On January 29, Apple announced that it has purchased Q.ai, an Israeli startup developing artificial intelligence technologies for audio. The terms of the Q.ai transaction, which was supported by venture capital firms Matter Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Spark Capital, Exor, and GV, formerly known as Google Ventures, were
India’s startup ecosystem continued to see strong investor interest on 29th January 2026, with funding activity spanning D2C fashion, health-tech, deep tech, clean energy, and enterprise SaaS. From Cava Athleisure’s Series A boost to AI-powered health startup Biopeak’s follow-on round, capital flowed into innovation-led businesses solving both
By the end of trading on 29 January 2026, gold maintained firm levels near recent peaks, while silver surged past ₹4 lakh per kilogram across major Indian cities. Market movements reflected global bullion trends, a softer dollar, and the rupee’s intraday weakness.
* Repeat investment signals continued conviction in Biopeak’s approach to longevity and preventive care in India * Capital to expand multidisciplinary specialist-led clinics, diagnostics, proprietary AI and research, including a new flagship centre in Bengaluru * Biopeak is focused on strengthening healthspan at a population level through clinically grounded, India-first care models
Cava Athleisure, a fast-growing Indian everyday-wear brand built with a function-first approach, has raised INR 40 crore in its Series A funding round. The round was led by Sharrp Ventures, the consumer-focused investment firm, which invested INR 21 crore, with participation from V3 Ventures (founded by Arjun Vaidya, an early
For its initial public offering (IPO), insurtech startup Turtlemint has submitted an updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) to the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI). A new issue of equity shares up to INR 660.7 Cr and an offer-for-sale (OFS) component of up to 2.86 Cr shares
- The middle class and upper middle class get tax relief, as 30% tax only starts after INR 24 lakh. - The new tax regime is automatic, and if one wants the old one, they must actively choose it.
In cooperation with Adobe, telecom provider Airtel will provide its clients with a one-year subscription to Adobe Express Premium. The business claims that all Airtel customers in India would be able to take advantage of the deal. The new package will let Airtel subscribers use the app's Premium
The most recent round of layoffs at global technology giant Amazon will also affect its operations in India, where 500–700 workers are anticipated to be affected. Yet another round of reductions has been announced by Amazon. This time, the corporation plans to fire some 16,000 workers worldwide. This
In 2026, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, intends to almost treble the company's investment in artificial intelligence (AI). According to Meta's Q4 earnings report, which was made public on January 28, the business would spend between $115 and $135 billion on AI in 2026. This
On 29 January 2026, the Offer for Sale (OFS) of Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) opened for retail investors after strong demand from institutional and non‑retail participants. The OFS, led by promoter Vedanta Ltd, is designed to sell up to 1.59% stake in Hindustan Zinc, raising around ₹4,500
New Delhi-based deep tech startup OneARVO raises ₹12.3 Million in Pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will be utilised for technology team augmentation, building an AI lab for datasets, and go-to-market implementation. The startup operates as a supply chain integrity solutions provider, helping brands protect, track,
Beth Galetti is a senior executive at Amazon, serving as the Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology, the company’s top human resources (HR) role. She is the executive who communicated the company’s decision to cut around 16,000 corporate jobs worldwide in January 2026. As head
Google is expanding its AI subscription service worldwide. According to the firm, Google AI Plus will be available in 35 countries, including the US, and would automatically upgrade current Google One customers. As competition in consumer AI services heats up, the expansion seeks to provide customers with more access to
MCX gold price surged to a new all-time high today, extending its relentless rally as investors doubled down on safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty, a weakening US dollar, and rising geopolitical risk premiums. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures crossed the psychological ₹1,71,000 per 10 grams
1Buy.AI, an AI-first electronics procurement and cost-reduction platform, today announced a seed funding round of INR 32.5 crore. The round was led by 100Unicorns, with participation from Ashish Kacholia, Gruhas (founded by Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai), FJ Labs (USA), and other marquee ecosystem investors, including existing customers.
- UPS to Drop Amazon Deliveries by 1 million packages per day. - There could be additional layoffs as the company plans to close another 24 facilities in 2026. - The company is doing well financially, yet wants to let people go.
- Bluesky acknowledges core flaws as daily user activity drops 40% compared to last year. - Makers missed core basics such as post drafts, private accounts, slow video uploads, and more. - A better Bluesky algorithm is coming soon, says Head of Product, Alex Benzer.
Gold and silver prices in India ended higher on 28 January 2026, with both metals sustaining strong gains at market close. Domestic bullion markets reflected persistent safe-haven demand and global price strength, driven by a softer dollar, fresh record highs on exchanges and macroeconomic uncertainty. Silver exhibited broader intraday swings
India’s startup ecosystem saw steady momentum on 28th January 2026, with funding flowing into AI, deep-tech, clean-tech, aerospace, and health-focused consumer brands. Early-stage investments dominated the day, signaling continued investor confidence in emerging technologies and innovation-led businesses. From AI-powered film production and semiconductor design to autonomous robotics and sustainable
- Chinese companies can now get U.S. chips, but with tight restrictions. - ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent get the green light to import chips from Nvidia. - Other companies are in line for approval.
Popular quick-service restaurant chain Wow! Momo is facing intense scrutiny after a massive fire at a warehouse linked to the brand in Anandapur, Kolkata, killed multiple workers and left several others missing. The blaze, which broke out in the early hours of Monday, turned the facility into a death trap,
In a major inflection point that could alter the country’s filmmaking technology and increase the market share of Indian production ventures on a global scale, TakeTwo, an AI-native film studio specialising in high-end visual storytelling, has announced that it has secured fresh capital at a Rs. 100 crore valuation
Copper prices have been one of the biggest talking points in global commodity markets so far in 2026. After hitting record levels towards the end of 2025, the industrial metal continues to show strength on major exchanges and is drawing investor interest alongside precious metals such as gold and silver.