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Now that Instagram is available on Samsung Smart TVs in the US, Indian marketing and media luminaries are debating what it means for the television industry. Experts feel that if Instagram TV is released in India, then it can blur the barrier between social media and traditional television.
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 25, 2026: Wednesday's deals were led by preventive healthcare platform SuperLiving closing a $7 million Series A from Lightspeed, and AI shopping assistant Zave raising Rs 4.7 crore in a bridge round from Inflection
Amazon’s long-term focus on India is renewed and the company aims to invest $48 billion from 2026 to 2030, CEO Andy Jassy said during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India is set to approve a $370 million investment by Horse Powertrain, a hybrid-engine business funded by Geely, Renault and Saudi Aramco, in what would be one of the largest Chinese-linked industrial ventures since India loosened investment regulations for nearby nations.
Gold and silver prices in India today, 25 June 2026. 24K gold rose to ₹1,41,990 per 10g and silver jumped to ₹2,17,210 per kg, recovering after a sharp fall this week. Check city wise rates and MCX data.
The BHIM Payments App witnessed a significant jump in digital transactions, with monthly volumes climbing from 79.64 mn in June 2025 to 244 million in May 2026, demonstrating robust growth led by increased use of UPI.
* Zave is an AI-native commerce assistant that understands shopper intent in real time, enabling consumers to explore, compare and make smarter purchase decisions across the fragmented ecommerce ecosystem. * The capital will be deployed to strengthen Zave's product and infrastructure, supporting a growth trajectory of 50% month-over-month. * Zave has
Qualcomm said it will buy AI infrastructure company Modular to improve its software stack and broaden its footprint in the fast-growing AI data center industry. The transaction, worth roughly $4 billion, will provide Qualcomm with access to Modular’s developer-friendly AI platform.
The announcement of Jalapeno, the first in-house AI chip built in collaboration with Broadcom, is a key step toward establishing its own AI infrastructure, said OpenAI. The bespoke CPU is intended to run ChatGPT, Codex and future AI models, and is designed to give improved performance per watt.
Under the leadership of its visionary Founder and CEO, Mr. Dhruvin Shah, the dynamic digital streaming platform JOJO App has successfully transformed the regional entertainment industry. Since storming onto the scene, the Ahmedabad-headquartered company has quickly bridged the gap between high-quality storytelling and regional representation, establishing itself as the world&
Nexus Venture Partners, an early investor in Delhivery, has offloaded shares worth INR 208 crore through a block trade, significantly paring its holdings in the logistics firm. It’s the third time the company has divested a stake in the June quarter.
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 24, 2026: Tuesday brought a busy mix of deals and corporate moves, with beauty and wellness chain Bodycraft closing a Rs 120 crore Series A from Singularity AMC and AI marketing platform JustAI raising $17 million in
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apparently entrusted a dedicated team with building Arena, a standalone prediction markets software that would be competing with Kalshi and Polymarket.
Amazon is pushing its quick-commerce business aggressively, Amazon Now with the competition heating up with Flipkart Minutes, Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart trying to touch 300 cities across India.
The US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to speed up research of quantum computing and keep America at the technical forefront. The steps aim to advance quantum computing, deploy quantum sensors and migrate federal systems to post-quantum encryption.
Gold and silver prices in India today, 24 June 2026. 24K gold fell to ₹1,45,330 per 10g as the dollar hit a one year high. Silver held steady near ₹2,27,000 per kg. Check city wise rates and MCX data.
Bengaluru-based space-tech startup QOSMIC has raised $3.33 million in a seed funding round led by Accel and Prosus. The funding will support product deployment, manufacturing, testing and team expansion as QOSMIC prepares for in-orbit trials and commercial rollouts.
Bodycraft Clinic and Salon has raised ₹120 crore from Singularity AMC to support its next growth phase. The Bengaluru-based beauty, wellness and medical aesthetics company plans to open 30 new locations across India, invest in technology and AI, and strengthen operations.
