Indian Startup Funding Rises 2.7 Times to $302.85 Million This Week, Led by Tessolve
Twenty-eight startups raised money in the week to 17 October, led by chip-testing firm Tessolve's $75 million round, as growth-stage deals came back.
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Jio Plans to Take On Google and Meta in Ads With Household-Level Targeting, IPO Filing Shows
Jio Platforms' prospectus pitches JioAds as a way to target whole households across phones and connected TVs, using data from its 533 million-strong network.
Tata Play Lost 27.8 Lakh DTH Subscribers in a Year, Bets on Dish-Free 'Smart' Service
Tata Play's DTH base shrank from an estimated 1.76 crore to 1.48 crore subscribers, while Airtel held its base by moving customers to internet TV.
Netflix Replaces Content Chief Bela Bajaria With Former Disney Executive Peter Rice
Rice takes charge of Netflix's global content, including its regional slates, on 26 October, as the streamer cuts about 1,000 jobs in its largest layoff yet.
India's Media and Entertainment Sector Grew 9% to ₹2.78 Lakh Crore in 2025
I&B Secretary Chanchal Kumar told the CII Big Picture Summit that Indian companies must now own their IP and build for global audiences, as CII set out a roadmap to a $100 billion industry.
insiderOne Launches CareerOS, Letting Job Seekers Prove Skills in Ten-Minute Live Tests
The career platform, launched on 14 October, turns a live skill challenge into a signed receipt employers can check, and lists over 11,000 jobs and internships in 52 countries.
Groww's Q2 Profit Jumps 54% to ₹725 Crore as Its Reliance on F&O Revenue Falls
The broker's operating revenue rose 47% to ₹1,501.5 crore in the September quarter, while equity derivatives fell to 44.8% of revenue from 56.9% a year ago.
Urban Company Board Clears ₹2,500 Crore Fundraise as InstaHelp Battle Heats Up
The home-services company may raise the money through a QIP, preferential issue or private placement, after a quarter in which revenue grew 41% but its net loss widened to ₹182.5 crore.
NPCI Defers 0.4% UPI Merchant Fee Until After Diwali; Payments Stay Free for Customers
The charge on merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000 was due to start on 15 October. NPCI says a new date will be announced separately, and customers will never pay it.
Koffee With Karan Returns for Its Ninth and Final Season, With Salman Khan as First Guest
Karan Johar's celebrity chat show, which began in 2004, opened its last season on JioHotstar on 14 October, with Salman Khan addressing his old rift with Shah Rukh Khan.
Jio Platforms Sets ₹1,065–₹1,119 Price Band for India's Largest IPO, Opens October 21
Reliance's telecom and digital arm aims to raise up to ₹30,213 crore through an all-fresh issue, the biggest Indian IPO yet, with bidding open from 21 to 23 October.
Drishyam 3: The Conclusion Crosses ₹400 Crore Worldwide in Eight Days, Eyes Tanhaji’s Domestic Record
Ajay Devgn’s thriller has collected ₹260 crore net in India and ₹407 crore gross worldwide in eight days, putting his career-best domestic total within reach.
India’s Internet Subscriber Base Crosses 1.11 Billion; Prepaid ARPU Tops ₹200: TRAI
TRAI’s April–June 2026 performance indicators show internet subscribers up 1.96% to 1,114.17 million, with prepaid users now worth more per month to operators than postpaid.
India’s Screen Economy Hits $12.5 Billion as Online Video Overtakes TV: Media Partners Asia
Online video has tripled to $6 billion since 2021 while television shrank to $4.8 billion, Vivek Couto told FICCI Frames 2026, forecasting a $15.4 billion market within five years.
Indian Tech Funding Rises 7% to $10.3 Billion in 2026 Even as Deal Count Falls 38%: Tracxn
18 rounds of $100 million or more lifted funding between January and 21 September, while seed funding fell 37%, Tracxn’s nine-month report shows.
