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PhonePe crosses 600 Million registered users

PhonePe's consistent enhancement of its product and service offerings, combined with growing customer preference for the platform, has contributed to reaching this milestone.

PhonePe’s consistent enhancement of its product and service offerings, combined with growing customer preference for the platform, has contributed to reaching this milestone.

Global gender equality still 134 years away, JPMorgan warns of stagnation

Among all sectors, Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have made the most progress in improving gender diversity, with female workforce representation rising from 31.4% in 2020 to 38.3% in 2024.

In the U.S., just 10% of the most influential corporate roles—CEO, COO, and CFO—are held by women, with high-paying jobs still dominated by white men.

Indian startups regain VCs confidence, funding surges to $13.7 billion in 2024: Report

Indian startups secured 1,270 deals in 2024

According to the India Venture Capital Report 2025, developed by Bain & Company in collaboration with the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), India emerged as the second-largest VC destination in the Asia-Pacific region in 2024

Hatsun Agro completes 100% acquisition of Milk Mantra for Rs 233 crore

The move further consolidates Hatsun Agro’s presence in the dairy sector, reinforcing its expansion strategy in the fast-growing segment.

This acquisition follows a series of transactions previously disclosed in multiple letters from HAP, dated between January 27, 2025, and March 3, 2025.

AI job market to boom with 2.3 million jobs expected by 2027: Study

AI-powered applications like fashion avatars, smart shopping carts, and virtual influencers are enhancing customer engagement. 47% of retailers state that AI has led to new product and service developments

The study has expected the AI talent pool to grow to 940,000 from 800,000 in 2024. And, in 2026, the AI talent pool could reach up to 1.08 million

Delhi HC hears ANI’s copyright infringement case against OpenAI over ChatGPT training

The findings have sparked further conversation around the psychological effects of AI chatbots, particularly those designed with an emphasis on virtual companionship.

News agency alleges OpenAI used its content to train ChatGPT, raising critical questions on AI and copyright laws in India.

Nazara expands into short-form video with $250K ReelSaga investment

ReelSaga targets India's mobile-first youth with short, serialized video series. The app will offer bite-sized entertainment, with episodes lasting one to two minutes, and monetize through per-episode microtransactions and subscription options for high-spending users.

Nazara Technologies and its esports arm, Nodwin Gaming, have a history of investing in mobile-first digital media, notably backing Rusk Media in 2021.