On June 12th, Tata Consultancy Services unveiled the Oracle AI Data Platform Lab and Centre of Excellence (CoE) in India. The purpose of establishing these hubs is to facilitate the rapid adoption of data-driven transformation and artificial intelligence by businesses. Together with Oracle, the team at Kolkata's Delta
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Looking for profitable electronics business ideas? Explore 15 low-investment and high-growth electronics businesses in India, including mobile repair, solar installation, battery manufacturing, and more.
On June 11th, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Vodafone Idea non-executive chairman, tried to assuage investor fears on the revival chances of the telecom company. This means that the firm has successfully navigated a very challenging period. Shareholders authorised an investment of INR 4,730 crore from the Aditya Birla Group through
Lenskart Solutions, an eyeglasses company, had a 2.3% share purchased on June 11th by a group of global financial institutions led by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Societe Generale. In open market transactions, these shares were acquired from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for INR 1,960 crore. On
121 Finance, a leading NBFC-Factor, has crossed ₹10 crore in cumulative disbursements through GeM Sahay, the credit facility integrated with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The company has disbursed over 2,600 loans to more than 400 MSMEs across 173 cities in 27 states, helping small suppliers access working capital against
Fresh funding has allowed quality-focused fast-commerce start-up FirstClub to speed up its expansion plans. The next step for the business is to expand to about fifty clubhouses in the Hyderabad and Bengaluru areas. During the following six months, it will expand its clubhouse and explore new product areas. The Bengaluru-based
In college, I was often in trouble with professors because I could never get my papers in on time. So I had to beg for extensions, fail assignments, and take on make-up tasks, or I’d have stayed in school a year or two longer than necessary. Of course, if
When a business scales to enterprise volumes, processing tens of crores in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) monthly, the conversation around payment gateways (PGs) undergoes a fundamental shift. Early-stage startups can afford to choose a gateway based on a smooth plug-and-play SDK or self-serve documentation. For an enterprise, however, the primary
From Sandeep Kalra to Salil Parekh, discover India's highest-paid CEOs in 2026, their salaries, companies, and the latest executive compensation trends.
Gold and silver prices in India today, 12 June 2026: 24K gold rose to ₹1,49,790 per 10g and silver climbed to ₹2,41,960 per kg, as COMEX gold surged 2% and silver jumped 4% on easing crude oil prices and end-of-week short covering. Check city-wise rates, MCX futures, and buying tips.
Retail petrol stations are no longer allowed to sell petrol and diesel to businesses, institutions and industries due to a government ban. Also, due to geopolitical tensions and worries about interruptions to global petroleum supply lines, it has limited diesel sales to 200 litres per client or vehicle each day.
As the biggest initial public offering (IPO) to date, SpaceX is set to make its debut on June 12 in the US public markets. It is widely anticipated that OpenAI and Anthropic, two giants artificial intelligence (AI), will soon go public. As a result of a recent rule change implemented
An increase in the percentage of ethanol in petrol has resulted in the elimination of excise taxes by the central government. This is a necessary step for the eventual widespread use of fuels with ethanol concentrations higher than 20%. This came to light at a time when India is actively
Deeptech, healthtech and consumer brands led India's funding activity on 11 June 2026, with seven rounds recorded through the day. Ethereal Machines topped the list, raising ₹272 crore (~$28.5 million) in its Series B, while precision oncology firm 4baseCare closed its Series B at ₹128 crore. Manam
Gold and silver prices fell further across Indian markets on Thursday, 11 June 2026, as hotter-than-expected US inflation data reinforced fears of prolonged interest rate hikes. The US Consumer Price Index for May 2026, released on 10 June, showed headline inflation rising 4.2% year on year — the highest reading
A significant reduction in the prices of OpenAI's artificial intelligence services is being considered. The move is part of their strategy to steal customers from Anthropic. Media sources indicate that the corporation is considering a steep price reduction for tokens, the unit of measurement used by AI companies
India's mutual fund AUM held steady at Rs 81.58 lakh crore in May 2026 as SIP contributions rose 16% year-on-year to Rs 30,954 crore. Here is a full breakdown of equity inflows, debt outflows, and what the AMFI data signals for the road ahead.
Cognizant, a multinational information technology company, has generated an extra $200 million in sales potential. The company accomplished this by implementing an AI-driven system that analyses corporate interactions such as emails, chats, meetings, and more in order to identify new business prospects. In a statement, the Nasdaq-listed firm explained that
Zepto, a rapid e-commerce platform, saw its user base fall for the first time in the quarter ending in March. In the December 2025 quarter, there were 49.54 million Zepto users; in March 2026, that number dropped to 47.97 million. Despite massive advertising expenditure and an overall increase
As India ramps up investments in renewable energy and infrastructure, geospatial technologies are becoming critical to project planning and monitoring. Amit Sharma of Matrix Geo Solutions shares how drones, LiDAR, and AI are driving the next phase of growth.
