Gold and silver prices in India remained largely stable with a slight downward bias on March 18, 2026, reflecting mixed global cues and cautious investor sentiment. As per the latest data, 24K gold is trading around ₹15,236-₹15,341 per gram (₹1.52-₹1.53 lakh per 10 grams)
Indian QSR chain Burger Singh has raised ₹82 crore in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at around ₹520 crore. The fresh capital comes at a time when the brand is scaling rapidly across India, especially through its franchise-led expansion strategy. The round saw participation from a mix
India’s stock market calendar for March 2026 has created some confusion among investors, especially as major festivals like Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Eid and Chaitra Navratri fall within the same period. However, the trading schedule remains largely unchanged, with only a few official holidays. Here’s a clear and verified
Shares of The Trade Desk dropped over 9% after Publicis Groupe halted recommendations citing audit concerns on fees and transparency, sparking industry debate and raising investor worries about growth and partnerships.
India’s startup ecosystem saw activity across deeptech, consumer brands, and AI-driven platforms on 17 March 2026. Velmenni raised ₹30 crore to scale its light-based wireless communication technology, while Grapevine secured $4.1 million to expand its AI-led talent platform. On the business front, Venture Catalysts exited Pee Safe, RBI
* The company plans to expand its presence to 20 cities and serve one million households over the next three years DrinkPrime, India’s fastest-growing IoT-enabled water purifier subscription platform, has raised USD $2.2million (INR 20 crores), led by Mirabilis Investment Trust and Artha Continuum Fund. The newly raised capital
Gold and silver prices in India closed higher on 17 March 2026, reflecting improved investor sentiment and stronger global bullion cues. Domestic markets tracked international trends, while safe-haven demand and currency fluctuations supported precious metal prices. According to the latest data, 24-carat gold is priced at around ₹15,862 per
* Led by former Capillary CRO Ankur Saigal, BambooBox is building the Managed ABM Operating System, an emerging category designed to embed AI, strategy, and execution directly into enterprise revenue teams. * The company has raised a total of $6.6 million led by Peak XV’s Surge, with participation from US-based
* The funds will be used mainly for marketing, R&D, supply chain and selective hiring Moe Puppy, a Gurugram-based D2C pet care brand focused on redefining pet wellness through thoughtfully designed products, has raised ₹2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by PedalStart. The round also saw participation
Venture Catalysts has exited Pee Safe following a $32 million OrbiMed-led round, delivering a 9.6x return and 30.53% XIRR. The exit highlights its early-stage investment strategy, backing category creators and achieving strong liquidity outcomes for investors.
Accenture has acquired UK AI firm Faculty, integrating its 400+ experts and naming co-founder Marc Warner as CTO, boosting Accenture’s AI capabilities and accelerating safe, large-scale adoption of AI for clients globally.
India’s startup ecosystem saw strong investment activity on 16 March 2026, particularly in climate‑focused fintech, AI, health and enterprise tech sectors. Ecofy raised $42 million (₹380 crore) to scale sustainable financing solutions, while other startups, including BetterHood, Agnit Semiconductors, OfficeBanao and GrapeVine, also secured fresh capital. On the
Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a decline at the market close on 16 March 2026, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid global uncertainties. 24K gold was trading around ₹15,742 per gram (₹1.57 lakh per 10g), while 22K gold was priced at ₹14,430 per gram. Silver was
Bandhan Bank shares plunged up to 12% on 16 March 2026 amid reports that the promoter group is exploring a stake sale to facilitate investor exits. The sharp fall, accompanied by heavy trading volumes, made the stock one of the biggest losers in the banking sector during Monday’s trading session.
XED Executive Development has launched India’s first IPO from GIFT City’s IFSC, opening for subscription from March 16 to March 24, 2026. The $12 million dollar-denominated issue is priced at $10–$10.5 per share and is open to NRIs and global investors. Shares will list on NSE IX and India INX.
Air India has identified misuse of its staff leisure travel policy after an internal audit, placing around 4,000 employees under review. The airline has begun issuing notices and tightening rules around employee travel bookings as part of corrective action.
IDBI Bank shares plunged over 13% to around ₹79 after reports said the Indian government may scrap the proposed majority stake sale due to lower-than-expected bids. The development has raised uncertainty around the bank’s long-planned privatisation process.
Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas endorsed a viral post claiming AI is shifting computer science back to maths and physics. Tools like GitHub Copilot speed up routine coding by 55%, but entry-level jobs shrink amid 2026 tech layoffs.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has questioned Jai Anmol Ambani, son of Anil Ambani, in a ₹228-crore bank fraud probe linked to Reliance Home Finance Limited. The agency is examining alleged loan irregularities and diversion of funds.
Gold prices in India witnessed slight fluctuations on 15 March 2026, as global market uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continued to influence investor sentiment. Despite rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, bullion prices moved only marginally, reflecting cautious trading in the domestic market. As of the latest market
India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has appointed senior police officer Sadanand Date as its Executive Director, placing him in charge of the regulator’s crucial investigations department. The appointment marks a significant step in strengthening oversight of India’s capital markets as SEBI
IIT Bombay graduate and AI researcher Devendra Singh Chaplot has joined Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceX. His work will focus on advanced artificial intelligence systems as Musk accelerates efforts to build powerful next-generation AI technology.
Gold and silver prices in India eased slightly on 14 March 2026, as global markets remained cautious amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and currency fluctuations. At market close, 24K gold was trading at ₹15,966 per gram (₹1,59,660 per 10 grams), down ₹103 from yesterday, while 22K gold stood
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, plans to lay off 15,000 employees, about 20% of its workforce, marking the company’s biggest AI-driven workforce reduction ever. Here’s what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what it means for the company and employees.