MS Dhoni invests in AI-driven storytelling platform Kuku TV, joins as brand ambassador
MS Dhoni steps into the world of digital entertainment, investing in Indian short-form platform Kuku TV and endorsing its AI-powered storytelling vision.
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Funding rounds, acquisitions, regulatory shifts, and major business developments from across the Indian startup and technology landscape.
Amid uproar, Yogi govt cancels Rs 25,000 crore MoU with Puch AI, cites transparency norms
After social media backlash over the Bengaluru-based AI startup’s capacity, Yogi govt cancels Puch AI MoU and orders stricter Invest UP due diligence for future high-value deals, it is learnt.
Go Digit Gets ₹384 Cr Income Tax Demand Notice for AY24
Insurtech firm flags industry-wide issues behind disallowances; plans legal appeal as tax scrutiny intensifies weeks after GST notices
Abhishek Middha launches Middha Ventures with Rs. 1.05 crore bets on Ruskle, Fitreak
Mumbai-based investor enters early-stage ecosystem with first investments across consumer and fitness startups
PhysicsWallah in talks to acquire stake in government exam prep platform for ₹300–400 crore
The proposed deal marks the edtech firm’s first acquisition after its 2025 listing and signals a deeper push into the government exams segment.
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.
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.