Microsoft is planning to cut about 4,800 jobs, or 2.1% of its staff, as the tech giant accelerates investments in artificial intelligence and focuses on operational efficiency. Cuts come amid increased expenditures for AI equipment and a wider restructuring of the tech sector.
To capitalise on the increasing demand for high-end food products and enhance order values and margins, Blinkit has introduced its premium grocery offering, ‘Gourmet’ in select pincodes of Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. The portal offers selected premium products.
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The GST e-invoice limit is INR 5 crore in annual sales, and it looks at past years, not just the current one. If your sales crossed INR 5 crore in any year since FY 2017-18, e-invoicing applies to you now, even if this year's sales are lower. Here is what that means for your business.
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Discover 42 profitable automobile business ideas in India, from low-investment startups like car washes and mobile mechanics to high-growth opportunities such as EV charging stations, car rentals, and used car dealerships. Find the best idea based on your budget and goals.
Logistics and enterprise AI led the day's activity, though fresh cheques were thin. Bengaluru-based EV fleet startup TOCAL raised the only disclosed round, a ₹9 crore seed led by XB Group. On the public markets front, enterprise AI firm C5i filed confidential IPO papers with SEBI targeting ₹1,
Ashok Leyland has teamed with Rosmerta Recycling to enhance the commercial vehicle scrappage ecosystem in India by providing clients access to authorised vehicle scrapping facilities through its nationwide dealer network. The agreement will enable the disposal of end-of-life vehicles.
One of India's most respected founder-led creative agencies joins WTF's venture ecosystem, a landmark bet that the independent model pioneered by the likes of AKQA, Mother and Wieden+Kennedy now has a distinctly Indian future. BTG retains its founders, its team and its creative independence.
Gold price today, 6 July 2026: 24K gold held nearly flat at ₹1,47,720 per 10g while Comex gold rose 1.08%. Silver at ₹2,37,560 per kg as Comex silver jumped 2.25%. Check city wise rates and MCX data.
Meta has until July 9 to reply to concerns raised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regarding WhatsApp’s proposed username feature. The functionality could increase risks of impersonation, phishing, fraud and identity spoofing.
* Acquisition expands regional payroll capabilities across countries, enhancing support for multinational enterprises across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East * The acquisition is also expected to double AscentHR's revenue and presence across key APAC markets AscentHR, a leading provider of HR, payroll, compliance, and workforce solutions, has acquired OS HRS,
The use of artificial intelligence technologies by Tesla employees is now limited to $200 per week (about INR 19,000), with management consent needed for any expenditure beyond this. This is a change from the company's previous strategy of encouraging broad use of AI.
India’s Standard Chartered has cut its branch network to 80 from 100 as it shifts focus to advisory-led and wealth management services. The British institution intends to develop its priority banking hubs and enhance its affluent, SME and wealth businesses.
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
Discover the biggest landowners in India, including the Government of India, Indian Armed Forces, Indian Railways, Waqf Properties, the Catholic Church, and top real estate companies. Explore their estimated land holdings, key facts, and how these vast properties are used. HI
India runs on weddings. With an estimated market size of over ₹10 lakh crore, roughly $130 billion, and by some estimates nearly twice the size of the US wedding market, India's wedding economy ranks second only to food and grocery in consumer spending. Between 9 and 11 million
Nagpur Police have booked Rapido founders Rishikesh S R, Pavan Guntupalli and Aravind Sanka for allegedly running petrol-powered bike taxi services without official nod in Maharashtra. The case was registered after a crackdown by the RTO for violations of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Gold and silver rates in India remain unchanged today, 5 July 2026, with 24K gold holding at ₹1,47,840 per 10 grams and silver flat at ₹2,37,680 per kilogram. Both MCX and bullion markets are shut for the Sunday weekend. Check city-wise rates and this week's price trend inside.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has explained that the issue displayed in the viral video involving an Innova Hycross was due to the petrol being polluted and not because of E20 fuel. The business said the Hycross is completely developed and certified for E20 petrol.
Print shops and POD sellers face different problems but both benefit from AI. This guide covers the best AI tools for printing businesses across design, mockups, marketing copy, and fulfilment, with pricing and honest comparisons for both audiences.
