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In July 2024, Stripe acquired LemonSqueezy. By May 2024, Stripe had already moved to invite-only access for new Indian merchant accounts. By early 2025, Indian founders on LemonSqueezy were receiving notices of account restrictions, payout limitations, and migration requirements toward Stripe Managed Payments, a service that supports merchants in 35+
BT Group and Verizon have agreed to combine their global enterprise operations in a 50:50 international joint venture to build a next-generation connectivity platform for multinational organisations. The new company will have more than 3,000 customers in more than 180 countries.
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Reslink is helping solar EPCs design, sell, and execute projects faster with AI-powered software. Explore its founders, business model, funding, products, growth journey, and future plans.
JioBlackRock Asset Management has launched the Prism Hybrid Long-Short Fund, a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) offering an actively managed long-short strategy across equity, debt, derivatives, REITs, InvITs and more. The NFO is open from June 29 to July 13, 2026.
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 29, 2026: Monday opened the week with a busy funding day across co-working, entertainment, healthtech, and consumer sectors, with Incuspaze leading at Rs 150 crore backed by Bharat Value Fund and Yash Raj Films making a strategic
Mykare.ai has raised a total of USD 3.2 million, including an additional USD 1 million in its latest funding round. The round included participation from Andrew and Alfredo, founders of Papa.com, and a leading family office from the Middle East. At a time when investors are pouring
British American Tobacco (BAT) intends to remove 9,000 jobs worldwide as part of an AI-driven transformation programme which will save £600 million a year by 2028. The tobacco giant is re-inventing itself as a more technology-enabled and cost-efficient company.
The relentless growth of Amazon and Flipkart into India’s quick-commerce sector has led to a market meltdown, erasing more than $15 billion of value from Eternal and Swiggy. Blinkit, has seen its stock tumble 28% from its highs, while Swiggy has lost close to 47% as competition heats up.
Gold and silver prices in India today, 29 June 2026. 24K gold fell to ₹1,43,760 per 10g and silver dipped to ₹2,22,750 per kg, as a firm Fed rate outlook offset Middle East risk. Check city wise rates and MCX data.
India’s cybersecurity agency CERT-In has issued a stern warning about a malware campaign targeting WhatsApp Web and Desktop users through malicious VBScript (.vbs) attachments. Cybercriminals are now leveraging hacked WhatsApp accounts to disseminate malicious files to trusted contacts.
Returns don't have to hurt your profits. Discover the best AI returns management tools that automate returns, reduce fraud, improve customer satisfaction, and encourage exchanges instead of refunds.
Zerodha has applied for a Category 1 merchant banking licence with SEBI and is all set to foray into India’s investment banking business, marking a big expansion of its financial services portfolio. The licence would allow the firm underwrite IPOs, advise companies on fund raising etc.
The company plans to leverage the investment to scale operations, deepen its luxury partner network, and deliver seamless access to exclusive experiences for affluent consumers across India.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to announce a multi-billion-dollar investment push in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and robotics to help the country’s next phase of economic growth. The proposal calls for a new semiconductor hub in the southwest.
Discover the best AI resume tailoring tools to optimize your resume for every job. Compare features, ATS optimization, keyword matching, and customization options.
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
Tumbledry markets its laundry franchise on an 80% annual return and profit from the third month. The company itself is real, bootstrapped and profitable. But a profitable franchisor is not the same as a profitable franchise.A pre-investment reality check.
OpenAI has launched its GPT-5.6 series in a limited US-only preview after a request from the US government to adopt a phased rollout for advanced AI models. The new lineup includes Sol, Terra, and Luna, designed for high-performance, everyday, and cost-efficient AI tasks.
The US government has allowed a restricted release of Anthropic’s powerful Mythos AI model after the firm introduced new protections to address national security risks. But the government still has to approve the broader release of Fable, a less-powerful version of the model.
An oil major as a top FIFA partner. A sovereign fund inside FIFA's broadcaster, its new club tournament and one of its clubs. The men's World Cup heading to Saudi Arabia in 2034. How Gulf capital became central to football's finances, what each side gets, and what it costs.
Here's your daily funding and key business news roundup for June 26, 2026: Thursday saw the week's biggest deal as home improvement startup AllHome, founded by PharmEasy co-founders, raised Rs 200 crore in a Bessemer-led Series B at a Rs 2,000 crore valuation. On the
The startup behind the popular AI chatbot is considering delaying its IPO until 2027, reports say, citing persistent volatility in technology equities and concerns over investor demand for high-valued AI companies. The manufacturer of ChatGPT had been aiming for a valuation of about $1 trn.
The Delhi High Court has directed Meesho to remove listings of products that infringe Jockey’s trademark, including “JOYKE,” “JOYEBEE,” and “JOYESS,” which are confusingly similar to the registered “JOCKEY” mark. The court asked Meesho to remove the products on its platform within 36 hours.
Gold and silver prices in India today, 26 June 2026. 24K gold held steady at ₹1,43,550 per 10g and silver stayed flat at ₹2,22,070 per kg, as NSE and BSE remained closed for Muharram. Check city wise rates and MCX data.
According to sources, the Trump administration has instructed OpenAI to reveal their future GPT-5.6 model in phases, initially to a select group of partners and subsequently to the wider public. The move highlights rising US concerns about the safety and power of advanced AI systems.
