Axten Hospitals, a unit of TAH Global Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., has raised INR 2.5 crore in its first structured funding round led by PedalStart with participation from a group of angel investors. Founded by Gauttam Chhabra, Axten Hospitals operates at the intersection of standardised clinical delivery, operational efficiency, and
After a successful run across North America, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and the United Kingdom, the Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026 by critically acclaimed sitarist and neo-classical music artist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma concluded this weekend with a landmark finale on home turf, marking one of
Funding to accelerate product roadmap, category expansion, and omnichannel distribution following early traction from the launch of The BAR. Clarity Labs, an outcome-driven functional personal care brand, has raised over INR 4 crore in seed funding led by Artha Venture Fund II, with participation from angel investors. Proceeds will be
On 19 April 2026, the auspicious festival of Akshaya Tritiya, gold and silver prices in India remain high. This is due to strong festive demand and global economic factors. Gold is trading above ₹1.5 lakh per 10 grams, with 24-carat gold at ₹1,54,900 and 22-carat gold at
Meta is reportedly planning to let off some 8,000 workers in its most extensive round of layoffs since its reorganisation in late 2022 and early 2023. The reports indicate that the layoffs are scheduled for May 20. About 10% of the worldwide staff will be let go in that
In anticipation of an IPO, Walmart-owned Flipkart intends to join the Indian market for movie and live event tickets. The company is thinking about launching a new sector to get into the fast-growing market. In a showdown with BookMyShow and Eternal's District, Flipkart is considering launching the service
As part of its ongoing trademark dispute with Marc Enterprises, Flipkart filed an appeal, but the Delhi High Court rejected it. An earlier order that prevented the e-commerce giant from selling appliances under the "MarQ" brand was essentially upheld by the HC. The issue started in 2018 when
Friday, 17 April 2026, was a lighter day on the funding front, with D2C fragrance brand FIFTH SENSE closing a ₹6.3 crore pre-seed round backed by notable angel investors. Key business news dominated the day's headlines, led by a significant wealth reshuffle at the top of Asia&
Gold prices in India witnessed a sharp decline on 17 April 2026, while silver prices remained flat. The drop comes amid global market movements, dollar strength, and shifting investor sentiment ahead of the upcoming festive buying season. As per the latest data, 24K gold dropped by ₹1,320 per 10
Aiming to grow production and get ready for new programmes, Boeing is hiring more than 100 workers per week at its factories, the fastest rate it has seen in over a year. Every week, the American aircraft manufacturer hires 100–140 new factory workers. The goal of this action was
The business-to-business (B2B) online marketplace JSW One Platform, run by the Sajjan Jindal-led conglomerate, has been in talks with financial advisors about going public later this year. In addition, the company is now in discussions to seek funds through a private round prior to the listing. In order to provide
While Wipro is speeding up its transition to an AI-led operating model, it has been mum about its hiring plans for FY27, despite having hired 7,500 new employees in FY26. The announcement was made in conjunction with the company's fourth-quarter earnings report, in which top executives warned
Cliniс Living Plus in HSR Layout has helped over 1,700 patients address chronic lifestyle diseases and weight-related сonditions in six months. For many, the goal was not better mediсation management. It was no allopathic medication at all. Picture this. You have gastritis and go to a doctor. Your doctor
Google, the tech powerhouse, eliminated 483.7 million ads that violated its policies. Additionally, in 2025, it used its AI platform Gemini to suspend 1.7 million advertiser accounts in India. Released on April 16th, Google's "2025 Ads Safety Report" details the company's global
Indian and international investors could put $2 billion to $2.5 billion into Flipkart in a pre-IPO round. A media source states that the corporation has met with many investment bankers in the past few months. Nevertheless, Walmart will make the final decision on the possible mega round. Walmart currently
Gold and silver prices in India remained largely steady with a slight upward bias on 16 April 2026, supported by firm global cues and sustained safe-haven demand. While gold continues to trade near elevated levels, silver prices are holding steady after recent volatility, reflecting balanced industrial and investment demand. As
Indian startups attracted capital across a diverse set of sectors on April 15, 2026, Thursday, from travel and hospitality to industrial AI, smart metering, men's personal care, and speciality coffee. The day's largest raise was by backpacker hostel chain The Hosteller, which secured ₹150 crore in
Snabbit, India’s first quick-service app for on-demand home services, today announced the appointment of Abhinav Ankur as Chief Business Officer (CBO). A seasoned operator with a strong track record of scaling high-growth businesses, Abhinav will lead Snabbit’s business expansion as the company deepens its position as a category
The Hosteller, India’s largest branded hostel chain, has raised INR 150 crore in a Series B round led by PROMAFT Partners and V3 Ventures, with participation from ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, Merisis Wealth Trust, and prominent family offices. This is the largest institutional funding round ever raised by a
Google, Meta, X, Reddit, and Scribd are among the worldwide tech companies that have received notices from the Gujarat High Court (HC). These notifications are issued in relation to the dissemination of AI-generated content that is hosted on these platforms. A division bench consisting of chief justice Sunita Agarwal and
In its worst layoff in almost a decade, the BBC has revealed intentions to eliminate as many as 2,000 positions. The layoffs are part of the national broadcaster's strategy to save some £500 million per year for the next two years. The budget cuts, which were announced
There has been a meteoric rise in the amount of electronics sent from India to China. This expansion is being propelled by Apple's component manufacturing strategy. In a shift away from previous tendencies, Indian vendors are increasingly shipping components to China. Overall, India's exports to China
Snap announced its intention to lay off over 1,000 workers on April 15th. The latest layoffs affect about 16% of the full-time employees, as a result of activist investor Irenic Capital Management's demands that the corporation improve efficiency and productivity. Additionally, the parent company of Snapchat will