What Quick Commerce Actually Costs D2C Brands

Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart quote 15-25% commission. The real cost once listing fees, mandatory ad spend, and unsold-inventory returns are added runs closer to double that. Here's who the channel actually works for.

Gemini in Google Workspace: Which Plan Gets What

Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Meet and Drive costs exactly four times more than Gemini in Gmail alone. Google's cheapest plan has no Gemini at all. Here is what each tier actually unlocks.

Google Workspace for Freelancers in India: Worth It?

Google Workspace costs a solo freelancer ₹1,402 a year at the cheapest, or ₹3,823 with Gemini. Zoho gives you a custom domain for nothing. Here is the actual breakeven for a one-person business.

Should Businesses Use AI to Build Their Brand?

AI can make branding faster and cheaper. But when a brand uses it, customers may also read something else into the decision: how much the company cares about what they’re being offered.

PhysicsWallah Offloads INR 95.8 Crore Loan Portfolio, Partially Exits Lending Operations

PhysicsWallah’s arm FinZ Finance has agreed to sell a loan portfolio worth INR 95.79 cr to NBFC Auxilo Finserve, with the transfer anticipated to be completed within 60 days. The deal will partially close the lending activities of FinZ Finance.

Honda, Tata Technologies Target 20% Cost Reduction and Faster Vehicle Development

Honda has teamed with Tata Technologies to create vehicles for the Indian market, with the aim of reducing vehicle prices by 20% and development time by 50%. The alliance comes as Honda retools its India strategy amid increased competition and pressure to bring more inexpensive vehicles.

Free Gmail vs Google Workspace for Indian Startups

Google Workspace Starter costs an Indian startup ₹318.60 per user per month with GST, or ₹19,116 a year for five people. But the real cost of staying on free Gmail is not storage. It is who owns the inbox.

Jio JE6000 AX3000 Wi-Fi Extender Debuts in India With High-Speed Connectivity

Reliance Jio has now introduced the JE6000 AX3000 Wi-Fi extender in India for INR 3,499, offering an economical solution to enhance connectivity in the home. The dual-band Wi-Fi 6 extender offers combined speeds of up to 3,000 Mbps.

Best AI Tools for Ad Audience Research

Want to know what your audience really wants? Explore the best AI tools for ad audience research to uncover customer insights, spot trends, study competitors, and create smarter ad campaigns.

Schneider Electric Plans PTC Acquisition in Major US Software Deal

Schneider Electric has agreed to purchase US-based software business PTC in an all-cash deal worth $22.6 billion for the company’s shares and $23.7 billion including enterprise value. The offer of $205 a share is 42.3% over PTC’s most recent closing price.

Setting Up in Australia: An Indian Founder's Accounting Guide

You've decided Australia is your next market. Before you invoice a single Australian dollar, you need an entity there, and the setup looks nothing like the MCA process you ran to start your Pvt Ltd. Different regulator, different tax office. Most of it is manageable, and a lot

Lockheed Martin’s India Growth Plan Tied to $10.5 Billion Aircraft Contract

Lockheed Martin is eyeing to scale up its India manufacturing operations with a potential $10.5 billion Indian military aviation deal for 60 medium transport aircraft. The company has teamed up with TASL to bid for the project under which it will build 48 aircraft in India and supply 12 directly.

Jio Platforms Eyes October IPO at $143–146 Billion Enterprise Valuation

According to reports, Jio Platforms is all set to issue its long awaited IPO by end of October at an enterprise valuation of $143-146 billion or around INR 12 lakh crore. The anticipated $3.8 billion IPO will be India’s biggest public offer with up to 27 crore new shares.

US Funding and Investors Data for 2026 (Updated Weekly)

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

Indian Startups Funding and Investors Data for 2026 (Updated Weekly)

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

Best AI Attribution Tools

Explore the best AI attribution tools for 2026 to track customer journeys, measure marketing performance, analyze ROAS, and make better budget decisions.

Diwali Gifts to Employees: The New ₹15,000 Tax-Free Limit

From tax year 2026-27, gifts and vouchers from your employer are tax-free up to ₹15,000, three times the old limit, but cash still isn't. At the 30% slab, a ₹15,000 voucher leaves you ₹4,680 better off than the same cash bonus.

UPI Daily Transactions Cross 800 Million for the First Time: 24.07 Billion Transactions in September 2026

UPI processed 24.07 billion transactions worth Rs 29.37 lakh crore in September 2026, with average daily transactions crossing 800 million for the first time, NPCI data shows.

Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 2 October 2026: Gold at ₹150,540, Silver at ₹226,570 as Prices Hold Flat

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.

MagTapp Crosses 6 Million Downloads, Rebuilds Browser Around AI and Expands to iOS

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

Best AI Tools for Buyer Persona Generation

AI buyer persona generation tools help businesses turn customer data and research into clear buyer profiles. Explore 10 tools for customer profiling, research, persona creation, and buyer insights.

