Indian startups saw fresh capital flow into fintech and digital fashion on 21 May 2026, with two funding rounds anchoring the day. Travel-fintech Scapia led the tally with a $63 million raise backed by General Catalyst, while Meta Fashion picked up $400K in pre-seed funding led by Lumikai. On the
Gold prices in India today are around ₹15,944 per gram for 24-carat gold, while silver prices are near ₹2,85,000 per kg. Prices are mostly stable as investors react to the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy comments. Gold and silver rates on 21 May 2026 saw only
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From defensive mindsets and rushed hiring to AI-driven bias, HR leaders across industries talk about the silent hiring red flags shaping recruitment decisions in 2026.
The gold price today in India is ₹15,940 per gram for 24-carat gold, down 0.28% from yesterday. The silver price today in India is ₹2,72,850 per kg, rising 0.69% in a split-session day. Gold pulled away from its ₹1.60 lakh mark in early trade
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On International HR Day 2026, StartupTalky speaks to HR leaders across tech, BFSI, and EdTech to understand what actually drives employee retention in India today, from career visibility and leadership trust to AI-led skilling and emotional engagement.
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On International HR Day 2026, StartupTalky explores how AI is reshaping hiring, skills, and the future of work. While 78 million new jobs are expected globally by 2030, India faces a widening gap between AI adoption and workforce readiness, raising urgent questions for businesses and HR leaders.
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PoSH complaints in India’s tech sector have nearly quadrupled, but most companies still treat compliance as paperwork. As reporting rises across IT firms, weak implementation, legal risks, and trust gaps are emerging as major challenges for startups and HR leaders.
Indian startup activity on 19 May 2026 was led by early-stage rounds in fintech and agri-finance, alongside notable secondary market action. Two funding rounds were announced, with agri-finance startup ONO leading the day at $1.2 million. In key business news, Groww's promoter group sold shares worth ₹270
The gold price today in India is ₹16,042 per gram for 24-carat gold, up 0.28% from Monday. The silver price today in India is ₹2,74,560 per kg, falling 0.94% as rate-cut hopes fade further. Gold and silver prices in India showed a mixed trend on
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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
Indian startups saw funding flow into trading-tech, biotech, and recovery-tech today, with three rounds totalling around ₹50.3 crore. Mumbai-based trading app Trackk led the day, raising ₹30 crore in an extended seed round from Lightspeed India and Info Edge Ventures. Cellogen Therapeutics bagged ₹20 crore from Kotak Alts to
Key Highlights * Paramotor Digital Technology has confidentially filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI under the pre-filing route for a proposed IPO. * The Mumbai-based fintech reported revenue of ₹112 crore in FY 2024-25, up 232% year-on-year, with net profit of ₹29.2 crore. * Its portfolio includes SpendPro, RewardOn,
Bharti Airtel Ltd. has overtaken HDFC Bank Ltd. to become India's second most valued listed company by market capitalisation on Monday, May 18, 2026, as the telecom major's shares climbed for a fourth consecutive session while the private lender remained under pressure over its chairman succession
The gold price today in India is ₹15,693 per gram for 24-carat gold, unchanged from Sunday. The silver price today in India is ₹2,79,900 per kg, broadly flat as the week begins. Today's gold price in India stands at ₹15,693 per gram for 24-carat
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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
The gold price today in India is ₹15,911 per gram for 24-carat gold. The silver price today in India is ₹2,71,740 per kg. Both metals are flat today after one of the most turbulent weeks in Indian bullion market history. Gold prices in India remained unchanged on
The gold price today in India is ₹15,910 per gram for 24-carat gold, down sharply from ₹16,265 yesterday. The silver price today in India has crashed to ₹2,71,720 per kg, a fall of over ₹20,000 in just 24 hours. Spot gold fell 2% to around
Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja and Family, representing the 111-year-old transnational conglomerate Hinduja Group, has topped the Sunday Times Rich List at £38 billion for the fifth successive year. The Sunday Times Rich List is a definitive annual ranking of the wealthiest individuals and families residing in the United Kingdom, with
