Gold and silver prices in India closed lower on February 10, 2026, reversing gains from the prior sessions amid profit-booking and a rebounding US dollar. MCX gold for April delivery settled at ₹1,57,389 per 10 grams, down 0.43%, while silver futures fell over 1%. A firmer dollar index at around 96.90 capped upside potential in domestic bullion markets.Silver and Gold Market Close Prices (Approx.)Retail closing rates for gold and silver across major cities showed modest declines, with variations due to local taxes and making charges. These figures reflect evening spot prices post-MCX settlement. City24K Gold (₹/10g)22K Gold (₹/10g)Silver (₹/kg)Delhi1,58,0601,44,9003,00,100Mumbai1,57,9101,44,7502,90,000Chennai1,59,0601,45,8003,00,100Bengaluru1,57,9101,44,7502,90,000Hyderabad1,57,9101,44,7503,00,000Kolkata1,57,9101,44,7502,90,000 Disclaimer: Prices are indicative retail closing rates; actual rates may vary slightly by locality and jeweller.​Intraday Movement & Price DirectionGold opened lower on MCX, with April futures starting at ₹1,56,001, down ₹2,065 from the previous close—before fluctuating between ₹1,56,001 and ₹1,58,070, ending at ₹1,57,389 after a ₹677 drop. Silver exhibited higher volatility, with March futures ranging from ₹2,57,715 to ₹2,60,527 and closing down ₹3,470 at ₹2,62,620, a 1.32% decline, amid sharper intraday swings. Profit-booking dominated after two days of gains, with both metals consolidating in negative territory post-midday.Gold Rate AnalysisDomestic gold prices faced pressure from a strengthening dollar index, which rose…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories

The marketing department of Barclays is getting ready to relocate from London to India. As the bank seeks to reduce expenses and increase its utilisation of artificial intelligence, this change could threaten the employment of as many as fifty people. The in-house advertising business of the British lender will be downsized and outsourced by the end of August.The London-based content writing team at Barclays will be shutting down as part of the adjustments. From its base in Canary Wharf, the content section of the bank employs about twenty people. A bigger marketing content team in India is likely to take the place of the London positions at Barclays. Automated systems that generate digital copy and advertisements with a higher degree of personalisation will back up the new group. Even though there will be more people on the new team, the bank expects to save money on personnel thanks to cheaper wages.New Operational Changes at BarclaysMarketing materials, such as promotional content for Barclays’ website, will be created with the assistance of artificial intelligence by employees in India. This is all a part of a larger reorganisation in the marketing department of the bank. The plans were initially disclosed to the staff…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories

The US crypto market has grown into a regulated and structured financial ecosystem where trust, compliance, and platform reliability matter as much as technology. Modern crypto trading platforms in the US now operate as full financial services providers, offering trading, custody, payments, investment products, and institutional infrastructure. As rules become clearer and investor protection standards increase, only platforms with strong security systems, transparent operations, and regulatory alignment continue to build long-term credibility. These platforms reflect how the US crypto industry is shifting from high-risk speculation to structured digital finance with real market infrastructure and accountability.Crypto Trading Platform in the USA Comparison Platform Founded Headquarters Regulation (USA) Supported Assets Trading Types Security Model KYC Best For Platform Access Coinbase 2012 San Francisco, CA FinCEN MSB, NYDFS BitLicense, state MTLs, SEC/CFTC engagement 200+ cryptos Spot, staking, OTC, institutional custody Cold storage, encryption, FDIC pass-through (USD), risk monitoring Mandatory Beginners, institutions, long-term investors iOS, Android, Web Kraken 2011 Cheyenne, WY FinCEN MSB, state compliance, AML/KYC 200+ cryptos Spot, margin, futures*, staking, OTC, API Cold storage, ISO/IEC certs, proof-of-reserves Mandatory Active traders, professionals, institutions iOS, Android, Web CoinList 2017 San Francisco, CA US AML/KYC compliant, securities-aligned offerings 50+ cryptos Spot, staking, token launches Custodial…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories

