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Startup Funding
Edutainment startup Emomee bags Rs 2 crore funding after sparking a bidding war on Shark Tank India Season 5
Emomee, an edutainment startup, secures funding after a successful pitch on Shark Tank India.
Startup Funding
[Weekly funding roundup Jan 3-9] Startup investments begin on a subdued note
Weekly funding roundup indicates a slow start to startup investments in January.
Government Jobs
Budget Session 2026 to start from January 28, confirms Kiren Rijiju; Budget presentation likely on Feb 1
The upcoming Budget Session may lead to new policies affecting government employment.
Startup Funding
Practical beauty brand Antinorm raises ₹28 crore in seed round, CEO expects 5-10x growth
Antinorm raises ₹28 crore in seed funding to expand its beauty product line.
Startup Funding
Ashok Leyland unveils green mobility plant in U.P.
Ashok Leyland launches a new green mobility plant in Uttar Pradesh, indicating a shift towards sustainable transportation.
Industry Trends
Stock indices log worst weekly fall in 3 months amid fresh US tariff concerns
Stock market volatility may lead to job shifts in finance and investment sectors.
Hiring News
Nippon Paint India appoints Sharad Malhotra as new Managing Director
Nippon Paint India appoints Sharad Malhotra as the new Managing Director.
Industry Trends
Embassy Developments Q3 Update | Pre-sales jump 240% QoQ to ₹1,392 crore
Embassy Developments reports a 240% increase in pre-sales for Q3FY26.
Startup Funding
Bharat Coking Coal IPO subscribed 8.1 times on Day 1
Bharat Coking Coal's IPO sees significant interest, being subscribed 8.1 times on its first day.
Startup Funding
Masayoshi Son's Softbank sells 2.15% stake in Indian EV maker Ola Electric via open market
SoftBank sells a portion of its stake in Ola Electric while remaining a major shareholder.
Industry Trends
Germany plans measures to combat harmful AI image manipulation
Germany is implementing measures to address the challenges posed by harmful AI image manipulation.
Industry Trends
WhatsApp Tests Parental Controls With Child Accounts on Android
WhatsApp's testing of parental controls reflects a growing emphasis on children's online safety.
Industry Trends
Best Smartphones Under 20,000 to Buy in India in 2026: Moto G67 Power, Realme P4 5G, and More
A list of the best smartphones under 20,000 in India showcases various models and features.
Industry Trends
Akasa Air joins IATA after completing safety audit
Akasa Air's membership in IATA after a safety audit highlights its growth in the aviation industry.
Industry Trends
Redmi Note 15 5G Review: Premium Design Meets Everyday Reliability
The Redmi Note 15 5G combines premium design with everyday reliability at an accessible price.
Industry Trends
Forex reserves drop by $9.80 bn to $686.80 bn
India's forex reserves have decreased significantly, indicating potential economic concerns.
Industry Trends
Investors shift to SIPs as lump-sum investments lose preference amid market volatility
The shift to SIPs over lump-sum investments reflects changing trends in financial advisory roles.
Industry Trends
Vietnam Bans Unskippable Online Ads While India Pushes for OTT Disclaimers
Vietnam's ban on unskippable ads contrasts with India's push for OTT disclaimers.
Layoffs / Restructuring
Sparc to cut workforce by 40% as it reshapes operations
Sparc is reducing its workforce by 40% as part of a restructuring initiative.
Startup Funding
World’s First LLM Company Goes Public
Z.ai, the first LLM company, has gone public, marking a significant milestone in the AI industry.
Industry Trends
Budget 2026: PHDCCI recommends reform agenda as spotlight falls on banks, MSMEs
PHDCCI's recommendations for reforms may impact job creation in the banking and MSME sectors.
Industry Trends
Kentucky AG Files Lawsuit Against Character.AI, Citing Manipulative Technology Harmful to Children
Kentucky's lawsuit against Character.AI highlights concerns over AI technology's impact on children.
New Job Openings
Oman creates over 200,000 job and training opportunities in 4 years
Oman has created over 200,000 job and training opportunities in the last four years.
Industry Trends
Ashiana Housing Q3 sales rise sequentially, nine-month performance trails FY25
Ashiana Housing's sales performance indicates a mixed outlook for the housing market.