Cognizant’s Micro-Tracking: Does 15 Minutes Away Put Employees at Risk?

Cognizant introduces stricter laptop monitoring for its employees. From keyboard touches to mouse moments, the tool will track every minute. Here's how...

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 17 November 2025: Tribe Stays Secures $2.8M, KPI Green Bags ₹696 Cr Solar Deal

The Indian startup and business world saw several important updates today, including new funding rounds, regulatory approvals, company announcements, and major contracts. These developments highlight how different sectors from SaaS and co-living to renewable energy, are evolving and expanding. Here’s your roundup of key funding and business news for

300 People Called Perplexity AI & OpenAI “Most Likely to Fail.” but Why?

An informal survey at a huge AI Conference in San Francisco tagged Perplexity AI and OpenAI as future 'fail' because...

ExtraMile Play Raises $500K to Enhance Its Gamified Workplace Engagement Solutions

ExtraMile Play, a gamified employee engagement platform, has raised approximately $500,000 in seed funding to accelerate product innovation to strengthen its technology capabilities, and expand into new geographies and enterprise segments. The round is led by GSF (Gurgaon), with Mount Judi Ventures (Bengaluru), GrowthSense and Growth91 (Ahmedabad) as co-leads.

Gujarat Awards KPI Green a INR 696 Crore Contract for 200 MW Solar Power Project

In order to establish a 200 MW (AC) solar power plant at the GIPCL Renewable Energy Park in Khavda, Gujarat, KPI Green Energy said on 17 November that it has signed contract agreements with state-owned SJVN Ltd for an order for INR 696.50 crore. According to a corporate release,

India Strikes First-Ever LPG Deal With US, Will Source 10% of Annual Imports

The Indian government claims that this step will increase the nation's energy security and diversify its supply sources during a period of increasing global volatility by signing its first structured, long-term deal to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States. State-run oil companies have concluded a

Swiggy Introduces Additional Fee for Select Restaurants on One Orders Starting Nov 25

According to a report by NDTV Profit, Swiggy is getting ready to implement new fees for restaurant partners on orders submitted through its Swiggy One membership programme. A few eateries have been notified by the platform that the fees would take effect on November 25. It is anticipated that the

Zordo MarketPlace: Newly Launched India’s Web Hosting Company

ndia's digital economy is growing at an impressive rate, and as it does, the demand for fast, secure, and reliable web hosting services is also increasing.  Every business, big or small, needs a strong online presence that is backed by reliable hosting.  Zordo MarketPlace is a new brand

Narayana Murthy Points to China’s 9-9-6 as He Calls for a Tougher, High-Productivity Work Culture in India

Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy has said that India can reduce its economic gap with China, but only if the country is prepared to work harder and raise its standards across sectors. In a recent interview with Republic World, he said progress will depend on how consistently India acts

Infosys Employees Set to Receive 75% Average Bonus this Year

Infosys issued incentive letters to workers at various job levels on Friday, announcing its most recent round of performance-linked bonuses for the September quarter. An average bonus of 75% of the eligible or goal amount for the period has been given by the Bengaluru-based company, which is also the second-largest

US-Based Unlimitr Raises $1.1M as It Aims to Become the ‘Amazon of Wellness’

Unlimitr, an AI-powered global wellness platform dedicated to making personalized health and fitness accessible and affordable for all, has successfully raised $1.1 million in funding from a billion-dollar consortium of Texas-based investors. Founded by Indian couple Dr. Ruchika Gupta and Gaurav Agarwal, Unlimitr is transforming how the world engages

Tribe Stays Raises $2.8M Seed Round Co-Led by Artha Venture Fund and Riverwalk Holdings to Expand Its Premium Co-Living Portfolio Across India

Tribe Stays, India’s pioneering premium managed-hospitality company, has raised $2.8M (₹24 Cr) in a seed round, co-led by Artha Venture Fund and Riverwalk Holdings. The round also saw participation from Kunal Khanna (Founder & CEO – Vivaldis), Krishna Jain, and other prominent HNIs/family offices. The fresh capital will

Andhra Pradesh, Kings Infra Ink INR 2,500 Cr Agreement for New Aquaculture Technology Park

A deal between Kings Infra Ventures Ltd and the Andhra Pradesh government to build an aquaculture technology park near Srikakulam for INR 2,500 crore was signed on 17 November. According to a release from Kings Infra, the 500-acre complex will be the first AI-driven aquaculture park in India, establishing

TCS Summoned by Pune Labour Commissioner on ‘Unlawful Termination’ Complaints

The Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's leading IT company, has been issued a notice by the Labour Commissioner’s Office in Pune following several months of employee layoffs as the company prepares to reduce its workforce by 2%. Following several complaints from the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate

Microsoft to Replace ‘Per User’ Billing With ‘Per Agent’ Pricing, Says Satya Nadella

Microsoft is getting ready to make a significant change to its software pricing strategy. As AI systems take on increasingly independent activities in the workplace, CEO Satya Nadella has revealed that the company is shifting from the conventional "per user" license approach to a "per agent"

Railway Stations to Get McDonald’s, KFC and Other Top Food Chains Soon

Indian Railways has made the decision to allow popular restaurants with a single brand to operate at train stations. The Railway Board changed its catering services policy to incorporate the South Central Railway's suggestion that popular single-brand restaurants like McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut, Baskin Robbins, Bikanerwala,

IndiGo and Akasa Air to Begin Flights From Navi Mumbai Airport on December 25

On November 15, 2025, IndiGo and Akasa Air announced that they would begin flights on December 25 from the recently built Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). On December 25, Akasa Air will launch its first trip between Delhi and NMIA, establishing direct connections with four Indian cities. In the days

Disney and YouTube Seal Deal to Bring TV Channels Back to the Platform

On 14 November evening, Disney and YouTube announced an agreement to lift the blackout that had been removing ABC, ESPN, and other channels from the YouTube TV streaming service. The deal puts an end to a dispute that started in late October when Disney removed shows from YouTube TV. The

Apple Accelerates Search for Tim Cook’s Successor as Leadership Shift Looms

According to a Financial Times report, Apple is intensifying its succession planning efforts in anticipation of Tim Cook's resignation as the company's CEO as early as next year. According to multiple media reports that cite many people with knowledge of the talks, John Ternus, Apple'

Amazon, Microsoft Back Initiative to Restrict Nvidia’s AI Chip Exports to China

In a rare rift between the chipmaker and two of its largest clients, Amazon is joining Microsoft in endorsing legislation that might further restrict Nvidia's exports to China. The actions taken by Amazon and Microsoft to oppose a business with which they have a close relationship demonstrate how

Google to Invest $40 Billion in Texas for AI and Cloud Infrastructure Expansion by 2027

As the most recent in a string of significant technology investments in the US, Google plans to invest $40 billion in Texas through 2027 to build new cloud computing and AI infrastructure. In order to increase Google's footprint in the US Lone Star State, the investment will help

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire, John Furner Named Successor

Walmart has announced that its long-time Chief Executive Officer, Doug McMillon, will retire on 31 January 2026, marking the end of his more than a decade‑long leadership. McMillon, aged 59, first joined Walmart in his youth, working as an hourly associate. Over the years, he climbed the ranks to

Lenskart Launches Spanish Eyewear Brand ‘Meller’ in India

* Meller’s globally loved sunglasses are available across the Lenskart platform * Meller will roll out to about 500 Lenskart stores selected using GeoIQ intelligence  Lenskart has announced the launch of its Meller sunglasses in India, the Barcelona-born brand it acquired earlier this year. This launch marks another major stride in