Bengaluru food delivery startup Swish raises $38M Series B
Eighteen-month-old Swish secures fresh capital led by Hara Global and Bain Capital Ventures, more than doubling its valuation as it grows hyperlocal kitchens across Bengaluru.
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CoinDCX founders get bail in Thane case after complainant says money returned
A Thane court granted bail to CoinDCX co-founders Sumit Gupta and Neeraj Khandelwal in a ₹71.6 lakh case after the complainant told the court the amount had been recovered.
CCPA Fines Raising Superstars ₹8 Lakh for Misleading Child Development Claims
The Central Consumer Protection Authority penalizes Raising Superstars for unverified claims on infant milestones, highlighting tighter scrutiny of edtech advertising.
Deepinder Goyal Shifts Focus to Neuroscience With Temple
Zomato founder pivots to brain-tech wearable venture amid growing attention around startup’s funding and hiring policies
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.
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.