India's startup ecosystem saw meaningful action on 15 May 2026, with mobility, consumer brands, and electric vehicles drawing fresh capital. Three funding rounds were announced today, led by Rapido's $240 million primary infusion from Prosus at a $3 billion valuation. On the news front, Walmart-owned Flipkart
The silver price today in India is ₹2,90,000 per kg, falling sharply after COMEX silver crashed nearly 6% overnight. The gold price today in India is ₹16,265 per gram for 24-carat gold, broadly steady but under pressure. Both metals are correcting after a historic two-day surge driven
The gold price today in India is ₹16,201 per gram for 24-carat gold, and the silver price today in India has crossed ₹3,10,000 per kg in Mumbai. Both metals continue to trade at elevated levels, a day after India's historic import duty hike from 6%
Three former Peak XV Partners managing directors, Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal, and Tejeshwi Sharma, have launched Mettle Capital, a new India-focused venture capital firm, and are targeting a maiden fund of $350 million to $400 million to back domestic startups, according to multiple media reports on May 14, 2026. The
* Secret Alchemist, the Samantha Ruth Prabhu co-founded aromatherapy and clean fragrance brand, leads IPV's exit slate with a standout 192% IRR and 4.56x MoM, followed by Aerem (60% IRR, 3.92x MoM), Qubehealth (49% IRR, 5.49x MoM), and Kazam (34% IRR, 4.21x MoM) among top
Tuesday's deal flow was led by early-stage rounds across fintech, housing finance and on-demand services, with three Indian startups collectively raising over ₹40 crore. Doorstep smartphone repair startup Instafix secured ₹7.55 crore in pre-seed funding, while Nivasa Finance closed a ₹25 crore seed round to scale its
The gold price today in India has surged nearly 6% to ₹1,63,000 per 10 grams. The silver price today in India is ₹2,96,910 per kg, up 6.2% in a single session. The Centre has more than doubled the import duty on gold and silver, raising
India's credit card industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past five years. From fewer than 60 million cards in FY2020, the country now has over 118 million credit cards in circulation. Spending has grown from under ₹6 trillion annually to nearly ₹24 trillion in FY2026, reflecting
India's startup ecosystem saw funding activity span semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, deeptech, foodtech and cybersecurity on 12 May 2026. Bengaluru-based HrdWyr led the day with a $13 million Series A to build AI-native chips, while Mekr raised ₹67 crore to scale its electronics manufacturing platform. Spacetech firm Agnikul Cosmos
The gold price today in India is ₹1,52,500 per 10 grams for 24-carat gold, down 0.42% from Monday. The silver price today in India has crashed from ₹4,300 to ₹2,62,730 per kg after hitting a high of nearly ₹2,82,000 earlier in the
India’s automotive market kicked off FY27 on a high note, with April 2026 auto sales recording strong growth across segments. The surge was largely driven by rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs), reflecting a clear shift in consumer preferences. The month saw impressive traction
Indian startup activity on 11 May 2026 was led by healthy packaged foods and fintech, with one notable funding round and a clutch of IPO and listed-company updates. Wingreens Farms closed a ₹120 crore Series D and acquired Safe Harvest in a share-swap deal. On the public markets front, InCred
Sindhuja Microcredit, a new generation digital and rural-focused microfinance institution (MFI) providing financial services to self-employed women entrepreneurs, has raised $5 million (INR 47 crores) in a Pre Series D funding round. Existing investors Abler Nordic, GAWA Capital (through its vehicle Huruma Fund) and Oikocredit have participated in this round.
India’s largest public sector lender, State Bank of India (SBI), has reported a steady rise in profits for both the full financial year FY26 and the March quarter, reflecting stable loan growth and improving asset quality. However, the bank’s shares saw a sharp decline following the announcement, signalling
Quick commerce major Zepto has secured the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) approval for its proposed initial public offering worth around ₹11,000 Cr to ₹12,000 Cr (about $1.2 billion), clearing a key regulatory hurdle for what is set to be one of India&
Thursday, 8 May 2026, was a quiet day for startup funding, with only one deal closing. Business news, however, was packed. Zepto received SEBI's approval for its $1.2 billion IPO, becoming one of the most closely watched public market events in India's quick commerce space.
