On 8 April, a worldwide media site stated that Walt Disney is planning to lay off 1,000 people in the next several weeks. Since Josh D'Amaro became Disney's new CEO, this is the first significant round of layoffs. Plans for the impending Disney layoffs allegedly
Flipkart is speeding up its efforts to integrate AI into all aspects of its operations, shifting from planning to doing as it expands AI deployment throughout the company. The e-commerce company, which is owned by Walmart, is moving into a phase where artificial intelligence is no longer seen as experimental,
India’s startup ecosystem remained highly active on April 8, 2026, with funding spanning fintech, AI, defence tech, D2C, and EV mobility. The day was led by KreditBee entering the unicorn club with a $280 million raise, highlighting strong investor confidence in digital lending. Alongside, multiple early and growth-stage startups
Gold and silver prices in India on 8 April 2026 witnessed a sharp surge, reflecting strong global cues and shifting investor sentiment following a US-Iran ceasefire after weeks of conflict. The bullion market saw increased safe-haven demand even as easing geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices lower and weakened the US
Several hundred positions will be eliminated worldwide by Sony Pictures Entertainment. The move is part of the studio's ongoing reorganisation under the leadership of CEO Ravi Ahuja. Studio officials have been tight-lipped about the actual number of layoffs that will impact their film, television, and business divisions since
Between May and December of 2026, 120 workers in Orlando, Florida (US), would be let go by HCLTech's US division. As part of an engagement-based operational reorganisation, layoffs may be necessary. The first round of layoffs will start on May 29, 2026, and they will last until the
IAN Group, the country’s largest early-stage investment platform, has led a funding round in RoshAi through IAN Alpha Fund, the second in its series of VC funds. RoshAi is a deep-tech autonomy company building retrofit-based driverless solutions for industrial vehicles. The investment will support the company in strengthening its
Oracle will be laying off 710 workers in the San Francisco Bay Area and Santa Monica alone in California, USA. Layoffs will be implemented by 1 June 2026, as revealed in WARN paperwork submitted to the Employment Development Department of California in the United States. Redwood City, Santa Clara, and
KreditBee, India’s leading digital lending platform, has raised USD 280 million in its Series E funding round at a post-money valuation of USD 1.5 billion, marking its entry into the unicorn club and making it the first unicorn of FY27. The funding round was led by Motilal Oswal
The fresh capital will be deployed towards building an enterprise sales function, expanding the product and engineering team, and accelerating the company's path to product-led growth. Angoor AI, an AI-native Customer Interaction Platform that helps businesses automate their customer engagement across different platforms like WhatsApp, Calls, Shopify, Web,
Anika Dubey from Pune, Akanksha Gupta from Thane, and Vasundhara Nangare from Kalamb, three girls from different corners of Maharashtra, one shared mission under Kanga Kids, have cleared the SRFI Selection Round for the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in China.
GLAAS, an embedded credit infrastructure platform for MSMEs, is accelerating its ambition to build India’s leading credit layer for digital platforms, with Devesh Sachdev coming on board as Co-founder & Managing Director. Sachdev is a distinguished entrepreneur in financial services, having earlier founded Fusion Finance Limited, which he scaled
Helium Smart Air, a D2C consumer brand offering new-age residential air conditioners, has raised $2 million in a seed funding round from India Quotient. Founded by IIT Kanpur alumni Ashish Sharma and Aman Munka, Helium aims to solve cooling requirements in modern spaces - functional, smart and efficient. The capital
Following the recent government relief for Vodafone Idea's dues and liabilities, the telecom department anticipates that the AGR review will be finalised by June. The original deadline for the reassessment was March 31. The Controller of Communication Accounts has reassessed the internal licencing fees, and now the Spectrum
Every home today experiences some sort of stress whether it is work, family or a busy mind. In the past, spiritual practices were used to maintain balance, but now most people forget about them due to lack of time. People are seeking ways to easily feel calm again. To fill
India’s startup ecosystem saw strong funding momentum on April 7, 2026, with Off/Beat, Ecoil, and KisaanSay leading key deals. Investments also flowed into AI and cleantech startups, while Zepto advanced its IPO plans and CureFit strengthened governance ahead of listing.
Gold and silver prices in India on 7 April 2026 witnessed a mixed trend, with gold continuing its upward momentum while silver remained largely unchanged. The rise in gold rates comes amid firm global cues and persistent inflation concerns, keeping investors cautious yet active in the bullion market in India.
Google and Broadcom have inked an agreement with Anthropic, the company said on April 7th. The purpose of the deal is to assure the availability of next-generation tensor processing units (TPUs) with capacities of multiple gigawatts, which are expected to be operational in 2027. The company's technological solutions
On 6 April's night, SpaceX met with its team of financiers to discuss the upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The firm informed bankers that it intends to allocate a significant number of shares to retail investors. In June, after the IPO roadshow launch, it will hold an event
KisaanSay, India’s trusted Direct- from-Origin food brand, has closed an INR 34 Cr funding round led by NABVENTURES through the AgriSURE Fund (Agri Fund for Startups & Rural Enterprises). The round also saw participation from senior industry leaders. Funding from this round will be deployed to scale KisaanSay’s
Companies are being encouraged by OpenAI to try out a four-day work week without lowering salaries. Instead of focusing only on increasing profit margins, the corporation has asserted that AI-enhanced productivity should result in real benefits for employees. The plan was unveiled on April 6th as part of a larger
ECOIL, a tech-enabled platform for the organised collection and responsible disposal of used cooking oil (UCO), has raised approximately ~$2.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Fundalogical Ventures. The round also saw participation from Caspian Impact Investment, Momentum Capital, and existing investor The Chennai Angels, while
OFF/BEAT, the new venture by Aman Gupta, has raised Seed funding by Bessemer Venture Partners in a ₹100 crore round. India is undergoing a structural shift. A digitally native, aspirational generation is rewriting what companies must stand for, how they communicate, what they represent, and how they earn loyalty.