UpGrad to acquire Unacademy at lower Rs 2,000 crore valuation

Upskilling platform UpGrad is set to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock deal valued at ₹2,055 crore, significantly below Unacademy's peak valuation. Unacademy will bring substantial cash reserves to the deal, which is awaiting Competition Commission of India approval. This consolidation marks a significant move in India's edtech sector amidst a post-pandemic slump.

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Galaxeye eyes 8-week timeline to begin commercial data rollout; defence demand to anchor early revenues

GalaxEye is set to launch commercial sales of satellite imagery from its new Mission Drishti satellite in eight weeks. Defence and security agencies are anticipated to be the primary customers. The company's satellite combines advanced radar and multispectral sensors. This move signifies a significant step in monetizing private space technology in India, moving beyond experimental phases to scalable applications.

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ICAI releases CA exam schedule for September-November 2026; check dates here

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the September-November 2026 examination schedule for CA Foundation, Intermediate, and Final levels. Online application forms will be accepted from July 6, 2026, with a late fee applicable until July 22. The exams are scheduled for September and November, with no changes to dates even if a public holiday is declared.

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Home interior startups lean on AI to shave costs, chase profits

India's home interior sector is turning to AI to combat high customer acquisition costs and operational expenses. Companies like Homelane and Livspace are leveraging AI to boost designer productivity and streamline operations, aiming for profitability amidst stiff competition from the unorganized sector.

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ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raised $660 million in April, up 3.2% on-year

Indian startups secured $660 million in April 2026, a slight uptick from last year, with late-stage deals dominating. Despite a dip from March's figures, key players like KreditBee, Snabbit, and Palmonas saw significant funding, signaling continued investor confidence in the burgeoning startup ecosystem.

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Gujarat board likely to announce class 12 results on May 4 and class 10 on May 6

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) is expected to announce Class 12 results on May 4 and Class 10 results on May 6, impacting over 15.28 lakh students. The schedule mirrors last year’s trend, likely following the NEET 2026 exam on May 3. Exams were held from Feb 26 to March 18, with evaluation completed across 454 centres. GUJCET 2026 results will also be declared alongside Class 12 Science results.

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Digital gold sector takes shine to govt’s formal framework signal

India's burgeoning digital gold sector is on the cusp of formal regulation as the government explores an oversight framework. Fintech founders have urged finance ministry officials to address the industry's rapid growth and lack of current legislation.

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