Indian startups saw a steady flow of capital on 7 May 2026, with spacetech, robotics and quick home services drawing investor attention. Skyroot Aerospace led the day, bagging $60 million to become India's first spacetech unicorn. Pronto wrapped up a $45 million Series B at a doubled valuation,
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Mother’s Day is not just about flowers and cards, it is about expressing gratitude and love through thoughtful gestures. Whether your mum prefers luxury, wellness, art, or practicality, this curated list brings together some of the most meaningful and premium gifts from homegrown Indian brands. Celebrate her with something
Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers dedicated to sustainable investing, has invested USD 15 million in Eversource-backed Ecofy, a Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-registered NBFC specialising in financing green products. Founded in 2022 by Rajashree Nambiar and Govind Sankaranarayanan, and backed by Eversource Capital, British International Investment, FMO
Indian startups attracted capital across deep tech, climate finance, medtech, enterprise AI, fintech, and employment infrastructure on Tuesday. The day's largest raise came from fabless semiconductor startup BigEndian Semiconductors, which secured $6 million (~₹51 crore) in a pre-Series A round led by IAN Alpha Fund. Climate-focused NBFC Ecofy
The Indian government announced the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 (ECLGS 5.0) on the evening of 5th May 2026, extending collateral-free top-up loans to MSMEs absorbing the economic shock of the Iran war crisis. Confirmed via an official PIB notification, the scheme allows eligible businesses to borrow
Armory, one of India’s fastest-growing defence-tech companies, has reached a significant milestone by becoming among the first startups of its scale to secure a landmark INR 100 crore order from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for its AI-powered SURGE Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS). This contract was awarded following a
Porsche India, a division of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), has appointed Ashutosh Dixit as Brand Director, Porsche India, with immediate effect. Throughout a distinguished career across India, China, and Europe, Ashutosh Dixit has held several leadership roles, building deep expertise in strategy, sales operations, and brand development.
Biocon founder and chairperson Kiran Mazumdar Shaw has reportedly chosen her niece, Claire Mazumdar, as her successor to lead India's largest biotechnology company. The succession announcement marks a significant development for the Bengaluru-based pharmaceutical giant, which has been at the forefront of India's biotech revolution for
Gold and silver prices in India on 5 May 2026 are witnessing mixed trends, influenced by global cues, inflation concerns, and geopolitical developments. While gold is holding relatively steady on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver has shown volatility after recent sharp corrections. According to the latest market data, MCX gold
Legal tech and lifestyle brands attracted capital today as Indian startups raised funds across diverse sectors. Legal AI platform Jurisphere secured ₹21 crore, while luxury innerwear brand MHYTH bagged ₹5 crore in pre-seed funding. Meanwhile, Dream Sports launched a stock broking platform, Dream Street, as it diversifies beyond gaming. Daily
Luxury innerwear, clothing and lifestyle brand MHYTH has raised INR 5 crore (~$600,000) in a pre-seed funding round backed by a Mumbai-based single-family office, led by businessman Mohammed Asief Khan. The round follows an earlier angel raise in December 2024 with participation from Mumbai-based Asset Management firm - Nine
Monday, 4 May 2026, was a strong day for Indian startup funding, with capital flowing across skincare, menstrual health, bank locker infrastructure, semiconductor AI, ethnic wear, food, and personal data. Fireside Ventures made two separate Series A bets in CHOSEN and Kisah in a single day, signalling continued conviction in
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A trading business is one of the simplest ways to earn a profit in India. The model is straightforward: buy goods at wholesale prices and resell them at a markup. No manufacturing, no complex processes, and no large team required. It is no surprise that trading businesses are among the
India’s startup ecosystem saw steady funding activity on 30 April 2026. Startups across deep tech, fintech, AIoT, and clean energy raised fresh capital. Investors continued to back early and growth-stage companies with a strong product focus. Daily Indian Startup Funding Roundup - 30 April 2026 Startup / CompanyFunding AmountLead InvestorsCtruh$
Exfinity Venture Partners, an early-stage investor in Deep-Tech & B2B tech, has made a partial exit from its investment in cybersecurity platform CloudSEK, delivering a 13x multiple on invested capital (MOIC) and an internal rate of return (IRR) of more than 40%. The transaction was executed as a secondary sale
Indian startups saw strong funding activity across sports tech, fintech, SaaS, and climate tech today. The day was led by SportVot and Sahi, with multiple early-stage deals also closing. Key business updates included leadership exits at Cars24, regulatory action impacting WhatsApp, and fresh developments in the Reliance Communications case. Daily
Elon Musk has called Sam Altman “Scam Altman” as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI heads to trial. The clash now spans courtrooms and social media, raising key questions about AI control, corporate power, and the future of open versus commercial models.
