By 2026, artificial intelligence will no longer be treated as a side initiative inside companies. It will be embedded into core operations, decision-making, and product strategy. The real differentiator will not be access to AI tools, but the ability of people to apply AI meaningfully at scale. Businesses are shifting focus from experimentation to execution. They need teams that can combine AI capabilities with business understanding, governance, and creativity—turning technology into measurable outcomes. Below are the ten most important AI skills businesses will prioritize in 2026. 10 Critical AI Skills for the Business World in 2026 AI SkillBusiness ValueGenerative AI…
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Funding Round and InvestorsKayess Square, a finance, risk, governance and transaction advisory firm, has raised ₹10 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Vakil Housing. The round also saw participation from individual investors including Parthasarathy NS, Ramakrishna, Umashankar, Raveen Sastry, Vadiraj Katti, Suresh Pillay and Anand Narayanan, among others. Use of ProceedsThe company said the capital will be used to strengthen its core practice areas and enhance the quality and depth of its advisory services. The funding is expected to support investments in people, systems and process capabilities across its service lines. Company BackgroundFounded in 2017 by Sathya…
New Category for Health-Conscious ConsumersSwiggy on Monday announced the launch of EatRight, a new category aimed at users seeking healthier food options. The category brings together offerings such as high-protein meals, low-calorie dishes and food with no added sugar under a single umbrella, and is now live across more than 50 cities. Scale and Restaurant ParticipationAccording to the company, EatRight currently features over 1.8 million dishes sourced from more than 2 lakh restaurant partners. Swiggy said the category has been designed to integrate health-focused options into users’ regular ordering behaviour rather than positioning them as niche or separate choices. Growth…
Funding Round DetailsMylapay has raised $1 million as part of an ongoing funding round, ahead of its planned Series A raise. The round saw continued participation from existing investors CDM Capital and Credit Saison, along with new backing from GrowthCap Ventures, led by Pratekk Agarwaal, and a group of strategic angel investors. Capital Positioning Before Series APrior to the current round, Mylapay had raised $550,000 in seed funding. With the latest infusion, the Chennai-based startup said it is preparing to scale adoption of its acquiring platform and move closer to a full Series A fundraise later this year. Use of…
Scale of Gig Worker ExitsZomato terminates close to 5,000 gig workers every month due to fraud-related issues, while another 1.5–2 lakh delivery partners exit the platform voluntarily, according to Deepinder Goyal, founder and chief executive officer of parent firm Eternal. Voluntary Attrition a Key FactorSpeaking on a video podcast with YouTuber Raj Shamani, Goyal said a large share of delivery partners view gig work as temporary in nature. As a result, voluntary attrition remains high, with many workers using food delivery as a short-term income option rather than long-term employment. Context of Recent Worker ProtestsGoyal’s comments come shortly after gig…
Revised Cost Estimate DisclosedThe estimated cost of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project has risen sharply to around ₹1.98 lakh crore, nearly double the original estimate, according to Satish Kumar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board under the Ministry of Railways. Cabinet Approval PendingSpeaking at a briefing marking the 50th meeting of the Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) framework, Kumar said the final sanction of the second revised estimate is yet to be approved. He added that the revised cost is still under review and is expected to receive Cabinet approval within the next one to two…
A startup’s biggest risks rarely come from competitors. They come from poor documentation. Missing or weak legal paperwork can block funding, trigger founder disputes, or even cost you ownership of your own product. Strong legal foundations ensure your startup can grow, raise capital, and scale without friction. Below are the 10 most important legal documents every startup must have, along with why each one matters. Top 10 Legal Documents for Startups 1. Certificate of Incorporation This is your startup’s legal birth certificate. It proves your company exists as a registered legal entity and is mandatory for opening bank accounts, signing…
Debate Rekindled Over Gig Work ConditionsZomato chief executive officer Deepinder Goyal’s defence of the company’s gig work model has drawn fresh criticism from the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Association (TGPWA), intensifying the debate over pay structures, benefits and working conditions in India’s rapidly expanding quick commerce sector. Goyal’s Claims on Pay and FlexibilityIn a recent post on X, Goyal outlined a five-point explanation of how delivery partners earn on Zomato and Blinkit. He said delivery partners earned an average of ₹102 per hour in 2025, excluding tips, reflecting a 10.9 percent year-on-year increase. Goyal highlighted that partners choose their…
A Startup Born From a Trust Gap At a time when India’s packaged food industry is flooded with over-processing, synthetic additives, and opaque labels, consumer trust in everyday food is quietly eroding. Convenience has come at the cost of purity. Frissly was born to challenge this status quo with a simple but uncompromising belief “ Purity Beyond Homemade .” The startup set out to prove that packaged food can be as clean, transparent, and trustworthy as food made in one’s own kitchen, without shortcuts, chemicals, or hidden compromises. Research-Led Foundations for Scalable Clean Food Over the past two years, Frissly…
Fresh ESOP AllocationOne 97 Communications, the parent entity of Paytm, has approved the grant of 1,23,908 stock options to eligible employees under its ESOP Scheme 2019, according to a stock exchange filing. Based on the company’s last traded share price of ₹1,340, the newly granted options are valued at approximately ₹16.6 crore. Equity-Based Compensation StrategyThe ESOP issuance forms part of One 97 Communications’ broader employee incentive framework. Stock-based compensation continues to be used as a retention and motivation tool as the company stabilises its core operations following regulatory and business restructuring over the past year. RBI Nod for Payments ArmThe…