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Gold and silver rates today in India, 2 October 2026. 24K gold is at ₹150,540 per 10g and silver at ₹226,570 per kg, flat on the day with MCX shut for Gandhi Jayanti. Check city-wise rates and MCX data below.
Six years after building a visual-learning browser for Bharat, MagTapp leverages its existing user base and 169Pi’s Alpie AI models to enter its next phase of growth, with expansion across platforms and geographies. MagTapp, the Indian technology company that has crossed 6 million downloads and was among the Top
Seeds Fincap raised INR 100 crore in a Series B round and five more startups closed rounds, as Moneyview made a strong market debut and traders called off their 'No UPI Day' protest.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 1 October 2026. 24K gold is at ₹150,350 per 10g and silver at ₹225,940 per kg, both up on the day but still lower than a week ago. Check city-wise rates and MCX data below.
DoorDash launches new global competence center in Hyderabad, Telangana, expects to create 3,000 jobs in India over next two years The centre’s initial focus will be on customer service, business operations and administration with 500 people planned in the first phase.
Employees are concerned about the IPO timeline and liquidity, and Flipkart is mulling a new ESOP cash-out option that might let eligible staff sell 20-25% of their vested shares in early 2027. Existing investors may fund the proposed initiative.
Google has announced its latest powerful AI model, Gemini 4 Argon, designed for coding, cybersecurity and complex professional jobs. It is said to give high benchmark results for banking, legal work, software engineering and cyber defence.
Unveilr AI has raised pre-seed funding from AJVC at a ₹16.7 crore valuation. The amount was undisclosed, but AJVC's standard ₹1.5 crore for 9% divides to exactly that number.
Walmart is stepping up its AI effort to change retail shopping with generative AI, agentic commerce, personalised suggestions and autonomous shopping tools. AI-enabled experiences are driving higher add-to-cart rates and repeat purchases, the business says.
Amazon has also increased its Amazon Now ultra-fast delivery service reaches 120+ cities in India doubling its presence in just 2 weeks. The rapid commerce platform has tens of thousands of products, including groceries, fresh fruit, electronics, fashion and household essentials etc.
Zaperon has raised ₹7 crore led by Inflection Point Ventures, its first institutional cheque after five years. It enters a category where Cisco just paid $400 million for a rival.
Jio Finance and Allianz Europe BV have each invested INR 320.05 crore in Jio Allianz General Insurance through a rights issue, making the total funding amount INR 640.10 cr. The funding will be used for the general insurance business in India, including health insurance, by the 50:50 joint venture.
Apple Pay has launched in India with Axis Bank as its first banking partner and qualifying Visa and Mastercard users will be able to make contactless payments through iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. The solution works for both in-store and online transactions wherever NFC payments are allowed.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 30 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹150,250 per 10g and silver at ₹226,750 per kg, both extending their rebound for a second straight day. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
Simple Energy raised INR 1,750 crore in a Series C round, and five more startups closed rounds, as Apple Pay launched in India and Inox Clean Energy filed for an INR 10,000 crore IPO.
Prodoc AI has raised an undisclosed seed round led by Thyrocare founder Dr A. Velumani's family office. The Bengaluru company reached 100-plus hospitals on about ₹1.7 crore of angel money raised since 2022.
Bharat Housing Network raised $5 million in green bonds, and FIG Living got backing from Aman Gupta, as ITC completed its Yoga Bar buyout and Subway India's operator filed for an IPO.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 29 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹147,570 per 10g and silver at ₹226,280 per kg, with gold steadying while silver slips further after yesterday's crash. Check city-wise rates and MCX data below.
OpenAI has apparently stopped the publication of their GPT-6.1 Astra AI model after internal safety tests found issues about its ability to stay aligned with human intent. The move comes amid increasing scrutiny of powerful artificial intelligence systems.
SEBI has ended its proceedings against Gautam Adani, four Adani Group entities and 13 people for alleged violations of minimum public shareholding (MPS) requirements. The parties paid Rs 1.48 crore to resolve the proceedings without accepting or contesting the conclusions.
HCLSoftware, the software arm of HCLTech, has inked an agreement to acquire Robotiq.ai, an enterprise automation business based in Croatia, in a €9 million cash transaction. The acquisition will be made through HCL Technologies Austria GmbH and is expected to close by November 2026.
ITC has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent of Yoga Bar maker Sproutlife Foods by acquiring the remaining 52.5 per cent interest for roughly INR 645 crore. Sproutlife will be a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC as of September 28.
The Supreme Court has declined to issue an interim stay on the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for some UPI merchant transactions exceeding INR 2,000. While reviewing the legal ramifications of the judgement, a three-judge bench requested comments from the Center, RBI and NPCI.
Anthropic’s private IPO filing underscores a high degree of client concentration and large infrastructure commitments that are anticipated in the future, the report said. The AI startup has noted significant revenue growth in tandem with heavy investment on compute and cloud/infrastructure.
Aman Gupta has backed FIG Living through SailThru Ventures. The lighting brand runs on a thirty-year-old export manufacturer that filed ₹16.2 crore revenue and a 2.5% net margin for the year to March 2025.
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Welcome to StartupTalky’s 2026 US funding updates. This article offers a clear and structured overview of the latest investment activity in the United States throughout the year. Our weekly funding tables, updated regularly, track how much funding companies have raised, the industries they operate in, key investors involved, and
WEH Ventures has announced the first close of Fund III, targeting ₹250 crore for 20 to 25 seed-stage Indian startups. The fund is 12.5 times the size of the 2017 debut fund that one smallcase exit returned on its own.
Three funding rounds closed on 28 September 2026, spanning agricultural machinery, experience tech and AI software testing. First Bridge India Growth Fund, Powerhouse Ventures and Flipkart Ventures were among the day's lead investors. The headline raise is Balwaan Krishi's INR 100 crore Series B round to
Gold and silver rates today in India, 28 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹148,010 per 10g and silver at ₹227,640 per kg, both tumbling as Fed rate hike fears and high oil prices hit metals. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
Antony Road Transport Solutions has ordered 840 electric buses from Switch Mobility for deployment in Delhi under the PM E-Drive plan. It involves 420 nine-meter and 420 12-meter electric buses for the Delhi Transport Corporation and Delhi Transport Dept.
Flipkart Ventures has also invested in AI firms Alive and Keploy, supporting them with finance, strategic mentoring and access to Flipkart’s ecosystem to help fuel their growth. Flipkart Ventures has invested in more than 20 early stage firms in AI, consumer internet, logistics-tech & more.
Airbnb and India’s Ministry of Tourism have struck a two-year MoU to enhance the country’s homestay economy and promote growing tourism destinations. The relationship will cover digital onboarding, training, hospitality best practices, listing development, pricing and platform features.
Food businesses have petitioned India’s Supreme Court to review proposed red warning labels on packaged meals, saying customers could mistake them for the mandated red mark for non-vegetarian products. The AIFPA has also challenged recommended nutrient levels for sugar, fat and salt.
HSBC is stepping up its wealth management playbook in India to target high networth clients and expand its footprint beyond the major cities. The bank wants to grow the number of branches from current 34 to 46 in next two years.
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Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has praised the new Telecom Consumer Protection (Thirteenth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) that bring in a 30-day validity for voice and SMS-only prepaid Special Tariff Vouchers (STVs).
ITC is building its dairy business in Eastern India with its Aashirvaad Svasti brand focused on fresh milk and value added goods including curd, paneer, lassi and Mishti Doi. The company has emerged as the second largest dairy player of Bihar and is operating in Bihar, West Bengal and Jharkhand.
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Zed Entertainment raises stakes in copyright fight with JioStar, moves contempt action in Delhi High Court Zed argues that JioStar continued to use its copyrighted music even after the May injunction banning the publishing, broadcasting, streaming and uploading of licensed compositions.
Private equity company TPG has sold its 2.21% interest worth INR 202 crore in FirstCry via a bulk deal. NewQuest Asia Investments sold 1.2 crore TPG shares at INR 175.15 each III. Goldman Sachs Investments Mauritius bought 68 lakh shares worth INR 119 crore.
