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Link-in-Bio and creator monetization platform DotMe appoints Sagar Nair as a strategic advisor
DotMe, a Link-in-Bio and creator monetisation platform, today announced the appointment of Sagar Nair as Strategic Advisor to support its next phase of growth. The appointment follows DotMe’s recent association with renowned media personality, music curator, and culture architect, Nikhil Chinapa. DotMe enables creators, businesses, and professionals to turn a single link into a powerful digital hub, enabling them to showcase content, connect platforms, engage audiences, track performance, and monetize, all from one highly customizable link. Sagar Nair is a seasoned media professional and entrepreneur with experience across gaming, consumer technology, and interactive media. He is the co-founder and former CEO of Qlan, a gamer-first community platform focused on user acquisition, retention, and monetis for games. Under his leadership, Qlan raised pre-seed funding, expanded internationally, and demonstrated early traction across monetisation use cases. Nair is currently Head of Incuba...
DCM Shriram introduces electric buses for employee commute
DCM Shriram has introduced electric buses for employee transportation at its Jhagadia GIDC manufacturing facility in Bharuch, marking another step in the company’s broader sustainability and workforce well-being agenda. The initiative reflects a growing emphasis on reducing the environmental footprint of daily operations while improving the quality and safety of employee commutes. The electric buses [...] The post DCM Shriram introduces electric buses for employee commute appeared first on HR Katha .
Indian tech startups raised over Rs 94,000 crore in 2025, Tracxn data reveals
India’s tech startups raised $10.5 billion (around Rs 94,000 crore) in 2025, down 17% from last year, retaining the position as the world’s third-largest funded ecosystem, according to Tracxn’s India Tech Annual Funding Report 2025 . Despite a more cautious funding environment, India continued to rank behind only the United States and the United Kingdom, and ahead of China and Germany. The report shows that total funding in 2025 fell from $12.7 billion in 2024 and was 4% lower than the $11.0 billion raised in 2023. Funding trends diverged sharply by stage. Seed-stage startups raised $1.1 billion during the year, a 30% decline from 2024 and 25% lower than in 2023. Early-stage funding proved more resilient, rising to $3.9 billion, up 7% year-on-year and 11% higher than 2023 levels. Late-stage funding dropped to $5.5 billion, down 26% from 2024 and 8% from 2023. Neha Singh, Co-Founder of Tracxn, said, “India’s tech ecosystem continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals and global relev...
Newly-launched Alhind Air has put 120 employees on leave without pay
Claiming delay in obtaining the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Alhind Air has put about 120 employees on leave without pay. This move was reportedly verbally communicated to the employees last month itself. The official mail has been sent now because some employees wanted a written and formal [...] The post Newly-launched Alhind Air has put 120 employees on leave without pay appeared first on HR Katha .
POV: Should organisations attach strict consequences when diversity targets are not met?
Most organisations today speak the language of diversity with ease. Vision statements are polished, intent is clearly articulated and hiring dashboards display ambitious targets. Yet when those numbers fall short, the conversation quickly becomes uneasy—and imprecise. Is it a talent pipeline issue? A hiring manager’s bias? A cultural lag? Or does responsibility quietly dissolve into [...] The post POV: Should organisations attach strict consequences when diversity targets are not met? appeared first on HR Katha .
Marico promotes Arnab Das to EVP-HR, India business
Arnab Das has been elevated from head HR-India business to executive vice president-human resources, India business, Marico. Das has spent 15 years with the company, having joined way back in 2011, as manager-remuneration and HR operations. Just over four years into this role, he was promoted to ‘Marico Young Board Member’ in 2015. April of [...] The post Marico promotes Arnab Das to EVP-HR, India business appeared first on HR Katha .
Sarang Brahme begins 2nd innings at Capgemini, as director-talent attraction
Sarang Brahme has joined Capgemini for a second stint. While he was programme manager-candidate experience and employer branding when he moved on from Capgemini in 2022, he has now returned as director-talent attraction. Backed by over two decades of experience, Sarang Brahme is a commerce graduate who began his professional journey as executive-Web promotions at [...] The post Sarang Brahme begins 2nd innings at Capgemini, as director-talent attraction appeared first on HR Katha .
The year HR stopped pretending: A 2025 roundup
Somewhere between 1,80,000 tech layoffs globally and the invention of ‘job-hugging’ as a workplace trend, 2025 became the year Indian workplaces stopped pretending. The masks came off. What we found underneath wasn’t pretty, but at least it was honest. “We’re a Family” finally died After years of companies calling themselves “families” whilst laying off thousands [...] The post The year HR stopped pretending: A 2025 roundup appeared first on HR Katha .
Indian startups raised over $155 million from Dec 22 to Dec 27, 2025; Sensa Core Medical tops the list
Between December 22 and December 27, 2025, as many as 07 Indian startups from diverse sectors raised over $155 million in funding from investors. These sectors include Wealthtech, Healthcare, EV, Aerospace, Pharma, Defencetech, and Lending. Last week, Indian startups raised over $358 million , with SaaS firm MoEngage raising $180 million alone. High-value deals A diverse range of sectors attracted investments during the week, with the Healthcare sector leading the pack. Leading this sector was Sansa Core Medical Instrumentation , which raised $72 million. Defence electronics firm CoreEL Technologies raised $30 million. The list was followed by Lending firm Dugar Finance, Biopharma firm PlasmaGen Biosciences, and Mutual fund advisory platform PowerUp Money, which collectively raised $46.7 million. Dugar Finance raised $18 million, PlasmaGen Biosciences raised $16.7 million, and PowerUp Money raised $12 million. Emerging startups AI-led tax management infrastructure startup Prosperr.i...
Zepto Files Confidential IPO Papers With SEBI, Eyes Rs 11,000 Crore Via Issue
Zepto has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 11,000 crore through its initial public offering using a confidential route, people familiar with the development said.
ISS Astronauts Celebrate Christmas in Orbit, Send Messages to Earth
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station marked Christmas in orbit by sending a warm video message to Earth. Members of Expedition 74 shared festive traditions, reflected on being away from home, and joked about orbiting higher than Santa. The crew highlighted teamwork, global support, and the spirit of togetherness that defines life in space.
Waymos San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises
WAYMO-OUTAGE/ (PIX):ANALYSIS-Waymo's San Francisco outage raises doubts over robotaxi readiness during crises
Meesho, Aequs Slide In Another Mixed Week For New-Age Tech Stocks
Amid a holiday-shortened week, new-age tech stocks saw another mixed week. During December 22-26, twenty three new-age tech companies gained…
Big roles drive India Inc's CXO mobility in 2025
In 2025, India's C-suite saw a paradox: CHROs and CSOs saw the highest churn rates but represented a small fraction of overall movements. Larger roles like CEOs, CFOs and COOs, despite lower percentage turnover, drove the majority of leadership changes due to their greater numbers.
MCX among 3 stocks to go ex-date for bonus issue, stock split next week. Do you own any?
Several listed companies have announced corporate actions next week, including face value consolidation, stock splits and bonus issues, which may boost liquidity, affordability and retail interest without altering underlying business fundamentals.
NCLAT rejects insolvency plea against Jumbo Finvest, upheld NCLT order
NCLAT upheld NCLT's rejection of Equitas Small Finance Bank's insolvency plea against Jumbo Finvest, citing its status as a Financial Service Provider under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
India set to log record FII outflows as net sale hits Rs 1.58 lakh crore in 2025
Foreign investors are set to record their biggest-ever exit from Indian equities in 2025, with net outflows of over Rs 1.58 lakh crore, driven by exchange selling, rupee weakness and global capital shifts, despite steady domestic flows.