On 16 December, Google Cloud announced Google Agentspace, which gives workers access to company knowledge using AI agents that combine enterprise data, Google-quality search, and Gemini's sophisticated reasoning, independent of where the data is kept. With just one instruction, Google Agentspace helps workers do complicated activities that call
The US health agency has said that drug manufacturers Aurobindo Pharma, Glenmark, and Zydus are recalling medicines in the US market because of production problems. Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc., a division of a Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company, is recalling more than one lakh bottles of Cinacalcet tablets in various strengths, according
According to Krishi Fagwani, cofounder and CEO of the foodtech platform Thrive, it is the most recent Indian firm to cease operations. The cofounder blamed a lack of resources for the decision to shut down operations in a LinkedIn post. "We've worked hard over the years to
Infosys has announced its investment in 4baseCare, a healthtech firm that concentrates on oncology (cancer care) and is powered by advanced genetics. This is a significant move that highlights Infosys' growing commitment to healthcare innovation. The tech giant will purchase Series A compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS) in 4baseCare
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This article has been contributed by Bhumika Raval, HR, Scenic Communication Pvt Ltd. As the holiday season approaches, the offices of the world tend to join the festive cheer. For HR managers, this is certainly an exciting yet challenging task. A well-planned office Christmas celebration encourages team bonding, rising enthusiasm,
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This article has been contributed by Smita Khanna Kithania, Chief Operating Officer, Newton Consulting India. One of the most cherished traditions in our office during Christmas is the magical transformation of our Christmas tree. Standing tall and radiant, it becomes a masterpiece adorned with shimmering ornaments and twinkling lights, symbolizing
In order to expand the brand's reach across demographics and customer cohorts, actor and content maker Bhuvan Bam has joined direct-to-consumer (D2C) company Peppy as a cofounder and investor. Entrepreneurs Devansh Agarwal and Shyamal Gupta launched the sexual wellness and pleasure company last year. It was entirely funded
The SME-focused non-banking loan company Aye Loan Limited (previously Aye Finance Private Limited) plans to raise up to INR 1,450 crore through an IPO. According to documents obtained by a media outlet, the company's board authorised the IPO plans at an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on December
The omnichannel jewellery business Bluestone has submitted its first initial public offering (IPO) draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) to market watchdog SEBI. An offer-for-sale component of up to 2.40 Cr equity shares and a new issue of shares valued at INR 1,000 Cr will make up the IPO.
The food delivery aggregator Zomato announced on 12 December that a tax demand of INR 803.4 crore, including interest and penalties, had been made by the Thane GST department. In a regulatory filing, Zomato stated that the company had received a demand order over the nonpayment of GST on
Uber launched Uber Moto Women, a first-of-its-kind service that provides bike rides only for women, in Bengaluru on 13 December. The business intends to expand into additional major cities, including Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. The on-demand two-wheeler ride service is intended to meet the safety and mobility demands
Foodtech giant Swiggy has introduced Swiggy Scenes, a new feature on its app, in what appears to be an attempt to strengthen its events and ticketing play. The new option, which was introduced under Swiggy's "Dineout" offering, enables customers to reserve events, parties, and live music
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This article has been contributed by Vaibhav Kandpal, CEO & Founder, Lead Experts. Brands now approach client loyalty differently because of gamification, which turns mundane transactions into interesting experiences. Gamification is essentially adding game-like features to loyalty programs, like levels, challenges, and rewards. Customers find loyalty programs more enjoyable as
Veranda Learning, an education company based in Chennai, has been given permission to finance up to INR 250 crore through a preferred issue as part of a larger fundraising plan that would be completed this fiscal year. The company is overjoyed by the strong reaction to the private placement, which
PayU, a digital payment aggregator, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have introduced inFINity 2.0, a fintech-focused accelerator program for early-stage Indian startups, its second cohort. Startups looking to raise less than $10 million between the seed and Series A rounds will be the program's objective. According to
TBO Tek Greece Single Member Private Company is a wholly owned subsidiary established in Greece by Tek Travels DMCC, a subsidiary of B2B travel company TBO Tek. Tek Travels DMCC has authorised and issued a capital of 2,000 shares as a result of this incorporation; each share is worth
The allocation of 7.8 lakh equity shares for the exercise of vested options under its employee stock option plan (ESOP) has been approved by logistics giant Delhivery. In an exchange filing, Delhivery Limited stated that on December 10, 2024, the stakeholders' relationship committee authorised the issuance of 7,
On 11 December 2024, Swiggy, a food and grocery delivery service, unveiled One Blck, an invite-only membership that will be a level beyond its current loyalty programme. The goal of the change is to boost growth in all of its business sectors while improving the experience for premium clients. Swiggy&
In an effort to strengthen its position in the gaming industry, gaming startup Mobile Premier League (MPL) announced on December 10 that it has acquired a sizeable investment in CloudFeather Games, a provider of gaming development tools. The business did not, however, provide the transactions' financial details. Through this
According to reports, Delhi-based Link Investment Trust, Mauritius-based Bisque Limited, and prominent venture capital company Peak XV Partners intend to offload Awfis shares valued at INR 583 Cr. The three investors will collectively offload a 12.2% interest, or 85.8 lakh shares, in the flexible workspace solutions company through
Following a contentious post claiming that the company had fired 100 employees because of stress, YesMadam, a home salon services provider, has provoked fury on social media. Widely shared on LinkedIn and other social media sites, the post went viral very fast and was criticised for taking a tone-deaf approach
Amazon promises to provide daily necessities in 15 minutes or less as it makes a daring entry into India's expanding rapid commerce business. Later this month, the test programme will launch in Bengaluru, bringing competition to a market already dominated by Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, and Blinkit. Samir Kumar,
Google Maps has announced that, from March 1, 2025, Indian developers will get "free" access to its suite of tools for up to $6,800 (more than INR 5.7 lakh) each month, in response to increasing competition from regional geotech companies. Tina Weyand, Google Maps' senior
In a significant indication that the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker has begun reconsidering its entry into the Indian market after postponing its investment plans in the nation earlier this year, Tesla has resumed its search for showroom space in New Delhi. At first, Tesla was searching New Delhi for