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Top news of the day: 1. Self-driving truck startup Plus Automation plans to go public in the U.S. via a $1.2 billion merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX. 2. Y-Combinator-backed fintech startup Decentro is set to raise Rs 26.3 crore (around $3 million) in its Series B round led by Info Edge, with participation from Stargazer Ventures and Infinyte Club Angel Fund. 3. Ola Electric's founder Bhavish Aggarwal infused $2.3 million to strengthen collateral for borrowings against EV-maker shares. He raised Rs 250 crore for Krutrim AI by pledging Ola Electric equity. 4. Nishant Pitti, co-founder of EaseMyTrip, recently released a pledge on 10 crore shares, regaining full control over them. 5. Indian stock markets witnessed sharp swings as concerns over high valuations and global uncertainties-especially around Donald Trump's proposed state tariffs-weighed on investor sentiment. 6. Microsoft has appointed LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky to oversee its Office division, becoming executive vice president as Office productivity tools merge with AI. 7. Amul, India's leading dairy cooperative, has partnered with Spain's COVAP to introduce its iconic milk in Spain and the EU. 8. Stride Green, a climate-tech asset financing and management platform, raised $3.5 million in a Seed Funding Round led by Micelio Technology Fund and Incubate Fund Asia. 9. Plush, a personal care brand from India, raised INR 40 crore in a growth round led by Rahul Garg, supported by various strategic investors. 10. The Tarzan Way, an AI-powered travel tech startup founded by Shikhar Chadha and Shivank Tripathi, recently raised INR 2 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures. 11. The Singapore High Court rejected the restructuring plan of WazirX's parent, Zettai, following a significant cyber theft. 12. LoanTap has raised INR 74 crore in a pre-Series C funding round to enhance its supply chain financing for MSMEs, especially small retailers in vital sectors. 13. Uber has appointed Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, to its board. 14. Lendingkart Finance Limited reported a net loss of Rs 288.33 crore in FY25, down from a Rs 60.07 crore profit the previous year, due to decreased interest income and increased provisioning. 15. Delhi-based clean-label snacking brand Khari Foods has raised Rs 3 crore (around $350K) in a seed funding round led by Meri Punji IMF Private Limited. Stay Updated. Stay Informed. Stay Ahead. Share the Medial App with your network, colleagues, and friends. Let's brainstorm, discuss together and help each other achieve our goals. And don't forget to rate us on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store to help us reach even more amazing people like you.