Ola Electric introduced its 'Ola Insiders' community initiative on March 1st, catering exclusively to its 10 million riders nationwide. Vehicle upgrades, add-ons, and referrals are just a few of the perks that community members can achieve through the campaign. A statement from Ola Electric stated that consumers can
The announcement by OpenAI on 27 February of a $110 billion funding round, which would put the ChatGPT creator's valuation at $840 billion. This development indicates a rapid increase in investment in AI. Just before the AI startup is set to have its mega-IPO later this year, a
After a fierce bidding war, Paramount Skydance defeated Netflix and announced on February 27 that it will purchase Warner Bros. Discovery. The merged firm will be valued at $110 billion. This deal finally puts an end to the five-month bidding war and establishes a new entertainment giant. This merger will
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to launch the Micron Technology plant in Sanand today. This new facility is intended to commercially place India on the world semiconductor map. The memory solutions company, with headquarters in Boise (Idaho), is believed to produce 10% of its total output while operating at
Jaipur-based quick-service coffee chain Nothing Before Coffee (NBC) has secured ₹3.7 crore in on-air funding commitments during its appearance on the startup reality show Bharat Ke Super Founders, strengthening its expansion push across India’s Tier-II and Tier-III markets. The company also unveiled plans to scale aggressively, aiming to
When we speak of Shark Tank India judges, we can easily visualize experienced venture capitalists or renowned startup founders with several decades of industry experience. But Pratham Mittal brings a fresh and deeply meaningful perspective, that of an educator-entrepreneur who believes that entrepreneurship begins with learning by doing, not waiting
India’s startup ecosystem recorded steady funding momentum across defence tech, proptech, enterprise infrastructure, and AI-led platforms, alongside notable corporate developments in edtech and manufacturing. Early-stage investments and growth capital continued to flow into innovation-driven startups, while companies announced strategic employee liquidity programmes and expansion ambitions. Here’s your daily
Gold and silver prices in India ended largely unchanged at the close of trading on February 27, 2026, with both metals maintaining steady levels amid mixed global cues. Gold 24K held firm around ₹1,61,020 per 10 grams in major cities, while silver stabilised at ₹2,85,000 per
In an effort to attract startups and foster innovation within the Indian Railways, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the creation of a specialised tech strategy on February 26. Following in the footsteps of the defence ministry's iDEX program, the Rail Tech policy seeks to enlist the help of
In the next years, the Indian government anticipates that Apple Inc. will manufacture 30% of its iPhones worldwide in India. In light of the US Supreme Court's decision, the government does not anticipate any changes to Apple's expansion plans. The 10% fentanyl tax that was levied
India’s financial system remains stable for now, but early warning signs are emerging around household debt, consumption-driven borrowing, and declining savings, according to the latest Financial Stability assessment released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The findings have sparked fresh debate among economists and market observers after data
Hundreds of Burger King locations in the United States will soon be equipped with headsets that use an OpenAI chatbot. As the business puts it, this is a necessary step in gaining insight into "overall service patterns" for management. Part of a larger artificial intelligence platform meant to
Anonymous posts on professional forum Blind reveal a troubling pattern of alleged misconduct at India's e-commerce giant, as employees claim management fabricated performance issues to push out long-serving staff ahead of an April deadline.
IAN Group, the country’s single largest early-stage investment platform, has invested in The Artment’s ₹10 crore pre-series A funding round, through its evergreen fund, IAN Angel Fund, with participation from other angel investors. Founded by Aditya Agarwal (Co-Founder & CEO) and Aanchal Agarwal (Co-Founder & CFO), The Artment
On Coursera, Google has introduced a new AI Professional Certificate. Its goal is to assist professionals in going beyond basic AI knowledge and safely utilising AI tools in their daily jobs. Google AI Pro will be provided to enrolled learners at no cost for three months. This allows for practical
AI tools make writing and publishing a book faster and easier. The software enables writers to develop their ideas through an organized process that starts with planning and progresses to chapter writing. The tools provide instant assistance by suggesting appropriate word choices and correcting grammatical errors, while enhancing the overall
The team at Block, the folks behind Afterpay, Cash App, and Square, are laying off 40% of their employees. Jack Dorsey, co-founder, wrote to shareholders explaining the action, saying that "intelligence tools" were the driving force. Dorsey predicts that the majority of businesses will soon do the same.