Enterprise prototyping has become a broader community activity beyond the design team. Whether it's product managers, researchers, engineers, compliance teams, executives, or customer-facing teams, they all need a way to test ideas before they become costly builds. The ideal Prototyping tool for enterprise projects should therefore be able
Gold and silver prices in India are unchanged today compared to Friday's close, as both the bullion market and MCX remain shut for the weekend. While there is no fresh movement today, both metals are still holding on to sharp gains made earlier in the week. Gold and
A regular GST invoice and an e-invoice look identical on paper. The difference is what happens behind the scenes. If your business crosses a certain annual sales figure, every B2B invoice you raise has to be registered with the government before you send it to your buyer. That registration produces
Centre to call Meta amid accusations Instagram used advertising promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) Minister for IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has asked MeitY officials to seek an explanation from the firm on the presence of such content on its platform.
Fintech dominated the day's business news, with lending unicorn Moneyview clearing SEBI's final hurdle for its IPO and supply chain financier Mynd Fintech acquiring C2FO India. On the funding side, the day was quiet, with a single disclosed round in the fragrance and lifestyle segment. Culture-led
India has given a two-year exemption to four Chinese-linked power equipment manufacturers – TBEA Energy, Nanjing Electric India, New Northeast Electric India and Taikai Electric (India) – to bid for major government power transmission projects.
Reports of misuse of Chinese applications BAT BMS and Epoch Li-ion to remotely disable e-rickshaws in Delhi led the Centre to direct their removal from Google Play and Apple’s App Store. Bluetooth-enabled battery management apps can shut down lithium-ion batteries.
SEBI has fined Exfinity Venture Partners and Vistra ITCL ₹10 lakh each for failing to wind up an AIF on time. Here's why a delayed fund closure can create cap table issues, complicate funding rounds, and affect startup shareholders.
Microsoft has announced the formation of Microsoft Frontier Company, a new operational entity supported by a $2.5 billion investment that will assist companies adopt AI solutions suited to their needs. The company will collaborate with big clients including Unilever and Novo Nordisk.
Every Indian founder's card statement now carries a row of foreign AI subscriptions, and hidden inside each one is 18% GST. Most teams handle it in one of two wrong ways. Here is the single rule that governs all of it, in plain English, and the fix.
Gold price today, 3 July 2026: 24K gold jumped 1.57% to ₹1,48,460 per 10g and silver surged 2.31% to ₹2,38,730 per kg after weak US jobs data reduced fears of a Fed rate hike. Check city wise rates and MCX data.
Parle Products, which owns brands like Parle-G, Monaco, KrackJack and Melody, is reportedly planning a $1 billion (INR 9,530 crore) IPO that could value the company at over $10.5 billion (INR 1 lakh crore). The Mumbai-based FMCG major has brought on board top investment banks.
Resilience Actions, the social and environmental impact initiative of Re (Re Sustainability), has launched ECOHUB, a sustainability-focused incubator designed to support early-stage enterprises working in climate and clean-tech, pollution management, resource efficiency, circular economy, and sustainability innovation. The initiative is aimed at startups that have progressed beyond the ideation stage
NSE has filed for India's biggest IPO worth around ₹30,000 crore, but it's a 100% offer for sale. Here's why the exchange will list on rival BSE, who is cashing out, what its financials reveal, and how the co-location case delayed the blockbuster listing.
HCLTech has won a $1.14 billion AI-led transformation agreement from a Fortune Global 50 company headquartered in Europe, one of the largest transactions disclosed by an Indian IT services company so far this year.
ITC has launched a premium sugar-free drink under its B Natural brand in India’s cola segment, adding to the competition in the carbonated drinks segment. As consumers look for healthier choices, the company is focusing on the fast-growing segment of drinks with no or minimal sugar.
Former PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has set off a nationwide debate after saying that America's meritocratic system was the only reason she could rise to lead one of the world's largest companies, adding that it could not have happened in any other country, including
Google lost its last-ditch appeal against the European Union’s €4.1 billion ($4.7 billion) antitrust penalties, with the European Court of Justice confirming the penalty for anti-competitive actions relating to Android.
Capital on 2 July 2026 favoured climate tech, eldercare and specialty chemicals, with five startup rounds tracked. Battery recycler BatX Energies led the day with a ₹105 crore Series A, while eldercare firm Age Care Labs closed the first tranche of its Series B at ₹85 crore. In IPO news,
Standard Chartered has completed India’s first cross-border payment in a record time of 37 seconds through Swift’s new retail payments service, marking a significant milestone in international remittances. The transaction was completed in near real-time with end-to-end tracking.
