“Not Our Employees,” Says Google, After Laying off 200 Contract Workers Over Pay And Working Conditions

Fired in silence, the workers are now speaking up against the system on low pay and working conditions, "it's oppressive..."

Groww Seeks to Raise INR 6,000–7,000 Crore Through Revised IPO Filing

Groww, an online investing platform, has submitted a revised draft prospectus for an IPO of INR 6,000–7,000 crore to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The transaction would consist of an offer for sale (OFS) of 574 million shares valued at about INR 5,000–

Ford to Slash 1,000 Jobs at German EV Plant as Electric Car Demand Falls Short of Forecasts

On September 15, Ford Motor Company declared that it would lay off up to 1,000 workers at its Cologne, Germany, electric vehicle production. According to the firm, the decision was made because battery-powered car sales are falling short of projections.  According to an AP story, the automaker clarified that

Dreamfolks Services Suspends Domestic Airport Lounge Access, Warns of Material Business Impact

One of the major companies in the airport services industry, Dreamfolks Services Limited, has announced a big operational shift that will likely have a big effect on its operations. With effect from September 16, 2025, the corporation has stopped providing its customers with domestic airport lounge services. Dreamfolks Services claimed

PlaySuper Raises $1Million Seed Round to Redefine In-Game Monetization for Free-to-Play and Skill-Based Games

PlaySuper, a gaming commerce platform that embeds real-world rewards directly into games, has raised $1 million in seed funding to expand its rewards-as-a-service model across India and Southeast Asia. The round was led by Singapore-based gaming VC Chimera, with participation from Audacity VC, IAN Capital Fund, and Dhruv Vohra, Meta’

Lucira secures $5.5 Million in Seed Funding led by Blume Ventures

Lucira Jewelry, a design-first fine jewelry brand redefining sustainable luxury in India, today announced the completion of its $5.5 million fundraise, the largest ever seed round raised by a jewelry startup in the country to date. The round was led by Blume Ventures and Spring Marketing Capital, with participation

Podcasts, Shorts, Music: YouTube’s New AI Updates Want to Do It All for You

Turn words into videos, audios, and music in a matter of seconds with YouTube's new AI features that...

From CFO to Fugitive: Ramesh Prabhu’s ₹250 Crore Corporate Heist

Gameskraft’s CFO scandal came to light on September 9, 2025, but Ramesh Prabhu confessed he stole ₹250 in March after losing all the money in...

Why Zerodha Has Never Gone Public: Nithin Kamath Shares the Inside Story

Nithin Kamath, Founder and CEO of Zerodha, recently shared insights on LinkedIn about what makes the brokerage firm stand out, why it remains profitable, and why it has avoided the public markets. His remarks were in response to a Reddit user questioning Zerodha’s approach. Zerodha’s Success Built Over

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 16th September 2025: PharmEasy Raises INR 1,700 Cr, Nothing Secures $200 Mn, Mukesh Ambani Eyes Reliance Retail IPO & More

India’s startup and business ecosystem on 16th September 2025 was abuzz with significant developments across healthtech, fintech, consumer electronics, and enterprise IT. From PharmEasy’s INR 1,700 crore debt raise to Nothing’s $200 million Series C, and Mukesh Ambani’s plans to take Reliance Retail public, the

Fiverr Cuts 30% of Staff to Go “AI-First.” What It Really Means

Fiverr is in startup mode again, and it has let go of 250 of its employees for AI and...

Centre Plans to Launch Satellite Communication (Satcom) Services in India by January 2026

According to reports, the government is eager to introduce satellite communication (satcom) services by January 2026. The Digital Communication Commission (DCC, formerly known as the telecom commission), the highest decision-making body of the telecom department (DoT), is scheduled to meet shortly to discuss the country's satcom rollout, according

CRED and IndusInd Bank Launch 18-Carat Gold Credit Card for Premium Users

On September 15, the fintech company CRED, based in Bengaluru, announced Sovereign, an exclusive society for India's elite, which includes a custom 18-karat gold credit card with guilloché engraving. The CRED-IndusInd Bank RuPay Credit Card was also introduced by the corporation. With CRED Scan and Pay, this lifestyle-focused

Will N. Chandrasekaran Still Lead Tata Sons After 2027? Inside Tata’s Boardroom Debate...

It's Noel Tata vs The Trustees of Tata Trusts as they both debate whether N. Chandrasekaran will continue to be the chairman after his retirement age of 65. What is the end conclusion?

MyPickup, Backed by Inflection Point Ventures, Ceases Operations

Due to a "client" funding crisis and difficulties in attaining the proper product-market fit (PMF), EV ride-hailing startup MyPickup has ceased operations. MyPickup's founder, Abhijeet Jagtap, announced the news on LinkedIn. He said that during "non-peak times", the startup was having trouble achieving PMF.

Mukesh Ambani Plans Reliance Retail IPO at $200 Billion Valuation

According to various media reports, Mukesh Ambani, who announced that Reliance Industries' telecom division, Reliance Jio, would go public next year, is also working on listing Reliance Retail, which may be valued at around $200 billion. With the demerger of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) division, Reliance Consumer Products,

BeyondSquare Solutions Raises USD 4 Million from Avant Global Corporation to Accelerate Growth of FinAlyzer Platform

BeyondSquare Solutions Pvt Ltd., the Bengaluru-based IT product enterprise behind the flagship product FinAlyzer, today announced that it has raised USD 4 Million as Series A funding from Avant Global Corporation. The investment will be executed in three stages, beginning with the issuance of new and convertible shares, followed by

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,