In the midst of a major leadership change and an increased emphasis on artificial intelligence, cloud software giant Salesforce has slashed 1,000 jobs across various teams in yet another wave of layoffs. Staff members in marketing, product management, data analytics, and positions associated with Salesforce’s main artificial intelligence product, Agentforce, were laid off earlier this month. A minimum of nine workers informed their LinkedIn networks about the layoffs, and two more verified the news to Business Insider.Salesforce Going Through Major RestructuringThe most recent personnel reduction occurs amid Salesforce’s ongoing internal transformation. This includes the announcement of a significant executive change. Salesforce has appointed or promoted six new executives to cover critical positions in security, marketing, architecture, enterprise technology, Slack, and Agentforce since five senior execs left the company in December.According to media reports, an insider stated that the layoffs affected fewer than 1,000 positions. The company’s rapid transition to AI-driven processes is highlighted by the layoffs. Agentforce, Salesforce’s autonomous AI agent platform, has been emphasised time and time again by CEO Marc Benioff as pivotal to the future of the company.Agentforce’s OperationsIn an effort to increase efficiency and scale, Agentforce allows businesses to deploy autonomous bots to do jobs that…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories

Doon Defence Dreamers has reinforced its reputation in India’s defence education space with more than 710 of its students clearing the NDA 156 written examination. Alongside this milestone, the institute recorded an impressive 93 final selections across NDA 155 and NDA 156. The results underline the institute’s consistent performance in a highly competitive and evolving examination landscape.According to defence education experts, sustaining outcomes across consecutive NDA cycles has become increasingly difficult due to rising applicant volumes and changing evaluation benchmarks. Against this backdrop, Doon Defence Dreamers’ continued success has emerged as a significant benchmark within the NDA coaching ecosystem.In terms of final selections, the institute recorded 35 selections in NDA 155, followed by 58 selections in NDA 156. Maintaining this momentum across back-to-back courses reflects a structured academic framework, disciplined mentoring process, and a strong focus on exam-oriented preparation.Among individual achievements, Kamal Singh secured an All India Rank of 18 in NDA 155, drawing national attention to the institute’s training methodology and student outcomes.Growing representation of women cadets A significant highlight of the NDA 155 results was the selection of six women cadets from Doon Defence Dreamers. Their success reflects the changing dynamics of defence recruitment and the increasing participation…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Omnichannel mattress and furniture player Wakefit doubled its profit sequentially to Rs 32 crore in the December quarter, sending its shares 7.8% up on NSE, the company shared in an exchange filing on Tuesday. In its first quarterly disclosure since its public debut in December last year, the company announced an operating revenue of Rs 421 crore in the third quarter, a growth of 9% from Rs 385 crore it clocked in the corresponding quarter of last year. During the same period, the company turned around its bottom line with a profit of Rs 31.8 crore against a loss of 2.4 crore last year. On a sequential basis, the company saw its topline grow 11% from Rs 376 crore, and profits doubled from Rs 15.9 crore in the September quarter. The company has been sharpening its focus on high-volume, small-ticket categories like curtains and tabletop décor to build customer trust and funnel shoppers toward larger furniture purchases. Looking ahead, the company is also betting on experiential retail to sustain this momentum.In a separate filing, the company also announced the appointment of ex-Myntra exec Parul Gupta as its new chief financial officer, effective February 10. Shares of the Ankit Garg-led company…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

There comes a quiet moment in life when something shifts. You still care about people, still value connection, still want to do well—but the need for approval starts to loosen its grip. Not because you’ve stopped caring, but because you’ve started caring about something deeper.Inner peace.At first, this shift can feel uncomfortable. Approval is familiar. It’s reassuring. It tells you that you’re doing things “right.” Peace, on the other hand, asks you to trust yourself when there’s no applause.But once inner peace becomes your priority, life begins to feel less heavy. You stop chasing validation and start choosing alignment. And everything changes from there.The quiet power of choosing peace over approval1. The cost of living for approvalLiving for approval often looks like being agreeable, accommodating, and endlessly considerate. On the surface, it appears kind and responsible. Underneath, it can be exhausting.When approval is your compass, your choices are shaped by external reactions. You say yes when you want to say no. You silence parts of yourself to maintain harmony. Over time, this creates internal conflict.Inner peace cannot grow where self-betrayal lives.2. Approval is temporary, peace is sustainableApproval is fleeting. It depends on mood, circumstance, and perception—things you cannot control.Inner peace,…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