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has unveiled a big expansion plan focused on nuclear power, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and transportation. The company wants to create 10 GW of nuclear power by 2035 and grow its data center platform to 3 GW.
As competition heats up in India’s rapid commerce segment, Flipkart Minutes has widened its network of fulfilment hubs to 1,000 across 130 cities, and expects to expand to 1,500 outlets spanning more than 180 locations in the next months.
Bajaj Auto has said it and its subsidiary Bajaj Auto Technology have been hit by ransomware attack on their systems. The company stated it immediately triggered its cybersecurity protocols and contacted CERT-In under the IT Act, 2000.
Nvidia has announced a liquid-cooled data center architecture that aims to eliminate the need for water on premises with a closed-loop system that utilises a water-propylene glycol mixture. The design can save more than $4 million a year for a 50 MW facility.
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 23, 2026: Monday was headlined by two major developments as real estate platform Square Yards crossed a billion-dollar valuation with a Rs 900 crore debt-equity round, and Bengaluru-based cyber resilience startup Mitigata raised $15 million in a
Square Yards, India's integrated real estate and mortgage technology platform, has officially entered the unicorn club after raising INR 900 crore (approximately $95 million) in a funding round anchored by EAAA Alternatives and global corporate credit manager Muzinich & Co. The round comprises a mix of debt and
Instagram is launching its TV app for Samsung Smart TVs in the US, for models available from 2020. The Meta-owned site is also testing new features to enhance viewing on large screens like interest-based channels, the ability to cast Reels from smartphones etc.
On International Yoga Day, while thousands gathered in parks, studios, and wellness centres across the country, wellness brand WiseLife chose a different path. Through its nationwide campaign, "Just Unroll," the brand brought yoga to some of India's most unexpected locations, from the bustling lanes of Chandni
Japanese AI firm Sakana AI has announced Fugu and Fugu Ultra, multi-model solutions that can orchestrate several AI models through one API. The business says Fugu Ultra matches or beats Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos Preview on major coding, reasoning, and scientific metrics.
Oracle has cut over 21,000 jobs worldwide in the last year as it speeds up its AI makeover. It is spending big on its AI infrastructure and data centers this fiscal year, with a targeted capital investment of $70 billion, to support customers like OpenAI.
Lucid Group said it will reduce about 1,800 jobs and eliminate the chief operating officer position as part of a major reorganisation plan that’s expected to generate about $158 million in annual savings.
Gold and silver prices in India today, 23 June 2026. 24K gold fell to ₹1,45,910 per 10g and silver dropped to around ₹2,45,000 per kg. A hawkish Fed stance and a stronger dollar weighed on bullion. Check city wise rates and MCX data.
A recent cybersecurity vulnerability was discovered by Tata Electronics, the company announced on June 22. According to experts, the Indian group's clients Apple and Tesla were among those whose component design and specification papers were leaked by World Leaks. In an interview with a news outlet, security researchers
The messaging platform WhatsApp revealed this week that Cred founder Kunal Shah will be taking over as CEO. As a result, the serial fintech entrepreneur is now at the helm of the biggest messaging platform in the world. As part of this acquisition, Cred will receive a $900 million investment
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Welcome to StartupTalky’s 2026 Indian startup funding updates. This article provides a clear and easy overview of the latest startup funding news in India throughout the year. Our weekly funding tables, updated regularly, track how much funding each startup has raised, the sectors they operate in, the key investors
Renault India has commenced global exports of the new Duster with the dispatch of 750 India-made SUVs from Chennai to South Africa. The product built on the Renault Group Modular Platform and with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating.
Monday, 22 June 2026, brought fresh IPO and regulatory developments across India's startup ecosystem. EV logistics startup Zypp Electric revealed plans for a $150–200 million IPO in FY28, appointing Axis Capital, SBI Capital Markets, and DAM Capital as bankers ahead of a pre-IPO round. Insurtech Turtlemint'
Tata Motors is embedding AI into car development, manufacturing, customer service, and labour management. The automaker is investing INR 2,836 crore in R&D to develop software-defined vehicles, connected technologies and AI-powered operations.