In this StartupTalky WealthTech Leaders Insights Series interview, Saumya Ranjan Satpathy, Founder and CEO of Journie, shares insights on treasury management, AI-powered investing, fixed-income products, and the future of India's WealthTech ecosystem.
Carlsberg has filed draft documents with the market regulator for an IPO of its India business, intending to generate as much as $700 million (about 6,600 crore) through a possible secondary share sale later this year. The Danish brewer is collaborating with top investment banks for the sale.
In this StartupTalky WealthTech Leaders Insights Series interview, Anooshka Soham Bathwal shares how Dhanvesttor is redefining PMS with suitability-first investing, long-term wealth creation, women-focused financial advisory, and investor education.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, replacing the EPF Scheme, 1952, which is six decades old, under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Gold price today, 2 July 2026: 24K gold rose 1.30% to ₹1,44,810 per 10g and silver climbed 0.77% to ₹2,30,530 per kg on short covering. Check city wise rates and MCX data.
In this StartupTalky WealthTech Leaders Insights Series interview, Harsha Vardhana VM, Group CEO of Atom Financial Services, discusses global investing, structured products, tax policy, AI in wealth management, and the future of client advisory.
ZEE has approved a capital infusion of Rs 3,143.52 crore through preferential sale of fully convertible warrants to promoter group firm Sunbright Mauritius Investments Ltd. The warrants are priced at INR 126 apiece and are convertible into equity shares within 18 months.
In this StartupTalky GCC Leaders Insights Series interview, Madhu Murty Ronanki of QualiZeal discusses AI-led quality engineering, GCC transformation, agentic AI testing, DPDPA compliance, and the future of software quality assurance.
Tulon Materials Private Limited, an R&D-led engineering high-performance, sustainable specialty chemicals, has raised ₹10 crore in a seed funding round led by investor Karthik Sundar Iyer, with participation from Karan Goshar and Prakhar Pandey (Partners at Valour Capital, a venture fund investing in defence, aerospace, deep tech, and
The Adani Group and Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC) will spend $11.5bn in a new integrated aluminium manufacturing complex in Odisha, which may boost India’s aluminium production capacity by about 50%. The project will involve refining and smelting activities.
WhatsApp has said that its new username feature that will allow users to talk without providing phone numbers isn’t operational yet, and will be rolled out gradually later this year with various safety safeguards. This explanation comes after a government notice to Meta.
Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, three countries, one record cheque. The 2026 World Cup is engineered to be the most commercial tournament ever staged, and FIFA expects it to deliver about $8.9 billion. how making the World Cup bigger makes it richer, and what that costs.
FIFA put up a $1 billion prize pot for a brand-new 32-team Club World Cup, funded by a $1 billion broadcast deal that Saudi money quietly backstopped. Then more than 1.6 million seats sat empty. An expensive gamble that was cleverly de-risked, and what it is really for.
IndiGo, which now flies 64.8% of India's domestic passengers, has started selling a fare that includes almost nothing. Its new Lite fare, live from 15 July, gives you a seat and one 7 kg cabin bag, and little else. No free check-in baggage, no meal, and no
Long-term company growth is shaped by more than the decisions that get the most attention. Infrastructure rarely gets the spotlight in growth stories. Founders talk about product-market fit, funding, hiring, and customer acquisition first. Yet the systems that support a company, from cloud setup to data storage to power reliability,
In the world of personalized art, custom home decor, and commemorative keepsakes, the ability to preserve a memory with physical permanence is highly valued. While traditional paper photographs can fade or yellow over time, and surface etchings can wear away under physical friction, a unique medium has emerged as a
GST billing software in India does more than generate invoices. The right tool files your GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, tracks ITC, flags compliance errors before they become notices, and costs a fraction of a full-time accountant. Here is how the most-used options compare on features, pricing, and fit.