Boldfit Raises Over ₹400 Crore in Series B Led by Bharat Value Fund to Build Offline Retail
The Bengaluru sportswear and fitness brand will use the money for nationwide stores, manufacturing, product development and selective acquisitions.
CABSAT 2026 Draws 18,800 Visitors to Expo City Dubai as Broadcast and Space Tech Share the Stage
The 33rd CABSAT and second SATExpo closed with 450 exhibiting companies and new satellite partnerships; the shows return to Expo City Dubai on 4–6 May 2027.
X Transforms User Experience with AI-Powered ‘Custom Timelines’ and Deprecates Communities
In a massive strategic pivot aimed at reshaping how users discover and engage with content, X has officially launched its new ‘Custom Timelines’ feature, a significant structural update to the platform’s interface.
Anurag Basu Confirms Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela Starrer on Track for 2026 Release
Filmmaker Anurag Basu has officially put an end to the swirling speculation regarding his highly anticipated upcoming project, confirming that the untitled film featuring Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan and actress Sreeleela is moving forward exactly as scheduled.
WBD Shareholders Approve $110 Bn Paramount Merger
Warner Bros. Discovery(WBD) shareholders have delivered a split verdict on the company’s monumental $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, voting overwhelmingly to approve the transformative…
Threads Launches ‘Live Chats’ Feature
In a major strategic push to cement its position as the go-to destination for real-time conversation, Meta-owned Threads has officially rolled out a new “Live Chats” feature, debuting just in time for the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
India’s Telecom Subscriber Base Hits 1.33 Billion in March 2026
33 billion users as of March 2026. This growth highlights the country’s rapid progress toward universal digital connectivity, with mobile networks continuing to serve as the backbone of modern life.
WBD Shareholders Cast Pivotal Vote on Massive $110 Bn Paramount Takeover
In a pivotal moment for the global entertainment industry, WBD shareholders are convening today, April 23, 2026, to cast their decisive votes on a proposed $110 billion takeover of the company by Skydance-owned Paramount—a deal that could significantly reshape the global media landscape.
NDTV India Unveils Bold New Look Anchored in ‘Bharat Ka Vishwas’
In a major strategic evolution, NDTV India has officially unveiled a refreshed visual identity and brand philosophy centered on the core narrative of ‘Bharat Ka Vishwas’ (India’s Trust).
JioStar ‘The Collective’ Episode 3 Decodes the Future of Media Effectiveness Through Deterministic Attribution
JioStar Entertainment has officially released the third episode of its flagship thought-leadership platform, “The Collective,” marking a decisive shift in how the Indian advertising and media industry approaches cross-screen reach and effectiveness.
RBI Unveils Draft Master Direction 2026
The Reserve Bank of India has officially released a comprehensive draft Master Direction on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), marking a significant regulatory overhaul designed to streamline the digital payments landscape in India.
STCH Secures $7 Mn Funding
In a major move for the Indian textile technology sector, Bengaluru-based startup STCH has successfully closed a $7 million pre-Series A funding round, signaling a significant shift in how global fashion brands approach fabric research and production.
JioStar Redefines TATA IPL 2026 Viewing Experience with ‘Watch on HD’ Campaign
The Indian sports broadcasting landscape is undergoing a decisive shift as JioStar, the official broadcast and digital partner of the TATA IPL 2026, officially launches its latest marketing initiative, ‘Watch on HD’.
Times Now Navbharat Digital Launches High-Tech Election Coverage with Real-Time Data Dashboards
As the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections approach, the political temperature in the state has reached a fever pitch, and Times Now Navbharat Digital is set to lead the narrative with its state-of-the-art digital election coverage.
Acko Trims 5% Workforce as Insurtech Firm Pivots to AI-Led Operations Ahead of IPO
Acko, the prominent Indian digital insurance platform, has initiated an internal restructuring exercise that includes a workforce reduction of approximately 5%, affecting nearly 60 employees.
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