On April 3, the tech giant Microsoft announced a 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) investment over the next four years in Japan to support its expansion throughout Asia. The investment will help the corporation develop its AI infrastructure in the region where demand has been growing at an exponential
One of Flipkart's most lucrative businesses, Myntra, is undergoing a critical leadership transition as chief executive Nandita Sinha prepares to step aside in upcoming weeks. Her potential successor is Sharon Pais, who is presently the head of Flipkart Fashion. Sinha has been with the Flipkart group, which is
Gold and silver prices in India rose on 3 April 2026, Good Friday, supported by firm global trends and steady demand. Investors continue to prefer precious metals as a safe option, while local buying also remains stable. Gold and Silver Price Today in India on Good Friday MetalToday PriceYesterday PriceChange24K
The online tech chat program TBPN, which regularly features CEOs from various industries and has a dedicated Silicon Valley audience, was acquired by OpenAI on 2 April. Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN), founded in 2024 by businessmen John Coogan and Jordi Hays, is said to be one of the most
Jaipur Watch Company has increased its FY2024 revenue by over 150%, reaching ₹25 crore in FY2025. Known for heritage-inspired, collectible timepieces, the brand blends traditional craftsmanship with modern watchmaking and is worn by notable figures, including PM Narendra Modi.
After six years of developing GenAI solutions for the fashion e-commerce market, NeuroPixel.AI, an AI business based in Bengaluru, has wound down its activities. The company's cofounder and chief executive officer, Arvind Venugopal Nair, announced the decision in a LinkedIn post. Nair explained that decision to wind
The industry has pushed back against the deadline for compliance with SIM-binding rules, but the Centre has apparently extended it to December 31. In response to industry representatives' requests, the government has postponed the implementation deadline of the SIM-binding rule until December 31. By December 2025, the regulations put
Demi-fine jewellery startup Palmonas raises $40M in Series B funding led by Xponentia Capital and Vertex Growth Fund to expand offline stores and strengthen its omnichannel retail presence.
Indian startups raised fresh capital across jewellery, healthtech, and AI sectors today. Palmonas led with a $40 million Series B, while AquaPulse secured INR 25 crore in Series A funding. Early-stage startup Gabify raised $175k in a pre-seed round. On the corporate front, Info Edge’s Naukri saw a CBO
Gold and silver prices in India ended lower on April 2, 2026. Retail 24K gold fell to ₹146,270 per 10 grams from ₹146,320 yesterday, while 22K gold slipped to ₹139,300 from ₹139,350. Silver saw a sharper decline, closing at ₹2,550 per 10 grams, down from
* Gabify is a HealthTech startup building India’s first AI-powered platform for early screening and therapy management of speech and neurodevelopmental disorders. * The capital will be deployed across clinical validation, technology enhancement, and team expansion, key initiatives designed to accelerate growth and drive sustainable revenue generation. * Gabify has been selected
IKEA has automated routine customer service duties with the help of artificial intelligence. A new source of income of more than €1 billion (INR 9,000 crore) has emerged as a result of staff promotions to higher-paying positions inside the organisation. A lot of people are worried that AI will
In spite of the ongoing disruption caused by AI to global labour structures, Deloitte intends to recruit 50,000 individuals in India. Fears of job losses have arisen in response to the widespread adoption of AI. The hiring drive, as explained by South Asia COO Nitin Kini, indicates a shift
OZi, a quick commerce platform built for all kinds of baby and kids’ products, names actor Parineeti Chopra as its brand ambassador, alongside the launch of a new digital film featuring the actor. A new mother herself, Parineeti brings authenticity and relatability to OZi’s message around simplifying everyday parenting.
Starlink, which is run by Elon Musk, and the government of Meghalaya have both signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). Under the terms of the deal, Starlink will be able to test out satcom services in outlying parts of the state. In order to roll out the satellite broadband service
The marketing department of Sonos Inc. lost some employees on April 1st. According to Colleen DeCourcy, the new chief marketing officer, the division has become too dispersed to move quickly enough to meet the demands of this brand. The makeover is an effort to repair the fundamental structure, not modify
The first in-terminal rapid commerce service in India was introduced at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) in collaboration with Blinkit. Terminal 2, domestic departures, is now offering the service, which integrates app-based delivery straight into the airport. Through the Blinkit app,
From deeptech and spacetech to D2C nutrition and B2B marketplaces, Indian startups saw steady funding activity today. The day was led by NowPurchase’s INR 80 crore raise and BeastLife’s INR 20 crore round, highlighting momentum in industrial supply chains and consumer wellness. Aerospace and fintech startups also secured
Gold and silver prices in India closed higher on April 1, 2026, with gains seen in both retail markets and MCX futures. In the retail market, 24K gold rose to around ₹146,320 per 10 grams and 22K gold to ₹139,350, while silver increased to ₹265,000 per kg.
A new set of regulations to improve and simplify the country's online commerce exports has been operationalised by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The government has lifted the limit of INR 10 lakh per shipment on courier exports under the new regulations. It has
The administrative departments of Karnataka were rocked this week by a phoney government memo that seemed to order the firing of thousands of outsourced workers. Since then, the Karnataka finance department—which answers to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah—has lodged a police complaint. The complaint stated that clearly the paper in
Oracle has slashed jobs across all markets, threatening to fire off as many as 30,000 workers worldwide. Nonetheless, news accounts indicate that thousands of jobs have already been cut in India. Roughly 12,000 people have lost their jobs in India, and more layoffs are on the horizon in
The tech giant has started what analysts believe could be the largest workforce reduction in its 47-year history, driven by its aggressive and debt-heavy push into AI infrastructure.