Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, laid out the company's plan for AI on June 18th. He announced that by the end of 2026, the first 120 MW of the company's artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure will be operational in Jamnagar, thanks to the
Porsche Centre Hyderabad, the country's largest facility, was inaugurated on 18 June by the German luxury manufacturer Porsche India. The move is part of the brand's strategy to fortify its foothold in one of the most dynamic business and technology centers in India. This new facility,
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A landmark day for Indian markets as Jio Platforms formally filed its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI, kicking off what could be one of India's largest IPOs. On the venture capital front, HealthQuad announced the first close of its healthcare-focused Fund III at ₹550 crore. Meanwhile, insurtech
Many startup founders have discovered that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a huge asset to their companies’ early growth. However, they aren’t always ready for the legal, consumer, and social expectations that come with using AI. The problem is that AI has grown quickly in a relatively unchecked way.
In preparation for its planned initial public offering (IPO), Jio Platforms' Board of Directors has approved the DRHP. On top of that, the filing would be sent to the Sebi (Indian Securities and Exchange Board) later on today. These developments were revealed today by Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing
Absolutely no CA costs. There will be no tedious sessions of staring at a blank screen. Claude, an AI developed by Anthropic, is quickly becoming the go-to choice for submitting income tax returns in corporate India, replacing the need for human accountants. Social media was a meeting place for working
I tested seven Instagram transcript generators across accuracy, ease of use, pricing, and extra features. This guide covers what each tool does, who it suits, and which one to use if you need free, bulk, or multilingual transcription.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticised this year's India AI Impact Summit, which took place in New Delhi, calling it "extremely disorganised" on June 18. According to him, just moments before a group photo was to be taken, people were moved around many times. Without implying anything
Play-based learning is at the heart of CBSE's early years framework under NEP 2020. Learn how quality pre-primary classrooms use play to build cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills, and why experts consider it the most effective approach for children aged 3–8.
Gold and silver prices in India today, 19 June 2026: 24K gold crashed 1.84% to ₹1,46,910 per 10g and silver plunged 2.90% to ₹2,31,770 per kg, after the Fed's hawkish dot plot under new Chair Kevin Warsh signalled a possible rate hike this year. Check city-wise rates and MCX data.
Insurance is one of the most important financial products, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. From confusing policy documents and technical jargon to aggressive sales practices, consumers often struggle to make informed insurance decisions. This is where advisory-first insurance platforms have emerged as a valuable resource for consumers
Cordelia Cruises' operator, Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd., has set an initial public offering (IPO) price range of INR 769-808 per equity share. Public subscription to the listing will begin on June 23. The initial public offering (IPO), which includes a new share issuance of up to INR 585 crore,
India is an important market for OpenAI's user acquisition efforts and a proving ground for future AI products, such as a personalised voice-interaction feature. According to Abhi Muchhal, feature's product lead for international expansion, this functionality is scheduled to be released in the near future. In
Not all AI coding tools work the same way. Some sit inside your IDE. Others build full apps from a prompt. This guide breaks down the best AI text-to-code tools so you can pick the right one for your workflow.
With a main capital injection of approximately $2.75 billion (roughly INR 26,000 crore), Emirates NBD acquired a majority share in RBL Bank on 18 June. As a result of the closed required open offer and preferred share issuance, Emirates NBD now owns 60% of RBL Bank's
Thursday, 18 June 2026, brought a busy mix of funding and consolidation news in Indian consumer tech. Digital entertainment startup Rusk Media raised ₹100 crore from Nazara Technologies, while pet healthcare platform Vetic secured a hefty $40 million round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The day's biggest story
Father's Day 2026 falls on 21 June. Here's a roundup of Indian brands offering everything from grooming kits and smartwatches to wellness products and personalised gifts, across budgets and dad types.
How to Create Images and Videos with Adobe Firefly: A Step-by-Step Guide You have an idea in your head — a product shot that pops, a short clip for an Instagram Reel, a piece of b-roll to cover an awkward gap in your edit. A few years ago, getting any of
Innovist is an Indian direct-to-consumer (D2C) personal care brand, and L'Oréal announced on June 18 that it had reached a deal to buy a controlling stake in the company. This acquisition expands L'Oréal's India portfolio. Financial specifics of the purchase were not disclosed by
Most jewellery brands spend years trying to earn a prime retail address. Goenka Jewellers spent 30 years proving it didn't need one. Operating from a home setup in Kolkata, the business quietly grew to over ₹6 crore in annual recurring revenue before opening its first-ever showroom on Camac
Pavel Durov, inventor of the peer-to-peer messaging platform Telegram, accused Reliance Jio of restricting his service. In response, Reliance clarified that it was running its network in accordance with international security and transparency regulations. While dismissing the claims, Reliance Jio on 17 June posted on X "Recent posts on
Gold and silver prices in India today, 18 June 2026: 24K gold held near ₹1,51,100 per 10g and silver hovered around ₹2,60,000 per kg, as Fed rate hike odds eased to 58% under new Chair Kevin Warsh and the US-Iran ceasefire continued to hold. Check city-wise rates and MCX data.
