Fragaria Fruits, a high-tech farming company, has raised $2 million in seed funding and project finance to expand its vision of revolutionising the fruit-eating experience in India. The round was led by WEH Ventures, with participation from Rainmatter, Spiral Ventures, and angel investors such as Sashi Kumar, CEO of Akshayakalpa
Matters.AI, an AI-native data security company built in Bharat, today announced an INR 55 Crore fundraise to pioneer a new class of system: the AI Security Engineer. Unlike traditional security platforms that merely monitor or alert, the AI Security Engineer is a self-learning system that understands how sensitive data
For booking flights, buses, trains, and hotels, Rapido has partnered with Goibibo, owned by MakeMyTrip; ConfirmTkt, owned by ixigo; and redBus. Rapido aims to become a one-stop travel app, offering its 5 Cr active users from more than 400 cities nationwide a smooth mobility experience. Prior to a possible initial
On October 15, Ola Electric shares are anticipated to be the subject of attention due to signs that the firm plans to enter the energy sector in addition to its primary electric vehicle business. Ola Electric, the largest pure-play EV firm in India, said in an official statement that it
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According to reports, L&T Semiconductor Technologies and Hon Young Semiconductor, a subsidiary of contract maker Foxconn, inked a long-term agreement on 14 October to collaborate on the development of high-voltage semiconductor wafers. According to the Economic Times, the two businesses would create wafers for industrial and automotive applications
PhysicsWallah (PW), the education platform founded by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IDP Education India (“IDP”), co-owner of IELTS and India’s sole provider of the test, to bring global opportunities closer to students. Under this collaboration, PW students will gain access
Consuma, an AI startup redefining traditional research methods such as surveys and focus groups, has raised $1.3 million (INR 11.16 Crore) in seed funding, led by Equirus InnovateX Fund. The round also saw participation from prominent angel investors, including Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn), Mekin Maheshwari (Flipkart), Bhavik Dholakia (Swatantra
Amazon is preparing for a significant wave of layoffs once more. According to reports, the firm is planning to lay off up to 15% of the employees in its human resources department, which is internally referred to as the People eXperience and Technology (PXT) team. The HR department will be
In 2025, Larry Ellison, co-founder and chairman of Oracle Corporation, has emerged as the biggest winner from the ongoing AI revolution. As companies worldwide expand their artificial intelligence capabilities, Oracle has become a key provider of the cloud and computing infrastructure powering these AI systems. Thanks to a series of
At SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas, Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang personally delivered the company's recently released DGX Spark AI supercomputer to Elon Musk. The meeting occurred as SpaceX got ready for the eleventh test of its Starship rocket, according to a blog post the
Microsoft debuts MAI-Image-1, a photorealistic AI image model built entirely in-house. Ranking among LMArena’s top 10, it showcases Microsoft’s move toward AI independence and faster, more realistic image generation.
India’s startup and corporate ecosystem continues to witness dynamic growth with significant funding rounds and key business developments on 14th October 2025. From real estate and edtech to agritech and pet food, startups are raising capital to scale operations, enhance technology, and expand market reach. In parallel, major corporate
Thyrocare Technologies reported a solid Q2FY26 with 22% YoY revenue growth and 82% jump in PAT. The Board declared a 2:1 bonus issue and ₹7 interim dividend, celebrating 25 years of the company. The diagnostic major processed 53.3 million tests this quarter, up 21% YoY.
In a regulatory statement on October 14, IT giant Infosys declared that it has won a £1.2 billion (about INR 14,137 crore) contract from the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) to provide a new workforce management system. The current Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system will be replaced with
Muttley Crew, a Bangalore-based premium, health-focused pet food brand, announced the successful raise of its seed funding round, raising $425,000. The round saw participation from a group of private investors, reflecting strong confidence in Muttley Crew’s vision, product innovation, and growth potential in India’s rapidly expanding pet
The yearly performance review cycle of Infosys has begun, reigniting employee expectations for long-awaited pay raises in 2026. In an email, the HR department of the Bengaluru-based IT services behemoth requested that employees submit their self-evaluations by October 17. Employees feel that this appraisal season is more important than the
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) announced on 12 October that it will reorganise its personnel by laying off around 550 workers, or 10% of its total workforce, in an effort to maintain the facility's long-term competitiveness. JPL director Dave Gallagher emphasised in a statement that the
Fery Rides, India’s first women-led mobility platform designed for women, has raised INR 2.075 crore in a seed funding round led by IAN Angel Fund, part of IAN Group. The round saw participation from Hari Balasubramanian, Uday Chatterjee, and Sri Prakash. The investment will support the company in
HCLTech announced that it will begin giving its workers raises in October, following the lead of its bigger competitor Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which did so last month with the support of robust revenue growth, improved deal visibility, and sizable artificial intelligence (AI) income. The percentage increase that HCLTech would
Harvard University has highlighted that some college degrees may no longer offer the same career value as in the past. In a recent study, economists and faculty pointed out that certain fields are seeing declining returns in terms of career opportunities and earning potential. This has raised questions about the
Pune-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand Two Brothers Organic Farms (TBOF) has successfully raised INR 110 crore (approximately $12.5 million) in a Series B funding round. The round saw participation from 360 One Asset, Rainmatter Investments, the Narotam Sekhsaria family office, and IGNITE Growth LLP. This follows the company’s Series
Andrew Tulloch, co-founder of Mira Murati’s AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, has left the company to join Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. The move highlights the growing competition among global tech firms for top artificial intelligence talent. Andrew Tulloch exits Thinking Machines Lab to join
Alliance Air, a government-owned regional airline, introduced 'Rates Se Fursat', a new pricing programme, on Monday to relieve travellers of the burden of fluctuating rates. According to an official, the latest initiative, which was introduced by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu in front of Civil Aviation Secretary