How Sukriti Mendiratta Built Panda’s Box to Bring Screen-Free, Culturally Rooted Learning to Children

Sukriti Mendiratta, founder of Panda’s Box, shares how the brand is creating screen-free, culturally rooted learning experiences for young children through mantra toys, books, and storytelling products while addressing modern parenting concerns around screen time and early development.

Infosys Expands Mohali Facility with New 3,000-Seat Campus

The Mohali Development Centre (DC) of IT giant Infosys has been enlarged with the opening of a new 350,000-square-foot integrated development campus, as announced on 12 March. According to the company's statement, the new facility can accommodate around 3,000 employees. A number of dignitaries, including Sanjeev

LPG Supply Crunch Forces HCLTech to Allow Work From Home for Employees

On 12–13 March, HCLTech gave its Chennai office workers the opportunity to work remotely due to a cooking gas shortage that affected cafeteria operations. Because of the continuing shortage of LPG, a number of cafeteria vendors had to close their doors. As a result, the business decided to let

How Ayushi Arora Gulyani Is Shaping Brand Narratives with Media Corridors

Ayushi Arora Gulyani, Founder of Media Corridors, shares insights on strategic communications, proactive storytelling, and founder-led narratives, along with lessons for women building their own PR and communications firms.

CRED Secures Final Payment Aggregator Licence from RBI

In order to become a payment aggregator, the fintech company Cred was granted a final licence by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 10 March. This paves the way for the company to accept merchants, process payments across various instruments, and deal with refunds and settlements. A prepaid payment

From Taboo to Talk: Joyal Abraham on Building inticure and Normalising Sexual Wellness

Joyal Abraham of Inticure discusses why sexual and emotional wellness remains a taboo topic in India. He shares how technology-driven platforms are helping women access private, stigma-free care, break long-standing silence around intimacy, and shape the future of the sexual wellness industry.

Software Giant Atlassian Announces 10% Workforce Layoffs

On March 11th, Atlassian, an Australian software business, announced that it would be laying off around 1,600 workers, or roughly 10% of its staff. This move is part of a larger reorganisation that will increase spending on AI and business sales. In a blog post, CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes explained

India’s New FDI Policy: Easing Curbs on Chinese Investments After Six Years

India has eased FDI rules for Chinese and neighbouring-country investors, allowing minority, non-controlling stakes via the automatic route. The move aims to revive stalled startup funding, boost manufacturing, and attract global capital while keeping strategic control with Indian entities.

Adani Total Gas Shares Surge 37% in Two Days as Gas Supply Concerns Lift Gujarat Gas and MGL

City gas stocks rally as Adani Total Gas Ltd jumps 37% in two days amid global LNG supply concerns linked to Middle East tensions. Gujarat Gas Ltd and Mahanagar Gas Ltd also gain after India prioritised PNG and CNG supply under the new gas regulation order.

LPG Supply Crunch Impacts Catering Services at Infosys Campuses

In response to the recent tightening of government regulations on the use of LPG in various industries, the IT services giant Infosys has sent an advisory to all of its employees at its Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai campuses. Corporate campuses in India are starting to feel the effects of the

“Innovation in Finance Must Be Resilient”: Dr. Sujata Seshadrinathan on Blockchain and Women in Tech

In this Women’s Day 2026 interview, Dr. Sujata Seshadrinathan, Co-Founder of Basiz Fund Services, shares insights on deep-tech innovation in finance, the real-world impact of blockchain, building proprietary technology in regulated sectors, and creating stronger pathways for women in tech.

Cars24 Continues Acquisition Spree, Buys Vehicle Info Ahead of IPO

With the acquisition of automotive utility company Vehicle Info, used-car marketplace Cars24 is aiming to establish a full-stack platform for vehicle ownership, going beyond just vehicle transactions. Chirag Pipaliya launched the bootstrapped firm Vehicle Info in 2017. The firm provides a centralised location for important vehicle details like registration information,

Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup & Key News - 11 March 2026: Boba Bhai Raises ₹40 Cr, OpenCFO Bags $2 Mn, & More

India’s startup ecosystem saw funding activity across edtech, fintech infrastructure, food brands, manufacturing, and AI SaaS on 11 March 2026. Major deals included bubble tea chain Boba Bhai raising ₹40 crore, nursing education platform NPrep securing $1.5 million in seed funding, and OpenCFO raising $2 million for its

Who Gets Access to the AI Economy? Chaitra Vedullapalli on Building $1B Opportunities for Women

In this interview, Chaitra Vedullapalli explains how Women in Cloud is unlocking $1 billion in opportunities while empowering women to lead in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity through global partnerships, certifications, and initiatives like WICxSaksham.

Gold Price Holds Near Record High, Silver Price Around ₹3 Lakh/Kg: 11 March 2026 Market Close Analysis

Gold and silver prices in India remained elevated on 11 March 2026, with bullion markets witnessing mild intraday fluctuations while largely holding near recent highs. Investors remained cautious amid mixed global cues, currency movements, and expectations around global interest rate decisions that continue to influence precious metal markets. In the

6,789 Startups Recognised by DPIIT Have Shut Down, Govt Reveals

On March 10, Minister of State (MoS) for Commerce Jitin Prasada informed Parliament that as of January 2026, over 6,700 startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) had closed their doors. Prasad stated in a written response presented to the Lok Sabha that

Donald Trump Announces Texas Oil Refinery Backed by Reliance Industries, Calls It a 'Historic $300 Billion Deal'

US President, Donald Trump announced plans for a new Texas oil refinery backed by India’s Reliance Industries, calling it a $300 billion deal. The project at the Port of Brownsville could process 168,000 barrels of shale oil daily and boost US fuel exports.

PhonePe Rolls Out ‘On-The-Go’ Card for Faster, Offline Transit Payments

The PhonePe 'RuPay On-The-Go' Card, a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), has been introduced by PhonePe. With this introduction, India is taking another step towards its goal of digitising transit payments nationwide, as outlined in its 'One Nation One Card' vision. The 'On-The-Go' card

Why Career Growth for Women Begins with Emotional Clarity: Insights from Coach Nehaa Goyal

In this interview, Nehaa Goyal explains how internal barriers like self-doubt and perfectionism impact women’s careers. She shares how trauma-informed coaching builds emotional clarity, confidence, and sustainable leadership growth.

Volkswagen to Slash 50,000 Jobs Across Group Including Audi and Porsche by 2030

About 50,000 people will lose their jobs at Volkswagen in Germany by the year 2030. This led to layoffs at a number of different companies, including Porsche and Audi. The decision is made as the automaker faces dwindling earnings, increasing expenses, and fiercer competition in the electric vehicle industry.