evidence-led skincare brand focused on clinically effective solutions for ageing skin, has raised INR 21 Crore in its Seed round, led by Sauce. The round also saw participation from V3 Ventures (Verlinvest SA) and a group of angel investors, including Mokobara founders Sangeet Agrawal and Navin Parwal;

TCS Acquires Porsche Consulting Subsidiary MHP for $373 Million

TCS has agreed to acquire Porsche subsidiary MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH for €320 million ($373 million) as it seeks to extend its automotive and digital transformation capabilities. The arrangement encompasses a five-year strategic partnership valued at €1.25 billion.

Plaud Looks to India to Accelerate AI Wearables Expansion

US-based AI wearables firm Plaud believes India is a huge potential opportunity and demand is surpassing its global expansion. Plaud launched in India in 2025 via Amazon and its website, but is now looking for offline retail partnerships and local support.

Godrej Industries Group Announces INR 20,000 Crore Investment Plan for Haryana

Godrej Industries Group has inked an MoU with the Haryana government to invest INR 20,000 crore in the state, reinforcing its presence across real estate, infrastructure and financial services. The investment is estimated to produce close to 40,000 jobs.

Urban Company Moves Court Against Kent RO Over Allegedly Misleading Ads

Urban Company has filed a complaint of defamation and disparagement against Kent RO Systems in the Delhi HC for allegedly using deceptive marketing targeting its Native water purifiers.

Centre Clears Plan to Lease 11 AAI Airports Under Five Bundled Contracts

The Center has given in-principle clearance for leasing 11 AAI airports through five bundled public-private partnership concessions. The proposed 50-year leases will include airport operations, administration and development.

How Did Malavika Hegde Take Café Coffee Day From INR 7,000 Cr in Debt to Profitability?

Malavika Hegde helped steer Café Coffee Day through a major financial crisis after V.G. Siddhartha's death. Explore her biography, leadership journey and CCD turnaround story.

Nestle, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola Face Food Safety Crackdown by Food Authority

The FSSAI has stepped up its enforcement of food safety, sending over 150 notifications to big corporations like Nestle India, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola India, Mondelez, Red Bull and Ferrero for misleading claims, deceptive advertising and labelling violations.

KPMG Australia Announces 400 Job Cuts Amid Ongoing Scandal and Weak Demand

KPMG Australia to axe 400 jobs, including 360 staff and 27 partners, due to sluggish consultancy demand, protracted economic woes and the aftermath from a confidential-information issue. Consulting revenue fell 17% to $632 million while the firm’s total revenue dropped 1% to $2.26 billion.

DSP Finance Bought Volt Money, the Startup It Backed From Round One

A digital lender that grew revenue 856% in a year and still lost money got folded into a 30-year-old, profitable NBFC that had been reading its books since month two.

US Funding and Investors Data for 2026 (Updated Weekly)

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 and Silver Prices Today in India on 23 August 2026: Gold at ₹1,62,800, Silver at ₹2,47,520

On Sunday, 23 August 2026, gold in India stands at ₹162,800 per 10g and silver at ₹247,520 per kg. Domestic exchanges are shut, so the MCX carries no fresh trades over the weekend. Prices are flat from Friday's close, with no change recorded on either metal.

Gold and Silver Prices Today in India, 22 August 2026: Gold at ₹1,62,790, Silver at ₹2,47,500

Gold and silver rates in India stay flat on Saturday, 22 August 2026, as MCX remains shut for the weekend. Check city-wise rates, weekly trends and global cues driving prices.

Google Asked to Remove Firebase Links Linked to Cyber Fraud in India

India has ordered Google to erase hundreds of accounts and links hosted on Firebase that are suspected to be engaged in cyber frauds and financial crime. Law enforcement discovered fraudsters posing as banks who spread malware and stole sensitive financial information through dangerous connections.