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that he may have considered the AI firm Anthropic a danger to national security. But now, as revealed in an interview that was released on June 19th by "The Axios Show", he no longer does. Earlier this week, senior technical
Maruti Suzuki has tied up with the Gujarat government for setting up advanced manufacturing labs at five ITIs under its CSR project. The project is aimed at improving employability through hands-on training on modern industrial processes.
Zypp Electric has appointed Axis Capital, SBI Capital Markets and DAM Capital as bankers for a potential $200 million IPO in FY28. The EV logistics business is also looking to raise $40-50 million in pre-IPO funding round.
Gold and silver prices in India today, 22 June 2026: 24K gold climbed to ₹1,48,920 per 10g, up 0.93%, while silver jumped 2.33% to ₹2,39,300 per kg, as bullion markets recovered after last week's hawkish Fed-driven sell-off. Check city-wise rates and MCX data.
Storia Foods and Beverages Private Limited and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited, producers of English Oven bread, were fined INR 1 lakh each by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). They were found guilty of misleading consumers about the ingredients in their food items by using the word "100%
A seven-year supply agreement worth $530 million (approximately INR 5,000 crore) has been inked between group company Jaguar Land Rover and Tata group electric-vehicle battery arm Agratas. Company disclosures and an executive with knowledge of the agreement indicate that it will commence this fiscal year. According to a resolution
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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
Launched in February, Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-led ride-hailing business with ambitions to grow to 55-60 smaller cities. Over the next three to six months, these cities would be covered, according to a top official. Cities include Kanpur and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, villages in Rajasthan, and satellite communities surrounding
Orders for more than 3,400 electric commercial vehicles (eCV) have been obtained by commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors. These orders are from the freight, logistics and passenger mobility categories as of June 21st. From e-commerce and logistics to cement, steel, mining, and tarmac operations, as well as inter- and
Gold and silver prices in India today, 20 June 2026: 24K gold held steady at ₹1,47,530 per 10g and silver at ₹2,33,820 per kg, as the MCX remained shut for the weekend following Friday's sharp Fed-driven sell-off. Check city-wise rates and Friday's closing MCX data.
As the fintech firm Cred extends its payments strategy, CEO Kunal Shah informed colleagues in an internal mail that the number of customers for its biometric verification function for UPI payments is approaching 10 million. In March, the business introduced biometric authentication for UPI payments. This step eliminates the need
A draft IPO paperwork revealed that Jio Platforms Ltd. intends to repay its telecom unit's over $3 billion in external commercial borrowings with a portion of the funds from its proposed initial share offering. On June 19, the preliminary paperwork for an IPO involving the issuing of up
In the Indian e-commerce sector, Flipkart Group has increased its lead. Myntra has further solidified its position as the leading online fashion retailer, as per a report by Bank of America Securities (BofA). Even though there is a lot of competition in the internet industry, the survey says that consumer
Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, laid out the company's plan for AI on June 18th. He announced that by the end of 2026, the first 120 MW of the company's artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure will be operational in Jamnagar, thanks to the
Porsche Centre Hyderabad, the country's largest facility, was inaugurated on 18 June by the German luxury manufacturer Porsche India. The move is part of the brand's strategy to fortify its foothold in one of the most dynamic business and technology centers in India. This new facility,
A landmark day for Indian markets as Jio Platforms formally filed its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI, kicking off what could be one of India's largest IPOs. On the venture capital front, HealthQuad announced the first close of its healthcare-focused Fund III at ₹550 crore. Meanwhile, insurtech
In preparation for its planned initial public offering (IPO), Jio Platforms' Board of Directors has approved the DRHP. On top of that, the filing would be sent to the Sebi (Indian Securities and Exchange Board) later on today. These developments were revealed today by Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing
Absolutely no CA costs. There will be no tedious sessions of staring at a blank screen. Claude, an AI developed by Anthropic, is quickly becoming the go-to choice for submitting income tax returns in corporate India, replacing the need for human accountants. Social media was a meeting place for working
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticised this year's India AI Impact Summit, which took place in New Delhi, calling it "extremely disorganised" on June 18. According to him, just moments before a group photo was to be taken, people were moved around many times. Without implying anything
Gold and silver prices in India today, 19 June 2026: 24K gold crashed 1.84% to ₹1,46,910 per 10g and silver plunged 2.90% to ₹2,31,770 per kg, after the Fed's hawkish dot plot under new Chair Kevin Warsh signalled a possible rate hike this year. Check city-wise rates and MCX data.
