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Anushka Sharma has invested in sportswear startup Agilitas , becoming one of the company’s shareholders as it expands its presence in the fast-growing sports and athleisure segment. Founded by former Puma India and South-East Asia Managing Director Abhishek Ganguly, Agilitas is building a sportswear platform focused on brands, manufacturing, and retail. The investment adds a high-profile name to the startup’s cap table and could help boost brand visibility among consumers. The move comes as India’s sportswear market continues to grow, driven by increasing fitness awareness and rising demand for premium athletic apparel. #AnushkaSharma #Agilitas #Sportswear #StartupIndia #BusinessNews

Cars24 has unveiled a $20 million investment fund dedicated to supporting early-stage AI startups. The company plans to back founders building innovative AI-driven products and solutions across multiple industries. Beyond funding, CARS24 intends to offer mentorship, operational expertise, and access to its network to help startups scale faster. The move highlights the growing confidence of Indian tech companies in the transformative potential of AI. As global investment in artificial intelligence continues to surge, CARS24 is positioning itself as an active contributor to the next generation of AI innovation and entrepreneurship. #CARS24 #ArtificialIntelligence #AIStartups #StartupIndia #VentureCapital

The co-founders of PB Fintech have sold shares worth approximately Rs 665 crore through a block deal, according to market disclosures. The transaction involved the sale of a portion of their holdings in the company, which operates leading digital financial platforms, including Policybazaar and Paisabazaar. Despite the stake sale, the founders continue to hold significant ownership in the business. #PBFintech #Policybazaar #Fintech #StockMarket #StartupNews

Digital wealth management platform Scripbox has acquired the mutual fund distribution business of Bluechip Capital Services Pvt. Ltd. in a move aimed at expanding its customer base and strengthening its position in the wealth management sector. #Scripbox #WealthManagement #MutualFunds #Fintech #StartupNews

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy has raised Rs 250 crore through a combination of debt and equity funding as it gears up for its planned initial public offering (IPO). The fresh capital is expected to support the company's expansion plans, strengthen manufacturing capabilities, and accelerate growth in India's rapidly evolving electric vehicle market. The funding comes at a time when competition in the electric two-wheeler segment continues to intensify. #SimpleEnergy #ElectricVehicles #EVStartup #IPO #StartupNews

Zomato has introduced healthy food subscriptions as it strengthens its presence in the growing health-focused food delivery segment and targets wellness-conscious consumers.

Market intelligence platform Tracxn reported Rs 84 crore revenue from operations in FY26 while posting a net loss of Rs 7.9 crore amid continued investments in growth and product development.

Ather Energy Energy has announced its entry into the insurance sector with the formation of Ather Insurance Limited. The move marks a strategic diversification for the EV company as it looks to offer integrated ownership solutions to customers. The new venture aims to simplify insurance access and enhance the overall customer experience for Ather vehicle owners. The expansion comes as India's electric vehicle market continues to grow rapidly, with companies increasingly building ecosystems around their core products. The insurance business could create an additional revenue stream while strengthening customer engagement across Ather’s expanding EV network. #AtherEnergy #ElectricVehicles #InsurTech #StartupIndia #EVIndustry

Anthropic , the company behind Claude AI, has secured a major funding round that values the startup at $96.5 billion. The round attracted leading global investors and further strengthened Anthropic’s position in the rapidly growing AI industry. The company plans to use the capital to expand computing infrastructure, accelerate AI research, improve safety systems, and scale products worldwide. The valuation milestone reflects strong investor confidence in generative AI and growing enterprise adoption. With competition intensifying among top AI firms, Anthropic has emerged as one of the most valuable AI startups globally. #Anthropic #ArtificialIntelligence #ClaudeAI #OpenAI #TechNews

The Delhi High Court has upheld TRAI’s rule limiting television advertising to 12 minutes per hour, bringing an end to a dispute that lasted over 13 years. The regulation allows a maximum of 10 minutes of commercial advertisements and 2 minutes of self-promotional content every hour. Broadcasters had challenged the rule, arguing it would hurt revenues and business operations. The court’s decision strengthens TRAI’s authority to regulate ad loads and aims to improve viewer experience by reducing excessive commercial interruptions. The verdict could reshape advertising strategies across India’s television broadcasting industry. #DelhiHighCourt #TRAI #BroadcastingIndustry #MediaRegulation #IndianMediaNews