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a ULIP Plan

Choosing a Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) requires more than comparing the maturity value shown in an illustration. A ULIP combines life insurance with market-linked investment, so you need to consider both financial protection and investment risk. If you are exploring ULIP, the simplest explanation is that it is

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 1 October 2026: Seeds Fincap Raises ₹100 Crore, Moneyview Lists at 61.8% Premium

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 Prices in India Today, 1 October 2026: Gold at ₹150,350, Silver at ₹225,940 as Both Rise

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 Expands India Operations with Hyderabad GCC, Plans 3,000 Jobs

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.

Flipkart ESOP Cash-Out Plan Under Consideration as Staff Concerns Rise

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 Rolls Out Gemini 4 Argon for Advanced Coding and Cybersecurity

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.

Best AI Tools for Ad Budget Automation

AI ad budget automation tools help marketers monitor campaigns, adjust budgets, optimize bids, reduce wasted spend, and manage advertising across multiple channels.

Unveilr AI Raises Pre-Seed From AJVC at ₹16.7 Cr Valuation

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 Turns to AI to Drive the Next Phase of Retail Shopping

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 Now Reaches Over 120 Cities as Amazon Strengthens Quick Commerce Push

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 Raises ₹7 Cr Seed Led by Inflection Point Ventures

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, Allianz Europe Infuse INR 320 Crore Each into Jio Allianz General Insurance

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 Comes to India as Axis Bank Enables iPhone Tap-to-Pay

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.

Best AI Tools for Automated Campaign Management

AI tools can automate campaign creation, optimization, audience targeting, reporting, and budget management. Explore the best AI tools for automated campaign management and find the right platform for your marketing workflow.

Best AI Tools for Automated Creative Testing

AI tools for automated creative testing help marketers generate, test, and compare ad creatives at scale. Explore popular tools, key features, benefits, and limitations.

Gold and Silver Prices in India Today, 30 September 2026: Gold at ₹150,250, Silver at ₹226,750 as Both Rebound

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.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 30 September 2026: Simple Energy Raises INR 1,750 Crore, Apple Pay Launches in India

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 Raises Seed Round From Velumani Family Office

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.

Best AI Tools for Automated Ad Reporting in 2026

Discover the best AI tools for automated ad reporting. Compare features, pricing, pros, and cons to find tools that simplify campaign reporting and deliver faster marketing insights.

Best AI Tools for Customer Profiling: Features, Pricing & Comparison

Discover the best AI tools for customer profiling, including their key features, benefits, drawbacks, and pricing to help businesses understand customers and improve sales and marketing.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 29 September 2026: Bharat Housing Network Raises $5 Million, ITC Completes Yoga Bar Buyout

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 Prices in India Today, 29 September 2026: Gold at ₹147,570, Silver at ₹226,280 as Gold Steadies

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 Drops GPT-6.1 Astra Release After Model Fails Safety Tests

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.

Adani Group Cleared by SEBI in Minimum Public Shareholding Case

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.

Best AI Tools for Automated Bid Management

Discover the best AI tools for automated bid management. Compare their features, pricing, pros, and cons to find tools that can automate bidding, optimize budgets, and improve advertising performance.

Demystifying Gold Loan Interest Rates with Bajaj Finance

Understanding how gold loan interest rates and processing fees work can help borrowers assess the overall cost of borrowing against their gold.

HCLSoftware Expands AI Capabilities with €9 Million Robotiq.ai Acquisition

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 Acquires Yoga Bar Maker Sproutlife Foods in 100% Stake Deal

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.

Supreme Court Refuses Interim Stay on UPI Charges Above INR 2,000

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 Confidential Filing Reveals Customer Concentration Risks

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 Invests in Design-Led Lighting Brand FIG Living

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.

Best AI Tools for Automated Media Buying: 10 Tools to Know in 2026

Explore the best AI tools for automated media buying that help businesses automate ad campaigns, optimize budgets, target audiences, and improve advertising performance.

WEH Ventures Announces First Close of ₹250 Cr Fund III

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.

Mobile Measurement Partners for Startups: How to Protect Burn Rate and Maximize ROI

Every dollar counts for early-stage mobile startups. Here's how the right Mobile Measurement Partner protects burn rate, fights install fraud, and unifies growth data.

Why Startups Are Rethinking Office Acoustic Solutions for Modern Workspaces

Startup offices have changed. Rows of fixed desks and closed-door rooms are giving way to flexible layouts, shared work areas, meeting zones, and spaces that adapt as teams grow. That flexibility can make collaboration easier, but it can also introduce an often-overlooked challenge: noise. Conversations carry across open

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 28 September 2026: Balwaan Krishi Raises ₹100 Crore, SC Refuses To Stay UPI MDR

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 Prices in India Today, 28 September 2026: Gold at ₹148,010, Silver at ₹227,640 as Both Tumble

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.

