Lionel Messi has chosen to join Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, turning down a lucrative $400 million deal from Saudi Arabia. The move strengthens partnerships with Apple and Adidas while dealing a blow to Saudi Arabia’s sports ambitions. Miami prepares to host the World Cup as Messi ventures outside Europe for the first time.

When electric Vehicles were not the talk of the town, Zypp Electric, a prominent last-mile delivery fleet management firm, leaped into the EV-based ecosystem. Akash Gupta and Rashi Agarwal founded the electric scooter provider firm in 2017 with the goal of assisting India in embracing sustainable transportation and reducing pollution.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained its economic growth projections for the 2023-24 financial year at 6.5%. While the first two quarters are expected to deliver slightly more growth,

Zen Technologies surges 10% after winning an order worth Rs 202 crore from Defence Ministry

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed that the company is not currently training GPT5, the successor to GPT4, stating that there is still much work to be done. Altman emphasizes the need for safety audits and cautions against the rapid advancement of AI technology, addressing concerns raised by researchers and executives.

Social media giant Meta has launched its ‘Meta Verified’ service in India, extending verification features for Facebook and Instagram accounts. The subscription bundle offers impersonation protection, government ID verification, and account support. Priced at INR 699/month for iOS and Android users, Meta aims to expand access and tap into India’s vast social media market.

Chennai-based cleantech startup Proklean Technologies secures $4M in funding from Raintree Family Office, fueling its R&D efforts and hiring initiatives. The funds will aid the company’s expansion into new markets,

Capillary Technologies bolsters loyalty solutions with the acquisition of Tenerity’s Digital Connect. The Bengaluru-based SaaS startup aims to strengthen its presence in the US and European markets by incorporating Digital Connect’s reward ecosystem. Capillary now offers a comprehensive suite of end-to-end intelligent loyalty solutions, cementing its position as a leader in the industry.

IKIO Lighting’s IPO generates buzz, oversubscribed 3.61 times, with strong investor demand. LED solutions provider seeks to raise Rs 350 crore for debt repayment, new facility setup, and corporate purposes. A diverse customer base and integrated manufacturing infrastructure contribute to investor enthusiasm.

ONGC-controlled MRPL (Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. ) plans to expand its refinery to increase petrochemical production capacity at a cost of roughly Rs. 470 billion. 

The Rs 76,000-crore ($10 billion) incentive plan for chip-making, as well as the talent pool and skilling programs, play to India’s strengths and highlight the country’s ascent as an industry leader. According to SEMI CEO, it is now or never for India to seize the lead in the semiconductor sector.

In their most recent annual study on the industry, global management consulting and strategic advisory firm Zinnov and venture capital firm Chiratae Ventures reduced the 2026 revenue forecasts of Indian software-as-a-service or SaaS startups from $100 billion to $26 billion.