On June 11th, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Anthropic, the pioneering AI firm behind Claude, established a worldwide strategic alliance. This partnership will aid clients in expanding their use of AI within their organizations. By providing early access to the Claude model family, TCS will establish a specialised business unit.
The real estate technology firm Opendoor, headquartered in the United States, has declared that it will be terminating its operations in India and laying off approximately 250 workers there. Opendoor 2.0 was launched a few months ago with almost 250 people in India, according to a memo written by
Prior to the scheduled opening of commercial operations on June 15, the Noida International Airport (NIA) successfully conducted a flight trial on 9 June. Using an IndiGo jet, the study evaluated the launch-support operation's coordination of several components. The airport administration said in a press statement that on
Vaishnaw told a media agency that the government is consulting with business leaders to find the optimal regulatory strategy that won't hamper innovation. This is a really complicated subject, Vaishnaw said. While he acknowledges that the IT Act has allowed for some progress, he believes that a new
Another round of layoffs is allegedly underway at Salesforce. The most recent round of layoffs included personnel who had been involved in the company's Agentforce AI platform. The most recent round of layoffs follows months of speculation that Salesforce may officially adopt the Agentforce name, as floated by
India's EV charging and solar markets are growing rapidly. In this exclusive interview, Navneet Daga, CEO and Co-Founder of Zenergize, discusses charger reliability, energy security, grid stability, and the future of smart energy and vehicle-to-grid technologies in India.
PropTech, electric vehicles and healthcare drew the bulk of capital today, with five rounds across the spectrum. Mygate led the day, securing ₹225 crore from Dharana Capital, followed by EV charging startup Exponent Energy's ₹200 crore Series B2. Early-stage activity continued, with Hoola Health, HyperNorm AI and Bucketlistt
Gold and silver prices in India today, 10 June 2026: 24K gold fell ₹3,040 to ₹1,49,560 per 10g and silver dropped 1.67% to ₹2,35,020 per kg as markets brace for US CPI inflation data. Check city-wise rates, MCX futures, and buying tips.
EPFO 3.0 raises auto-settlement to Rs. 5 lakh, removes employer dependency for most claims, and introduces UPI and ATM-based withdrawals. Here is everything salaried employees need to know about PF withdrawal rules in 2026.
According to a statement made by Elon Musk's Starlink on June 10th, the company is still in dialogue with the Indian government. The company went on to say that it has heard nothing but praise for its possible contribution to increasing connectivity. It is so denying rumours that
There are network outages and increased latency affecting Google Cloud services in several big Indian cities. This is all happening because of a fire that broke out at a data centre in the nation's capital that is owned and operated by a third party. Because of the fire,
For a while now, tech magnate Elon Musk has been discussing the possibility of bringing Starlink to India. Musk, though, may be in for an endless wait. The Indian government reportedly has put a hold on the necessary licenses for Starlink to launch its operations in the country due to
Discover the rise and fall of Nokia and the key reasons behind its decline. This Nokia case study explores how strategic mistakes, missed opportunities, and growing competition from Apple and Samsung led to the downfall of the once-dominant mobile giant.
HyperNorm AI, an AI-native decision intelligence platform for wealth advisors, has raised $2.2 million in a seed funding round to help advisory firms cut through the complexity of modern, multi-asset portfolios. The round, announced on 10 June 2026, was co-led by Capital 2B and SenseAI Ventures, with co-investment from
Meta Platforms is constructing its first AI-ready data centre complex in India in collaboration with Reliance Industries. In Jamnagar, Gujarat, at Reliance's hyperscale facility, the Facebook parent company will rent data centre capacity of 168 megawatts, with the potential to expand even further. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and co-founder
To acquire a 100% equity share in IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Ltd., Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL) announced that it has completed a binding securities purchase and subscription agreement. For INR 3,050 crore, AESL acquired a smart metering joint venture (JV) from Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) and the National
Claude Fable 5 landed yesterday. Two days of dev-Twitter, Hacker News, and the Anthropic subreddit later, here is what the people actually using it are saying, and where the love and the rage are coming from. Simon Willison, in the top-rated Hacker News comment of the launch thread: "I&
OpenAI, developer of ChatGPT, announced on June 8 that it had secretly registered for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. In an effort to attract investors looking to profit from the AI boom, the company will join Anthropic in making inroads into the stock market. According to
Zepto's DRHP goes beyond revenue growth. It discloses ED summons to both founders under FEMA, a CCI inquiry into predatory pricing, a pivot toward advertising as the real margin engine, and a loss on every single order delivered.
