On 1st August, AI startup Bhindi.io raised $4 million in pre-seed funding to expand its agentic platform. Google proposed allowing all real-money games on the Play Store under legal self-declaration, and UPI hit a new high with 19.47 billion transactions in July. Here's a quick look
In response to an ongoing antitrust investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) into the tech giant's alleged abuse of dominance in the real-money gaming (RMG) ecosystem, Google has recommended adjustments to its Play Store and advertising standards for a greater number of RMG apps in India.
The government has been urged by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) to establish a formal regulatory framework for over-the-top (OTT) communication platforms like Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp. COAI claimed in a statement that these platforms are the "weakest link" in the nation's communication security,
Transactions over the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) increased 5.8% to reach a new all-time high of 19.47 billion in July. Year-over-year (YoY), the number of transactions increased by 35%. The number of transactions decreased to 18.40 billion in June. Transaction Value Rises to INR 25.08 Lakh
The current inquiry by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into claims of financial irregularities in the Anil Ambani Group has been stepped up. According to NDTV Profit, the corporation has also started an investigation into the INR 68.2 crore Anil Ambani fresh probe issue. On the evening of July 28,
According to directives issued by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a new set of UPI regulations went into effect today, August 1, 2025. The purpose of today's UPI regulation amendments is to enhance the functionality of the online payment system. If you use PhonePe, Google Pay,
With the goal of making the state the "Quantum Capital of Asia" and establishing a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, the Karnataka government has started the INR 1,000 Cr Quantum Mission. According to the ET, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that a Quantum Technology Task Force will
A software developer from Bengaluru has been taken into custody on suspicion of taking part in a huge cryptocurrency theft that targeted CoinDCX, a well-known Indian exchange, and cost INR 379 crore. Neblio Technologies, the parent firm of CoinDCX, submitted an official complaint, according to police, which prompted the breakthrough.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 30: When Ananya Iyer lost her job as a marketing associate in last year’s round of tech layoffs, she faced the familiar whirl of résumé rewrites, online courses and marathon interview prep. “It felt like a full-time job just managing my job search,” she recalls.
On 31st July, Indian startups and companies made headlines with some major moves. AI startup Metaforms raised $9 million in fresh funding, while STAN secured $8.5 million to grow its gaming community platform. Swiggy reported rising losses in its quarterly results, and Tata Motors plans for a big-ticket global
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The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) application window deadline has been extended by the Centre until September 30. Applications under ECMS were previously due on July 31, 2025. According to a Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notification, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the minister of IT, approved the adjustment. INR 8,
According to various media reports, Warner Bros. Discovery plans to fire roughly 10% of its Motion Picture Group employees, causing a significant upheaval as the business gets ready to divide into two distinct companies. Marketing and Production Teams Hit by Layoffs Marketing, distribution, production, and other operational divisions are among
According to sources, the Labour Department sent a notice to the company after the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union (KITU) filed an industrial dispute case, following a controversy surrounding a layoff announcement and alleged forced resignations at IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Conciliatory Meeting Scheduled for August 6
Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer of OpenAI, is in the news after it was reported that, despite promising an employee $1 billion, Mark Zuckerberg's Meta company was unable to recruit staff from her organisation. According to a Wired story, Murati's employees at Thinking Machines
Tata Motors is currently negotiating the purchase of Iveco, an Italian truck manufacturer. The Agnelli family, the primary shareholder of the brand, will be the recipient of 3.8 billion euros (approximately $4.3 billion) in the transaction, which will establish a global participant in the commercial vehicle industry with
On 30th July, Indian startups and businesses witnessed notable developments. LittleBox raised $2.1 million in a seed round, while Heizen and FlexPrice secured early-stage funding to fuel growth. Indiqube Spaces made a modest stock market debut, and the Supreme Court dismissed Zostel’s appeal against OYO, concluding the long-standing
Brand Studio Lifestyle enters the GCC market through strategic collaboration with Raphael Lifestyle. After making a strong mark on India’s fashion landscape, Highlander and Tokyo Talkies, two of India’s fastest-growing fashion brands, have officially entered the Middle East through a strategic partnership with Raphael Lifestyle. As part of
Axis Solutions Limited (formerly known as Asya Infosoft Limited), a leading provider of industrial automation and digital infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of its merger and the subsequent listing and commencement of trading of its equity shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The Company is
Hyderabad, July 30, 2025 — Heizen, an AI-native software delivery startup, has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding led by Titan Capital, with participation from leading angel investors including Varun Alagh (Mamaearth) and Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn). The funding will be used to scale Heizen’s engineering team in India, expand customer
The greenfield facility features advanced production lines for chocolate and compound in multiple formats, and integrated warehousing. With this new facility, India has become the Group’s largest chocolate-producing market in the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) region.
Timex, the flagship brand, delivers a never-before growth of 77%, backed by premiumisation, exceptional channel performance, and new-age brand storytelling. Timex Group India Ltd (TGIL), a leading force in India’s watch industry and part of the global Timex Group, has reported exceptional financial results this quarter, underscoring the brand’
On 29th July, Indian startups and businesses saw notable developments. Zepto raised fresh capital ahead of a larger round, while Passprt Trips secured $500K to expand its travel tech offering. Lenskart acquired Spain-based Meller in a global push, and the government capped Starlink’s user base in India. Here’s
Jane Street, a high-frequency trading firm based in the United States, has requested further time from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Indian market regulator. Jane Street Group told the media in a statement on the evening of July 28 that it is working cooperatively with SEBI