Indian startups drew capital across gaming, edtech, wealthtech, and D2C footwear on Tuesday, 22 April 2026. Noteworthy raises included AITS's $4 million pre-Series A for its Rysen School network, Spill Games's $3.1 million seed round, and Rainmatter's ₹19.5 crore investment in PrimeInvestor,
The Company announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026 (standalone and consolidated). In cognisance of the compelling outlook over the medium term, the market opportunities, and the salience of the platform, the Board considered and approved a bonus issue of 1 equity share for
Ekart, the logistics division of Flipkart, has announced that it is deepening its cooperation with IKEA, the biggest furniture retailer in the world. Now that last-mile deliveries in Chennai are being handled by the partnership, Ekart's role in managing large-format logistics for enterprise clients is further enhanced. As
As part of a reorganisation spearheaded by its newly recruited chief technology officer, Starbucks has started to lay off employees in the technology department. The amount of positions impacted is unknown, and the business has chosen not to address the layoffs. These alterations are a result of Anand Varadarajan'
In response to growing financial losses and systemic problems in its operations, Canada Post intends to lay off 30,000 workers over the next decade. According to the organisation's annual report to Parliament, the decrease in employment will be accomplished through retirements and voluntary departures instead of layoffs.
HCLTech shares fell sharply before its fourth-quarter results. This happened even though the company reported higher profits and announced a dividend. The numbers and the market reaction show a mixed picture. Earnings are growing steadily, but investors are worried about margins and demand. HCLTech Q4 Results: Profit Up, Dividend Announced
Swiggy's interim protection has been maintained by the Karnataka High Court. Despite raising concerns about relying on third-party comments without cross-examination, the HC has prolonged Swiggy's stay on proceedings before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in an ongoing antitrust probe. Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum, while
Spill Games, a Bengaluru-based mobile gaming company building a systems-led approach to creating and scaling casual games, has raised USD 3.1 million in a Seed funding round led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital. Founded in 2024 by Om Misra, Tapan Ranjan, and Harsh Garg, Spill was built around
A number of managerial positions will be eliminated by ASML, the most valuable firm in Europe. The company is taking this action as part of its larger strategy to streamline its operations and increase productivity. Following its January announcement to reorganise its organisational chart and remove up to 1,700
Chupps, India’s fast-growing D2C open footwear brand, today announced that Ajinkya Rahane, current captain of Kolkata Knight Riders and former captain of the Indian Test cricket team, has joined the company as an equity investor and strategic advisor, as part of its pre-Series B round fundraise. The investment, made
Indian startups drew investor interest across legaltech, AI-powered cloud operations, health QSR, and water technology on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. The day's notable raises included Lawyered's $2.5 million pre-Series A led by Rainmatter and Turbostart, NudgeBee's $3 million seed round from Kalaari Capital,
Landmark study maps the rise of the ‘Silicon Elite’, a concentrated cohort of AI-era professionals whose salaries, startup liquidity, and consumption patterns are defying India’s broader economic cooling and reshaping luxury real estate, retail, and financial markets. MIRA Money, India’s wealth management platform for high-earning technology professionals, today
AWE Funds, an early-growth venture equity platform focused on building scalable deeptech and technology-led innovations across Climate, Health, and the Future of Work, has invested an undisclosed amount in Digital Paani. Digital Paani is a water-tech platform redefining how cities and industries manage and scale water and wastewater systems. By
Apple confirms Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September 2026. John Ternus will take over, while Cook becomes Executive Chairman, marking a major leadership shift for the tech giant.
Gold and silver prices in India continued their downward drift on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, extending losses from Monday's sharp correction. 24-carat gold is priced at ₹15,375 per gram (₹1,53,750 per 10 grams), 22-carat gold at ₹14,094 per gram (₹1,40,938 per 10
Açaí Theory, a pioneering health-focused quick service restaurant (QSR) brand, has raised ₹4 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by All In Capital with participation from TDV Partners and other Marquee investors including Rinshul Chandra (Ex-COO, Zomato Food Delivery), Harpreet Grover (Founder, Curious Parent), Anurag Prasad (CEO, Visit Health)
The Pune-based startup is helping enterprise cloud teams reduce manual operations, accelerate incident resolution, and optimise costs through AI agents, and is already being used by global enterprises such as Rackspace to automate cloud operations at scale.
With Consistent 10-20% Annual Growth Over Five Years, India's Leading Andaman Ferry Operator Sets Its Sights on International Trade Partnerships Nautika, the Andaman Islands' premier ferry and tourism experience operator, has grown its trade partnership network to over 2,000 travel agents across India—an ecosystem that
Monday, 20 April 2026, was a lighter day on the startup funding front, with early-stage rounds going to personal care brand Clarity Labs and surgical hospital chain Axten Hospitals. The day's business news more than made up for it. Groww reported a standout Q4 FY26, more than doubling
Razorpay is preparing to take a major step towards going public. The fintech company is expected to file its IPO papers confidentially in the coming weeks. Reports suggest it plans to raise between $600 million and $700 million. The move comes as more Indian startups look to enter the stock
India’s leading investment platform Groww has reported a strong set of earnings for the March quarter of FY26, with both revenue and profit witnessing sharp year-on-year growth. The results highlight the company’s growing scale in India’s retail investing space and its ability to benefit from rising market
Gold prices in India tumbled sharply on Monday, 20 April 2026, even as millions celebrated Akshaya Tritiya, the most auspicious occasion in the Hindu calendar for buying gold. 24-carat gold is priced at ₹15,529 per gram (₹1,55,290 per 10 grams), 22-carat gold at ₹14,235 per gram
Trent Ltd is set to be in focus this week as its board meets on April 22 to review FY26 results and consider what could be the Tata Group retailer’s first-ever bonus issue, along with a possible dividend. The update has got attention because the stock has delivered strong