Ayurvedic hair care brand Sesa Care’s merger with Dabur India has received nod from NCLT. Dabur bought 51% of Sesa Care in October 2024 and had authorised the merger in May 2025. The deal is intended to boost Dabur’s hair care portfolio and provide cost and revenue synergies.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 25 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹151,660 per 10g and silver at ₹234,190 per kg, both steadying after yesterday's sharp Fed driven fall. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
Amazon will spend $3 billion on India’s quick-commerce company, Amazon Now, by 2030, with $1 billion of that to be spent by the end of 2027. The investment will assist neighbourhood warehouses, fulfilment centers, inventory systems, demand forecasts and product selection.
Google is constructing a prototype satellite for Project Suncatcher, its first in-space test of AI processing infrastructure in orbit. The satellite will transport Google’s Tensor Processing Units, or TPUs, into low Earth orbit to see how they cope with radiation, heat and the stresses of launch.
Starbucks is closing around 250 underperforming outlets in North America, or 1% of its store count in the region. Most of the closures are slated to take place by the end of fiscal 2026 as CEO Brian Niccol continues efforts to improve customer experience and financial performance.
Gupshup has launched an agentic AI solution for the real estate industry to assist developers in automating property discovery, lead qualifying, sales, and post-sale services. The platform links AI agents to CRM, inventory and property management systems.
Haryana has notified rummy and poker as games of skill, clearing physical card rooms in Gurugram and across the state, on conditions that include registration, KYC, CCTV and a bar on taking any rake. The Supreme Court's May ruling on GST leaves a separate question open.
Adani Group has declared plans to invest over ₹1 trillion in West Bengal by 2035, including ports, logistics, power, highways, green cement and data centers. Chairman Gautam Adani pointed to the state’s strategic position and potential as a major hub for trade.
Here's your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news for 24 September 2026. Ema raises $77 million, and PB Fintech crashes 36% on IRDAI's commission cap plan.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 24 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹151,270 per 10g and silver at ₹233,050 per kg, both falling sharply as Fed hawkishness and a strong dollar weigh on metals. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
PhonePe said it wants to engage more than 20,000 frontline staff and roll out over 5 million payment devices across India over the next 12 months. The company will focus on rural and Tier 6 regions.
Oracle’s most recent round of layoffs in its America Cloud Infrastructure segment impacted 546 of 7,185 employees, with many of the cuts coming from middle-management positions. Affected roles included software developers, program managers, and infrastructure engineers.
Amazon is expanding its AI efforts and hiring former employees, including some who were laid off, for positions in artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud computing. Ex-employees have been approached by recruiters about potential roles and fast-tracked interview processes.
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has called on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to roll back the proposed UPI MDR on high-value merchant payments. From October 15, 2026, a 0.4% MDR will be levied on eligible person-to-merchant UPI transactions above INR 2,000 with a ceiling of INR 300.
FSSAI has suggested one-time introduction of FoPL norms for packaged foods that include more added sugar, fat or salt than is allowed. The suggested framework includes red hexagonal warning labels for nutrients of concern and a front-of-pack warning for non-caloric sweeteners.
ByteAsk has raised $1 million from Y Combinator and Entrepreneur First to build AI coding agents for C and C++ in defence, trading, automotive and semiconductors. On the two programmes' published standard terms, roughly $375,000 of the round came from angels.
Awfis Space Solutions has launched a 100,000 sq ft luxury coworking center, Elite by Awfis at Prestige Trade Center in Delhi Aerocity. The new workplace is for global capability centers (GCCs), large organisations and offers built-to-suit and ready-to-move-in offices.
Indian Walker, started by a former Rapido captain who could not find a bag that survived Delhi's roads, has raised a pre-seed from Palette Wealth Management at a ₹20 crore post-money valuation. The round size has not been disclosed.
Definedge has raised ₹22 crore in a Pre-Series A, taking total funding to ₹30 crore. The Pune firm built trading tools and an education community before it took a broking licence, and says its Momentify platform has crossed ₹1,000 crore in assets under management.
betterhood has raised ₹11.5 crore led by Sauce for preventive pain care. Musculoskeletal pain affects 53.5% of Indians over 45, but 62.3% of women against 48.9% of men, and the company's 7,000-strong physiotherapist community is the channel that matters.