The 'Food on Train' service, which Swiggy offers for food delivery and fast commerce, was expanded on February 26th. It worked with IRCTC to provide service to 152 stations in India over the course of a year. The increasing desire for different culinary options across the country is
Senior staff members at Tata Consultancy Services have been instructed to aggressively develop and test artificial intelligence solutions. Thus, indicating a stronger drive to incorporate AI into leadership responsibilities. During his speech at the Nasscom Technology Leadership Forum in Mumbai, CEO K Krithivasan advised top leaders to put theory aside
Indian startups continued to attract strong investor interest on 26 February 2026, with capital flowing into deeptech, AI-led construction, fintech, wellness, consumer brands, and enterprise SaaS. Several growth-stage rounds led by Peak XV and global VCs highlight sustained momentum in India’s innovation ecosystem. Meanwhile, the day’s business headlines
Gold and silver prices in India closed firm on 26 February 2026, recovering from early volatility to end the session on a steady note. While MCX futures reflected intraday swings driven by profit-booking and global cues, domestic retail rates remained resilient across major cities. A softer US dollar index and
Over the next two years, WiseTech Global, an Australian logistics software business, plans to let off roughly 2,000 employees as it makes a significant shift to artificial intelligence. Consequently, it has reshaped over one-third of its global staff. About 29% of employees in 40 countries will be impacted by
When we think of startup judges on Shark Tank India, we often expect investors from tech, consumer brands, or SaaS founders. But Hardik Kothiya brings a unique and powerful perspective that of a renewable energy pioneer who has helped build one of India’s fastest-growing solar manufacturing companies from the
As the British luxury carmaker struggles with US import taxes, weak demand in China, and growing financial hardship, Aston Martin plans to lay off up to 20% of its personnel. On February 25, the corporation announced that the layoffs, which will impact nearly 3,000 workers, should result in yearly
US chip giant NVIDIA has delivered another record-breaking quarter, driven by surging global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. However, despite strong earnings and upbeat guidance, global markets reacted with caution as investors weighed high expectations and ongoing uncertainty around China sales. The company released its fourth-quarter and full-year results
Indian brokerage firm Angel One Ltd saw its share price fall sharply on Thursday, 26 February 2026, with some trading platforms showing a near‑90% drop. However, this dramatic move was not due to a market panic or poor company performance. Instead, it was a routine 1:10 stock split
Aavishkaar Capital, the investment arm of Aavishkaar Group, has led the INR 60 Crore (USD 6.6 Mn) investment in FREED, India’s first technology-driven debt relief platform, with participation from existing investors, Sanjay Nayar led Sorin Investments, Piper Serica and Sattva Ventures. Debt relief is a mature $50 billion
MeltPlan, a pre-construction AI platform founded in 2025 announced its $10 Mn Seed funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from noa. This brings the total funds raised by the company to $14 Mn. The funds will be used to further develop what it calls the “planning engine” for
Deep Tech startup Reneonix has raised ₹1.70 Crore in Pre-seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The round saw participation from leading institutions, angel investors, and grant bodies, including the Department of Science and Technology (Government of India), NSRCEL-IIM Bangalore, SustainTN, and ITEL Foundation. The funds will be deployed
In a significant move poised to reshape India's burgeoning edtech and recruitment sectors, upGrad, a prominent online higher education and upskilling platform, announced its acquisition of Internshala, a leading internship and early-career hiring platform. This strategic consolidation, finalized through a 90% stock-swap transaction, underscores upGrad's ambition
Tattvam AI, a deeptech startup building AI systems to automate semiconductor chip design, today announced it has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding led by Seedcamp, with participation from EWOR, Entropy Industrial Ventures, Concept Ventures, semiconductor angel Stan Boland. The world is racing to build custom silicon. Unlike general-purpose
On the grounds that they stream explicit material, the MIB have banned five over-the-top (OTT) platforms: MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel, and Jugnu. According to official sources cited by various media reports, the five platforms were accused of hosting immoral information in contravention of obscenity rules. By virtue of
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has announced "huge" plans to reassign workers. According to sources, this action is in line with the banking firm's efforts to speed the deployment of artificial intelligence. During an investor meeting this week, Dimon announced that the company is getting
To formally expand its on-the-ground support for companies building production-grade AI systems, OpenAI has appointed Arjun Gupta, founder of an Indian firm, as its first solutions architect in the nation. Formerly of AuraML, where he was both co-founder and chief technologist, Gupta is now a part of the Go-To-Market (GTM)
Indian startups raised notable capital across healthcare tech, robotics, fintech, AI, manufacturing and data infrastructure on 25 February 2026, underscoring sustained investor confidence in deeptech, SaaS and healthcare innovation. Funding ranged from early‑stage seed rounds to multi‑million growth raises, aimed at product development, global expansion and capability scaling.