This article has been shared by Ashok Thombre, Advisor, Focus Academy India is at a pivotal moment of its development trajectory. It is a big world with a large population base and is one of the fastest-growing major economies, and we have a lot of opportunities before us. However, we
Nine funding rounds closed on 1 July 2026, spanning lab-grown diamonds, fintech infrastructure, nutrition, clean energy, and enterprise AI — with Limelight Diamonds' ₹275 crore strategic round topping the day's deals. Ananta Capital's ₹100 crore majority acquisition of D2C deodorant brand Phitku and Dovetail Capital'
Explore the top AI mental health tools that support emotional well-being through CBT, mindfulness, journaling, and guided conversations. Compare features, pricing, and use cases to find the right tool for stress, anxiety, and daily mental wellness.
Gold price today, 1 July 2026: 24K gold fell to ₹1,42,170 per 10g and silver dropped to ₹2,25,330 per kg as Comex gold slipped below $4,000 on a stronger dollar. Check city wise rates and MCX data.
StarlinePS Enterprises has invested ₹160 crore in Celloraa Energy to establish a 1.2 GW DCR-compliant solar cell manufacturing facility in Surat, Gujarat. The investment aims to strengthen India's domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem and support the country's clean energy ambitions.
Funding to accelerate product innovation, strengthen DSW's North American presence, and help enterprises transition from AI experimentation to AI-native operations.
Bengaluru-based supplement brand Supply6 has closed an INR 48 crore funding round led by Unilever Ventures, the venture and growth capital arm of Unilever, with participation from Zeropearl VC.
Dovetail Capital, India's leading independent asset-servicing firm, has raised INR 100 crore in a mix of primary and secondary, in a ‘Series A’ round from Elev8 Venture Partners. This is the first institutional capital raised since the firm was founded in 2017. Dovetail Capital will use the proceeds
Spense secures $2.8 million seed round funding led by Arkam Ventures to build asset-backed credit infrastructure for Indian banks. The Bengaluru startup powers over 2 lakh active cards and grew revenue 256% in FY25.
Discover the best AI tools for trade schools in 2026. Compare features, pricing, pros, and cons of top AI software that helps improve teaching, student learning, grading, content creation, and school management.
Discover the 10 best free AI tools for solopreneurs to automate writing, marketing, design, research, meetings, and workflows. Compare features, pricing, pros, cons, and find the right AI tools to save time, reduce costs, and grow your business faster in 2026.
Most "free" GST software hides a catch, capped invoices, no return filing, or a trial in disguise. This comparison checks five tools against their actual pricing pages: BillForge, GoGSTBill, Zoho Invoice, Refrens, and ProfitBooks, so you know exactly what's free and what isn't before you sign up.
The Expenditure Finance Committee of the Finance Ministry has granted INR 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, subject to final approval of the Cabinet. The extended initiative is aimed at boosting the semiconductor ecosystem in India.
AI conversion tracking tools help businesses identify which campaigns, channels, and customer interactions drive real revenue. Compare the best AI-powered platforms by features, pricing, pros, cons, and use cases to improve attribution, optimize marketing performance, and increase ROI.
Digital lending platform Fibe's parent company, Social Worth Technologies Ltd, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), taking the first formal step towards its initial public offering (IPO). The filing was made on 29 June 2026, with details
A third of every Indian unicorn that exists today was crowned in a single year. We took Tracxn's full list of 132 Indian unicorns, isolated the 44 minted in 2021, and traced where each one stands five years on.
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 30, 2026: Tuesday closed out the month with consumer and enterprise SaaS deals, as cookware brand The Indus Valley raised $17 million led by Gaja Capital and agentic AI platform Kapture CX closed a $10 million pre-Series
The parent of Oyo, Prism Hotels and Resorts, has filed an updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an INR 6,650 crore IPO containing only a fresh issue of shares, without any offer-for-sale component.
Delhi Cabinet has adopted a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy with an outlay of INR 15,000 crore to promote sustainable transportation and reduce pollution. The program provides incentives for purchase and scrapping of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and commercial vehicles.
Tata Electronics has been hit by a massive data leak that’s revealed crucial information regarding Apple’s future iPhone 18 Pro, including a list of suppliers, component specs and photos of the product. The data allegedly include private documents connecting suppliers to major iPhone parts.
Gold price today, 30 June 2026: MCX gold fell ₹1,650 to ₹1,40,750 per 10g. Silver price dropped below ₹2,18,600 per kg on weak global cues and rate hike fears. Check city wise rates.
