Varthana Finance, a leading NBFC in the affordable education sector in India, has secured a USD 6 million loan from WaterEquity, a global asset manager exclusively focused on water and sanitation. The funding aims to expand access to safe water and sanitation in underserved school communities across India. The proceeds
Articul8 AI surpasses $500 million Valuation in Under Two Years; Strong Investor Demand Drives Final Strategic Tranche to close in Q1 2026.
The funds raised by MiniPix will be used to strengthen product-market fit, scale regional content creation, and build the core team.
Fabpad, an Indian menstrual hygiene brand, has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds raised will be used to expand distribution and market presence across direct-to-consumer channels, online marketplaces, quick-commerce platforms, and offline retail. Part of the fund will also go towards
- ChatGPT Traffic seems to have fallen to 158 million from 200 million Daily Visits in January 2026. - Google puts Gemini everywhere to bridge the gap with ChatGPT, say experts. - The AI tool competition is to blame for this.
- It's the second time in less than a month that Warner Bros said "no" to Paramount. - Paramount's $108 billion deal is clearly risky due to excessive debt and no clear contractual protections. - Netflix now sounds paramount to Warner Bros, and could be it this time around.
- Despite strong financial results, Microsoft may still lay off employees. - Reports suggest that the third week of January may be the week of layoffs at Microsoft. - The Gaming, Azure, and Sales departments are likely to be affected.
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed healthy funding momentum on 7th January 2026, with capital inflows spanning skincare, EV infrastructure, proptech, AI, and travel experiences. Early- and growth-stage startups such as Be Clinical, RoadGrid, Flent, Arrowhead, and Capture A Trip attracted investor interest, reflecting confidence in consumer brands, sustainable mobility, and
A goods and services tax (GST) demand order totalling INR 3,69,80,242 for the period of April 2019 to March 2020 has been sent to Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, together with interest and penalties. The Additional Commissioner of State Tax (Appeals), West Bengal, issued
The brand plans to expand its international routes while deepening its presence in offbeat Indian destinations, further strengthening India’s youth travel ecosystem.
The massive IT company Infosys revealed on 7 December that it is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to hasten the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in businesses. The collaboration focuses on merging Amazon Q Developer, AWS's generative AI-powered assistant, and Infosys Topaz, an AI-first suite of
According to a senior company official, global technology giant Lenovo hopes to treble its business in India over the next three years, relying on a booming Motorola smartphone market and "high double-digit" growth in its infrastructure and services verticals. Amar Babu, president of Lenovo Asia Pacific, thinks that
- Grok AI is under fire for generating fake, vulgar Images of women and children on X. - India's IT Ministry (MeitY) issued a legal notice to X, setting a deadline to remove the illegal content. - Ashley St. Clair is all set to sue xAI and Grok.
Jemimah Rodrigues, a cricket player who gained fame last year after helping the Indian Women's Cricket Team win its first ICC Women's World Cup, just signed a brand contract, marking a significant accomplishment for her. The cricket player has partnered with Tvarra, a helmet firm that
Be Clinical, an evidence-led skincare brand focused on clinically effective solutions for ageing skin, has raised INR 6 crore in seed funding. The round was led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Titan Capital, founded by Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, who have doubled down on their commitment to the
Periods are routine. Discomfort should not be. That simple belief sparked the journey of HealthFab, a Bengaluru-based femtech startup that is quietly changing how Indian women experience menstruation. What began as a mission to offer better comfort and sustainability turned into a nationally recognised brand after its appearance on Shark
The funding will be used to strengthen Arrowhead’s core AI models, expand its technology and go-to-market teams Arrowhead Voice AI bots conduct end-to-end sales conversations for up to 20 minutes, achieving up to 50% higher conversions than human agents
Flent, the Indian proptech co. Redefining urban renting, today announced a massive INR 21 Cr fundraise in a Pre-Series A round, comprising INR 17 Cr in Equity and INR 4 Cr in Debt. The raise, led by Incubate Fund Asia, validates Flent's unique full-stack model that bypasses the
- Rajat Patidar's net worth jumped from INR 16–17 crore to around ₹25 crore. - He earns through multiple sources, including RCB's 11 Crore, brand deals, and BBCI fee. - Born in a business family, still maintains a low-key lifestyle and does not own luxury cars.
- The PMLA court has issued a notice to Raj Kundra for a trial on January 19. - ED alleges Kundra holds 285 Bitcoins worth over INR 150 crore under money laundering. - Raj Kundra claims that he is just a mediator.
India’s startup ecosystem continued to show steady funding activity on 6th January 2026, with investments flowing across healthcare, consumer brands, and sustainability-driven initiatives. Healthcare technology firm FutureCure Health led the day by raising INR 104 crore to scale its super-speciality diagnostics and treatment network. Dermaceutical skincare brand SkinInspired secured
- Employees’ 6-hour office shift, 3 days a week, will be strictly monitored by Wipro. - If not followed, it can directly affect the leaves (effective from January 1). - Total working hours remain unchanged at 9.5 hours (be it work from the office or home).
Used-car marketplace Cars24 has taken a major step to broaden its services with the acquisition of CarInfo, a vehicle information and management platform. The deal was announced in early January 2026 and marks Cars24’s second big purchase in under a year. The exact financial terms have not been officially
The Sustainability Mafia (SusMafia), a non-profit organisation working at the intersection of climate education, early-stage incubation, and ecosystem building, has received an INR 2 crore CSR funding from Zerodha to strengthen India’s climate talent and startup ecosystem. The funding will support SusMafia’s efforts to build a skilled, climate-aware