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Care comes at a cost: India's ageing population exposes a broken caregiving system
India's rapidly ageing population is driving demand for caregivers, but the sector faces a shortage of trained workers, low wages, poor working conditions and uneven recruitment standards. High costs burden families, while inadequate training and job security undermine care quality. Experts call for professional recognition, better pay and structured training.
Shah Rukh Khan's Rs 10,000 crore business empire: How the actor makes money beyond films
Shah Rukh Khan Net Worth on Birthday: Shah Rukh Khan's, also known as King Khan, turns 61 on his birthday today Novermber 2. Shah Rukh Khan's wealth extends beyond Bollywood. From Red Chillies Entertainment and Kolkata Knight Riders to brand endorsements, international cricket and investments, here's how the actor has built his business empire.
Stocks in news: RIL, Wipro, Jio Financial, Tata Communications, YES Bank, PNB
From a technical perspective, the 23,000–23,100 zone remains an immediate resistance level for the Nifty, according to Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money. A sustained breakout above this range could reinforce bullish momentum and open the door for a move towards 23,300–23,400, he said.
TaMo, Unilever's ex-veteran Siddharth Kapur launches InsynQ to help Indian businesses
Siddharth Kapur's new initiative, InsynQ by Quantum, serves as a growth advisory platform geared toward startups and family businesses. This venture concentrates on aiding companies in scaling up via strategic operations and market development. Employing a hands-on partnership model, InsynQ collaborates with leadership to ensure seamless execution, assisting firms in overcoming hurdles associated with growth transitions, and tapping into Quantum's rich data insights and research.
Myntra's Big Fashion Festival returns Oct 8 at Midnight with 8 mn+ styles, celebrity collabs and 100+ new launches
Myntra will launch its Big Fashion Festival on October 8. This year, the festival will showcase over 21,000 brands and more than 8 million styles. Ethnic wear, beauty products, and luxury items will be highlighted during the event. New celebrity collaborations and emerging brands are also part of the offerings.
IMC 2026 to put DeepTech at centre of startup programme ASPIRE
India Mobile Congress 2026 will take place from October 7 to 10 at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi. The event will emphasise DeepTech and frontier technologies to support startups advancing from prototype to market. Over 500 startups and 300 venture capital firms are expected to participate, fostering connections through one-on-one meetings.
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How 25 students of Gurgaon-based college raised Rs 60 crore funding in deep tech and space ventures in a day
Twenty-five startups from Gurugram-based Masters’ Union University received soft funding commitments worth Rs 60.5 crore. The startups presented their business ideas to over 65 investors from various venture capital firms. Notable ventures included Sanyark Space, which develops satellite technology and has previously secured $2 million in funding. A significant trend shows more students choosing entrepreneurship instead of traditional job placements.
JioStar to deepen ChatGPT integration as AI reshapes sports viewing
JioStar launched a deep product integration with ChatGPT during the IPL that went beyond conventional search. Viewers could ask questions about players and matches in natural language while watching the game and receive contextual information without interrupting their viewing experience.
The Souled Store valuation may jump over 3x to Rs 5,000 crore in new secondary deal: sources
The transaction, which will primarily comprise secondary share sales, will value the Mumbai-based startup at about Rs 4,000-5,000 crore, more than three times its last valuation of Rs 1,500 crore, said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified.
IIT Madras professor Jhunjhunwala wants PLI to be more startup friendly
PLI should be opened to smaller companies, with incentives tied to meaningful domestic value addition rather than the ability to make large upfront investments, Ashok Jhunjhunwala said in a chat with ET.
Vijender Singh warns Asian Games will be tougher than CWG for India
India won seven gold among 10 boxing medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, but Vijender said that success should not be taken as a guarantee of a strong haul at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, starting from September 19.
AI-focused VC firm Activate closes maiden fund at $105 million
The investment platform comprises an $85 million early-stage fund and $20 million deployed through dedicated growth-stage vehicles. The early-stage fund closed at 125% above its original target, Vaish told ET. The fund, founded in December 2025 by Vaish and former Together Fund investor Pratyush Choudhury, has made 10 investments since its first close in December 2025.
ETtech Deals Digest: Pixxel, Nua lift weekly tech funding to $312 million, up 13% on-year
Late-stage deals accounted for 68.6% of the capital raised during the week, while early-stage rounds made up 28.3%. Seed-stage companies comprised 3.2% of the funding.
Crypto's shopping hack; Centre eyes Meta child safeguards
Indians are buying groceries, fuel, food and gold via gift cards on overseas crypto platforms. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Safebox raises $1.11 million seed round to build India’sfamily wealth protection category
Safebox has successfully secured $1.11 million in seed funding to revolutionize wealth management for Indian families. By focusing on consolidating and protecting diverse financial assets, Safebox tackles the prevalent issue of unclaimed wealth stemming from poor record-keeping. This funding will bolster product capabilities and expedite distribution, ultimately creating a new paradigm in Family Wealth Protection across India.
Ajit Mohan steps down as Snap's chief business officer
The company has elevated Ronan Harris, who has led its business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for nearly four years, to the role of chief commercial officer.
Indian Angel Network closes its second fund of Rs 1,000 cr
The Alpha Fund will deploy the capital in sectors including cleantech and environment, health tech, agritech, edtech, fintech, and emerging sectors like web3, space-tech, among others.
Indian Angel Network plans investment in around 150 startups
"We have made six commitments as of now. In next 4-5 years, we have plans to invest in 100-150 firms," said IAN co- founder Saurabh Srivastava.
Ex-Cisco director Pratik Bose joins Indian Angel Network Fund as Managing Partner
An MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and MS from Johns Hopkins University, Bose has over 20 years of experience.
Sebi norms leave angels unsure about funding
While IAN and Hyderabad Angels think it is too soon to act upon the guidelines, 50K Network, an angel group based out of Hyderabad, is already in the process of converting its network into an angel fund of about $5 million.
Indian Angel Network invests in Artificial Intelligence startup Staqu
The Gurgaon-based startup will use the funding to build capabilities, democratise technology and expanding its team.
Investors see devil in the details, say angel tax exemption will not benefit several startups
Startups would need to get a certificate from the Inter-ministerial Board of Certification to get the 'startup' stamp.
Chennai-based SP Robotics raises Rs 2 crore from Indian Angel Network, Chennai Angels
The skill development startup is focused on creating an ecosystem for school students to learn and experiment with robotics in solving India's problems.
Roadhouse Hostels bags angel round from Indian Angel Network
The chain has a presence in Goa and Jaipur and will be adding Dharamshala to its list of properties. It was recently acquired by Softbank-backed Oyo.
Indian Angel Network invests in Shopatplaces
IAN member B Hari, who has also joined Shopatplaces' board, led this round of investment, the investor group said in a statement here today.
Angel investor networks anticipate a bumper year in terms of exits in FY15
The buoyancy comes at a time when venture capital firms have begun to repose their faith in Indian early-stage ventures.
Indian Angel Network to invest in startups in UK, Singapore
The Indian Angel Network, country's oldest and largest angel investor network, will now scout for investment opportunities in the UK and Singapore.
Indian Angel Network invests in PrettySecrets
Indian Angel Network has invested in PrettySecrets, an online-only brand. The Mumbai-based company that started under the brand name ‘Mylace’ in October 2011.
Indian Angel Network invests in real-time traffic tracking start-up, Birds Eye Systems
Indian Angel Network (IAN) has made a Rs 2 crore investment in real-time traffic tracking start-up, Birds Eye Systems, the angel network announced.
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