Jaguar Land Rover is banking on the United States market for high-end automobiles to fuel expansion. At the same time, as part of its continuous recovery from last year's cyber attack, the company is getting ready to slash costs by £1.7 billion. The Range Rover and Defender
Solis Nature, a travel platform focused on curated nature stays and meaningful travel experiences, has announced the beginning of its global expansion, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth journey. Curated From the Start: How Solis Nature Built Its India Presence The platform initially built its inventory
Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp are now formally priced by Meta. With the new subscription brand Meta One, the business is introducing a tier of "Plus" services that users can access for a price, rather than charging for the apps themselves, which will remain free. Subscriptions will become a
When Gaurav Ajmera's cat Simba fell ill, what should have been a straightforward medical journey turned into an exhausting odyssey. The beloved pet needed somewhere between twenty-five and thirty visits across five or six different veterinarians just to receive the correct diagnosis. That frustrating experience became the catalyst
In the coming year, Uber will launch a premium robotaxi service in collaboration with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro. The companies' robotaxi service was first introduced in the San Francisco Bay Area, and this will be their second in the US market. Houston is expected
As the rising cost of memory chips caused by the AI boom becomes harder to bear, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company intends to increase pricing. In statements published on 17 June, Cook acknowledged that, regrettably, price hikes are inevitable. Memory chip prices have been on the rise
Imagine an instant conversion of any script into a natural human voiceover. Today, not only do these AI voice tools make it seem possible, but they also do so with great ease. Using modern advanced text-to-speech technology, the smart AI tools can read clearly, warmly, and emotionally aloud whatever you
Telegram, a messaging platform, has gone to the Delhi High Court (HC) to contest the MeitY's decision to impose a temporary restriction, which was notified only one day ago. The case was reportedly brought before Justice Tejas Karia's vacation bench, which has agreed to hear it
How a retail branding veteran spotted a format gap in India's ₹40,000 crore ice cream market and built Poodyno, the country's first dinosaur-themed frozen dessert brand.
On June 16th, Yum Brands revealed that it has finalised the sale of Pizza Hut to a third party for $2.7 billion. The decision is made at a time when the fast food chain is facing challenges in the industry as a result of customer caution and fierce competition.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, was a quiet day for startup funding, with two early-stage rounds closing in haircare and the creator economy space. The bigger headlines came from business and legal news. Reliance Jio is set to file its draft IPO papers for a $4 billion issue ahead of the
In a recent interview, Canan Çelebioğlu, chairwoman of the Turkish airport ground-handling giant Çelebi Holding, stated that the company's worth was immediately cut in half due to the sudden cancellation of its security clearance systems in India. India's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the
N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, has opted not to get a salary rise for fiscal year 26. The decision is made as Tata Group considers the profitability and allocation of funds for many new ventures. It is believed that Chandrasekaran stated his intention to forego a salary increase this
Gold and silver prices in India today, 17 June 2026: 24K gold held near ₹1,51,100 per 10g while silver jumped 5.38% to ₹2,65,000 per kg, as markets stayed cautious on West Asia tensions ahead of the Fed's rate decision. Check city-wise rates and MCX data.
Tata Electronics' Hosur factory was found to be in compliance with environmental standards, and the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has thus ended its proceedings against the company. Additionally, TNPCB said that there was no indication of contamination in the water quality tests. This comes after the pollution
Dubai's abandoned supercars have fascinated the world for years. Learn why luxury cars are left behind, what happens to them, and how they are sold through auctions.
Bengaluru-based Sarvam announced a fresh $234 million fundraising round on 15 June, significantly bolstering India’s AI ambitions. This resulted in a valuation of $1.5 billion, making it the latest artificial intelligence unicorn in India. This investment comes as global governments and corporations seek to diversify their AI capabilities
Within days, Reliance Jio might submit the necessary paperwork for its highly anticipated initial public offering, which could pave the way for the biggest stock market debut in India's history. It is anticipated that the filing will be made shortly before Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani gives his
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At first sight, it may come as a surprise that Indian startups are actually benefiting from crypto. But walk into any startup hub in a city like Bengaluru, and you’ll notice a shift in conversations. Founders aren’t just discussing traditional venture capital rounds; they’re exploring token economies,
Cleantech, AI SaaS, wealthtech and consumer brands drew investor capital today, across six disclosed rounds. SolarSquare led the day, raising ₹510 crore (~$53 million) in Series C funding to scale its rooftop solar business. Other rounds went to ContraVault AI, CREST, TrackerSuite AI, Speedioo and Korean FMCG brand Gimi Michi.
Gold and silver prices in India today, 16 June 2026: 24K gold edged up 0.12% to ₹1,53,390 per 10g while silver slipped 0.44% to ₹2,51,470 per kg, as markets awaited clarity on the US-Iran peace deal ahead of this week's US Federal Reserve meeting. Check city-wise rates, MCX futures, and buying tips.
