Chargeup, a driver-first EV technology platform, has raised INR 22 crore in a funding round led by IAN Group, with participation from Cap-A and existing investors. The fresh capital will be used to expand operations in high-demand EV markets and strengthen Chargeup’s technology platform for drivers, NBFCs and ecosystem
After a one-month suspension, sanctions-compliant Russian oil is expected to be delivered to India's Reliance Industries Ltd, which operates the largest refining complex in the world, in February and March. After obtaining a one-month US concession that permitted it to conclude its transactions with the sanctioned Russian oil
- OpenAI announces that age protection systems in ChatGPT will likely launch in a few weeks. - The update will apply to ChatGPT users worldwide. - Additionally, parental controls will be added to the tool to give parents more control over the safety.
- Starting from February 21, Albinder Dhindsa (CEO of Blinkit) will be the new CEO of Eternal. - Deepinder Goyal says he wants to work on his high-risk ideas, and so he is resigning. - Goyal can still be on the board of directors as Vice Chairman, but shareholders' approval is due.
India’s startup funding momentum continued strong on 21st January 2026, with a diverse set of deals spanning voice AI, semiconductors, energy-tech, consumer brands, travel, workforce solutions, and sports-tech. The day saw WanderOn raise a sizeable INR 54 Cr Series A, while voice AI startups Bolna and Ringg AI attracted
WanderOn, India’s experiential travel brand catering to Gen Z and millennial travellers, has raised INR 54 CR in its Series A round led by DSG Consumer Brand and CAAF. The round is among the largest institutional fundraises by a travel and experiences company in the country. The company had
- The initiative is set to help 1,000 African Clinics with AI technology. - The project will start in Rwanda and spread across Africa by 2028. - From recordkeeping to providing reliable medical information, AI will integrate into healthcare at every step.
In an effort to establish itself as a long-term partner in the state's infrastructure-led growth goal, the Adani Group presented a $66 billion investment plan for Maharashtra on January 21. The plan covered aviation, clean energy, urban infrastructure, digital platforms, and advanced manufacturing. The company presented its plans
- Nifty slips below 25,000 and Sensex cracks 1,000 points today. - U.S. vs. Greenland, Denmark & Europe trade tensions, weak domestic performance, and a depreciating rupee value are the reasons. - At 1 PM, the market made a comeback, but experts call it a short-term recovery.
The Global Capability Centre (GCC) of the French global personal care company L'Oréal is anticipated to open in November of this year, according to official sources on 21 January. The beauty tech company plans to invest INR 3500 crore (350 million euros) by 2030. This will accelerate the
Actor and wellness advocate Samantha Ruth Prabhu has launched Mile Collective, a contemporary activewear and lifestyle brand, alongside co-founders Harshita Motaparthi and Pravishta Nadella. The label focuses on comfort-first clothing designed for everyday wear, extending beyond traditional workout apparel. Built on the idea that clothing should feel good on the
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and Pixxel, a planetary intelligence firm, finalised their agreement on 21 January to construct India's INR 1,200 crore national Earth Observation (EO) constellation. Under a public-private partnership (PPP) framework, Pixxel will lead a group of four Indian space
EV as a service platform raises INR 12.25 crore in equity + debt funding from Recur Club. Also saw participation from Thyrocare’s Dr. A. Velumani, Aditya Singh of All In Capital, and LetsVenture’s Pranav Mahajani Hala Mobility, India’s leading EV as a service platform, has secured a
* The ESOP buyback comes at a time when Cashfree has moved into a new 80,000 sq ft headquarters at Ecoworld, Bangalore, underscoring its next phase of growth Marking a decade of innovation in India’s digital payments ecosystem, India’s leading payments company, Cashfree Payments, announced the implementation of
* Platform now processes over 200,000 daily calls across more than 10 Indian languages * The only India-focused startup in the recent Y Combinator batches Bolna, a Bengaluru-based voice AI startup, has raised $6.3 million in a seed funding round led by General Catalyst, as enterprises increasingly look to automate
Aerem Solutions, India’s leading full stack platform for distributed solar, has raised $15 million (INR 136 crore) in Pre-series B led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund, the venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), the storied banking behemoth from Japan and one of leading banks globally, with
Zomato has leased more than 270,000 square feet of office space at Sector 59, Gurugram's Intellion Park, which is owned by Tata Realty and Infrastructure. The food service company will pay INR 2.33 crore in rent each month for a 278,249-square-foot chargeable space, per the
Arthum, India’s first integrated operating system for contract workforce management, has raised INR 10 crore in seed investment led by Caret^Capital, a $50 million thematic venture capital fund. The round also saw participation from Keynote Financial Services Limited and JS Global. Founded in 2023 by Darpan Sharma (Co-founder
Backed by Fireside Ventures, Huddle Ventures and Alteria Capital, Cumin Co. reports rapid scale driven by materials-led innovation.
The Cupertino-based tech giant's digital payment tool, Apple Pay, is getting ready to debut in India this year. By the end of 2026, the service—which is currently offered in 89 markets worldwide—is anticipated to enter India. A number of governmental licences are still required for the
Sensesemi Technologies Private Limited, a DLI-approved fabless semiconductor startup, has raised INR 25 crore (approximately USD 2.75 million) in a seed funding round led by Piper Serica. The round also saw participation from LetsVenture Angel Fund, Sun Icon Ventures, MyAsiaVC, Whitepine Investments and Jain Oncor, along with angel investors
- The U.S. Dollar fell by 0.8% against the Euro, as Trump still pursues his plan to seize Greenland. - Europe stands firm (even after Trump's 10% tariff threat) together with Greenland, and Denmark says "full solidarity."
- Netflix wants to look convincing to WBD's shareholders and is offering to pay in all cash ($27.75 per share for $72 billion). - Paramount is threatening a proxy fight to replace WBD's board with loyalists. - WBD's CEO David Zaslav says that the vote on the deal will likely happen in the spring.
India’s startup funding landscape remained active on 20th January 2026, witnessing a strong mix of large and early-stage capital inflows across AI, healthtech, fintech, consumer brands, and travel. The biggest highlight was Emergent’s $70 million Series B led by Khosla Ventures and SoftBank, reflecting rising investor confidence in