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MeitY partners with PhonePe to integrate PulsePro data into PM GatiShakti for data-driven infrastructure and development planning.

Fleetx.ai acquires Pando.ai to build an AI-powered logistics platform, with the combined entity targeting INR 300-400 Cr revenue before a potential IPO.

Navi raises USD 100 million from Prosus in its first institutional fundraise, marking a key growth milestone.

Lissun raises INR 48 crore in Series A funding led by Colossa Ventures to expand child development centres and AI-led healthcare solutions.

India needs 14.2 per cent underlying rupee growth and sustained annual currency appreciation of 3–3.6 per cent to hit the target.

Ola Electric has launched three new battery energy storage systems - Ola Shakti Gen 2, Shakti and Mahashakti.

T-Hub has selected 14 startups for its 12-month Deep Tech Founder Fellowship focused on technology, market access and fundraising.

Alphabet’s SpaceX investment has surged more than 100-fold over a decade, with its stake valued at USD 94.2 billion.

Pirojsha Godrej has taken over as Executive Chairperson of Godrej Industries and Chairperson of the Godrej Industries Group.

States with GCC policies target 1,380 new Global Capability Centers and 1.18 million jobs by 2031, according to CBRE.

IIMA Ventures and SAP India launch the second Northeast Growth Lab cohort, supporting 25 startups.

The Ambani family topped India’s most valuable family businesses in 2026, with the top 300 businesses collectively valued at USD 1.46 trillion, up 27.5% from 2024.

Biodeal Pharmaceuticals raises INR 385 crore from RMB Capitalworks to expand specialty pharmaceuticals, manufacturing capacity and global markets.

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran steps down after a six-month succession deadlock, with his term set to end in February 2027.

Yulu raises USD93 million in Series C funding to quadruple its electric vehicle fleet to 200,000 and expand its urban mobility operations.

Meta has released Muse Glimmer, a 30-billion-parameter open-weight AI model designed for local, offline use on consumer hardware.

Bakingo raises INR 100 crore in Series B from Faering Capital at a 2.6X valuation jump to INR 1,643 crore.

KKR takes control of Medicover’s hospital operations in India. The acquisition adds to KKR’s investments in India’s hospital sector.

Tewolde Gebremariam has taken charge as Air India's new CEO, bringing more than a decade of airline leadership as the carrier enters a new phase of global expansion.

At HDFC's AGM, Chairman Rajiv Kumar outlined the Bank's governance priorities, FY26 performance and six key drivers of its next growth phase.

Nazara Technologies has unveiled a preferential equity issue backed by Bluetile and BestPlay leadership to accelerate growth and global expansion.

Consint.AI raised INR 22 crore in a Series A funding round to accelerate global expansion, strengthen AI research, and develop foundational AI models.

Reliance Retail has acquired AI-powered fashion discovery startup Furrl to strengthen personalized shopping across its retail ecosystem.

The Reserve Bank of India has appointed Monisha Chakraborty while SEBI has named Prasanta Mahapatra as Executive Director.

KKR closed its largest infrastructure fund at USD 19.2 billion to invest in critical infrastructure across key markets.

Excel Entertainment launched Excel Music, backed by Universal Music Group, expanding into music production and distribution.

India's PE/VC investments fell 36% to USD 20.5 billion in H1 2026 amid cautious investor sentiment, EY-IVCA reported.

Candere and Hurun India unveiled the 2026 Women Leaders List, honoring 117 women across 12 categories.

SUIND raised INR 20.5 crore in seed funding to expand autonomous drone deployment and accelerate AI-powered UAS development.

HCLTech will invest INR 14,257 crore to build its first AI Data Center at Odisha's Sovereign AI Park, advancing India's sovereign AI ecosystem.