India, 18th August 2025: District by Zomato, the going-out vertical, announces a long-term strategic partnership with HSBC India. This collaboration aims to redefine how India engages with its cities' vibrant cultural landscapes. As the exclusive banking partner, HSBC will be seamlessly integrated into District's expansive calendar of
After five years of fighting in court, the Transport Workers Union in Australia won the case by $59 million. Know the full story…
Samsung, a key player in the Korean electronics industry, has now extended its "Make in India" campaign by producing laptops domestically in India, following the launch of smartphones. Samsung’s Noida Facility: Expanding From Smartphones to Laptops According to a Times Now article, the laptops are put together
It looks like Bharti Airtel is adding more bundled digital services for its Indian consumers. According to reports, the telecom operator has extended its collaboration with Apple, which was previously restricted to postpaid and broadband consumers, by providing free access to Apple Music for its prepaid customers. The action was
The House of Abhinandan Lodha has partnered with Zepto, a quick commerce platform, to reportedly provide land plots in ten minutes. In a recent advertising campaign, the real estate player revealed the partnership. The commercial, which was released during the Janamasthami festival, features expansive land plots and concludes with a
Microsoft may soon ask workers to spend more time in the office as it prepares to tighten its hybrid work policies. A Business Insider story claims that the tech giant intends to implement a new attendance requirement as early as January; however, specific dates may differ depending on where its
Parallel Web Systems Inc., a cloud platform designed to assist artificial intelligence systems in carrying out extensive web research, was introduced by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal. After taking over Twitter (now known as X) in 2022, billionaire Elon Musk fired Agrawal. Parallel Web Systems: The AI Startup Redefining Research
In an X post, the minister stated that five assembly, testing, marking, and packaging units, one fab, and six semiconductor units are in varying phases of planning, building, and operation. Last week, four more were approved: three ATMP, including the most advanced packaging unit, and one silicon carbide fab. The
According to the news portal Times of India, Google, a multinational computer giant, is preparing to resume in-person interviews after Sundar Pichai, the company's CEO, said that artificial intelligence (AI) had rendered virtual recruiting unreliable. Sundar Pichai on AI’s Impact on Virtual Hiring According to Pichai, Google
An expert group at the Reserve Bank of India has been looking for a comprehensive AI policy framework for the financial sector in light of the growing prevalence of AI-led innovation across many industries. Such a framework would offer adaptable, future-focused direction on AI innovation, adoption, and risk reduction in
Users using UPI might want to monitor any updates to the National Payments Corporation of India's (NPCI) UPI payment regulations. Peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions, one of the most popular UPI features, are reportedly going to be eliminated by the NPCI. Sending a request for money to a UPI account
Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder and Chief Mama at Mamaearth, has shared her unique approach to building strong teams. In a recent LinkedIn post, the entrepreneur and Shark Tank India investor revealed three questions she always asks when hiring or partnering. Alagh, who also leads brands like The Derma Co, Dr. Sheth&
As India celebrates 79 years of independence, Adani Defence & Aerospace unveils its latest campaign, “Stories of Change”, a moving tribute to the spirit of freedom, progress, and the power of education to transform lives. The campaign video tells a quiet yet powerful story from Ankur School in Noida, run
Amdocs joins Microsoft, Intel, and others in laying off employees due to AI. Although its HR Inbar Mark stated in June, “We view AI tools not as a replacement for human talent...”
David Ellison, after purchasing Paramount for $8.4 billion, wants to lay off employees to save $2 billion. Learn more…
India’s startup and business ecosystem saw significant funding activity and corporate developments on 14 August 2025. Several companies across fintech, AI, digital infrastructure, and consumer brands secured fresh capital to fuel growth and innovation. Alongside key corporate updates and market moves, ranging from major share sales and leadership changes
New Delhi, August 13, 2025: The 11th edition of India’s foremost annual affiliate marketing conference -- the India Affiliate Summit -- is all set to return in a significantly larger avatar as CLICK 2025, covering all the sub-sectors under the broad umbrella of performance marketing. Organised by the Internet
On August 13, Swedish retailer IKEA India announced the opening of its first location in Delhi, at the Pacific Mall in Tagore Garden. With more than 2,000 products on display and about 800 available for immediate purchase, the 15,000-square-foot store brings the IKEA experience closer to households in
Accenture and Qatar Airways are collaborating to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to transform the aviation sector. The objectives of this strategic alliance are to improve overall airline group performance, maximise operational efficiency, and elevate the customer experience. Qatar Airways and Accenture Launch AI Skyways to Transform Aviation In order
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)'s worldwide card payment network, RuPay, has established a one-year strategic alliance with BookMyShow, an entertainment company, to introduce the "Live Events Passport". What is the RuPay–BookMyShow Live Events Passport? For RuPay users throughout India, the programme seeks to
Mumbai, August 11, 2025: Ace Blend, India's leading science-backed nutrition powerhouse, today announced an investment from Fireside Ventures, India’s premier consumer-focused venture capital firm. Shivam Hingorani, Founder of Ace Blend, closely examined the Indian nutrition space. What he found were products with low efficacy and unsubstantiated claims
14 August 2025, New Delhi: Shivalik Small Finance Bank (SSFB), India’s first Small Finance Bank to transition from an urban cooperative bank, today announced that it has successfully raised INR 100 Crore in equity capital. The funding round was led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund- Japan, the corporate venture
Fractal is looking to raise $560 million (₹4,900 crore) through its IPO, and here’s what you need to know.
The Indian startup ecosystem saw a wave of funding activity and major business developments on 13 August 2025. From early-stage startups securing crucial investments to established players filing for IPOs and announcing strategic acquisitions, the day reflected strong investor interest and market momentum across diverse sectors. Here’s your roundup