The gold price today in India has declined sharply on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, with 24-carat gold trading at ₹1,49,540 per 10 grams, down 1.72% from the previous session. Meanwhile, the silver price today in India stands at ₹2,37,830 per kg, marking a steeper fall
SportVot has raised INR 32.7 crore led by IAN Alpha Fund to scale its AI-powered sports streaming platform globally. The startup has already captured 500,000+ matches across 30+ countries, targeting the untapped 99% of global sporting events.
Home services and B2B SaaS startups led today's funding activity with 6 rounds totalling over ₹700 crore. Snabbit grabbed the largest cheque at $56 million for its quick home services platform. Peak XV Partners exited MobiKwik through a ₹130 crore block deal, whilst Eternal reported strong Q4 results
AI logistics startup Mojro has raised $5.5 million in a Series A round backed by IAN Alpha Fund and Dallas Venture Capital. The company plans to scale globally as demand for AI-driven supply chain solutions increases.
Gold prices climbed to ₹1.53 lakh per 10g on 28 April 2026 across major Indian cities, while silver remained steady at ₹2.59 lakh/kg. The rise comes amid global tensions and key US economic events. Check city-wise rates, MCX data, and what’s driving the market today.
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In a pointed open letter, the billionaire founder who walked away from Silicon Valley argues that India's technological fortunes and the global respect of Indians are inseparable, and that the window to act is now.
Internshala, an upGrad company, today unveiled “Intern With Icon,” offering students and recent graduates the opportunity to work with some of India’s most influential founders and Shark Tank personalities. Moving beyond traditional internships, the program offers a rare opportunity to work alongside and learn from iconic entrepreneurs, including Vineeta
Manufacturing and gaming sectors led funding activity today with Capital A closing ₹160 crore for its Fund II and Metasports Interactive securing $20 million for user acquisition. Meanwhile, lending platform Kissht opened its ₹926 crore IPO with shares priced at ₹162-171, whilst the government launched its ₹10,000 crore Fund
Kirloskar Pneumatic reported ₹1,786 crore income in FY26 with PBT rising 25% to ₹356 crore. The company announced a record 600% dividend and strong order inflows exceeding ₹2,000 crore.
JioHotstar posted ₹31,048 crore revenue and ₹3,228 crore PBT in FY26, driven by IPL 2026 viewership, 500 million MAUs, and record streaming concurrency, highlighting the rapid rise of digital sports and entertainment in India.
Gold and silver prices fell on 27 April 2026, with gold at ₹1.52 lakh per 10g and silver at ₹2.44 lakh per kg. A strong US dollar and global tensions weighed on demand. Check city-wise rates, MCX prices, and key factors behind today’s decline.
Nithin Kamath, the billionaire co-founder and CEO of Zerodha, India’s largest stockbroker, has issued a stark warning regarding the widening chasm of wealth inequality, describing the current global economic trajectory as "sitting in a car with the brakes cut, watching a cliff approach." In a candid reflection
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Abhishek Sharma is emerging as a top cricket star and brand magnet. From explosive IPL performances to high-value endorsements, explore his full brand list, IPL salary, net worth, and growing market value in 2026.
Indian startups saw focused funding activity led by fintech, with AI-driven platforms continuing to attract investor interest. The day was anchored by Oolka’s ₹130 crore raise backed by Accel and Lightspeed. On the business front, IPO momentum and leadership moves stood out, including PlaySimple’s DRHP filing and a
Aspire Impact secures investment from Parinama Group, names Saloni Malhotra as CEO, and brings Dr Ram Sharma on board. The ESG measurement firm hits ₹36 crore valuation with strong growth and global expansion plans.
