PHDCCI hosted a national conference on manufacturing excellence, highlighting AI adoption, smart manufacturing, quality infrastructure, innovation, and collaborative industrial growth to strengthen India’s position as a globally competitive manufacturing hub aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.
Deep Algorithm Solutions raised ₹16 crore in a pre-Series A round led by Unicorn India Ventures to expand its AI-driven cybersecurity and identity risk platform globally amid rising agentic AI threats.
Arena Animation hosted an alumni meet in Bengaluru with over 100 participants, highlighting industry contributions in the AVGC-XR sector, launching new initiatives, and strengthening alumni networks as part of its 30-year milestone.
A SpiceJet Pune–Delhi flight was delayed due to a technical snag, with passengers kept onboard for over 90 minutes before being deplaned. Lack of communication and uncertainty over departure timing caused frustration among travelers.
Aman Gupta’s OFF/BEAT has raised ₹100 crore in a Bessemer-led seed round, gaining traction despite not revealing its product or business model.
EVTECH INDIA EXPO 2026 and BATTERY TECH INDIA 2026 will be held at AUTO TECH ASIA in New Delhi from April 17–19, featuring 250+ exhibitors and 25,000+ visitors, focusing on electric mobility, battery technology, and automotive manufacturing advancements.
Chance2Sports has evolved from a Pune-based squash initiative into a national grassroots program producing champions and international athletes through structured training and technology-driven development.
NowPurchase has raised ₹80 crore in a funding round led by Bajaj Finserv to expand its AI-powered MetalCloud platform and strengthen its metal procurement and recycling operations.
Pinq Polka has raised ₹4 crore in a Pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The company plans to use the funds for marketing, team expansion, and working capital as it scales in India’s growing innerwear market.
Arthan hosted the People Leaders Conclave 2026 in New Delhi, bringing together HR and social sector leaders to discuss leadership development, governance, and organisational scaling challenges.