Switch Mobility to Supply 840 Electric Buses to Delhi Under PM E-Drive

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 Invests in Two AI Startups, Alive and Keploy

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, Tourism Ministry Launch Partnership to Boost Homestays in Emerging Destinations

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 Companies Oppose Red Warning Labels, Urge Supreme Court to Reconsider

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 Expands India Wealth Strategy to Attract Affluent Clients

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.

Cadbury Marketing Strategy: Target Market, Advertising Tactics & Dairy Milk Success

Discover Cadbury’s marketing strategy in 2026, from emotional storytelling and iconic campaigns to digital marketing, product innovation, personalisation, cricket and festival-led campaigns.

30-Day Recharge Plans for Prepaid Users Soon, Says Raghav Chadha

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 Strengthens East India Dairy Business, Targets Value-Added Products

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.

Zee-JioStar Copyright Dispute Escalates as Zee Seeks Contempt Action

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.

Ankita Luharuka on Building Alliance City Developers, Real Estate Growth & the Future of Indian Housing

Ankita Luharuka, CEO of Alliance City Developers, shares her journey in real estate, the importance of timely delivery, changing homebuyer expectations, women in leadership, and her vision for building lasting communities.

TPG Sells FirstCry Stake Worth INR 202 Crore in Bulk Deal

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.

Dabur-Sesa Care Merger Gets NCLT Approval

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 Prices in India Today, 25 September 2026: Gold at ₹151,660, Silver at ₹234,190 as Both Steady

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 Plans $3 Billion India Investment to Expand Quick Commerce by 2030

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.

Aman Gupta Success Story: From Co-Founder & CMO of boAt, to Shark Tank India's Most Entertaining Shark

Aman Gupta's journey from a Chartered Accountant to boAt co-founder and Shark Tank India investor is a story of ambition, branding and entrepreneurship. Explore his age, education, net worth, boAt journey, investments and latest updates.

Google Unveils Project Suncatcher to Explore AI Computing in Space

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 Plans to Shut About 250 Stores in Latest Closure Round

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 Launches Agentic AI Solution to Power Real Estate Businesses

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 Clears Rummy and Poker Rooms, With Conditions

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 Announces Over INR 1 Trillion Investment Plan for West Bengal

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.

Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News - 24 September 2026: Ema Raises $77 Million, PB Fintech Crashes 36% On IRDAI Commission Cap Plan

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 Prices in India Today, 24 September 2026: Gold at ₹151,270, Silver at ₹233,050 as Both Fall Sharply

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 to Add 20,000 Employees and 5 Million Payment Devices in a Year

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.

Sridhar Vembu Biography: A Journey from Vision to Zoho's Global Success

Sridhar Vembu’s journey from IIT Madras and Princeton to building Zoho into a global software company is a story of bootstrapping, innovation, and unconventional entrepreneurship. Discover his career, net worth, education, family, and the story behind Zoho.

Oracle Cloud Unit Job Cuts Target Middle Managers and Older Workers

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 Rehires Former Employees for AI and Cloud Roles After Mass Layoffs

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.

Trade Body Calls for Rollback of New UPI MDR Charges on High-Value Payments

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.

The DPDP Act Isn't One 2027 Deadline, It's Three

DPDP is usually called a "2027 law." It actually commences in three phases, and the second one, the Consent Manager framework, lands 13 November 2026, less than two months from now.

FSSAI Plans One-Phase Rollout of Front-of-Pack Labelling Rules

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 Raises $1 Mn Led by Y Combinator for C++ AI Agents

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.

Nithin Kamath: The Unlikely Billionaire Who’s Shaking Up India's Stock Market

From a teenage trader to the co-founder of Zerodha, discover Nithin Kamath’s journey, education, career, salary, net worth, family and success story, updated for 2026.

Awfis Opens 100,000 Sq Ft Premium Coworking Centre in Delhi Aerocity

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.

Albinder Dhindsa: The Visionary Behind India's Quick-Commerce Revolution with Blinkit (Earlier Grofers)

**Albinder Dhindsa**, co-founder of Grofers (now Blinkit) and Group CEO of Eternal, transformed a hyperlocal delivery startup into one of India’s leading quick-commerce businesses. Explore his early life, education, career, Blinkit journey, leadership, and net worth.

Indian Walker Raises Pre-Seed at ₹20 Crore Valuation

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 Raises ₹22 Crore to Scale Its Trading Tools

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 Raises ₹11.5 Crore Led by Sauce for Pain Care

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 Eyes Wider Battery-Swapping Network to Boost EV Deliveries

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.