Google has provided some employees in its business unit with voluntary exit packages (VEPs) in light of the continuing wave of layoffs in the IT industry. A severance payout is available to some teams within the global business organisation (GBO) if they choose to voluntarily quit the company, according to
Tech giant Google has begun offering voluntary exit packages to some employees as part of a major shift towards an artificial intelligence (AI)-led future. The move, announced through an internal memo this week, signals how the company is reshaping its workforce to align more closely with rapid changes in
Nearly a year after JPMorgan Chase enforced a strict five-day office attendance policy, some employees are still pushing back, with an online petition opposing the rule continuing to attract signatures. The petition, addressed to CEO Jamie Dimon, calls for hybrid work options to return, even as many staff fear public
Heliware, a deep-tech startup delivering advanced geospatial intelligence and 3D analytics has raised ₹4.5 Crore in a bridge round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will support international market expansion through strategic partnerships, talent acquisition, and operational setup across key global geographies, while strengthening working capital for ongoing
When Fig Living began its journey, the intent was simple: to create thoughtfully designed lighting that people would want to live with every day. What followed over the next year was not a loud launch or a blitz of campaigns, but steady momentum driven by how the products were being
Headquartered in NCR, Elixiir Foods has raised a $9 million seed round led by 3one4 Capital with participation from Incubate Fund Asia to build an omnichannel, technology-driven food platform focused on becoming the most trusted source for fresh, wholesome (organic, natural, pesticide- and antibiotic-free, minimally processed) and gourmet food. The
SteamPRO, India’s first bath-tech company, has raised ₹3.8 crore in seed funding in a round co-led by Anicut Capital, Zeropearl VC, D2C Insider Super Angels and Atrium Ventures, with participation from other strategic angel investors. The capital will be deployed to expand in-house manufacturing capacity, scale national service
February 11, 2026, witnessed significant activity in the Indian startup ecosystem, with several companies securing fresh capital and key business developments unfolding. Fintech, AgriTech, homeware, and medical robotics sectors saw notable funding rounds, highlighting investor confidence in diverse innovative ventures. Among the major highlights, fintech startup Olyv successfully raised $23
After five high-profile senior executives left the company since December, Salesforce reshuffled its leadership ranks and promoted six new leaders. The media has reported that the moves involve both new hiring and promotions from inside. As part of its efforts to solidify leadership across critical divisions like Slack, Agentforce, and
Gold and silver prices in India closed noticeably higher on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, with both metals supported by positive global cues and expectations of more accommodative monetary policy overseas. Domestic prices reflected firm bullion demand through the trading session, with silver outpacing gold in percentage terms amid renewed risk
Startup GoBoult, which specialises in smart wearables, intends to submit a DRHP to SEBI (the Securities and Exchange Board of India) in the months of October or November 2026. In the summer of 2027, according to cofounder Varun Gupta, the company plans to go public. The IPO process, he claimed,
Converse, a sneaker brand owned by Nike, is gearing up for massive layoffs following yet another precipitous decline in quarterly revenue. A worsening of its long-running downturn has put Converse in a difficult position. Reportedly based on an internal memo from CEO Aaron Cain, Converse is preparing to lay off
In an effort to streamline operations and re-establish sales momentum, newly installed chief executive Michael Fiddelke has decided to lay off around 500 people at Target. The layoffs are a component of a larger reorganisation that will provide store managers more power and streamline the retailer's store field
Nester, a premium design-first, tech-driven homeware brand, has raised INR 19 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures and OTP Ventures. The round saw participation from Sadev Ventures and Titan Capital as well. The cap table portfolio continues to include early stage angel investors Shezan Bhojani,
Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) fell sharply on Wednesday after the Government of India announced a stake sale through an Offer for Sale (OFS), triggering heavy selling across the counter. The stock dropped over 6% in early trade, hitting intraday lows and wiping out recent gains, despite the
Eicher Motors, the parent company of Royal Enfield, saw its shares jump over 6.5% to a record high following the release of impressive third-quarter results for the period ending December 2025. This rally marked the stock's best day in more than five years, reflecting investor confidence in
Titan Company has wowed the market with Q3 FY26 results showing 61% net profit growth to INR 1,684 crore. Shares jumped to a fresh 52-week high, reflecting strong confidence in its jewellery-led performance. Festive demand and expansion plans fuelled the upbeat outlook. Titan Q3 FY26 Results: Profit and Revenue
Paramount adds an extra 25 cents per share per quarter for delays to make the deal attractive to Warner Bros Discovery shareholders...
ThirdAI Automation has raised $3 million in seed funding in a round co-led by Endiya Partners and Capria Ventures. The capital will be used to scale product development, expand teams in India and overseas, and accelerate deployments with equipment manufacturers and semiconductor fabs. Founded in 2024 by Dr Vivek Vishwakarma
The customer operations group at Workday will be hit hard by the latest round of layoffs, which the company has announced. Therefore, this marks the beginning of yet another change in focus within the enterprise software team. The cloud-based HR and financial software supplier announced plans to lay off about
Indian startups saw strong funding activity on 10 February 2026, with significant investments across sectors including pet nutrition, jewellery, healthtech and sports tech. Petcare platform, SuperTailes, led the day with a $30 million Series C raise, while lab‑grown diamond jewellery brand Ethera secured ₹25 crore to scale operations. Today’
ThatWare, an advanced AI-powered digital intelligence and SEO solutions company, today announces its continued leadership in building AI-driven and semantic search systems inspired by Dr. Tuhin Banik, widely recognized as the Father of Modern SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Through a system-based, intelligence-first approach, ThatWare is redefining how advanced SEO operates
CURAPOD, backed by Litemed, a Made-in-India, non-invasive and personalised pain management device, has raised ₹20 crore in its Pre-Series A round led by V3 Ventures, 3i Partners and Ideaspring Capital. The investment underscores growing confidence in CURAPOD’s clinically driven wearable technology addressing the widespread burden of musculoskeletal pain. The
The Fractal Analytics IPO is live now, and investors are watching closely. The issue opened for public subscription on 9 February and will close on 11 February 2026. Early interest has been muted, with the overall subscription still under 20% mid‑way through Day 2. But behind the IPO buzz