Instamart intends to build its battery swapping network around the micro-fulfilment centers to speed up the use of EVs in the last mile deliveries. The company is collaborating with Yuma Energy and Yulu to minimise charging downtime, travel and operating costs for delivery partners.
Amazon has launched its first fulfilment and sort centers in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, strengthening its delivery network and creating hundreds of jobs ahead of the Christmas season. The new facilities are part of Amazon’s growing logistics footprint across the state.
Anthropic has unveiled Claude Opus 5.5, the latest in its flagship AI lineup that offers increased performance, faster responses, better safeguards, and up to 40% less expensive to run. The model is priced 20% below the Claude Opus 5 and targeted knowledge work, computer use and agentic coding.
Airtel Money has applied for a potential London IPO that would value the company at a minimum of $800 million, one of the largest listings in the UK in recent years. Airtel Africa’s mobile payments operation processed $213 billion in the year to June, with over 53 million monthly active users.
Zetwerk and US-based Ayr Energy have resolved their legal dispute, agreeing to dismiss the allegations pending before the Texas Business Court and to seek termination of the related USITC Section 337 inquiry.
This investment of $100 million by Binance in Circle signifies the extension of the strategic relationship to promote USDC worldwide on its platform. The five-year deal will focus on driving the use of USDC, particularly in emerging economies.
SEBI has completed adjudication proceedings against five entities comprising four Adani Group companies and levied a total fine of INR 1.50 crore. The proceedings were preceded by the regulator’s examination of matters of corporate governance and claims in the Hindenburg report.
PhonePe has in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for two payment licences, its first regulatory clearance outside India. It cannot operate yet, and the market it is entering already runs partly on Indian payment technology.
Here's your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news for 22 September 2026. Definedge raises INR 22 crore, Spinny confidentially pre-files its IPO, and Snapdeal parent AceVector sets its IPO price band.
Parag Milk Foods is planning to invest roughly INR 100 crore to increase its paneer production capacity from 20 MT per day to 80 MT per day. The company will add 60 MT per day at its Manchar plant in Maharashtra and Palamaner facility in Andhra Pradesh and expects to be operational by June 2027.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 22 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹152,970 per 10g and silver at ₹238,000 per kg, both easing as Comex slips from recent highs. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
Nuvah has raised ₹4 crore in a pre-seed angel round backed by CarDekho's Amit Jain, Bombay Shaving Company's Shantanu Deshpande and GIVA's Ishendra Agarwal, for heels engineered around a footbed the company redesigned 24 times.
PhonePe has got first permission from the UAE Central Bank for two payment licenses for retail payment services, card schemes and stored value facilities. The fintech has yet to commence commercial operations in the UAE and is seeking final regulatory permission.
Paramount Skydance has resolved an antitrust lawsuit filed by 12 U.S. states over its $81 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, a big hurdle cleared for merging. The settlement includes promises to promote U.S. film production, help workers affected by the transaction and more.
JioStar has entered into a multi-year agreement with SES to expand its robust television broadcast services across India and the Indian subcontinent. Under the terms of the agreement, SES will deliver JioStar’s TV channels via the IS-20 satellite, cable, DTH and broadcast networks across the region.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has acquired new orders worth over INR 985 crore in India and South Africa. The orders comprise a Balance of System package of 534.3 MWp in Rajasthan and two BESS projects with a combined capacity of 616 MWh in South Africa.
Tesla is under trial on claims of racial discrimination and harassment of Black workers at its factory in Fremont, California. Black employees were subjected to racial slurs, graffiti, unequal pay, less promotion prospects and were segregated into lower-paying jobs.
Demoverse has raised $600,000 led by Lumikai for a platform where shoppers redesign brand concepts using AI and earn royalties if their version gets made. The pitch is a demand signal before production, in an industry that made up to 5 billion unsold garments in 2023.
Prime Industries' board has approved a preferential issue that would give Omega Seiki Mobility founder Uday Narang 11.32% of the listed company for about ₹10.5 crore. The total issue raises ₹11.47 crore, and it still needs shareholder approval.
