HomeEssentials raises ₹70 crore in pre-Series B round led by 360 ONE Asset
The D2C home and kitchen brand plans to scale omnichannel presence, expand offline stores, and target ₹500 crore revenue in the next 2–3 years.
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Funding rounds, acquisitions, regulatory shifts, and major business developments from across the Indian startup and technology landscape.
Creator commerce platform Wishlink raises $17.5 million from Vertex Ventures
The Series B round saw participation from existing investors Fundamentum and Elevation Capital as the startup plans expansion across creators, brands and technology.
Galgotias University apologises after robodog display controversy at India AI Impact Summit 2026
The university vacated its stall at the Delhi summit after a viral video triggered questions over the origin of a robotic dog shown at its pavilion; officials warned exhibitors against misrepresentation.
Amazon MX Player launches on Whale TV platform in India
The integration enables Whale TV smart-TV users in India to access Amazon MX Player’s free catalogue of originals, films and international shows directly through their television interface.
Magic Bus India Foundation expands AI skilling push for underserved youth ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026
NGO scales national AI programmes and employer engagement series to prepare underserved youth for an AI-driven workforce, aligning skilling pathways with industry demand under the IndiaAI Mission.
TaskUs launches large-scale EV commute programme for employees in India
EV rollout begins in Gurugram with plans to electrify nearly half of the company’s Indian transportation fleet by end-2026
AI-enabled NDT robotics startup Octobotics raises ₹10 crore in Seed funding
Funding led by Navam Capital will support product development, certifications and international expansion across India, Singapore and the Middle East.
Droom announces shift from marketplace to AI-powered everyday super app for automobiles
The company says new platform will integrate mobility services, AI-driven intelligence, and personalisation across India’s automotive ecosystem.
Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi platform in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat
India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform begins operations after pilot phase, positioning itself as a driver-owned alternative to private aggregators.
Adobe partners with Airtel to offer Express Premium free for one year
Adobe and Bharti Airtel have signed a partnership that will give Airtel’s entire customer base access to Adobe Express Premium at no cost for 12 months through the Airtel Thanks app.
Tamannaah Bhatia Launches Fine Jewellery Brand, Enters Entrepreneurship
The actor said the venture reflects her long-standing connection with jewellery and a desire to build longevity beyond acting.
Quick Home Services Startup Pync Shuts Down, Founders Join Snabbit
Quick home services startup Pync ceases operations amid fierce competition, with its founders and team moving to Snabbit as consolidation emerges in the sector.