SportsSkill has announced a lead investment from Mr Nirav Mody for its newly launched venture, SportsSkill Ladder, a technology-enabled community platform designed to bring structured, competitive sports to players across skill levels through an innovative ladder-based ranking system.The investment marks Mr Mody’s expanded commitment to the SportsSkill ecosystem. As one of the early investors in SportsSkill, Mr. Mody has significantly increased his stake to serve as Lead Investor in SportsSkill Ladder, a newly registered LLP focused on building scalable sports communities across multiple disciplines. His continued backing demonstrates strong confidence in the founding team’s vision and execution capabilities.Addressing a Growing Market OpportunityIndia’s sports ecosystem is witnessing unprecedented growth, with approximately 23% of the population—over 300 million people—actively participating in sports and fitness activities. The sports technology market is projected to reach ₹49,500 crore (USD 5.70 billion) by FY29, growing at a CAGR of 13%, while the broader sports and fitness goods market is expected to reach USD 3,851 million by 2033.Despite this massive participation, community-level competitive sports remain largely unorganised. Government initiatives such as the National Sports Policy 2025 and the Khelo India programs have significantly boosted grassroots infrastructure and participation, allocating ₹3,794 crore for FY 2025-26 toward sports development.…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories

A local software company in India has taken legal action in response to Anthropic’s expansion to India. The lawsuit claimed that an Indian company was operating under the “Anthropic” brand. Hence, highlighting the potential clash between local incumbents and the fast worldwide push of AI enterprises. The filing coincides with Anthropic’s intensification of its focus on India.In October of last year, it announced the opening of an office in India. More recently, it appointed Irina Ghose, a former managing director of Microsoft India, to head up operations in the nation. So, it’s clear that global AI businesses are looking outside Europe and the United States for growth in the South Asian market.Specifics of the LawsuitThe Karnataka commercial court received a complaint from the Indian firm Anthropic Software in January, stating that the title has been used by them since 2017.  It went on to say that customers are confused because Anthropic just entered the Indian market. In addition to INR 10 million (about $110,000) in damages, the company is requesting acknowledgement of its previous usage and a remedy to avoid additional misunderstanding.According to Mohammad Ayyaz Mulla, founder and head of Anthropic Software, the Indian firm is not looking to provoke…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories

PadCare Labs, a clean-technology startup focused on sanitary waste recycling, has raised $3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round to scale its recycling capacity to 2,000 MT annually by March 2027 and launch Orbit, an app-based offering for housing societies. Led by Rainmatter by Zerodha, the equity and debt mix round witnessed new participation from 3one4 Capital, Brigade REAP and PKRBCV Shroff Trust, and backing from existing investors Lavni Ventures, 3i Partners, and debt partners EXIM Bank and ICICI Bank.The company plans to deploy the fresh capital to scale its recycling operations across Bengaluru and the Delhi NCR region while strengthening leadership and core operating functions. Building on this, PadCare will accelerate its R&D efforts, advance diaper recycling capabilities, and expand Rebirth, its portfolio of recycled corporate stationery and paper products. As the world’s first sanitary-waste disposal and recycling system, the company is now eyeing expansion into new APAC markets, with entry targeted by 2027.Speaking on the fundraise, Ajinkya Dhariya, Founder and CEO of PadCare Labs, said, “Sanitary waste management remains one of the most under-addressed challenges within India’s waste ecosystem. As regulations evolve with Solid Waste Management (SWM) 2026 rules and enterprises are held to higher sustainability and…  ​Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories