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IT reworks hiring for GenZ; HCLTech CEO on AI
Happy Thursday! India’s IT sector is seeing a sharp rise in replacement hiring as GenZ professionals switch jobs faster. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Source: The Times of India | Published: April 23, 2026
MS Dhoni, Bumrah, Pandya and others put $11 million in LightFury
Gaming startup LightFury Games has secured $11 million in funding, including investments from Indian cricketers like MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. The company aims to build a global…
Source: The Times of India | Published: April 23, 2026
End of story: Zerodha shuts Zero1 initiative for creators amid regulatory uncertainty
Discount brokerage Zerodha has shut down its media initiative, Zero1 Network, due to regulatory uncertainty surrounding financial influencers. The company will now manage its content channels in-house to maintain full…
Source: The Times of India | Published: April 22, 2026
Kabeer Biswas’s concierge startup 'M' raises Rs 102 crore from Peak XV, Blume, Cred
Kabeer Biswas, Dunzo cofounder, has launched a new AI concierge startup named M. The company secured Rs 102 crore in funding from Peak XV Partners, Blume Ventures, and Cred. M…
Source: The Times of India | Published: April 22, 2026
The K-pop cash flow: South Korean beats power India's FDI remix
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's visit to New Delhi signals India's strategic push for large-scale FDI in advanced manufacturing and technology. Discussions focused on deepening capital flows, particularly in…
Source: The Times of India | Published: April 22, 2026
Gaming startup Spill Games raises $3.1 million from Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital
Bengaluru-based gaming startup Spill Games has secured $3.1 million in seed funding from Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital. The company, founded by former PlaySimple Games executives. It plans to use…
Source: The Times of India | Published: April 22, 2026
Art of AI war: Sarvam to boost defence prowess
India is boosting its defence capabilities with a new Rs 300 crore Centre of Excellence for artificial intelligence. Homegrown labs like Sarvam are in talks with the defence ministry. This…
Source: The Times of India | Published: April 22, 2026
US insurance firm The Standard expands India presence, opens second GCC in Bengaluru
The Standard, a US-based insurance and financial services firm, has inaugurated its second global capability center (GCC) in Bengaluru, India. This new facility will focus on AI, cloud, data, and…
Source: The Times of India | Published: April 21, 2026
Pocket FM elevates Lalit Gangwar as COO to lead global operations
In his new role, Lalit Gangwar will lead the company’s audio vertical as it expands internationally and oversee business operations and monetisation, the company said in a release.
Source: The Times of India | Published: April 21, 2026
South Korea’s Krafton, Naver, Mirae Asset launch Rs 6,000-crore India-dedicated fund
Krafton, Naver Corporation, and Mirae Asset have launched a Rs 6,000-crore fund for high-growth Indian startups. The Unicorn Growth Fund will invest in sectors like consumer internet, AI, and deeptech.…
Source: The Times of India | Published: April 21, 2026