A complete 2026 guide to the best AI product research tools for market analysis, user insights, trend discovery, and competitive intelligence. Compare features, use cases, pricing levels, and limitations to choose the right tool for smarter product decisions.
Foxconn Singapore has increased its holding in its Indian arm Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Ltd, after a $37.2 million investment took ownership to 99.9%. The move comes as part of Foxconn's ambitious expansion strategy in India and its "3+3+3" framework.
A complete guide to the best AI pricing optimization tools like Competera, Pricefx, 7Learnings, and more. Learn their key features, use cases, pros, and how they help businesses improve pricing decisions and profitability.
Anthropic has accused Chinese tech giant Alibaba of launching the biggest known AI ‘distillation attack’ to illegally strip the capabilities from their Claude AI model. The AI startup said that operators affiliated to Alibaba had deployed thousands of false accounts to mimic Claude’s reasoning.
Apple has raised the pricing of its Macs, iPads, Apple TV and HomePod gadgets substantially in India as global DRAM and NAND memory prices climb, but kept the iPhone price unchanged. Apple’s price hikes are affecting products across the company’s range with some models 89% higher.
On 25 June 2026, Apple raised MacBook and iPad prices by 15% to 25%, its first formal move to pass the AI-driven memory shortage on to consumers. The stock fell more than 6%. For years the AI boom was a data-centre story. Today it became a price tag on your desk.
FIFA is a non-profit registered in Zurich. It is also on track to collect roughly $13 billion in four years, almost all of it from a single tournament. Let's Learn how the money is actually made, where it goes, and why the whole machine runs on a four-year clock.
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
Cold email only works if your emails reach the inbox. This guide compares the best cold email infrastructure tools in 2026 across pricing, features, and deliverability to help you choose the right setup.
Andy Jassy met Narendra Modi and pledged $48 billion for India through 2030. But every dollar of the new money he announced, $13 billion, goes to AI and cloud, not to retail. Where the money is going tells you Amazon's priorities have shifted.
SEBI has proposed a single Common Advertisement Code to replace the patchwork of rules that govern how financial entities advertise. It scraps mandatory prior approval for most ads, lets firms use celebrities again, and classifies big finfluencers, OTT stars, and even AI avatars as "celebrities."
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.
The man who just took over WhatsApp is also India's most prolific angel investor. Tracxn lists 299 companies in Kunal Shah's portfolio. We pulled the data apart by sector, vintage and outcome. Here is what it reveals about how he wins, where he loses, and what is still unproven.
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&
AI writing tools for cold emails that convert employ advanced personalization, automation, and data analysis to enhance engagement and response rates. These tools analyze recipient data, including profiles and past behavior, to tailor messages, optimize subject lines, and suggest the best times for sending, ensuring that emails feel relevant and
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
This guide compares email outreach tools for sales, marketing and recruitment teams, covering lead finding, cold email automation, multichannel sequencing, and mailbox infrastructure. Each entry includes pricing, key features, pros and cons, helping you pick the right tool for your outreach goals.
Your competitors are already using AI to run PPC campaigns faster and cheaper. Here is a breakdown of the tools that actually work, what each one costs, and which type of team each one suits.
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.
Explore the best AI sales training tools in 2026 that help sales teams improve performance through AI roleplays, call analysis, coaching insights, and real-time feedback. Compare top platforms used for onboarding, training, and revenue growth.
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.
Explore the best labor law compliance tools for businesses in 2026 that help automate regulatory tracking, reduce legal risks, and simplify HR compliance processes. Discover how modern platforms ensure audit-ready documentation and seamless workforce law adherence.
In this interview, CHI’GRIDS Founder Raahul Hari Nair discusses AI data centre power demands, renewable energy procurement, and why energy strategy has become a boardroom priority for businesses navigating India's evolving power landscape.
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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
Mr. Milin Dholakia, COO at Beyond Key, explains why workplace safety depends on employee trust, transparency, and accountability, and why organizations must move beyond mere POSH compliance to create truly safe and inclusive workplaces.
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.
In this interview, Mohith Mohan shares insights on the future of India's GCC ecosystem, AI-driven transformation, leadership challenges, DPDPA compliance, and how global capability centres are evolving into strategic innovation hubs.
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.
Your competitors know what works. These tools help you find out. I tested seven AI tools for competitor campaign analysis across SEO, PPC, email, social, and traffic data to find the right fit for every type of marketing team.
In this interview, Aditya Singh, Founder & CEO of Benevolve, explains how GCCs are evolving into innovation hubs and how workforce intelligence is transforming HR through AI-driven insights on reskilling, attrition risk, compliance, and global data alignment.
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
A comprehensive overview of the Indian telecom sector, covering its meaning, major service providers, subscriber base, growth drivers, job opportunities, market size, internet users, and key industry leaders.
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
Meta is investing $900 million in CRED and making its founder Kunal Shah the global head of WhatsApp, replacing a seven-year messaging veteran. Who Meta picked tells you more about where the world's largest messaging app is heading than any roadmap would.
Marketing in banking and capital markets is one of the hardest environments to operate in. You are creating content at volume while navigating compliance requirements, legal review cycles, data privacy regulations, and brand governance rules that most other industries never face. A generic AI writing tool built for e-commerce will
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
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.
Assessli says it signed the papers, got no money, and voided the deal — joining Granite Asia, Peak XV and two IITs in disowning a Foxhog announcement. Foxhog's own filings describe a seven-shareholder firm that lost money last year. The company says it is the one being impersonated.
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