Following Paramount/Skydance Corp's submission of revised parameters intended to revive a purchase deal, Warner Bros. Discovery is considering reopening negotiations with the rival studio. This might put Netflix back in a high-stakes battle for one of Hollywood's most valuable content portfolios. The board has been
In its transition out of Hindustan Unilever, ice cream seller Kwality Wall's (India) intends to become a "snacking" company that sells its products all year round. According to Chitrank Goel, executive director of Kwality Wall’s (India) Ltd, the company is spearheading the transition of ice
Fractal Analytics, one of India’s best-known artificial intelligence and advanced analytics companies, made a muted stock market debut on 16 February 2026, with its shares listing below the IPO price on the major exchanges. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), shares opened at ₹876, reflecting a 2.67% discount
Meta has officially stated that it has no plans to implement new performance-based layoffs. Consequently, the company is denying online rumours that it may resume workforce reductions that are associated with employee ratings. According to a representative from Meta who talked with a news outlet, the most recent modifications were
Kwality Wall’s India Limited made its stock market debut on 16 February 2026, listing on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), but the ice cream major began trading at a sharp discount compared to its reference price. On the NSE, the stock opened
The Pentagon has selected two defence technology companies to compete for the development of voice-controlled, drone swarming software for the US military. OpenAI has partnered with these companies. For the sole purpose of converting spoken orders from military leaders into digital directives for the drones, OpenAI's technology would
According to Airbnb, its in-house AI agent is already taking care of about a third of customer support enquiries in the US, and the company is getting ready to launch the function worldwide. By the end of the next year, the business hopes that its AI voice and chat systems
According to multiple media outlets, ixigo has authorised the purchase of a 60% interest in Online Travel Solutions, a company established in Spain. This sale will mark ixigo's first significant international expansion. The binding agreements for the transaction, estimated at €11.70 million (more than INR 125 crore)
MeMeraki, India’s largest culture-tech platform building technology-led market access for traditional Indian arts and crafts, has secured a ₹1 crore investment from four Sharks on Shark Tank India. The deal saw participation from Varun Alagh, Namita Thapar, Kunal Bahl, and Viraj Bahl, marking one of the show’s rare
The Indian startup ecosystem saw a mix of funding across cleantech, regtech, consumer brands, quick-service restaurants, and mobility manufacturing on 13 Feb 2026. IDfy led the day with a substantial ₹476 crore capital raise to expand its trust and compliance stack globally, while EverBrands secured $15 million to bolster its
Gold and silver prices in India ended the trading day on a steady note amid early rebound attempts on MCX, influenced by softer global cues and a marginally weaker US dollar. Retail rates for both metals remained largely unchanged across major cities by evening, reflecting consolidation after recent volatility. The
In a statement released on 13 February, Apple announced that its sixth store will be opening in Borivali, Mumbai. During the unveiling of the barricades for the forthcoming Apple store in India, the iPhone maker made the announcement. In April 2023, Apple debuted its first store in Mumbai and a
By 2026, IBM hopes to have tripled its entry-level workforce in the US. In response to rising fears that AI would reduce demand for entry-level positions, the corporation is taking a stand. Nickle LaMoreaux, CHRO of IBM, made the hiring news during the recent Leading with AI Summit hosted by
The joint venture between Telstra and Accenture Data and AI has suggested reducing approximately 209 jobs. The year-old cooperation aims to increase cost efficiency and streamline service. Hence, some functions are being abolished and others moved to India, according to media sources. Telstra established this seven-year joint venture in January
IAN Group, the country’s single largest early-stage investment platform, has led a ₹27.4 crore seed round in e-TRNL Energy, a cleantech startup pioneering next-generation battery cell technology, through its 2nd VC Fund, IAN Alpha Fund. The round saw participation from Navam Capital, Speciale Invest, and other investors. Founded
After a one-year delay since its last increment cycle in September 2024, Wipro will finally start giving out pay rises to staff on March 1, 2026. The corporation has not revealed the exact percentage rise, but the decision was conveyed internally to staff. Various media reports went on to say
In a world where digital interaction is exploding, so is the threat of fraud. With global fraud losses soaring past $ 1 trillion annually, the need for a trusted & secure privacy-first digital world has never been more critical. Answering this call to action, IDfy, the pioneering TrustStack platform, today announced
The new fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) factory that Dabur India is building in Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, was officially inaugurated on 12 February. Located in the Tamil Nadu town of Tindivanam, the Tindivanam plant will mark Dabur's entry into the southern Indian market. In a press release, the company
USV Pharma has entered a major deal to acquire a 79% stake in Wellbeing Nutrition, one of India’s fastest-growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) supplement brands. The all-cash transaction values the company at INR 1,583 crore and marks one of the largest exits in the health and wellness startup space to
The Indian startup landscape saw diverse funding across grocery tech, deep tech, sustainable materials, electronics manufacturing, and sleep and dining technologies on 12 Feb 2026. Elixiir Foods raised a $9 million seed round to build a destination-led tech-driven grocery platform, while Indigrid Technology attracted ₹40 crore in Series A funding
Retail gold prices in India closed marginally lower on February 12, 2026, while silver dipped modestly amid subdued global cues and local profit-taking. Domestic rates reflected a cautious trading day, influenced by a steady USD-INR exchange rate near ₹83.50 and softer equity benchmarks. Safe-haven demand provided some floor, but
In order to increase the capacity of its cloud infrastructure, Oracle intends to raise $45 billion to $50 billion in calendar year 2026. Both AI workloads and enterprise HR technology are profoundly affected by this change. The firm said to investors that the funding, which was authorised by the board,
As part of its merger with Credit Suisse, UBS intends to lose a comparable number of positions in Switzerland. However, it also intends to hire as many as 3,000 people in India. On 11 February, the Swiss lender announced plans to increase its presence in Hyderabad by adding 2,