Gold and silver prices in India extended their correction on Friday, 24 April 2026, sliding for the second consecutive session as a firmer US dollar, delayed Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations, and residual Strait of Hormuz uncertainty weighed on both metals. MCX gold fell 0.17% to ₹1,51,499/10g
Infosysthe $20 reported a mixed but resilient performance for FY26, crossing a major revenue milestone and delivering strong profit growth. However, a cautious outlook for FY27 overshadowed the results, triggering a decline in its share price as investors focused on future growth concerns rather than past performance. Infosys Q4 FY26
Indian startups drew capital across gaming, AI cybersecurity, textile tech, and consumer AI on Wednesday. The day's headline raise came from Bengaluru-based game studio LightFury Games, which secured $11 million (~₹103 crore) in a pre-Series A round led by Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, MIXI, and Times Internet, with
Gold and silver prices in India presented a mixed picture on Thursday, 23 April 2026, as the bullion market navigated competing forces: a mild recovery in global spot prices on one hand, and continued domestic retail pressure following a sharp three-day correction on the other. Whilst international bullion prices attempted
Dunzo co-founder Kabeer Biswas has raised INR 102 crore for AI startup M from Peak XV Partners, Blume Ventures, and CRED. The startup is building a consumer AI concierge for everyday tasks.
* Deep Algorithm Solutions is a cybersecurity and AI startup pioneering Continuous Identity Risk Management (CIRM), delivering behaviour-driven, continuous risk intelligence across human and machine identities, including today’s emerging agentic workforce. * The company’s Unified Identity Security Platform stands at the forefront of identity fraud prevention, safeguarding BFSI, defence, and
Gold and silver prices in India staged a sharp rebound on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, tracking a broad rally in global precious metals. MCX gold climbed over 1% whilst MCX silver surged more than 1.5%, even as physical gold prices in the retail market slipped marginally — a divergence driven
Enabling structured co-innovation, scalable enterprise delivery, and responsible adoption of agentic AI with Infosys Topaz and Codex Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services, today announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to help enterprises transform software development and modernisation with OpenAI’s
Indian startups drew capital across gaming, edtech, wealthtech, and D2C footwear on Tuesday, 22 April 2026. Noteworthy raises included AITS's $4 million pre-Series A for its Rysen School network, Spill Games's $3.1 million seed round, and Rainmatter's ₹19.5 crore investment in PrimeInvestor,
The Company announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026 (standalone and consolidated). In cognisance of the compelling outlook over the medium term, the market opportunities, and the salience of the platform, the Board considered and approved a bonus issue of 1 equity share for
HCLTech shares fell sharply before its fourth-quarter results. This happened even though the company reported higher profits and announced a dividend. The numbers and the market reaction show a mixed picture. Earnings are growing steadily, but investors are worried about margins and demand. HCLTech Q4 Results: Profit Up, Dividend Announced
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Maya and Satish turned ₹2 lakh and a small Bangalore apartment into Joker & Witch and Teejh, now a ₹120 Cr profitable D2C brand built without external funding. In this StartupTalky conversation, Maya shares their unfiltered founder journey and growth story. Watch the full conversation.
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In an exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, Preeti Choudhary, Founder and CEO of Kaayu Rituals, talks about building a ritual-first Ayurvedic wellness brand. She explains how Kaayu focuses on daily self-care instead of waiting for problems to arise. Choudhary shares how Ayurveda and modern science come together in their products, and
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India's D2C brands built on digital are now opening physical stores at scale. Rising online ad costs, low e-commerce penetration at 8%, and stronger in-store conversion rates are driving the shift. Founders from Snitch, Gargi, IGP, Eume, Traya, and more share why offline is now central to growth.
What Happens When Marketing Gives Up Control Most marketing campaigns are designed to control what people say. Firstly, the brief defines the narrative. Next, the format standardizes the output. And the metrics reward consistency. While this might work at a scalable level, it also makes all user-generated content start to
Jaipur Watch Company has increased its FY2024 revenue by over 150%, reaching ₹25 crore in FY2025. Known for heritage-inspired, collectible timepieces, the brand blends traditional craftsmanship with modern watchmaking and is worn by notable figures, including PM Narendra Modi.
