Tesla Stock Jumps 6% After Elon Musk Buys 2.57 Million Shares: Here’s Why

Elon Musk buys Tesla's shares after 5 years. It's his biggest ever personal buy, so is it confidence or a strategic move to...

Ghazal Alagh Shares Simple Trick to Boost Productivity: The ‘Landline Method’

Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh has shared a practical approach to productivity that does not involve hustling harder, but rather changing how we use our phones. Writing on LinkedIn, she explained that “Monday motivation isn’t about hustling harder than you already are. It’s about removing what’s quietly sabotaging

Swiggy Launches ‘Toing’ App to Provide Affordable and Fast Meal Delivery Services

To provide consumers with affordable meal options, listed foodtech giant Swiggy has launched a new food delivery app called "Toing". The app delivers meals for less than INR 250 and is presently available in a few Pune locales. According to the Google Play Store app description, Swiggy'

Centre Proposes 20-Year Tax Exemption for Data Centres to Boost Digital Infrastructure

The Centre has suggested that data centre developers receive a 20-year tax exemption in an effort to boost the data centre sector. Developers that satisfy the goals for capacity expansion, power usage efficiency, and job creation would be exempt from taxes, as per the draft National Data Centre Policy 2025,

Tata Technologies to Acquire ES-Tec Group in €75 Million Full Buyout Deal

For a total cash consideration of 75 million euros (more than INR 775 crore), the multinational product engineering and digital services company Tata Technologies said on 13 September that it will purchase a 100% ownership in the Germany-based ES-Tec Group and its subsidiaries. According to a statement from Tata Technologies,

Government Reopens PLI Scheme Applications for White Goods Manufacturers

According to an official announcement issued on 14 September, the government has extended the application period for the PLI plan for white goods (LED lights and air conditioners) by 30 days. From September 15 to October 14, the window will remain accessible. As per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,

Muthoot Finance Raises USD 600 million from International Bond Markets as External Commercial Borrowings

Muthoot Finance, India’s largest gold loan NBFC, has raised USD 600 million from the international bond market through an External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) issuance. The funds will be deployed for lending activities, enabling Muthoot Finance to provide additional credit to customers across India.  The issuance attracted strong global participation,

Elon Musk’s xAI Lays Off 500 Employees Amid Grok AI Training Cutbacks

Recently, Elon Musk's xAI caused a stir by reorganising its team in a big way, which is changing how it develops AI. About 500 workers were let go by the corporation on the evening of September 12, 2025, from the data annotation team, which was its largest division.

FMCG Companies Tell Tax Authorities they can’t Cut MRPs on Low-Value Packs After GST Reduction

In an effort to lower the cost of everyday necessities for the average person, the Modi administration has redesigned the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. The GST Council authorised a two-tier rate structure of 5 and 18%, which will go into effect on September 22 as part of this

NPPA Orders Drug Makers to Cut Medicine Prices After GST Reduction

On 12 September, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) ordered all producers of pharmaceuticals and medical devices to lower their goods' maximum retail prices (MRPs) right away. The government's decision to rationalise the goods and services tax (GST) rates on medications and formulations, which was recommended at

GI Council Warns of Cashless Care Disruption Amid Insurer-Hospital Disputes

With the General Insurance Council (GI Council) demanding that the Association of Healthcare Providers (India) (AHPI) reverse its threat to halt cashless services for policyholders of Star Health Insurance, the dispute between hospitals and insurance firms has intensified once more. In order to maintain patient care, the council requested that

Adani Group to Invest $3 Billion in 2,400 MW Power Plant in Bihar

Adani Power said on 13 September that it will invest USD 3 billion (about INR 26,482 crore) to build a 2,400 MW ultra-supercritical power plant in Bihar. In a statement, the Adani Group firm said that it and Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd (BSPGCL) had inked a

SEBI Eases Rules for Foreign Investors and IPOs to Boost Market Participation

SEBI announced changes on 12 September that will eliminate redundant paperwork for low-risk foreign investors such as sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and retail funds, and loosen minimum dilution requirements for IPO-bound businesses. The easing coincides with an increase in international outflows, which are being fuelled by high US tariffs,

Kavin Bharti Mittal to Shut Down Hike After India’s Real-Money Gaming Ban

Following India's complete prohibition on real-money gambling (RMG), Bharti Airtel scion Kavin Bharti Mittal is closing his 13-year-old firm Hike. In order to concentrate on international markets, including the US, UK, and Australia, Mittal had already announced ambitions to leave India. In a statement on the mailing platform

Easy Home Finance Raises Funds via NCD Issuance to Boost India’s Affordable Housing, Franklin Templeton AIF India Participates as Lead Subscriber

Easy Home Finance Limited (“Easy”), a leading tech native housing finance company in India, has availed long-term financing through NCD issuance with Franklin Templeton Alternative Investments Fund, India (Franklin Templeton AIF). This marks a significant step forward in  Easy’s mission to accelerate access to affordable housing finance for underserved

Government Expands Fast-Track Merger Route to Cover More Companies

In an effort to facilitate business dealings and spur the practice of "reverse flipping", which involves Indian start-ups and other companies moving their domicile from abroad to the country, the government has expanded the fast-track route for approval of mergers and amalgamations to include more categories of companies.

Sunil Mittal’s Family Office Ends Talks to Acquire Stake in Haier India

After failing to agree on a valuation, the family office of billionaire Sunil Mittal has pulled out of talks to buy a 49% share in Haier Appliances (India). The Chinese parent business of Haier India, Haier Group, was looking for a valuation of roughly $2 billion (INR 17,100 crore)

Top 10 Most Valuable Unicorns in India 2025: India’s Leading Billion-Dollar Startups Ranked

According to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2025, the number of privately held unicorns worldwide has increased by 70 from the previous year to a record 1,523 companies valued at over $1 billion each. India now boasts 73 unicorns in 2025, up from just one in 2011, securing its

Why the Internet Is Going Bananas Over Google’s Nano Banana Trend, How You Can Too?

The internet is obsessed with miniatures of themselves and their pets, and here's how you can join the trend, too. 13+ prompts to play around with the tool.

Anupam Mittal says Kashmir’s Growth Story Is Rooted in Resilience

Kashmir, often dubbed “India’s Switzerland,” is much more than scenic beauty, says Anupam Mittal, Founder and CEO of People Group and investor on Shark Tank India. Speaking in a recent LinkedIn post, Mittal argued that the region’s real charm lies in its resilience rather than mere aesthetics. “Switzerland

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 12th September 2025: FarmDidi Raises ₹7 Cr, IFC Invests $137 Mn in E-Bus Fleet, Infosys Announces INR 18,000 Cr Buyback & More

India’s startup and corporate ecosystem witnessed a dynamic mix of funding activity, strategic investments, and market-shaping developments on 12th September 2025. From D2C brands and EV battery circularity startups securing fresh capital to IFC’s major bet on India’s electric bus expansion, the day also saw Infosys announcing

78% Women in Tech Believe AI Will Bridge the Employment Gap, Reveals Apna.co’s Engineer’s Day Survey

* Survey conducted on 11,300 women in tech on Apna's platform; 86% of GenZ respondents and 74% from Tier-2/3 cities see AI as the great equaliser in tech careers. * 64% of women in tech said AI expertise matters more than a degree from a top college. * Nearly

Deloitte to India Staff: Come to Office 2 Days a Week or Else Risk Pay And...

Deloitte calls employees in India to show up in the office 2 days a week. How's the tracking done, and what are the consequences if not followed? Learn here.