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
Energy Tech & IoT solutions provider Aliste Technologies has raised INR 30 Crore in a Pre Series A round comprising a strategic mix of equity and debt, led by Big Global JSC (the Corporate Venture Arm of the Bitexco Group), with significant participation from existing investor Yournest Venture Capital and
Cohoma Coffee, a speciality coffee roaster and machine manufacturer raises ₹5 Crore in seed round from Inflection Point Ventures and Swishin VC. The fund will be deployed to accelerate international expansion and scale up the manufacturing capabilities. Cohoma Coffee offers one of India’s widest ranges of home-brewing specialty coffee
To shield small-scale retailers from competition, the government is considering measures including allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) for online sales but requiring international and local merchandise to be stored in separate facilities. According to a media outlet, the government is considering the possibility of mandating the use of separate warehouses.
Gold and silver prices in India rose on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, supported by strong global demand and a weaker US dollar. Gold increased for the second day in a row, while silver prices in Delhi jumped sharply by ₹15,000 per kg to ₹2,70,000. The rise comes
Indian startups attracted fresh capital across AI-powered commerce analytics, brain health, and residential proptech today. The day's most notable raise was GobbleCube's $15 million Series A led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, while early-stage rounds went to brain health platform Ivory and proptech startup Helium. On the
The Personal Intelligence function is now available to users in India who use Gemini, according to a recent announcement by Google. With Gemini's Personal Intelligence feature, customers can link data from services like Gmail and Google Photos to get personalised answers to their questions. Users whose Google Accounts
The cloud-based enterprise software provider Zoho has denied rumours that it abruptly fired 300 workers. Claiming that the firm had let go of 300 workers, a fake post on the Blind app quickly gained traction. Nevertheless, the firm's long-standing policy against layoffs was restated in an official statement
The Pune BPM unit of Infosys has been the target of harassment claims. As a result, the business reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy regarding misconduct in the workplace. The matter gained internet prominence and political attention when social media posts accused inappropriate behaviour at the company's Pune plant; the
One Point One Solutions Limited (NSE: ONEPOINT), a leading provider of technology-enabled Business Process Management (BPM) and customer experience operations, today announced that its equity shares have been listed and admitted for trading on BSE Limited under Scrip Code 544748, effective Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The Company will continue to
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Groww shares surged up to 9% after BofA Securities started coverage with a Buy rating, lifting the stock to a fresh record high. The move came ahead of Groww’s April 20 results, with the market also watching strong mutual fund interest in the stock. Groww Shares Jump After BofA
Wipro shares rose after the company said it will acquire select customer contracts from Alpha Net Consulting LLC and its subsidiaries for up to $70.8 million. The deal is designed to strengthen Wipro’s AI-led and consulting-driven services, and it is expected to close by June 30, 2026. Key
RailTel Corporation shares jumped sharply on April 15 after the Navratna PSU reported fresh order wins worth INR 608.51 crore, lifting investor interest in the railway stock. The move came even as the company also disclosed one smaller order cancellation, showing that the market is reacting mainly to the
On 14 April, the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced a partnership with OpenAI to expedite the development and delivery of innovative patient treatments. As a result of the collaboration, Novo will be able to employ AI to screen large datasets for potential new medications. The business also made a
Gold and silver prices in India closed on a slightly weak note on April 14, 2026, tracking mixed global cues and currency movements. Domestic bullion markets witnessed mild corrections in gold, while silver remained relatively volatile amid shifting investor sentiment. As per the latest market data, 24K gold is priced
From logistics tech to healthtech and startup leadership shifts, the Indian startup ecosystem saw measured activity today. Funding remained modest, led by TraqCheck’s $8 million Series A round in the logistics compliance space. Meanwhile, key developments across startups included leadership exits, strategic board appointments, and IPO preparations across sectors
Co-founder Shashvat Nakrani of BharatPe has resigned from his position as COO. Thus, the fintech company's original founders have stepped down from their managerial roles. This new development highlights the complete change in leadership at the unicorn company situated in Delhi. Over the last several years, in response
A one-time special stock award ranging from above Rs 5 lakh to as much as INR 1 crore was distributed to the bulk of Nvidia's employees based in India by CEO Jensen Huang. In 2024, the so-called "Jensen Special Grant" was launched, adding another layer of