Saurav Dasgupta is a business leader and strategic media professional, currently serving as the CEO and Co-Founder of Nexbrands Inc, a pan-India strategic marketing and communications group focused on building influential platforms, intellectual properties, and high-impact brand ecosystems. Experience in Strategic Marketing and Media With over a decade of experience
Snapdeal and Titan Capital Co-Founder, Kunal Bahl, recently shared a sharp warning on LinkedIn about the future of tech careers. He said the real threat isn’t AI itself, but people who know how to use it better. “The biggest threat to your tech career isn't AI. It’
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AI call assistants are transforming how businesses manage phone communication. Powered by artificial intelligence, these tools automate call answering, conversation transcription, customer support, and sales call analysis, helping companies handle calls more efficiently. Businesses are increasingly adopting AI call assistants to provide 24/7 support, reduce response times, and capture
The National Stock Exchange of India has taken a major step towards its long-awaited public listing by appointing 20 merchant bankers and eight legal firms to manage its upcoming IPO. The exchange is moving ahead with listing preparations, with the public issue expected to launch in 2026.
Gold and silver prices in India ended the trading session on 13 March 2026 with a mild correction amid global market pressure and currency movements. At market close, 24-karat gold was trading around ₹15,624 per gram (₹1,56,240 per 10 grams), while 22-karat gold stood near ₹14,880
Startup founders often believe that a strong idea is the key to building a successful company. However, according to Ghazal Alagh, the real difference between startups that scale and those that stall lies in the mindset and decisions of the founder. In a recent LinkedIn post, the co-founder of Mamaearth
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Online education is popular for studying at your own speed from anywhere globally. Therefore, the global e-learning market is expected to reach $400 billion by 2026. The education technology (EdTech) sector in the USA is experiencing a remarkable surge, with innovative startups reshaping how we learn and acquire new skills.
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Welcome to StartupTalky’s 2026 US Funding updates for the month of March. This article provides a clear and easy overview of the latest funding news for startups, scale-ups, and established companies in the United States throughout the year. Our weekly funding tables, updated regularly, track how much funding each
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This International Women’s Day, we feature Meghna Agarwal, co-founder of IndiQube, who has made her mark in India’s male-dominated real estate sector. Since starting IndiQube in 2015, Meghna has focused on building workspaces that combine design, technology, and employee experience. From founding the company to taking it through
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Bollywood’s leading ladies are proving they are more than just entertainers. In 2026, many are transforming stardom into business empires, swapping the silver screen for the boardroom. These women are not merely endorsing products; they are creating brands, disrupting industries, and inspiring a new generation of female entrepreneurs. Their
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When people talk about Dubai’s transformation from a small trading town into a global business hub, a few names frequently appear in the conversation. One of them is Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the founder and chairman of the Al Habtoor Group, one of the Gulf region’s most prominent
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Asish Mohapatra has emerged as one of the most influential founders in India’s B2B commerce and fintech ecosystem. As the Co-Founder and CEO of OfBusiness and Co-Founder of Oxyzo, Mohapatra has helped build a powerful platform that combines raw material sourcing, supply chain solutions and embedded financing for SMEs.
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If you've ever spent hours hunting through email threads for the latest contract version, or manually compared two PDFs to find what changed, you know the pain of traditional document workflows. Document review shouldn't feel like detective work, but for most teams, it still does. Adobe&
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Welcome to StartupTalky’s 2026 US Funding updates for the month of February. This article provides a clear and easy overview of the latest funding news for startups, scale-ups, and established companies in the United States throughout the year. Our weekly funding tables, updated regularly, track how much funding each
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When I looked at how business development (BD) teams actually work, I realised that most tools solve only one part of the funnel. The real momentum killers aren’t closing deals—they’re in the early stages: prospecting, personalised outreach, and consistent follow-up. Cold outreach often gets ignored, manual prospect
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I tested 10 speech-to-text AI tools using real audio, Zoom meetings, noisy cafés, interviews, and even fast-paced podcasts to see which ones actually save time. What I discovered was surprising: many tools still require heavy corrections. But six of them consistently delivered fast, accurate transcripts and saved me hours of
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AI subtitle generators have become essential for creators, educators, businesses, and marketers who rely on video. With most social media videos watched on mute and accessibility standards becoming stricter, automatic captions are no longer optional, they’re a growth tool. Modern AI caption tools do far more than basic transcription.