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Insurance is one of the most important financial products, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. From confusing policy documents and technical jargon to aggressive sales practices, consumers often struggle to make informed insurance decisions. This is where advisory-first insurance platforms have emerged as a valuable resource for consumers
Cordelia Cruises' operator, Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd., has set an initial public offering (IPO) price range of INR 769-808 per equity share. Public subscription to the listing will begin on June 23. The initial public offering (IPO), which includes a new share issuance of up to INR 585 crore,
India is an important market for OpenAI's user acquisition efforts and a proving ground for future AI products, such as a personalised voice-interaction feature. According to Abhi Muchhal, feature's product lead for international expansion, this functionality is scheduled to be released in the near future. In
With a main capital injection of approximately $2.75 billion (roughly INR 26,000 crore), Emirates NBD acquired a majority share in RBL Bank on 18 June. As a result of the closed required open offer and preferred share issuance, Emirates NBD now owns 60% of RBL Bank's
Thursday, 18 June 2026, brought a busy mix of funding and consolidation news in Indian consumer tech. Digital entertainment startup Rusk Media raised ₹100 crore from Nazara Technologies, while pet healthcare platform Vetic secured a hefty $40 million round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The day's biggest story
Innovist is an Indian direct-to-consumer (D2C) personal care brand, and L'Oréal announced on June 18 that it had reached a deal to buy a controlling stake in the company. This acquisition expands L'Oréal's India portfolio. Financial specifics of the purchase were not disclosed by
Pavel Durov, inventor of the peer-to-peer messaging platform Telegram, accused Reliance Jio of restricting his service. In response, Reliance clarified that it was running its network in accordance with international security and transparency regulations. While dismissing the claims, Reliance Jio on 17 June posted on X "Recent posts on
Gold and silver prices in India today, 18 June 2026: 24K gold held near ₹1,51,100 per 10g and silver hovered around ₹2,60,000 per kg, as Fed rate hike odds eased to 58% under new Chair Kevin Warsh and the US-Iran ceasefire continued to hold. Check city-wise rates and MCX data.
