OECD Flags 4.2% U.S. Inflation: Warns Fed to Stay Alert
The Middle East war, energy crisis and Tariffs are likely pushing U.S. citizens into high inflation in 2026. Growth may persist, the reports say.
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United Airlines New 5-Year Deal Promises Higher Pay, Better Work Rules
Rejected deal from last year comes back with $100/hour top pay, $740 million in bonuses across staff, and more. However, the approval is pending at the workers' end.
Namma Yatri Acquires Automicle to Power Europe Expansion
Moving Tech Innovations, the parent company of Namma Yatri, has expanded into the European market through the acquisition of Automicle, a mobility startup based in the Netherlands. No information on the deal's financial details was made public. The acquisition will allow the firm to expand its zero-commission mobility
Meta & YouTube Lose Social Media Addiction Case: Ordered to Pay $6M
A 20-year-old Kaley complained that social media ruined her mental health by getting her addicted to it. Parents and commentators were relieved after the landmark win.
Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup & Key News - 26 March 2026: Plum Raises ₹193 Cr, Deccan AI Bags $25 Mn, Dream Sports Enters Broking
From health insurance and AI post-training to biotech probiotics, Indian startups secured significant funding across varied sectors today. The day was topped by Plum's ₹193 crore Series B round and Deccan AI's $25 million Series A, with Elmed Life Sciences' $2.7 million raise also
Salesforce Freezes Senior Pay Hikes, Increases Bonuses by Up to 140%
Directors and other top staff will not be receiving wage increases from Salesforce this year. But it has chosen to increase bonuses and increase stock-based pay for those who perform really well. The change, detailed in an internal document, indicates a change in the way the organisation is compensating top
Gold and Silver Prices in India on 26 March 2026: Gold Rises Ahead of Ram Navami; Silver Holds at ₹2.6 Lakh/kg
Gold and silver prices in India on 26 March 2026 closed on a mixed note, with gold registering a marginal rise while silver remained unchanged. The uptick in gold prices comes amid improving festive sentiment ahead of Ram Navami, a period traditionally associated with increased jewellery buying across the country.
Meta Platforms Slashes 700 Jobs While Expenses Surge Toward $169 Billion Mark
Meta reduces headcount while increasing spending on artificial intelligence and executive compensation in response to escalating technological competition. Even though it expects its expenditures to reach $169 billion by 2026, Meta has cut off almost 700 workers to speed up its investment in artificial intelligence. Amidst the company's
Uber Discontinues Delhi NCR Shuttle, Bets on Corporate Employee Mobility
The shuttle service in Delhi NCR has been terminated by the ride-hailing company Uber. This action is in continuation of the previous year's shutdowns in places such as Hyderabad and Mumbai. Low ridership and expensive running costs are the factors behind Uber's decision. The company wanted
Licious Launches Momos, Targets ₹30,000 Crore Market
Licious has launched momos, marking its entry into India’s ₹30,000 crore category dominated by unorganised players. The brand aims to address trust issues around hygiene, sourcing, and quality by applying its proven supply chain and processing standards to a fast-growing comfort food segment.
Namma Yatri Parent Acquires Dutch Mobility Firm Automicle to Mark Global Expansion
Moving Tech Innovations has acquired Netherlands-based Automicle, marking Namma Yatri’s entry into Europe. The deal expands its zero-commission mobility model globally, aiming to build open, city-first transport systems and strengthen India–EU collaboration in sustainable urban mobility.
Zerodha Doubles F&O Brokerage Fees to ₹40 for Select Trades from April 1
Zerodha has doubled F&O brokerage fees to ₹40 for select trades from April 1, 2026. The change applies only to certain intraday positions with low margin, affecting traders who do not maintain sufficient collateral.
Plum Raises ₹193 Crore Led by Peak XV Partners to Expand India’s Largest Employee Health Benefits Platform
Plum secures ₹193 Cr Series B led by Peak XV to scale India’s top employee health benefits platform. With 500K+ claims processed, faster reimbursements, and 6,000+ client organisations, Plum is now EBITDA positive and expanding into holistic healthcare services.
K-12 EdTech startup Qweebi raises $500K to bring hands-on STEM & robotics to millions of students
Qweebi, an online STEM learning platform that enables schools to run hands-on engineering and robotics projects entirely through a web browser, has raised $500,000 in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also saw participation from global leaders including Jeroen Tas, former Co-founder of
Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath Flags Volatility, Urges Traders to Focus on Survival Ahead of Holiday Week
India’s retail trading community has been put on alert by Nithin Kamath, Founder and CEO of Zerodha, who has cautioned traders about rising uncertainty in global markets and the risks of aggressive positioning. In a recent LinkedIn post, Kamath highlighted how markets are increasingly being driven by unpredictable global
Zepto Adds Pay Later Feature to Diversify Beyond 10-Minute Delivery Focus
A 'Pay Later' option and real-time photos of fresh food were among the new in-app features released by the fast commerce platform Zepto on 24 March. A change in focus from rapid shipping to "behaviour-led commerce" is behind Zpeto's decision to make these changes.
Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup & Key News - 25 March 2026: Fullife Raises ₹300 Cr, Rocketlane Bags $60 Mn, Cashify Eyes ₹1,800 Cr IPO
From health and wellness to enterprise SaaS and sustainable materials, Indian startups attracted fresh capital across diverse sectors today. The day was led by Fullife Healthcare’s ₹300 crore Series D round and Rocketlane’s $60 million raise, while key developments like OpenAI’s APAC leadership hire and Cashify’s
Gold and Silver Prices in India on 25 March 2026: Gold Ends Losing Streak, Silver Jumps ₹20,000/kg at Market Close
Gold and silver prices in India rose sharply on 25 March 2026, supported by global trends, currency movements, and renewed investor demand. After recent declines, both metals rebounded strongly by market close. Gold jumped by around ₹5,800 per 10 grams (22K) and ₹6,090 per 10 grams (24K), while
AI Wealthtech Startup Novelty Wealth Raises $1.4M Led by IndiaQuotient to Scale their Wealth Advisory Platform for Indian investors
Backed by India Quotient, the SEBI-RIA licensed platform is building a personal CFO app, powered by a purpose-trained AI layer for smart financial decisions and growing wealth.
Meesho Introduces Vaani AI to Enhance Shopping Experience in Small Towns
Meesho launched their conversational voice assistant, "Vaani" (meaning "voice" in Hindi), on March 25th. The recent inclusion marks the goal of the firm to provide a real-time purchasing experience for people who like more natural, conversational encounters. This change represents a more systemic change in the
OpenAI May Close Sora App to Prioritise Core AI Technologies
In order to focus on coding, reasoning, and enterprise AI solutions, OpenAI will shut down its Sora video app. In a change of focus toward core artificial intelligence technologies, OpenAI has announced on 24 March that it will shut down its Sora video-generation app. The business has promised to announce
Epic Games Cuts 1,000 Jobs as Fortnite Popularity Sees Dip
As the popularity of its main game, Fortnite, continues to dwindle, Epic Games will be cutting costs by laying off over a thousand workers. There has been a massive reduction in the gaming industry's workforce as a result of this decision. So, even if flagship games are still
Amazon Bahrain Facility Hit by Drone Activity Linked to Iran Conflict, Services Disrupted
Reportedly, an Amazon facility in Bahrain was struck by an Iranian drone on 24 March, causing disruptions to Amazon Web Services in the area. In the continuing US-Iran confrontation, Amazon was bombed twice. The UAE was the site of an attack on an Amazon data centre on March 1. So