Gold and silver prices in India showed mixed trends at market close on 25 February 2026. Gold ended marginally higher, supported by safe-haven demand and a weaker rupee, while silver saw a sharper uptick amid volatility and rising industrial interest. Global cues, including firming bullion prices and fluctuations in the
What does it take to run a ferry service with a near-perfect strike rate from the very first day of operations? For Nautika, India’s youngest and fastest-growing premium ferry operator in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the answer has always been simple: hire from the islands, train with heart,
Bengaluru-based Pulse has raised a $4 million seed round led by 3one4 Capital, with participation from Incubate Fund Asia & Stride Ventures, and angel investors including founders of Blackbuck and Agrizy to build a full-stack, asset-light medical equipment manufacturing brand that designs, sources and delivers affordable, globally compliant products at
* Company aims to dominate the home & kitchen category with new investments in offline expansion, supply chain, and product innovation * Plans to scale revenue to INR 500 Cr in the next 3 years, reaching 5 million Indian households. HomeEssentials, India’s fastest-growing D2C brand for home and kitchen essentials, has
The Government of India has launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) to sell up to 4% of its stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), the dedicated financing arm of Indian Railways. The stake sale is expected to raise around ₹5,430 crore and comes at a time when IRFC
Under the Trump administration, the US Department of Commerce imposed preliminary duties of about 126% on solar cells and modules imported from India, triggering a sharp fall in Indian renewable energy shares. The decision was announced by the US Department of Commerce, which said Indian manufacturers benefited from subsidies that
India’s startup ecosystem saw robust funding activity across recruitment tech, cross‑border fintech, creator commerce, AI‑driven GTM platforms, student mobility and dermatology tech as capital continued flowing into high‑growth segments. On the business news front, veteran founders are stepping aside, and aerospace and home interior companies are
Gold and silver prices in India ended mixed to slightly lower on 24 February 2026, reflecting subdued global cues and profit‑booking late in the session. Gold eased marginally, while silver showed intraday volatility, consolidating after an earlier rally. The US dollar’s strength and global trade uncertainties were key
At its Chandigarh branch, IDFC First Bank Ltd. disclosed a discrepancy of INR 590 crore in deposits held on behalf of the Haryana Government. Four workers have been designated as suspects by the bank and suspended while an investigation is conducted. The application by the bank follows a February 18
The aviation company LAT Aerospace, funded by Deepinder Goyal, has expanded into the defence tech industry through the acquisition of Sharang Shakti, an early-stage business. Along with its long-term goal of producing a civil aircraft platform, LAT Aerospace is making its first attempt at constructing indigenous defence capabilities, according to
According to reports, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called a "high-stakes" and "tense" meeting at the Pentagon with Dario Amodei, CEO of AI firm Anthropic, over the military's utilisation of the Claude AI model. Reportedly, Elon Musk criticised the AI firm for allegedly
ZeroMobIt, a Hyderabad-based student mobility startup, today announced it has raised INR 1.5 Crore in a pre-seed funding round, led by prominent angel investors like Sandeep Varaganti (CEO, JioMart), Dr. Ashok Agrawal (SVP, Axis Bank), and HNIs. The funding will enable the startup to accelerate its AI-native technology development,
Current and former workers of Anthropic will be able to sell stock at a valuation of roughly $350 billion through a secondary share sale that the company is initiating. To avoid going public, this is the next logical step in providing liquidity. An investment of $5 billion to $6 billion