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 9, 2026: Monday's deals spanned quick commerce, enterprise AI, robotics, and wedtech, with BazaarNow closing a Rs 72 crore round led by Peak XV Partners and Celebal Technologies raising Rs 50 crore in debt from
According to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) chairman N. Chandrasekaran, the number of AI agents employed by the company will equal the number of human employees over the next three years. He made the statement during the 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) that the company is developing its most significant effort
Gold and silver prices in India today, 9 June 2026: 24K gold is at ₹1,54,700 per 10g and silver at ₹2,47,340 per kg, as gold snaps an eight-day losing streak on easing West Asia tensions. Check city-wise rates, MCX futures data, and buying tips.
In their Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (UDRHP), Zepto said that in April, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) summoned Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, two of its founders. Both were summoned in connection with procedures related to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. An amended filing with SEBI states
After the successful sale of stakes in NHPC, Coal India, and Central Bank of India, the government announced on 8 June an Offer for Sale (OFS) in NLC India Ltd, formerly known as Neyveli Lignite Corporation. The offer includes up to 3% of the company's equity, with a
Pickleball is growing fast in India, but most quality equipment has come from imported brands. Explore how Athletiq is working to change that by building performance pickleball products designed specifically for Indian players.
Explore the 26 best courier franchise opportunities in India for 2026. Compare investment, profit margin, ROI, and top brands like DTDC, Delhivery, FedEx, DHL, and India Post.
Zepto, a platform for rapid commerce, is getting closer to its initial public offering (IPO). In preparation for its debut on the Indian stock market, the company has submitted an amended DRHP to SEBI. A new issue of shares valued at INR 8,010 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of
On June 9th, Apple announced that Siri, its long-running virtual assistant, would be rebranded as Siri AI and upgraded with AI capabilities. During the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple's annual technology gathering, the company unveiled the updates. Executives from the company showcased the virtual assistant in action by using
Should India Move to a Twice-a-Month Salary System? Examining Anupam Mittal's Proposal and the Future of Employee Financial Wellbeing
Explore the top clothing franchises in India in 2026, including investment costs, ROI, and profitability. Discover leading apparel brands like Biba, Raymond, Peter England, Snitch, Zudio, and Van Heusen, and find the best fashion franchise opportunities for every budget.
A one-time spectrum charge that the Centre had imposed on Bharti Airtel Ltd. and Vodafone Idea Ltd. has been set down by the Bombay High Court. As a result, the court decided that the government couldn't change the terms of telecom licenses' finances after they were already
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
IndiGo has presented a spectacular expansion plan for FY30. The new development strategy for the company aims to carry almost 200 million people per year. Consequently, increasing its global presence and turning India into a key hub for international aviation. At the airline's analyst day on June 8,
To speed up LG Group's upcoming AI-driven economic wave, NVIDIA and LG Group are constructing an AI factory. This is a huge step forward for LG as they expand into new areas, including graphics processing unit (GPU) cloud services, data center technologies, autonomous driving, and robots. Through the
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 8, 2026: Monday opened the week with health and climate leading the capital flow, as cancer-focused biotech Immuneel Therapeutics raised over Rs 100 crore in a Series B and biogas infrastructure company GPS Renewables closed a Rs
At its annual developers conference (June 8 to 12, 2026), Apple is likely to introduce new AI technologies. Before John Ternus takes over as CEO in September, this conference will be the final appearance by Tim Cook. Unlike the fall launch of the latest iPhones, the World Wide Developers Conference
Ather Energy is in the process of finalising its participation in the government's INR 1 trillion research, development, and innovation (RDI) programme. With this change, the electric vehicle manufacturer will be able to secure long-term debt capital at a reduced rate for its initiatives. As a result, filling
The decision to remove Rajesh Exports from the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for advanced chemistry cell (ACC) battery storage is expected to be made by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) in the coming days. This action is being conducted in response to an interim order from SEBI that has
Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 8 June 2026: 24K gold fell ₹1,870 to ₹1,53,890 per 10g and silver dropped 2.03% to ₹2,44,050 per kg across Indian markets. Check city-wise rates for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and more, plus MCX futures data and buying tips.
