Bengaluru-based jewellery brand GIVA has signed actor Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador and strategic investor, deepening a creative partnership. The move follows a ₹530 crore Series C led by Creaegis, with capital earmarked for retail expansion, tech, supply chain, and lab-grown diamonds across 300+ stores.

ET Small Business · 5/26/2026, 11:28:30 AM

Bengaluru household services startup Pronto raised a $20M extension at a $200M valuation, but a pilot recording staff inside customer homes to train physical AI has sparked a privacy storm. Rivals Urban Company and Snabbit deny similar practices; Pronto says footage is deleted within 48 hours.

Forbes India · 5/25/2026, 10:15:23 AM