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Here's your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news for 18 September 2026. Kissht gets board nod for a INR 832 crore preferential issue, Apple Pay may launch in India next month, and MoroMaa raises INR 1.5 crore.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 18 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹154,360 per 10g and silver at ₹240,670 per kg, both climbing as Comex silver surges again. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
Security researchers allegedly utilised Anthropic’s Claude AI to exploit a Discourse vulnerability and access computers connected to OpenAI. The breach reportedly revealed authentication tokens of some OpenAI personnel that may have been used to access ChatGPT and GitHub services.
Apple Pay may be launched in India in Oct with support for Axis Bank credit cards. Deals with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank are yet to be confirmed but Apple is also in talks with the banks for future cooperation. This would allow customers to make contactless purchases using iPhones and Apple Watches.
The FSSAI has taken action against Nestlé India for alleged non-compliance for three baby nutrition products – NAN Excella Pro Stage 1, Lactogen Pro 1 and another formula. The cases, which claimed violations of India’s baby nourishment rules, are still being adjudicated.
SEBI has prohibited Kore Digital Ltd and its MD Ravindra Doshi and key managers Chaitanya and Kashmira Doshi from the securities market for allegedly manipulating financial statements and falsification of revenues of INR 541.30 crore.
The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has asked the government to maintain zero-MDR UPI transactions for merchants, saying the planned taxes could put pressure on low-margin FMCG businesses. The federation asked the Prime Minister for clarity on the INR 1 lakh barrier.
Kuku Technologies gained SEBI permission for its proposed INR 3,500 crore IPO, after privately filed its draft prospectus in June. The OTT audio and microdrama startup will use the IPO revenues for technology, AI infrastructure, content development and expansion.
Applied Materials to invest $5 billion in India over next decade to boost country’s semiconductor ecosystem, green energy ops. The US semiconductor equipment giant will build a 140-acre research park, develop its Indian supply chain and add to its global supplier base.
Here's your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news for 17 September 2026. DheyaTech raises INR 43 crore, NSE raises INR 6,746 crore from anchor investors, and Practo announces a leadership reshuffle.
Gold and silver rates today in India, 17 September 2026. 24K gold trades at ₹152,840 per 10g and silver at ₹234,160 per kg, both easing slightly after yesterday's sharp rebound. Check city wise rates and MCX data below.
Huawei unveils Atlas 960 SuperPoD computer cluster as China looks to ramp up indigenous AI chip capabilities in the face of US tech curbs The new system replaces last year’s Atlas 950 and is aimed to deliver higher performance for AI training and inference.
Amazon has introduced Alexa+ in India, with improved conversational AI, kids-friendly features and parental controls. The AI assistant supports English, Hindi and Hinglish and has smart home control, shopping, meal planning, restaurant reservations, music and entertainment capabilities.
BharatPe parent Resilient Innovations has approached the Delhi High Court against Centrum Financial Services and JBCG Advisory Services for alleged illegal transfers and encumbrances of Unity Small Finance Bank warrants.
Bombay Shaving Company has been asked by the Delhi High Court to delete a contentious razor commercial that had shown a courtroom and a judge. The ruling came in the backdrop of a suit filed by Gillette India against Visage Lines Personal Care for trademark infringement and disparagement.
A new AI safety system has been launched by OpenAI to monitor, report and analyse instances of AI misalignment and unexpected model behaviour. The approach permits reporting of potential dangers found during training, testing or real world use, even if no harm is established.
Adidas has acknowledged that it will reduce jobs in its India Technology organization. About 350 of the roughly 700 employees at its Gurugram Tech Hub are likely to be impacted. The company is restructuring its technical operations and the layoffs are aligned with that move.
DheyaTech, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech company developing advanced small gas turbine engines has raised INR 43 crore in funding led by Avaana Capital. The company was founded by aerospace engineers with 15+ years of experience at GE Aviation, and Rolls-Royce. Small gas turbine engine design and manufacturing represent one of the
Crowwd, an investing platform built around behavioral personalization, has raised ₹2.5 crore in an angel round at an approximate valuation of ₹50 crore from 30+ investors, including Dr. Ritesh Malik, Founder, Innov8; Three Words Capital; Sachin Panwar; Deepak Raina and Gaurav Nagar, Co-founders, YogaCleanAir; France-based Hexa Startup Studio; Somya
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