If you searched for a list of the best Indian startup sectors in 2021, amidst industries like AI, climate tech, D2C, fintech, and gaming, ‘business compliance’ would not have made the cut. Founders avoid it. Investors don’t care about it. Most competent CAs in charge of this prefer to
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Dabur, Godrej Consumer Products, and Dixon Technologies are among the consumer goods makers that have been relying on volume growth this fiscal. However, they now anticipate that inflation caused by the West Asia conflict will prompt price increases. This price hike will drive both volume and price-led
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
The Indian companies that attended COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei this week left a lasting impact. Among the world's most prominent technology expos, Indian companies were showcasing their innovations, forming collaborations, and increasing their global presence. Zoho and Sahasra Electronics Allured International Customers Software giant Zoho Corporation and electronics
As part of its regulations on legal metrology, the Centre has established uniform package sizes for edible oils. The change is an attempt to make prices more clear, make it easier to compare different brands, and give customers more information to work with. To better determine the net quantity and
Launching an all-electric taxi service in the Delhi-National Capital Region, Green SM, a Vietnamese ride-hailing provider, has broken into the Indian market. After this launch, the company, which is supported by Vingroup, the Vietnamese conglomerate that also owns VinFast, gradually expands to other cities. Green SM's entry into
Google has agreed to pay Elon Musk's SpaceX $920 million a month for computing power as part of a cloud-services deal. According to a Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) filing by Spacex, the deal runs through mid-2029. As per the agreement, Google will pay Spacex the monthly fee from
One of the first independent AI agents authorised to function on Apple's Messages for Business platform is Poke. It is an artificial intelligence firm that enables consumers to engage with an AI assistant through text messages. With this green light, the business can expand its service to iMessage,
As India's clean energy transition accelerates, new waste streams from solar panels, batteries, and plastics are creating major recycling challenges. Yuvraj Bhardwaj discusses circular economy solutions, EPR compliance, AI-powered recycling, and resource recovery opportunities.
Anthropic, an AI firm, proposed a worldwide pause from developing superintelligence on June 4, 2026. The newest models are starting to exhibit symptoms that they could get away from human control; thus, this step is necessary. The San Francisco-based firm that creates the Claude AI models stated in a research
Gold and silver prices in India ended higher on 5 June 2026, with both metals posting gains as easing geopolitical tensions boosted market sentiment. Gold rose 0.65% to ₹1,59,547 per 10 grams, supported by a weaker US dollar and lower bond yields. Silver gained 0.77% to
On June 5, 2026, the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) remained maintained at 5.25% by unanimous vote of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). As a result, the rates for the Bank Rate, the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF), and the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) all stay
A single shareholder complaint in 2024 triggered a two-year SEBI probe into Rajesh Exports, India's gold giant, exposing alleged revenue misrepresentation of ₹15.15 lakh crore, fund diversion, and a Swiss refinery at the centre of it all.
Gautam Mohanka discusses India's solar manufacturing growth, TOPCon technology, backward integration, AI-driven quality control, ALMM reforms, and how domestic manufacturers are preparing to compete on the global stage.
It has been claimed that Google has slashed positions across the Cloud division in the past two weeks, adding to the lengthy list of IT layoffs this year. It has been reported that layoffs have affected Google's cybersecurity departments, including the Mandiant team and the Google Threat Intelligence
India's carbon market is entering a new phase with compliance trading, Article 6 opportunities, and growing net-zero commitments. Manish Dabkara shares insights on carbon credit integrity, climate finance, MSME participation, and the future of decarbonization.
India's transformer industry is at the center of the country's energy transition. Satyen Mamtora of TARIL shares insights on renewable energy growth, grid expansion, supply chain resilience, and the infrastructure needed to support India's 500 GW clean energy ambition.
In response to rising competition in the discount broking industry, industry leader Zerodha has unveiled new strategies to bring back consumer interest. New customers are no longer charged account maintenance fees (AMC) for the first year of service as of June 1st, according to the firm. It has also started
Kishan Karunakaran, Founder & CEO of Buyofuel, shares insights on building a profitable biofuel marketplace, ethanol blending, energy security, supply-chain transparency, and how AI and blockchain are shaping India's biofuel future.
