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 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
* 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
The Indian startup and business world saw many important updates today, including new funding rounds, company exits, an IPO listing and a major investment announcement. These stories show how different sectors are growing and changing. Here’s your roundup of key funding news and business news for 14th November 2025.
Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, unveiled a significant new investment in Andhra Pradesh on 13 November when it signed an agreement with the state government to build a 1 GW artificial intelligence (AI) data centre. One of Asia's most potent AI infrastructure networks will be created by
The Adani Group plans to invest over INR 63,000 crore in Assam to construct huge power projects, such as new pumped storage facilities and the largest private coal-fired plant in the Northeast. The billionaire Gautam Adani's group announced in a statement that the state government had awarded
Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford Motor business, has revealed that the business is having trouble filling 5,000 skilled-mechanic positions despite paying wages of nearly $120,000. This is one of his most severe warnings to date regarding America's labour future. Farley said the lack of skilled
Due to ongoing difficulties at Air India Ltd, Singapore Airlines Ltd's net income fell to its lowest level in three and a half years in the second quarter. In the three months ending September 30, net income dropped 82% from the same period last year to Singapore dollar
According to a report published by Reuters, Verizon's new CEO plans to lay off roughly 15,000 employees in the greatest layoffs the U.S. telecom giant has ever experienced. This is part of the executive's initial attempts to reorganise the company in response to increased
Codeyoung, Bengaluru-based global learning platform for kids (K–12), has announced an investment of ~USD 5 million in Series A round led by 12 Flags Group and Enzia Ventures. The round also marks exit for early investors. The investment will help Codeyoung expand its presence in international markets, build AI-driven
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed strong investor momentum on 13th November 2025, with significant funding rounds across AI, space-tech, electronics manufacturing, and EV infrastructure sectors. The day’s highlights include Parallel Web Systems’ $100 million Series A round led by Kleiner Perkins and Index Ventures, Brandworks Technologies’ $11 million Series
Leading decarbonisation solutions provider ReNew Energy Global Plc (ReNew) said on 13 November that it will invest INR 60,000 crore ($6.7 billion) in Andhra Pradesh to establish several green energy projects in the state, bringing its total new investment in the state to INR 82,000 crore ($9.
After the successful launch of Mahindra Manulife Investment Management in 2020, the JV will build on the partnership between Mahindra and Manulife in India, subject to regulatory permission. Each shareholder is anticipated to contribute INR 1,250 crore during the first five years, for a total capital commitment of up
Event Planet Technologies, a global event and wedding aggregator platform founded in 2024, has raised $250,000 in angel funding from USA-based serial investor and NRI, Mr. Virendra Prasad, valuing the company at ₹30 crore. The investment will drive Event Planet’s next phase of growth as it expands into
According to officials on 13 November, Manoj Gaur, the managing director of Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL), has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in relation to a money laundering case worth INR 12,000 crore. Investigators claimed Gaur was involved in the misappropriation and diversion of money obtained from
The Tata Trusts meeting held on November 11 was marked by a degree of drama. It has been discovered that Venu Srinivasan, the vice-chairman and trustee of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT), objected to the way a resolution was presented that would have appointed Bhaskar Bhat and Neville Tata
Trishul Space, an advanced rocket propulsion startup developing next-generation liquid rocket engines, has secured ₹4 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by the IAN Angel Fund, with participation from 8X Ventures and ITEL. The capital will fund research and testing of advanced turbopump technology, accelerating the development and commercialization
Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable investment, announces a landmark USD30 million investment in the Kheti soil carbon project developed by Varaha. The project supports smallholder farmers in India to implement regenerative agriculture practices. This transaction marks Mirova’s first carbon investment in India and represents
The first direct connection between Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and central Karnataka was established by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) with the commencement of a new Fly Bus service between KIA and Davanagere. The new route travels through Devanahalli, Doddaballapur, and Dabaspet via the Satellite Town Ring Road
ACS Energy has raised ₹1.1 Crore in pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. ACS Energy Systems is transforming India’s EV world. Having introduced universally compatible chargers for two, three and four wheelers, they’ve now rolled out smart AC chargers and the ACS pay platform, making them
Alive, India’s first full-stack platform for curated, unique, and immersive experiences powered by proprietary technology, is reimagining how urban India connects, explores, and experiences everyday life. In less than a year, the tech startup has recorded 90x revenue growth, scaled to over 125 original experiences, and set its sights
India’s startup ecosystem remained vibrant on 12th November 2025, marked by a flurry of funding activities and key corporate developments across sectors. From Bombay Shaving Company’s major pre-IPO funding round to Groww’s remarkable stock market debut and governance updates from Tata Trusts, the day highlighted strong investor
CAMS (Computer Age Management Services Limited), a registrar and transfer agent, is placing a significant wager on automation, cloud-native operations, and artificial intelligence (AI) with CAMSLens, an in-house AI-powered platform that will revolutionise the way regulatory compliance is applied throughout the financial ecosystem. Real-time contextual analysis of recently issued regulatory
Neville Tata, the son of chairman Noel Tata, and company veteran and former Titan managing director Bhaskar Bhat have been appointed to the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) board by Tata Trusts. They will both be in office for three years. In accordance with a new Maharashtra government regulation that