14 Best Backlink Checker Tools in 2026 (Free & Paid)

Most "best backlink checker" roundups rank tools by feature count. We did something different: we pulled our own Search Console data first to see what people actually search for around backlink checkers, then built this list around real gaps, like the fact that almost nobody explains why the

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 21 August 2026: Atomberg Files DRHP for ₹450 Crore IPO, Deepinder Goyal's Temple Targets $500 Million Valuation, and More

No funding rounds closed on 21 August 2026. Instead, the day's biggest development came from public markets, with consumer appliance maker Atomberg filing its draft red herring prospectus for an INR 450 crore fresh issue IPO, as investors A91 Partners, Temasek and Jungle Ventures take a partial exit.

Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 21 August 2026: Gold at ₹161,030, Silver at ₹246,670 as Both Hit Fresh Highs

Gold and silver rates today in India, 21 August 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹161,030 per 10g and silver at ₹246,670 per kg, both hitting fresh highs as Comex surges sharply. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.

Deepinder Goyal Unveils Temple, Claims World’s Smallest Wearable Launch by the End of 2026

Deepinder Goyal’s Temple wearable is expected to be commercially launched by the end of 2026. The business claims their product to be the smallest wearable in the world by volume. The device is designed to measure brain function, tracking cerebral blood flow and other data.

TCS Calls Employee Laptop Surveillance Reports Inaccurate Amid Monitoring Claims

TCS has refuted suggestions that it is deploying monitoring software to track staff actions on work laptops, calling the allegations "baseless and inaccurate." The IT firm stated its digital monitoring solutions are intended to improve network management, security, general performance etc.

Euler Motors Upgrades Palwal Facility for Commercial Four-Wheeler Production

Euler Motors is expanding its manufacturing facilities in Palwal to cater to the increased demand for electric commercial four-wheelers in India. The new plant will be able to produce models like the Storm EV and Turbo EV 1000 and will include comprehensive testing of critical vehicle systems.

Meesho Targets 10 Lakh Seasonal Jobs to Support Festive E-Commerce Surge

Meesho is aiming to generate over 10 lakh seasonal jobs in its seller and logistics ecosystem over the forthcoming festive season. The e-commerce company expects to generate over 6.5 lakh opportunities from its seller network and over 3.75 lakh in logistics.

Ola Launches Shakti Gen2 Home Inverter with Introductory Pricing

Ola Electric has offered an introductory deal on its Shakti Gen2 home inverter. The energy storage system that is powered by a lithium-ion battery is designed to run appliances during power interruptions. The inverter comes in 3 kW and 6 kW capacities and is being given at limited period discounts.

Zomato Business Model and Revenue Model 2026: How Zomato Makes Money

Zomato's business model has evolved beyond food delivery. Explore how Zomato makes money and how its parent company Eternal is building a broader consumer ecosystem in 2026.

World Entrepreneurs’ Day 2026: Founders on What It Takes to Build a Business That Lasts

From earning customer trust to managing financial runway and knowing when to adapt, founders share lessons from their journeys and advice for those starting a business in 2026.

Australia Introduces Law to Make Tech Giants Support Local News

Australia has passed a new law that requires large technology firms to pay for local news or pay hefty taxes. Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft and TikTok can dodge the fines if they make deals with at least eight publishers throughout their reporting period.

The upfront cost small businesses forget: hardware

If you're a small business owner, you've probably built a spreadsheet for the software you'll pay every month and the salaries you'll cover every fortnight. The bit that catches people out is the one-time spend that lands before any of that starts

TCS Rolls Out Employee Monitoring Tool Across Laptops Used by 6 Lakh Staff

TCS has launched out a Digital User Experience surveillance application on company given laptops used by close to 6 lakh employees sparking concerns about employee privacy, data collecting and workplace surveillance. The system can measure app usage and time spent on apps.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 20 August 2026: Peeko Raises $7 Million, HUL Moves Court Against Beco, Starlink Reapplies for IN-SPACe Nod

Four funding rounds closed on 20 August 2026, spanning babycare quick commerce, fintech payments, sneakers and healthcare infrastructure. Chiratae Ventures and Inflection Point Ventures were among the day's lead investors. The headline raise is Peeko's INR 67.4 crore Series A round, worth over $7 million.

Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 20 August 2026: Gold at ₹157,970, Silver at ₹238,360 as Gold Hits Fresh High

Gold and silver rates today in India, 20 August 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹157,970 per 10g, a fresh high, and silver is at ₹238,360 per kg, as Comex gold rallies sharply. Check city-wise rates and MCX data below.

KARM BABA Ventures Raises ₹1 Crore at a ₹33 Crore Valuation to Accelerate Technology-Led Business Growth

KARM BABA Ventures has raised ₹1 crore in strategic funding at a post-money valuation of ₹33 crore. The company plans to use the capital to expand its AI-powered SaaS products, engineering teams, media ecosystem and international trade partnerships.

PhonePe Partners with MeitY to Bring PulsePro Data to PM GatiShakti Portal

PhonePe has tied up with MeitY to connect its PulsePro business intelligence platform with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan portal. Using anonymised, aggregated transactional data, PulsePro delivers hyperlocal insights into market activity.

Hindustan Power Announces INR 1,135 Crore Financial Close for UP Solar Project

Hindustan Power has achieved financial closure for its 435 MWp/300 MW solar power project in Lalitpur district of UP with IREDA sanctioning INR 1,135 crore in loan financing. The project has signed a long-term PPA with UPPCL and is projected to contribute to the renewable energy capacity of UP.

Oppo Reno 5 Series Under India Probe Over Screen Quality Issues

India probes Oppo for alleged screen flaws in Reno 5 series phones after some consumers complained lines on the display. The DCA is investigating if the problems are a sign of a manufacturing fault and whether they could lead to repairs or reimbursement outside of warranty periods.

Urban Company and Unicommerce Take E-Commerce Partnership to UAE, Saudi Arabia

Urban Company has grown its footprint in the Middle East by extending its e-commerce relationship with Unicommerce to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. “Urban Company will use Unicommerce’s Uniware platform to manage inventory, fulfilment and replenishment of service kits and consumables in real-time.

India Delays Jio, Starlink and OneWeb Satcom Launches Amid Security Concerns

India’s commercial satellite internet rollout is still delayed, with permissions for Jio, Starlink and OneWeb held up over security concerns. The government is also looking at hazards arising out of foreign satellite networks bypassing Indian gateways.

Google Expands Gemini and Search With New AI Tools for Students

Google is enhancing Gemini and Search with AI-powered learning tools to make it easier for students to study. New features include interactive simulations, customised practice tests, Lens-based learning, study materials created from PDFs and more.

Navi announces investment of USD 100 million by Prosus

Navi Limited today announced an investment of USD 100 million from Prosus, marking Navi's first institutional capital raise and an important milestone in its journey to build one of India's leading technology-driven financial services institutions. The proposed investment aligns with Prosus's long standing thesis

Escorts Kubota Announces INR 2,000 Cr Investment for New UP Plant

Escorts to set up new manufacturing plant in Uttar Pradesh’s YEIDA industrial region with investment of over INR 2,000 crore The 154-acre complex will manufacture tractors, agricultural equipment, construction gear and engines for domestic and global markets.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 19 August 2026: CtrlS Raises ₹250 Crore With Nikhil Kamath Investment, Shiprocket Lists At 35% Premium, and More

Seven funding rounds closed on 19 August 2026, spanning data centres, paediatric healthtech, deep tech, speciality coffee, enterprise AI and construction procurement. Piper Serica, Inflexor Ventures and DG Daiwa Ventures were among the day's lead investors. The headline raise is CtrlS's INR 250 crore round, which

Micron’s Sanand Plant Gets Approval for 12-Hour Shifts Within 48-Hour Weekly Cap

Gujarat has permitted 12-hour work shifts at Micron’s semiconductor plant in Sanand, but statutory limit of 48 hours work per week will continue to apply. The measure comes with a view to assist semiconductor manufacturing and attract strategic investments to Gujarat.

KKR Set to Acquire Minority Stake in BookMyShow in New Investment Deal

KKR signs definitive deal to buy minority share in BookMyShow, supporting Indian entertainment platform’s next stage of expansion. The investment would assist BookMyShow in expanding its live entertainment business and enhancing its full-stack solutions across India.