The fourth edition of the summit will host founders, investors, MSME owners and policymakers at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel on 25th July.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has signed an agreement to divest a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited to Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), the port investment arm of the MSC Group, for $1.397 billion.
AI content repurposing tools help you turn one piece of content into many formats like blogs, social media posts, videos, and emails. These tools save time, increase reach, and help creators and businesses stay consistent across platforms without creating everything from scratch.
Ford has brought back around 350 veteran engineers after its artificial intelligence-powered quality control systems failed to meet expectations. The carmaker said artificial intelligence could not replace the experience and know-how of veteran engineers.
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 headline number is ₹6,650 crore. The number that actually matters is the round trip: $10 billion, down to $2.4 billion, now back toward $8 billion. And this time, nobody is selling a share.
Looking for the best AI prompt enhancement tools? Compare the top 10 prompt optimization platforms, including PromptPerfect, Braintrust, AIPRM, PromptHub, and more, to create better AI prompts, improve response quality, and streamline prompt engineering workflows.
AI slide generators can produce a full deck in under two minutes. But not all of them export cleanly to PowerPoint, and not all free tiers are worth your time. Here is what I found after testing seven tools across design quality, export reliability, and actual use cases.
In July 2024, Stripe acquired LemonSqueezy. By May 2024, Stripe had already moved to invite-only access for new Indian merchant accounts. By early 2025, Indian founders on LemonSqueezy were receiving notices of account restrictions, payout limitations, and migration requirements toward Stripe Managed Payments, a service that supports merchants in 35+
BT Group and Verizon have agreed to combine their global enterprise operations in a 50:50 international joint venture to build a next-generation connectivity platform for multinational organisations. The new company will have more than 3,000 customers in more than 180 countries.
Reslink is helping solar EPCs design, sell, and execute projects faster with AI-powered software. Explore its founders, business model, funding, products, growth journey, and future plans.
JioBlackRock Asset Management has launched the Prism Hybrid Long-Short Fund, a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) offering an actively managed long-short strategy across equity, debt, derivatives, REITs, InvITs and more. The NFO is open from June 29 to July 13, 2026.
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 29, 2026: Monday opened the week with a busy funding day across co-working, entertainment, healthtech, and consumer sectors, with Incuspaze leading at Rs 150 crore backed by Bharat Value Fund and Yash Raj Films making a strategic
Mykare.ai has raised a total of USD 3.2 million, including an additional USD 1 million in its latest funding round. The round included participation from Andrew and Alfredo, founders of Papa.com, and a leading family office from the Middle East. At a time when investors are pouring
British American Tobacco (BAT) intends to remove 9,000 jobs worldwide as part of an AI-driven transformation programme which will save £600 million a year by 2028. The tobacco giant is re-inventing itself as a more technology-enabled and cost-efficient company.
The relentless growth of Amazon and Flipkart into India’s quick-commerce sector has led to a market meltdown, erasing more than $15 billion of value from Eternal and Swiggy. Blinkit, has seen its stock tumble 28% from its highs, while Swiggy has lost close to 47% as competition heats up.
Gold and silver prices in India today, 29 June 2026. 24K gold fell to ₹1,43,760 per 10g and silver dipped to ₹2,22,750 per kg, as a firm Fed rate outlook offset Middle East risk. Check city wise rates and MCX data.
India’s cybersecurity agency CERT-In has issued a stern warning about a malware campaign targeting WhatsApp Web and Desktop users through malicious VBScript (.vbs) attachments. Cybercriminals are now leveraging hacked WhatsApp accounts to disseminate malicious files to trusted contacts.
Returns don't have to hurt your profits. Discover the best AI returns management tools that automate returns, reduce fraud, improve customer satisfaction, and encourage exchanges instead of refunds.
Zerodha has applied for a Category 1 merchant banking licence with SEBI and is all set to foray into India’s investment banking business, marking a big expansion of its financial services portfolio. The licence would allow the firm underwrite IPOs, advise companies on fund raising etc.
The company plans to leverage the investment to scale operations, deepen its luxury partner network, and deliver seamless access to exclusive experiences for affluent consumers across India.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to announce a multi-billion-dollar investment push in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and robotics to help the country’s next phase of economic growth. The proposal calls for a new semiconductor hub in the southwest.
Discover the best AI resume tailoring tools to optimize your resume for every job. Compare features, ATS optimization, keyword matching, and customization options.