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Apple expands John Ternus role to solidify his status as CEO Tim Cook's successor

Apple CEO Tim Cook, who turned 65 in November, quietly tapped John Ternus to manage the company's hardware and software design teams at the end of 2025.

Dhun Wellness Secures $4 Mn To Fuel Geographic Expansion, Strengthen Offerings

Mira Kapoor-led urban wellness startup Dhun Wellness has raised $4 Mn (INR 36.6 Cr) in a fresh funding round from…

Musk’s SpaceX lines up banks to lead IPO: Report

The company is moving forward with an insider share sale that values it at about $800 billion.

ideaForge Q3 Loss Widens 41% YoY To INR 34 Cr

Dronetech company ideaForge’s net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 (Q3 FY26) widened 41% to INR 33.9 Cr…

Wired Wisdom: Paying more for OTT, PC ownership question and expensive memory

Microsoft is actively marketing Copilot, which is underlined by OpenAI’s models by the way, to make a case for “Copilot PCs” and “AI PCs”.

Shadowfax IPO: Issue Closes With 2.72X Oversubscription

Updated | January 22, 19:18 PM Shadowfax IPO closed with an oversubscription of 2.72X, receiving total bids for 24.23 Cr…

Funding Winter Continues For Indian Agritech Startups

Funding in the Indian agritech space has remained volatile over the last three years, and this trend is expected to…

Troovy Bags $5 Mn To Scale Online Distribution

D2C snacking brand Troovy has secured $5 Mn (INR 45.8 Cr) in a Series A funding round led by Fireside…

WEF 2026: AGI timelines, AI chips, and a race no one can stop

This year, discussions revolve around a broader standpoint — of how the technology is expected to be implemented, its risks, and the impact on society.

Go Digit Q3: Profit Rises 18% YoY To INR 140 Cr

Insurtech giant Go Digit General Insurance’s profit after tax (PAT) zoomed 18% to INR 140 Cr in Q3 FY26 from…

India Post sets 30% higher revenue target despite slow growth last year

The Department of Posts aims to become a profit-making organisation within the next four to five years, communication minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.

Startup Funding

PhonePe files updated IPO papers; Walmart, Tiger Global, Microsoft to sell shares

The offering is structured entirely as an offer for sale, with no fresh capital being raised by the company. The IPO comprises up to 5.06 crore equity shares being sold by existing shareholders, according to the filing.

Layoffs / Restructuring

Ubisoft shake-up: 6 Games scrapped, studios closed, and ‘Sands of Time’ remake killed in massive reset

Ubisoft has announced a restructuring that includes the cancellation of 6 games, such as the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, and the closure of studios. Additionally, 7 games have been delayed to 2027 to meet enhanced quality standards.

Hiring News

herSTORY: Supriya Thankappan, ex-head-HR, Greaves Electric Mobility

From project engineer to HR professional Supriya Thankappan did not start off as an HR professional. In fact, she worked as a project engineer at an engineering consulting firm and moved to HR laterally. It didn’t take her much time to understand the dual responsibility the role carried. She became aware that HR must anchor [...] The post herSTORY: Supriya Thankappan, ex-head-HR, Greaves Electric Mobility appeared first on HR Katha .

Startup Funding

Senco Gold To Buy 68% Stake In Melorra's Parent AJPL For Rs 68 Crore; Check Details

The acquisition value is more than twice AJPL's turnover of around Rs 33 crore in FY25.

Government Jobs

Budget 2026: From experiments to scale, space industry wishlist

In the Union Budget 2026, founders and investors seek procurement mandates and critical infrastructure status. They advocate for regulatory speed and mission-linked risk-sharing to foster a sustainable and globally competitive ecosystem.

Industry Trends

Your iPhone is about to change: Apple reportedly working to replace Siri with a Gemini-powered chatbot

Apple is reportedly working on developing Siri into a full fledged AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT and Gemini. The new chatbot could replace the current Siri interface and release with the iOS 27 update in September this year.

Startup Funding

PhonePe Files Updated DRHP: Walmart To Cut Stake Via IPO, Microsoft & Tiger Global To Exit

Walmart, which currently owns about 72% of PhonePe, will offload about 46 million shares in the IPO.

Startup Funding

Escape Plan raises $25M Series A to expand offline footprint

Escape Plan is doubling down on mass-market affordability in travel gear, building a distribution-led platform and scaling physical retail across metros and Tier II cities as it looks to deepen access, widen price points, and consolidate the fragmented luggage category.

Startup Funding

Shayona Engineering IPO: Check GMP, price band, subscription and other details

Shayona Engineering's IPO opens for subscription on Thursday. The company enters the SME primary market with a flat grey market premium. This suggests muted expectations for immediate listing gains. The IPO aims to raise Rs 14.86 crore through a fresh issue of shares. Investors will watch for execution capabilities and margin sustainability.

Startup Funding

Hannah Joseph Hospital IPO opens for subscription. GMP among key details to know

Hannah Joseph Hospital's Rs 42 crore IPO opens Thursday with a flat grey market premium, indicating cautious investor sentiment. The issue, priced between Rs 67 and Rs 70, aims to raise funds for expansion, including a radiation oncology center. The hospital, operating in Madurai since 2011, reported steady financial growth.

Industry Trends

Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternal CEO; EV sector pens down its wishlist

Eternal’s outgoing CEO and co-founder, Deepinder Goyal, has handed Albinder Dhindsa the crown to the food-tech giant. The EV ecosystem is looking for clarity and refreshed capital allocation in the upcoming Union Budget. ClimaCrew is ramping up the cultivation of seaweed.

Industry Trends

Top stocks to buy or sell today: Stock recommendations for January 22, 2026 - check list

Top stock market recommendations: Aakash K Hindocha of Nuvama Professional Clients Group recommends buying Swiggy, Godrej Consumer Products, while GAIL is a sell call.

Startup Funding

Armour Security IPO shares to list today. Check GMP ahead of debut

Armour Security India is poised for its NSE SME debut with muted grey market sentiment, showing a 0% premium. The Rs 26.51 crore IPO, fully a fresh issue, saw modest subscription of 1.82 times. The private security and facility management firm, serving diverse sectors nationwide, plans to utilize IPO funds for working capital, equipment, and debt repayment.