Factory floors and software systems still don't speak the same language. Machines produce data. Platforms need data. And somewhere between the CNC machine and the ERP dashboard, something disappears. This piece looks at what that gap actually is, why it keeps showing up even in well-funded operations, which
KEY HIGHLIGHTS * SolarSquare is India’s #1 residential solar brand, and today, they have the largest portfolio of distributed solar assets under management in the country * The funding signals growing investor conviction that residential rooftop solar is moving from a niche category to a mass-market opportunity in India. * The company
TrackerSuite.AI, an AI-powered business automation platform helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) digitise and streamline operations, has successfully raised INR 6 crore in a Pre Series A funding round led by a UAE-based Family Office and advised by Bestvantage Investments, with participation from Pontaq.VC, Shubhan Ventures, Candle Advisors,
* Funds raised to be used for building AI native tech stack, expanding distribution across demand centres, deepening OEM partnerships and scaling its dealer and retail network * Speedioo aims to expand its distribution network across 3–4 key cities while deepening its retail presence through a scalable franchise-led model. * The Company
From Tata Steel and JSW Steel to SAIL and Jindal Steel, discover the top steel companies in India in 2026. Learn about their production capacity, major products, headquarters, and how they are shaping India's rapidly growing steel industry.
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
The Perungudi neighbourhood of Chennai is home to more than 1.5 lakh square feet of office space leased by IndiQube Spaces Ltd, an operator of flexible workspaces. From SRH Mota Star Promoters Pvt Ltd., the business has leased 151,462 square feet in the SRH Experience Tower. Commencing on
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 15, 2026: Monday's deals spanned gourmet retail, immuno-oncology, AR/VR, and voice AI, with Foodstories raising Rs 50 crore led by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and biotech startup Zumutor Biologics closing a $7.3 million
People do hundreds of scrolls on content each day without giving it a second glance. A majority of things they see are completely ignored, not because they are bad, but because they don't cause them to cease. All of these are run-by videos that take less than 2
With an 18% GST tax on delivery fees, Flipkart has taken legal action by bringing a case to the Kolkata High Court. The main point of contention is whether the company's combined transportation and logistics system is eligible for a tax break that is typically reserved for transportation
A new artificial intelligence assistant called Seller Assistant will soon be available to Amazon's 1.7 million Indian sellers. The advertising, inventory planning, and cataloguing processes can all be improved using this solution. This application is designed to help sellers with onboarding, listings, and everyday tasks on the
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella thinks the AI industry needs to be careful not to make the same mistakes that were made during previous economic revolutions. He said that industry should remain cautious even if AI is quickly becoming the backbone of how companies function. Nadella emphasised in a post on
* Maya is the only Indian company on Speech Arena with #6 Open Weights Ranking * 440,000+ model downloads on Hugging Face from developers globally * 3 million+ app downloads across India, Southeast Asia, and MENA Maya Research, an AI company building a voice interface for the Majority of the World, has
Gold and silver prices in India today, 15 June 2026: 24K gold jumped ₹2,330 to ₹1,53,240 per 10g and silver surged 2.25% to ₹2,53,220 per kg as Trump hinted at a US-Iran peace deal, pushing crude oil prices lower. Check city-wise rates, MCX futures, and buying tips.
In an announcement made on the evening of June 12th, the San Francisco-based business Anthropic stated that Mythos 5 and Fable 5 had been ordered suspended by the US Department of Commerce for "national security" grounds; however, no other information was provided. In contrast to Mythos 5, which
Vedanta's five-way demerger went live on 15 June 2026, with Vedanta Aluminium leading gains on debut. Here is what the listing prices show about value unlocking, the risks ahead, and what comes next for Vedanta shareholders.
According to the most recent Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT) rankings, Reliance Industries' technology subsidiary Jio Platforms has broken into the top 20 worldwide. The listing was recently made public by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). For the year 2025, Jio Platforms (JPL) jumped 320 spots. Consequently, it has
A giant leap forward has been made by digital payments unicorn Razorpay towards its public market debut. Under the SEBI's confidential filing procedure, the company has already submitted a DRHP to the stock exchanges and the regulator in India. The proposed initial public offering (IPO) of the Bengaluru-based
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
From Byju's and Dunzo to Koo and Stayzilla, explore the biggest startup failures in India and understand the key reasons behind their collapse. Learn valuable lessons that entrepreneurs can apply to build sustainable businesses.
Kodak once dominated the photography industry, but its failure to embrace digital innovation led to one of the biggest business collapses in history. Discover why Kodak failed, filed for bankruptcy, and what companies can learn from its downfall.
In a June 12 announcement, e-commerce company Meesho Ltd stated that it has acquired Kirana Club Pte. Ltd and Retail Pulse Labs Private Ltd for a total of INR 202.08 crore. The acquisition is aligned with firm's objective to strengthen its foothold in India's thriving
The company that taught the world to value diamonds shut down its lab-grown business in 2024. Wholesale prices have halved. India just crossed a structural milestone that no analyst had on the cards five years ago. The state of lab-grown diamonds, mid-2026.
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
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