The educational technology company PhysicsWallah announced on June 4 that it will be leaving the student loan industry and instead forming partnerships with non-bank financial companies (NBFCs). This follows the firm's previous statement that it will enhance its wholly-owned subsidiary, FinZ Finance Private Limited, with an equity injection
In today’s fast-changing and highly competitive environment, students need more than academic knowledge to stand out. Practical exposure, leadership abilities, and meaningful connections play a major role in shaping successful careers. The Campus Ambassador Internship Program by the Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell), IIT Bombay, gives students an opportunity to develop
Wednesday, 4 June 2026, was a strong day for Indian startup funding, with over $68 million raised across quick commerce, enterprise AI video, social fintech, health food, and natural sweeteners. The day's headline raise was FirstClub's $55 million Series B led by Peak XV Partners and
Gold and silver prices in India moved in opposite directions on 4 June 2026. Gold recovered during afternoon trade, rising ₹660 (0.42%) to ₹1,59,220 per 10 grams on MCX. Despite the rebound, gold remains under pressure from strong US economic data and expectations that the US Federal
Some aspects of Meta Platforms' contentious employee surveillance policy are being relaxed. Workers are granted exemptions, and the decision to temporarily cease tracking is made after weeks of internal debate. A new feature has been added to the company's AI training monitoring software. Employees can now pause
For generations, sweetness has been an integral part of Indian culture, from the morning cup of chai to festive celebrations and everyday family rituals. Yet as awareness around diabetes, obesity, and metabolic health grows, consumers are increasingly looking to reduce sugar without sacrificing taste. India's sugar substitutes market
A digital risk monitoring checklist is not a glossy document created to satisfy audit season. It is a working instrument. Something that reflects how the organisation actually operates online, not how it wishes it did. Most breaches no longer begin inside the firewall. They start in overlooked domains, abandoned cloud
Vanguard, an American investment management firm, has reduced the value of its stake in Ola Consumer (ANI Technologies), a ride-hailing company. According to Vanguard's most recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the reduction translates to a valuation of around $70.3 million for the
The brand scaled from 5 million to 20 million videos in a year as enterprises move from text to video-led communication
Piyush Goyal, CEO and Co-Founder of Volks Energie, discusses energy storage, Ni-Cd batteries, pipeline infrastructure, EV charging, energy security, and the future of resilient power systems in India.
In response to an inquiry into allegations of market abuse, Apple has consented to provide the Competition Commission of India (CCI) with financial documents pertaining to its operations in India. This action brings the long-awaited case one step closer to a possible penalty judgement, as shown in an agency order.
Tirath Khaira, COO and Director at Smarten, discusses solar inverters, backup power systems, energy security, domestic manufacturing, MPPT technology, and how Indian consumers can choose reliable power solutions.
Hari Krishna, Founder & CEO of Green Drive Mobility, discusses EV logistics, fleet electrification, uptime management, driver adoption, charging infrastructure, and the future of India's rapidly evolving electric mobility ecosystem.
Shobit Rai of Prozeal Green discusses India's solar EPC industry, covering grid connectivity delays, rising project costs, workforce shortages, evolving EPC economics, and the reforms needed to support the country's renewable energy growth.
An internal vigilance report at India's largest private bank, concluded that money paid to a Maharashtra state agency as "road safety" sponsorship was really interest the bank was not allowed to pay. HDFC Bank rejects any wrongdoing. The timing is what makes the story hard to put down.
'Project Glasswing' has allowed 150 businesses in over 15 countries, including India, access to Anthropic's cybersecurity AI model Mythos. Organisations that take part in the programme are paired with the closed Claude Mythos Preview model. Pairing helps find important zero-day vulnerabilities early on, before attackers have
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 3, 2026: Indian startups closed a diverse set of deals on Tuesday, with vertically integrated sportswear company Agilitas Sports leading the day by raising Rs 225 crore from Nexus Venture Partners and Rainmatter, D2C fragrance brand Fraganote
Phab, India’s nutritionist-founded protein snack brand, closes a $4M Pre-Series A round led by OTP Ventures and Chona Family Office, to fund brand building, geographic expansion, and strengthen the team, accelerating Phab’s mission to make high-protein, calorie-efficient snacking the everyday default for Indian consumers. India has a nutrition
Gold and silver prices in India moved lower on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supplies after Iranian missile attacks on regional targets pushed crude oil prices higher, increasing expectations that interest rates could remain elevated for longer.
With the consistent developments in the Indian startup ecosystem, more and more women are chasing the entrepreneurial dream and flourishing in their ventures. This is empowering other Indian women who are still confined to the traditional homemaker role to think for themselves. However, a recent report states that only two
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and Zed Entertainment Enterprises have teamed together to bring 39 international football tournaments to the Indian subcontinent. Notable events up until 2034 include the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cups, the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, and others. The agreement's
The JioHotstar platform is preparing to launch a series slate that will be created, animated, voiced, and edited entirely by AI. JioHotstar is owned by JioStar—a partnership between Reliance Industries Ltd. and Walt Disney Co. The entertainment and media conglomerate views it as a means to significantly lower production