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Edtech firm byteXL raises $9 million in funding round led by Elevar Equity

The edtech startup plans to expand from 40 to 120 institutions in two years and strengthen its AI-led learning platform, academic capabilities and skilling programmes

Updated On: 07 Oct 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

Large models aren't the answer to every enterprise AI problem: Articul8 CEO

Arun Subramaniyan says Articul8's India heritage-AI venture aims to raise $30-50 million by March, and explains why enterprises need domain-specific models to control token costs and improve context

Updated On: 07 Oct 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Meesho content commerce surges 152% as non-metro creators drive growth

About 90 per cent of Meesho's active creators are nano-creators, while 81 per cent come from non-metro India and 66 per cent of orders come from Tier-III and Tier-IV markets

Updated On: 06 Oct 2026 | 6:29 PM IST

Ecom platform Flipkart doubles active seller base on zero-commission boost

Flipkart attributed the growth in sellers to its zero-commission model, simplified onboarding and AI-led tools aimed at improving selection, pricing and catalogues

Updated On: 04 Oct 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

Tata Sons boardgame likely to spur promoter relook at the charters

Experts say clearer boundaries between promoter oversight and professional management can help prevent governance conflicts

Updated On: 02 Oct 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

Accenture beats Q4 revenue guidance, projects 3-6% growth for FY27

Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6 per cent to $18.7 billion, beating guidance, while Accenture projected 3-6 per cent growth for FY27, offering some comfort to Indian IT firms

Updated On: 01 Oct 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

Oracle job cuts hit middle managers, workers over 40 in cloud unit

Middle managers and employees aged 40 and above reportedly bore a significant share of Oracle's latest layoffs in its cloud infrastructure unit

Updated On: 24 Sep 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Biocon's Pertuzumab gets EMA CHMP recommendation for breast cancer care

Biocon's Pertuzumab has received a positive EMA CHMP recommendation, becoming the first biosimilar to clear the agency's new tailored clinical development approach for HER2-positive breast cancer

Updated On: 21 Sep 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Cement firms to invest ₹13,000 crore in green energy capacity by FY28

Major cement companies are expected to raise clean energy capacity to 6 GW by March 2028 from around 4 GW in March 2026, generating significant annual savings

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 6:42 PM IST

India wanted warning labels on junk food: Why did companies push back? | Hygiene | Food safety

India has debated warning labels on junk food for years. Now, food companies are pushing back. Why are they opposing prominent front-of-pack warnings—and what could it mean for consumers?

Updated On: 27 Aug 2026 | 12:42 PM IST
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Planet Scuba launches iNDiC to build diving systems, eyes global market

The company said iNDiC was initially shaped around the operational requirements of the Indian Armed Forces but has been designed for a wider international market

Updated On: 26 Aug 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

India Inc posts blockbuster Q1, but why are margins shrinking

India Inc started FY27 on a strong note, with listed companies reporting their fastest revenue growth in 15 quarters. But rising energy and raw material costs squeezed margins, even as profits grew.

Updated On: 17 Aug 2026 | 6:50 PM IST
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Explained: Is the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code losing its relevance?

Realisations through the IBC declined from around 190 per cent of liquidation value in the early years to 167 per cent in FY26

Updated On: 04 Aug 2026 | 10:11 PM IST

New opportunities for Arts students Why are tech companies hiring humanities graduates?

Is the AI revolution changing who gets hired in tech? From WhatsApp's new CEO to Google DeepMind and Anthropic, top tech companies are increasingly valuing skills like critical thinking

Updated On: 03 Jul 2026 | 7:08 PM IST
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Man Industries and its Saudi arm bag fresh orders worth ₹1,000 crore

While Man Industries bagged new orders worth ₹300 crores, its Saudi Arabia-based step-down subsidiary, National Pipe Company, received orders worth ₹700 crore

Updated On: 18 Jun 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

Teachers raise questions about their changing role at PhysicsWallah

As PhysicsWallah scales rapidly, some mentors say academic roles are increasingly tied to student retention and renewals, a claim the company disputes

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Global companies exploit India's IPO boom to take profits back home

Sky-high Indian valuations are prompting foreign firms to use IPOs for partial exits and profit repatriation, with many preferring cashing out investments over raising fresh capital for expansion

Updated On: 04 Jun 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Rich Insights on the digital shift | From Wipro’s tech expert

In this session, Gaurav Gupta, Program Manager, Wipro shared his insights on digital transformation. Note: The opinions are those of the speaker and do not represent the employer or any companies.

Updated On: 02 Jun 2026 | 5:35 PM IST
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29 deals, over $40 billion: Demergers in India hit 10-year high in 2025

Indian firms are increasingly opting for demergers as investors reward focused businesses and simpler corporate structures

Updated On: 27 May 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Auditors feel the heat from 'cooling-off Bill' on conflict of interest

A draft Bill proposes ways to check conflict of interest among auditors and their clients

Updated On: 22 May 2026 | 10:57 AM IST