Email automation breaks when workflows get overcomplicated, data stays outdated or segments fail to update as behaviour changes. Most challenges come from inconsistent integration and unclear objectives. Stronger systems run on clean data, simple journeys, adaptive triggers and meaningful testing. The outcome is predictable engagement instead of unpredictable drop-offs.

AI now shapes social content timelines, audience targeting, sentiment reading and creative optimisation. Brands move beyond guesswork because AI identifies trending formats early, isolates high-performing themes and predicts what users are likely to engage with. Social teams gain faster testing cycles and more consistent reach without increasing production load.

Most sales teams lose leads due to scattered follow-ups, manual sheets and delayed responses. Automated tracking centralises every inquiry, assigns ownership instantly and keeps reps accountable with real-time nudges. By removing human misses, teams improve pipeline clarity and recover revenue that slips through cracks during high-volume cycles.

PM Modi on Thursday inaugurated space startup Skyroot Aerospace's new Infinity Campus via video conferencing and unveiled Vikram-I- India's first privately developed orbital rocket. "It's a significant leap forward for India's space sector," PM Modi said during the launch. The 'Infinity Campus' would be capable of producing one rocket every month, Skyroot Founder Pawan Chandana said.

SFL, a multi-sport youth platform, has raised ₹21.57 crore in a Series A led by Fireside and Genesia Ventures. The Bengaluru startup uses AI-driven coaching, performance tracking, and tech to deliver structured sports across cities. Funds will support academy expansion, new sports, tech upgrades, and broader participation, ensuring safe, consistent, and measurable growth for young athletes.

Yuvrit Ayurveda has raised $800,000 in a seed round led by Incubate Fund Asia. The Bengaluru startup is building a modern, doctor-led Ayurvedic clinic chain offering standardised, outcome-driven care. Funding will support clinic expansion, training, hiring senior doctors, and awareness efforts. Yuvrit aims to create a credible, scalable outpatient system.

According to ANAROCK Research, Delhi-NCR recorded fastest rise in luxury home prices in last three years, surpassing Mumbai. Delhi-NCR's market registered 72% jump, rising from ₹13,450 per sq ft in 2022 to ₹23,100 per sq ft in 2025. This surpasses Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which logged a 43% rise, and Bengaluru, which followed with a 42% increase over the same time.

Theia Ventures led a pre-seed investment in Lemnisca, a Bio-AI startup developing intelligent systems for scalable biomanufacturing. PointOne Capital and Dr Satakarni Makkapati also joined the round. The funding will support Lemnisca’s Bengaluru lab, AI platform, and early pilots. It aims to cut development time by 50% and improve efficiency as industries shift towards sustainable bioproduction.

BatteryPool has raised ₹8 crore in a Pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures, with support from IAN, Chennai Angels and others. The company manages over 2,000 batteries across six cities and plans to scale its fleet tenfold in 18 months. Its sachet-style, pay-as-you-go battery model is making EV use more accessible for riders and businesses.

A pregnant public sector bank employee has shared chats with her manager, calling him "toxic". "He has been harassing me mentally and using many tactics, now I am in my third trimester and I have been facing some health issues," she wrote. "He has been...denying leaves, overburdening me with work...not even giving...lunch break. Making me stay...till late," she added.