Jaguar Land Rover is banking on the United States market for high-end automobiles to fuel expansion. At the same time, as part of its continuous recovery from last year's cyber attack, the company is getting ready to slash costs by £1.7 billion. The Range Rover and Defender
Solis Nature, a travel platform focused on curated nature stays and meaningful travel experiences, has announced the beginning of its global expansion, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth journey. Curated From the Start: How Solis Nature Built Its India Presence The platform initially built its inventory
Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp are now formally priced by Meta. With the new subscription brand Meta One, the business is introducing a tier of "Plus" services that users can access for a price, rather than charging for the apps themselves, which will remain free. Subscriptions will become a
When Gaurav Ajmera's cat Simba fell ill, what should have been a straightforward medical journey turned into an exhausting odyssey. The beloved pet needed somewhere between twenty-five and thirty visits across five or six different veterinarians just to receive the correct diagnosis. That frustrating experience became the catalyst
In the coming year, Uber will launch a premium robotaxi service in collaboration with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid and autonomous vehicle startup Nuro. The companies' robotaxi service was first introduced in the San Francisco Bay Area, and this will be their second in the US market. Houston is expected
As the rising cost of memory chips caused by the AI boom becomes harder to bear, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company intends to increase pricing. In statements published on 17 June, Cook acknowledged that, regrettably, price hikes are inevitable. Memory chip prices have been on the rise
Telegram, a messaging platform, has gone to the Delhi High Court (HC) to contest the MeitY's decision to impose a temporary restriction, which was notified only one day ago. The case was reportedly brought before Justice Tejas Karia's vacation bench, which has agreed to hear it
On June 16th, Yum Brands revealed that it has finalised the sale of Pizza Hut to a third party for $2.7 billion. The decision is made at a time when the fast food chain is facing challenges in the industry as a result of customer caution and fierce competition.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, was a quiet day for startup funding, with two early-stage rounds closing in haircare and the creator economy space. The bigger headlines came from business and legal news. Reliance Jio is set to file its draft IPO papers for a $4 billion issue ahead of the
In a recent interview, Canan Çelebioğlu, chairwoman of the Turkish airport ground-handling giant Çelebi Holding, stated that the company's worth was immediately cut in half due to the sudden cancellation of its security clearance systems in India. India's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the
N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, has opted not to get a salary rise for fiscal year 26. The decision is made as Tata Group considers the profitability and allocation of funds for many new ventures. It is believed that Chandrasekaran stated his intention to forego a salary increase this
Gold and silver prices in India today, 17 June 2026: 24K gold held near ₹1,51,100 per 10g while silver jumped 5.38% to ₹2,65,000 per kg, as markets stayed cautious on West Asia tensions ahead of the Fed's rate decision. Check city-wise rates and MCX data.
Tata Electronics' Hosur factory was found to be in compliance with environmental standards, and the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has thus ended its proceedings against the company. Additionally, TNPCB said that there was no indication of contamination in the water quality tests. This comes after the pollution
Bengaluru-based Sarvam announced a fresh $234 million fundraising round on 15 June, significantly bolstering India’s AI ambitions. This resulted in a valuation of $1.5 billion, making it the latest artificial intelligence unicorn in India. This investment comes as global governments and corporations seek to diversify their AI capabilities
Within days, Reliance Jio might submit the necessary paperwork for its highly anticipated initial public offering, which could pave the way for the biggest stock market debut in India's history. It is anticipated that the filing will be made shortly before Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani gives his
Cleantech, AI SaaS, wealthtech and consumer brands drew investor capital today, across six disclosed rounds. SolarSquare led the day, raising ₹510 crore (~$53 million) in Series C funding to scale its rooftop solar business. Other rounds went to ContraVault AI, CREST, TrackerSuite AI, Speedioo and Korean FMCG brand Gimi Michi.
Gold and silver prices in India today, 16 June 2026: 24K gold edged up 0.12% to ₹1,53,390 per 10g while silver slipped 0.44% to ₹2,51,470 per kg, as markets awaited clarity on the US-Iran peace deal ahead of this week's US Federal Reserve meeting. Check city-wise rates, MCX futures, and buying tips.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS * SolarSquare is India’s #1 residential solar brand, and today, they have the largest portfolio of distributed solar assets under management in the country * The funding signals growing investor conviction that residential rooftop solar is moving from a niche category to a mass-market opportunity in India. * The company
