
The Hosteller Raises ₹150 Crore Series B: India's Backpacker Hostel Boom Has Serious Money Behind It Now
PROMAFT Partners and V3 Ventures co-lead a round that values the hostel chain's ambition at 25,000 beds across India in the next three years. This is not a niche play anymore.

Pocketful Names Prateek Singh as Chief Executive Officer to Drive Next Phase of Growth
With over 13 years of experience, Singh brings deep expertise in building and scaling digital financial platforms, with a strong focus on customer acquisition, product innovation, and business growth.

Elastic Appoints Atul Ahuja as India Head to Drive AI-Led Growth
Elastic strengthens its India leadership as enterprises shift from AI experimentation to real-world deployment, focusing on data-driven applications.

PayU Launches AI-Powered Voice Call Assistant to Transform Merchant Onboarding
PayU takes a big leap in fintech innovation with its AI-powered Voice Call Assistant, transforming merchant onboarding with speed, intelligence, and human-like interaction.

Noida Police Honours Galgotias University Faculty at Mission Shakti Samman Samaroh 2026
Noida Police honoured leading academicians and women achievers at the Mission Shakti Samman Samaroh 2026, recognising impactful contributions to women empowerment, safety, and community harmony in Greater Noida.

BIMTECH Ties Up With Swiss Re India — And It Could Reshape How India Trains Its Insurance Talent
Birla Institute of Management Technology — better known as BIMTECH — has signed a formal MoU with Swiss Re India, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies. The agreement is focused on one goal: producing insurance professionals