From Code to Protest: Google Workers vs Trump’s H-1B Order

A 6,600% hike on H-1B visas is not okay for Google employees, and they want justice for anyone on the verge of losing their jobs and...

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 23rd September 2025: Rocket Raises $15 Mn, Zealthix Secures $1.1 Mn, NPCI to Launch UPI EMI Option & More

India’s startup ecosystem saw significant activity on 23rd September 2025, with Rocket, Zealthix, and other startups raising notable funding rounds. Key business updates include NPCI introducing EMI options on UPI, JioBlackRock launching its Flexi Cap Fund, and the rollout of Perplexity Comet AI Browser in India. Daily Indian Funding

BlackSoil Capital (NBFC) Raises Over ₹200 Cr Debt in H1CY25; Boosts its SME Credit Play

BlackSoil Capital, the Non-Banking Financial Company of BlackSoil Group, has raised ₹210 crore in debt in the first half of 2025 (Jan to Jun). The fundraise highlights BlackSoil’s expanding role as a trusted alternative credit partner for India’s SMEs and high-growth businesses.  Despite the ongoing NBFC crisis and

MIRA Money's AUM Hits ₹300 Crore in Record Time

Achieves an amazing 20% increase in just five months without spending any money on marketing, thanks to a "Client First" attitude and constant execution

Talk to Your TV? Gemini Brings AI to the Big Screens

Find reviews, find shows you like, ask questions about your homework, plan trips, and more on TV now. Google's Gemini is on...

NPCI Plans to Introduce EMI Option on UPI Payments to Boost Digital Lending

According to reports, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is working on enabling customers to convert their payments into EMIs in an effort to further boost the adoption of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). According to the Economic Times, the payments authority will permit fintech firms to incorporate the

Oracle Appoints Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia as Co-CEOs in Major Leadership Shakeup

Oracle replaced Safra Catz, who played a key role in developing the company's cloud strategy and propelling it to the forefront of the ongoing AI boom with significant contract wins, with insiders Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia as co-CEOs on September 22. During her 11 years in charge,

JioBlackRock Asset Management Launches JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund, Powered by Systematic Active Equities (SAE)

By leveraging BlackRock’s SAE approach, the fund will aim to deliver long-term capital appreciation while adapting to market dynamics    Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited (JioBlackRock Asset Management), a 50:50 JV between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and BlackRock*, announced today the launch of its latest equity offering:

Perplexity Comet AI Browser Rolls Out in India for Windows and Mac Users

Perplexity has rolled out its Comet AI browser in India for Pro users on Windows and Mac. The Chromium-based browser features an AI assistant for summaries, workspaces, and automation, marking a key step in India’s AI-driven browsing market.

Meta’s $10B Promise Shrinks: From 500 Jobs to Just 100 in Louisiana

Meta’s $10B Louisiana data center promised 500 jobs. But now only 100 will be filled. What happened to the rest? Locals and watchdogs are asking tough questions about Big Tech’s real impact.

India Invests $18 Billion to Build Semiconductor Manufacturing Powerhouse

Given the intense competition and its late entry into the race to produce the most cutting-edge chips, India's chances of becoming a big player in the global chip industry are slim. A worldwide competition for semiconductor self-reliance started in 2022 when the United States limited exports of its

Meta’s Llama AI Gets Green Signal From GSA for U.S. Government Use

GSA confirms that Meta’s Llama meets the government’s security and legal rules and is safe to use. Here's how it will assist the federal agencies in...

Nvidia Commits $100 Billion Investment in OpenAI as Sam Altman Calls Compute the Future of Global Economy

As a sign of the increasing need for artificial intelligence infrastructure, Nvidia has committed to investing up to $100 billion in OpenAI. The agreement, one of the biggest in the AI industry, is anticipated to assist OpenAI in increasing its processing capacity through the construction of new data centres furnished

Healthcare focused SaaS startup Zealthix raises $1.1 million in Seed Round led by Unicorn India Ventures

Zealthix, a comprehensive SaaS based Healthcare platform has raised USD 1.1 Million in a seed round led by Unicorn India Ventures with participation from AlphaGen Venture Capital. Funds raised will be used for expansion and revenue growth. Additionally, a sizable portion will also be invested in making technology more

Venture Catalysts Leads Rs 3.5 Cr Pre-Seed Funding for Paar Autonomy to drive in a New Era of Agentic AI

New Delhi, 23rd September 2025: Venture Catalysts, India’s premier early-stage investor and integrated incubator, has led an a Rs 3.5 Cr pre-seed round in Paar Autonomy, a next-generation robotics startup developing perception hardware and agentic artificial intelligence for unmanned aerial, ground, and sea vehicles deployed in defence, policing,

Kolkata-based Sustainable Startup Amwoodo raises $4 million to Scale its Online Business and Manufacturing Expansion!

India, 23rd September, 2025:  Amwoodo, an innovator in bamboo-based sustainable solutions, announced that it has raised $4 million in Pre-Series A funding from a consortium of leading investors. This round was led by Rainmatter, with participation from Adventz Group, Thinkuvate, and Caspian. The investment marks a significant milestone in Amwoodo’

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 22th September 2025: 888VC Launches INR 175 Cr Fund, OnFinance AI Raises $4.2 Mn, MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Launch & More

India’s startup ecosystem on 22th September 2025 saw fresh funding rounds, new fund launches, and key corporate updates. Major highlights include OnFinance AI’s $4.2 Mn raise, SpaceFields’ $5 Mn pre-Series A, and Tesla Power’s INR 25 Cr pre-IPO round. On the business side, Jio Payments Bank

From Sofas to Stocks: RentoMojo Eyes FY27 IPO

The company notably made 82% (INR 40 Cr) profits in FY25, but the risks in the furniture rental industry still loom. Learn more.

Trump’s the $100,000 H-1B Shock: Affected People, Exemptions, and Confusions

Should you be worried if you hold an H-1B visa and come home for a visit? New application? Entry fee from September 21, 2025, the US explained.

Cipla CEO Umang Vohra to Step Down, COO Achin Gupta Likely Successor

Cipla, one of India’s top pharmaceutical companies, is set for a leadership change. According to a Mint exclusive, Umang Vohra, the current Managing Director and Global CEO, is expected to step down by the end of fiscal year 2026. Achin Gupta, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, is likely

How Data, Not Ego, Guides Mamaearth Co-Founder Decisions: Ghazal Alagh Explains

Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, has opened up about how she and her husband Varun Alagh handle disagreements in business. Sharing insights on LinkedIn earlier today, she emphasised the role of data over intuition in making joint decisions. Alagh recounted a 2017 argument in their living room over a product

MediaTek Launches Dimensity 9500 to Rival Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in Flagship Smartphones

MediaTek has revealed the Dimensity 9500, their flagship processor for the upcoming generation. The new CPU outperforms the Dimensity 9400 in terms of efficiency and performance. Better on-board AI processing has also been a priority for the corporation. MediaTek's "all big-core" design, which was introduced two

US Proposes OPT Tax as 25% Outsourcing Penalty Hits American Companies

Trump's new immigration restrictions are putting pressure on overseas businesses and students. Stricter rules are being implemented regarding the issuance of study visas to international students. Additionally, measures are being taken to tax the income of international students who work in the United States following their education. Additionally,

UK to Slash Visa Fees for Top Global Talent as US Raises H-1B Visa Cost to $100,000

According to Financial Times story, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering plans to do away with immigration costs for outstanding international talent. The Trump administration's announcement of a $100,000 cost for new H-1B visas, which went into effect on21 September, was preceded by the talks that