TrackerSuite.AI, an AI-powered business automation platform helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) digitise and streamline operations, has successfully raised INR 6 crore in a Pre Series A funding round led by a UAE-based Family Office and advised by Bestvantage Investments, with participation from Pontaq.VC, Shubhan Ventures, Candle Advisors,
* Funds raised to be used for building AI native tech stack, expanding distribution across demand centres, deepening OEM partnerships and scaling its dealer and retail network * Speedioo aims to expand its distribution network across 3–4 key cities while deepening its retail presence through a scalable franchise-led model. * The Company
The Perungudi neighbourhood of Chennai is home to more than 1.5 lakh square feet of office space leased by IndiQube Spaces Ltd, an operator of flexible workspaces. From SRH Mota Star Promoters Pvt Ltd., the business has leased 151,462 square feet in the SRH Experience Tower. Commencing on
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 15, 2026: Monday's deals spanned gourmet retail, immuno-oncology, AR/VR, and voice AI, with Foodstories raising Rs 50 crore led by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and biotech startup Zumutor Biologics closing a $7.3 million
With an 18% GST tax on delivery fees, Flipkart has taken legal action by bringing a case to the Kolkata High Court. The main point of contention is whether the company's combined transportation and logistics system is eligible for a tax break that is typically reserved for transportation
A new artificial intelligence assistant called Seller Assistant will soon be available to Amazon's 1.7 million Indian sellers. The advertising, inventory planning, and cataloguing processes can all be improved using this solution. This application is designed to help sellers with onboarding, listings, and everyday tasks on the
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella thinks the AI industry needs to be careful not to make the same mistakes that were made during previous economic revolutions. He said that industry should remain cautious even if AI is quickly becoming the backbone of how companies function. Nadella emphasised in a post on
* Maya is the only Indian company on Speech Arena with #6 Open Weights Ranking * 440,000+ model downloads on Hugging Face from developers globally * 3 million+ app downloads across India, Southeast Asia, and MENA Maya Research, an AI company building a voice interface for the Majority of the World, has
Gold and silver prices in India today, 15 June 2026: 24K gold jumped ₹2,330 to ₹1,53,240 per 10g and silver surged 2.25% to ₹2,53,220 per kg as Trump hinted at a US-Iran peace deal, pushing crude oil prices lower. Check city-wise rates, MCX futures, and buying tips.
In an announcement made on the evening of June 12th, the San Francisco-based business Anthropic stated that Mythos 5 and Fable 5 had been ordered suspended by the US Department of Commerce for "national security" grounds; however, no other information was provided. In contrast to Mythos 5, which
According to the most recent Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT) rankings, Reliance Industries' technology subsidiary Jio Platforms has broken into the top 20 worldwide. The listing was recently made public by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). For the year 2025, Jio Platforms (JPL) jumped 320 spots. Consequently, it has
A giant leap forward has been made by digital payments unicorn Razorpay towards its public market debut. Under the SEBI's confidential filing procedure, the company has already submitted a DRHP to the stock exchanges and the regulator in India. The proposed initial public offering (IPO) of the Bengaluru-based
In a June 12 announcement, e-commerce company Meesho Ltd stated that it has acquired Kirana Club Pte. Ltd and Retail Pulse Labs Private Ltd for a total of INR 202.08 crore. The acquisition is aligned with firm's objective to strengthen its foothold in India's thriving
On June 12th, Tata Consultancy Services unveiled the Oracle AI Data Platform Lab and Centre of Excellence (CoE) in India. The purpose of establishing these hubs is to facilitate the rapid adoption of data-driven transformation and artificial intelligence by businesses. Together with Oracle, the team at Kolkata's Delta
On June 11th, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Vodafone Idea non-executive chairman, tried to assuage investor fears on the revival chances of the telecom company. This means that the firm has successfully navigated a very challenging period. Shareholders authorised an investment of INR 4,730 crore from the Aditya Birla Group through
Lenskart Solutions, an eyeglasses company, had a 2.3% share purchased on June 11th by a group of global financial institutions led by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Societe Generale. In open market transactions, these shares were acquired from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for INR 1,960 crore. On
121 Finance, a leading NBFC-Factor, has crossed ₹10 crore in cumulative disbursements through GeM Sahay, the credit facility integrated with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The company has disbursed over 2,600 loans to more than 400 MSMEs across 173 cities in 27 states, helping small suppliers access working capital against
Fresh funding has allowed quality-focused fast-commerce start-up FirstClub to speed up its expansion plans. The next step for the business is to expand to about fifty clubhouses in the Hyderabad and Bengaluru areas. During the following six months, it will expand its clubhouse and explore new product areas. The Bengaluru-based