Weekly Startup Funding News: Indian startups raised $196 Mn this week; from...
The Indian startup ecosystem, which maintained strong momentum for most of January, saw a funding slowdown in the last week of the month. However, IPO activity and strategic acquisitions ensured that...
View ArticleWeekly Business Updates: Everything from the DeepSeek ban in Italy to Sam...
Italy has taken a strong stance on data privacy by becoming the first country to ban the Chinese AI model DeepSeek. The Italian data protection authority blocked the AI assistant, citing concerns over...
View ArticleTop Upcoming IPOs to Watch in February 2025: Reliance JIO, WeWork India, others
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) have been attracting investors’ interest, and the Indian stock market has been humming with activity. A number of businesses are getting ready to go public in February...
View ArticleShark Tank Judge Azhar Iqubal’s New AI Venture Fenado AI Lets Anyone Build Apps
Being able to develop websites and apps is essential in a time when technology powers corporate success. But not every business owner has the means or technical know-how to create a digital platform....
View ArticleShein Relaunches in India with Reliance: What You Need to Know
Nearly five years after being banned in 2020, the international fast fashion behemoth Shein has finally returned to India. Reliance Retail is driving the resurgence by introducing the Shein India app,...
View ArticleNithin Kamath Questions Trump’s Tariffs: Will ‘America First’ Backfire?
By placing high tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada, President Donald Trump has once again heightened tensions in the international trade arena. Trump’s plan to impose sweeping tariffs of...
View ArticleAnother Exit at BharatPe: CMO Parth Joshi Steps Down to Start His Own Venture
Another high-profile departure is taking place at BharatPe, one of the top fintech businesses in India. The company’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Parth Joshi, is presently serving his notice period...
View ArticleTata Motors Appoints Shantanu Naidu as General Manager, Head of Strategic...
The well-known manager and close confidant of the late Ratan Tata, Shantanu Naidu, has declared a new phase in his career. Naidu announced his resignation from Tata Motors as General Manager, Head of...
View ArticleNirmala Sitharaman Clarifies: PM Internship Scheme is for Exposure, Not Jobs
Through the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, the Indian government has started a bold effort to close the knowledge gap between education and employment. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed...
View ArticleBlackRock to Hire 1,200 in India to Expand AI and Financial Services
The largest asset management in the world, BlackRock Inc., is stepping up its efforts in India by adding about 1,200 new staff members to its support centers in Mumbai and Gurugram. The action...
View ArticleIndia’s Agri-Exports Boom: 47.3% Rise in 5 Years with APEDA’s Support
According to data given by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the volume of India’s fruit and vegetable exports has increased by an astounding 47.3% in the last five years. Financial aid programs...
View ArticleElon Musk and PM Narendra Modi to discuss Tesla’s India entry during US visit
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13 while Modi is in the US. The long-delayed entry of Tesla into the Indian market and the regulatory approval of...
View ArticleNext-Gen MacBook Pro and iPad Pro to Feature Apple’s Powerful M5 Chip
As Apple’s eagerly awaited M5 processor goes into mass production, the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation is once again evident. The M5 chip, which is anticipated to power the upcoming...
View ArticleTCS Slashes Senior Employee Variable Pay for Second Consecutive Quarter
India’s largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has once again reduced the quarterly variable allowance (QVA) for its senior employees, despite their adherence to the company’s...
View ArticleZomato gets approval from board to change name to Eternal
Rebranding as Eternal Ltd. is a significant step in the corporate progression of Zomato, one of India’s top food aggregators. On February 6, 2025, the company’s board of directors authorized this...
View ArticleInfosys Layoffs: 400 Trainees Terminated After Failing Tests, Sparks Controversy
India’s second-largest IT services company, Infosys, has come under fire for terminating around 400 trainees at its Mysuru campus. The decision was reportedly made after the freshers failed internal...
View ArticleRBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Claims India Can Surpass 7% Growth Mark
Sanjay Malhotra, the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), said on February 7, 2025, that he was confident in India’s economic future and that the nation could “certainly achieve a 7 percent and...
View ArticleAngad Bhatia Exits Mensa Brands to Launch New Venture
India Lifestyle Network (ILN) founder Angad Bhatia is leaving the company to pursue a new business endeavor. According to sources, he intends to establish an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with a...
View ArticleWeekly Startup Funding News: Indian startups raised $125 Mn this week; from...
The Indian startup ecosystem is facing an extended downturn in investment activity, with February 2025 starting on a weak note. The funding slump, which was evident over the past few weeks, deepened...
View ArticleWeekly Business News: Everything from Infosys layoffs to Musk-Modi meet
Angad Bhatia’s Exit from ILN: A New Chapter in Creator Economy India Lifestyle Network (ILN) founder Angad Bhatia is leaving the company to start a new business, an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF),...
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