Moglix has introduced Cognilix, an AI-powered B2B procurement operating system designed to simplify how businesses buy products, handle inventory, collaborate with suppliers, and sell. The business said that it will spend $5 million to advance AI research and create corporate products tailored to particular industries using the Cognilix platform. AI
On 14 January, Ola Electric declared that its 4680 Bharat Cell platform would be expanded. As part of the effort, companies and startups can now buy the 1.5 kWh 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack or the 4680 Bharat Cells directly for use in portable medical devices, humanoids, automobiles, and
According to creator Gaurav Munjal, Unacademy intends to close its centre business and turn it into a franchise. Munjal informed staff members via email on January 14 that the company will convert its company-operated centres into franchise partnerships in the upcoming months. He went on to say that the business&
India demands that rapid commerce companies abandon their 10-minute delivery claim. The demand was raised amid growing worries that the extremely tight deadlines are deteriorating the safety and working conditions for gig workers. According to various media reports, Federal Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met with executives from major instant delivery
Pee Safe, India’s leading women’s hygiene and wellness brand, has raised growth capital from OrbiMed, a global healthcare-focused private equity firm. The total round size was approximately USD 32 Mn (~INR 290 crore), comprising both primary issuance and secondary share purchases of early investors. The fresh capital will
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed strong momentum on 13th January 2026, with funding activity spanning gaming, beauty services, aerospace deep-tech, specialty chemicals, logistics, and consumer brands. From Liquidnitro Games’ $19.1 million Series A round to early-stage bets on Drickle, Hexalog, and Misochain Technologies, investor interest remained robust across diverse
Indian AI-first fashion startup Alle has officially shut down after operating for around two and a half years. The update was shared by co-founder Prateek Agarwal in a LinkedIn post, where he confirmed that the decision to close the company was taken in October 2025 after multiple attempts to find
- Privacy-first Apple turns to Google Gemini to strengthen Siri in a multiyear deal. - After the deal news broke out, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, crossed $4 trillion in market value for the first time ever. - Elon Musk criticises and calls the deal "an unreasonable concentration of power."
In the December quarter (Q3 FY26), One 97 Communications Ltd. (Paytm) saw continuous institutional investment, indicating ongoing confidence in the company's long-term growth trajectory and strengthening fundamentals. Due to Paytm's inclusion in the MSCI Global Standard Index in November 2025, Category I FPIs increased their investment
January hasn't even ended yet, and at least three major corporations have recently announced widespread layoffs. Giants including Meta, Citigroup, and BlackRock have laid off thousands of employees in a variety of roles, suggesting that the job loss trend that swept through 2025 has continued into 2026, at
In the December quarter of FY26, HCL Technologies reported a slight decrease in its workforce, despite the IT services company continuing to hire recent graduates in the face of stable demand. The Noida-based company's headcount decreased by a net 261 people in Q3FY26. This decline has brought down
Capital-A, India’s specialist venture capital fund for manufacturing and deep tech, has led a ₹18 crore seed funding round in Misochain Technologies Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based aerospace deep-tech company focused on developing indigenous, flight-critical aircraft components for defence and global aviation platforms. The fresh capital will be used to
Hexalog, an AI-powered cross-border supply chain enablement company, has raised $4 million to accelerate its growth and international expansion. The round was led by ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL, with participation from Mount Judi Ventures, Action Tesa Family Office, Bajaj Ventures, Nandan Growth Fund and other angel investors like Saurabh Deep Singla,
- California is home to 199 billionaires, and many have begun to exit before the tax takes effect in November. - 5% of Larry Page's wealth would exceed $ 12 billion, and he is unwilling to give that up in taxes. - Delaware, Nevada, Florida & Texas have become the new wealth destinations.
IAN Group, the country’s single largest early-stage investment platform, has invested, through the IAN Angel Fund, in the seed round of LearnTube.ai, an AI-powered personalized learning and career acceleration platform. Nazara Technologies and Blitzscaling Ventures also participated in the round. The funding will be used to strengthen the
The largest software services exporter in India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), announced a substantial drop in its staff base in the December quarter. This is the second consecutive quarter of workforce contraction as the company continues to realign its manpower in response to cost constraints and technological advancements. According to
- Following a Guardian investigation, Google quietly stopped AI responses for medical test searches. - AI Overviews might be delaying doctor visits by misleading users with oversimplified medical information. - Health advocate Vanessa Hebditch says AI shouldn't be part of health searches at all.
- Google announced its new AI shopping agent tools on January 11. - The new tech has major retailers such as Kroger, Lowe’s, and Papa John's on board. - Google's Agentic commerce tech is ready to compete with OpenAI and Microsoft (new shopping features in ChatGPT and Copilot).
Funding will help onboard more high-growth brands and accelerate AI-led orchestration through its proprietary platform, EdgeOS
India’s startup ecosystem remained active on 12th January 2026, with multiple early- and growth-stage companies securing fresh capital across sectors such as supply chain, mobility, food & beverage, fintech, and proptech. Startups including Edgistify, PumPumPum, Good Farmer Food Concepts, Bluecopa, and Flent announced funding rounds aimed at scaling operations,
- Emails, phone numbers, and physical addresses of 17.5 million Instagram users leaked on the dark web and BreachForums. - Free scan to check if your data is in the leaked data (by Malwarebytes). - Meta is yet to respond to the data breach. In the meantime, here's how you can protect yourself.
SNAM Group of Companies, through its investment arm SNAM Solutions has led the Series B2 fund raise in footwear brand, Neeman's. Founded by Taranjeet Singh Chhabra and Amar Preet Singh in 2017, Neeman's has raised $4 Million (approx ₹35.5 Cr) in its latest round, with
Kissht has received approval from SEBI, the market regulator, to move forward with its public offering. According to the most recent information on the SEBI website, OnEMI Technology, the parent company of the firm, received observations from the regulator on January 8. Issuing observations is a "green light"
Infosys Ltd. faces the possibility of losing almost one-third of its around $400 million yearly revenue from Daimler, one of its top three clients, as the German automaker searches for a replacement vendor after execution delays. At a time when client technology budgets are being tightened by economic uncertainty, tariff