Aims to expand employability-focused learning with industry-grade tools for learners beyond metro cities Education company PhysicsWallah (PW) has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to introduce certification programs in Generative AI, Data Analytics, and Digital Marketing. These courses are designed to equip learners with industry-relevant, AI-focused skills. The initiative brings together
India’s startup ecosystem on April 13, 2026, witnessed steady funding activity across consumer brands, auto-tech, and edtech. Key highlights include FruBon securing fresh capital, Smart Garage raising ₹2.4 Cr, and Kingdom of Chess closing an early-stage round. Alongside funding, leadership changes at Cashfree and Myntra grabbed attention. Daily
Gold and silver prices in India ended slightly lower on April 13, 2026, extending a mild correction after recent gains. The decline comes amid mixed global signals and mild profit-booking in the bullion market. Both metals showed limited movement through the day, indicating a pause in the recent upward trend.
Almost eight years after joining Apple, John Giannandrea is likely to depart as head of artificial intelligence. In keeping with the vesting of stock options associated with his initial employment agreement, his departure is anticipated to occur around April 15. In 2018, Apple hired Giannandrea to bolster its machine learning
Salesforce is preparing to reduce its customer service workforce by about 4,000 positions as it addresses a data breach associated with an external app. It has so sparked further worries regarding the platform's handling of customer data. These new developments show how the corporation is rapidly moving
Serving 10,000+ students across 30+ countries | Valued at approximately ₹20 Crore Kingdom of Chess, the world’s fastest-growing live online chess education platform for children aged 4 to 15, closed INR 1.65 Crore in a funding round. The round was led by BeyondSeed Angel Fund, with participation from
Cashfree Payments, India’s leading AI-native payments infrastructure and intelligence company, announced the appointment of Sameer Gandhi as its Chief Financial Officer. A growth-oriented leader and finance business partner with over two decades of experience across global financial institutions, Sameer will anchor Cashfree's financial strategy, enhancing the efficiency
For this fiscal year, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has extended 25,000 new offers. Also, the corporation made it clear that the increase of artificial intelligence (AI) was not the reason behind last year's layoffs, but rather shifts in project delivery methodologies. According to a news agency interview
Generali Central Insurance Company will now have access to the Zaggle Zoyer platform, thanks to an arrangement announced by Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services. Zaggle has announced in a regulatory filing that Generali Central Insurance Company will be the beneficiary of the Zaggle Zoyer platform. The contract's execution will
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a prominent IT firm, stated on April 12 that it has always had a zero-tolerance policy on harassment and coercion. Workers at the company's Nashik office who were accused of sexual harassment have been suspended, the firm confirmed. The eight women who worked at
In response to the newly revealed proposed changes to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, MeitY has pushed back the deadline for comments and feedback. Following an earlier deadline of April 12, stakeholders now have until April 29 to provide feedback on the revisions. By
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on 10 April that IBM has settled a federal investigation into the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices by paying $17 million. The US Justice Department's "Civil Rights Fraud Initiative" unit, established last year
For a limited time, Meta implemented an internal leaderboard to monitor staff usage of AI products. But it goes down within days when worries about the external sharing of sensitive data surface. An effort to integrate AI into routine tasks, the system graded workers according to their level of proficiency
India’s startup and business ecosystem continued to see steady movement on April 10, 2026, with fresh funding activity, leadership changes, regulatory developments, and corporate updates shaping the day. Daily Indian Funding Roundup for April 10, 2026 StartupSectorFunding AmountRoundInvestorsBidsoManufacturing / Consumer Products (Toys)₹63 Cr (~$6.7M)Series ABlume Ventures (lead)
Gold and silver prices in India closed higher on April 10, 2026, rebounding after the previous session’s correction amid supportive global cues and renewed buying interest. Domestic bullion tracked firmness in international markets, while steady currency movement and safe-haven demand supported the uptrend. MCX gold and silver futures reflected
Several high-ranking executives at the Ronnie Screwvala-backed company upGrad are planning to leave or already left, including CFO Venkatesh Tarakkad and upGrad Enterprise CEO Srikanth Iyengar. The departure of Tarakkad was unexpected since he was in charge of group-level finance, governance, and compliance. The timing of his departure couldn'
In keeping with tradition, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reinstated its April compensation increases. Consequently, following a postponement last year, the company is bringing back its conventional assessment cycle, with top performers slated to get double-digit salary hikes. Despite the lack of transparency surrounding the total amount of increases, the
Amazon.com, Inc. is thinking of peddling its chips to other businesses. On April 9th, CEO Andy Jassy announced that the cloud computing firm's in-house silicon operation is expected to generate over $20 billion in revenue for the year. The revelation provides an unprecedented look into the scope
The Telangana government has announced a Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for employees of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), offering some relief amid long-standing demands over pay and benefits. The move comes as part of a broader effort to address employee concerns and clear pending dues within the state-run
The initial round of layoffs at SpiceJet affected more than 500 workers. The low-cost airline is struggling with a decreasing fleet, increasing dues, and extended salary delays. The decision shows that the airline's financial situation is getting worse; it used to have roughly 50 planes, but today it
Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) declined around 2% after the company announced its Q4 FY26 results on April 9, 2026. While the company delivered stable margins and strong deal wins, investor sentiment remained cautious due to weak annual revenue growth and ongoing global uncertainty. The results highlight a clear
What Happens When Marketing Gives Up Control Most marketing campaigns are designed to control what people say. Firstly, the brief defines the narrative. Next, the format standardizes the output. And the metrics reward consistency. While this might work at a scalable level, it also makes all user-generated content start to
Indian startups on April 9, 2026, saw strong funding momentum led by Nava’s $22M raise, Pluckk’s ₹100 Cr funding, and Astranova Mobility’s ₹60 Cr round, alongside key updates from Zerodha, Delhivery, and Honasa.