Startup Funding

BCCI bags ₹270 crore AI sponsorship deal for IPL

BCCI secures a ₹270 crore sponsorship from Gemini for IPL 2026, highlighting AI platforms' rising interest. Tata Group holds IPL title rights, while ChatGPT sponsors the Women’s Premier League.

Startup Funding

WEF 2026: Satellite firm ICEYE and robotics startup Skild AI outline growth plans and funding outlook

At Davos 2026, satellite firm ICEYE and robotics startup Skild AI said rising defence budgets and labour shortages are driving demand for their technologies. ICEYE has signed a €1.4 billion contract with Germany for a new satellite constellation, while Skild AI has raised over $1.4 billion to build software that acts as a “brain” for robots. Both founders said investor interest in deep tech has increased and India could play a role in future robotics manufacturing and supply chains.

Hiring News

Wipro delays onboarding; NITES writes to Labour Ministry for intervention

At least 250 freshers have been waiting to be onboarded after having received letters of intent from Wipro eight months ago. Uncertainty is growing for these fresh engineering graduates who have formal communication from the company that confirms their selection and also gives information about their role and salary breakdown. Some had even received dates [...] The post Wipro delays onboarding; NITES writes to Labour Ministry for intervention appeared first on HR Katha .

Startup Funding

Voice AI startup Bolna raises $6.3M led by General Catalyst

Bolna said the fresh funding will be used to expand engineering and deployment teams, develop proprietary AI and machine learning systems for vernacular voice interactions and strengthen enterprise-grade infrastructure.