On 9 July, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said that it had begun a significant crackdown on the illicit online betting site “Probo,” carrying out search operations on July 8 and 9 throughout its four Haryana locations.
The online platform “Probo” was created by Probo Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd., and its promoters, Sachin Subhaschandra Gupta and Ashish Garg, were the targets of searches conducted in Gurgaon and Jind under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
According to the study, international companies with headquarters in Mauritius, the Cayman Islands, and other offshore locations have contributed INR 134.84 crores in equity to Probo.
ED’s Action After Various FIRs Filled Against the Firm
Following several First Information Reports (FIR) filed in Gurugram, Palwal (Haryana), and Agra, the ED started action against Probo for allegedly deceiving customers with promises of making money through “yes or no” questions.
The FIRs claim that what seemed to be a respectable skill-based game was actually a type of betting that encouraged compulsive gambling behaviours under the pretext of opinion trading on subjects like election outcomes.
The ED confiscated a number of digital records and damning documents, frozen investments totalling INR 284.5 crore in shares and fixed deposits, and three bank lockers that belonged to the accused.
The FIRs said that Probo shunned Know Your Customer (KYC) authentication and lacked security measures to stop children from using the software. In order to entice new members, it also featured deceptive ads that advertised betting under the pretext of “opinion trading.”
According to the ED’s inquiry, the games on Probo were completely based on chance and had a framework that was exactly the same as gambling: binary “yes/no” questions with just two possible answers.
What is Probo?
Probo, an event trading website founded in 2019 by Gupta and Garg, enables users to exchange their thoughts about upcoming events in a variety of fields, including politics, cricket, and finance.
Supported by well-known companies like Elevation Capital and Peak XV Partners, Probo has apparently garnered over $28 million in funding so far. Probo’s action follows the Haryana government’s notification of the Prevention of Public Gambling Act, 2025, which aims to deter and punish public gambling as well as sports and election betting.
The company’s sales increased by 5.4 times to INR 459 crore from INR 86 crore in FY23 during the fiscal year that ended in March 2024.
In the meantime, the company’s FY24 profits shot up to INR 92 crore. The business has not yet submitted its FY25 financial statements.
Probo Responds to ED Action
In response to the Enforcement Directorate’s ongoing investigation, Probo Media Technologies Pvt. Ltd. has issued a formal statement asserting its cooperation with authorities and reaffirming its compliance with Indian laws.
The company stated that it operates as a skill-based information marketplace aimed at democratising event-based trading in India. Probo emphasised that it serves over 4.2 crore users and aims to democratise access to information-driven trading, which it claims offers financial opportunities not available through traditional markets.
“In light of recent developments, we would like to assure all stakeholders and the public that Probo is cooperating with law enforcement authorities in the ongoing inquiries,” the company said in an official statement. “We remain confident that our commitment to compliance and innovation will help us emerge stronger through this process.”
Probo also expressed its trust in India’s regulatory framework and stated that user safety and regulatory adherence remain top priorities. The company added that it will continue to share updates as appropriate.
An open-ended Category III AIF, scheduled to launch on 10th July 2025
The fund has already secured commitments of INR 25 crores from investors ahead of its launch
Shaan Patel Asset Management, a professional AMC actively managing investor money to grow wealth, has announced the launch of its flagship Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with an initial target corpus of INR 200 crores.
The AIF will adopt a flexi-cap approach, investing across large, mid, and small-cap stocks with a maximum 10% allocation per individual stock. The portfolio will remain highly focused, comprising 12–15 high-conviction ideas identified using a proprietary blend of deep fundamental research and quantitative analytics.
By leveraging an “intelligent churning” model powered by quant signals, the fund aims to extract alpha multiple times along a stock’s growth journey, entering and exiting positions based on dynamic valuations. This approach reduces average purchase costs, locks in partial profits, and enhances compounded returns over time.
The fund will be benchmarked against the NIFTY 500 Index and aims to consistently outperform it while maintaining robust risk controls.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Shaan Patel, CIOat Shaan Patel Asset Management, said, “We don’t believe in simply buying and holding indefinitely. Instead, we actively monitor every position, taking partial exits when valuations stretch and re-entering when opportunities arise — creating multiple points of alpha generation along the way. Our quant-driven signals guide these moves with discipline and precision, enabling us to reduce drawdowns, lower average costs, and compound returns more effectively. We firmly believe that the future of investing lies in being active, data-driven, and adaptive rather than passive and reactive. This approach empowers us to consistently capture market opportunities while protecting investor capital on the downside.”
The new AIF is designed for sophisticated investors seeking an alternative to traditional long-only approaches. It aligns with rising investor demand for active, quant-based, and sector-focused strategies, particularly among HNIs and family offices looking to navigate market volatility and capitalize on opportunities in fast-growing sectors like AI, EVs, FinTech, and renewable energy.
The minimum investment amount is set at ₹1 crore, catering to investors looking to build long-term wealth through a differentiated, systematic, and forward-looking approach.
About Shaan Patel Asset Management
Shaan Patel Asset Management (SPAM) is a SEBI-registered Category III AIF offering precision-driven, high-conviction investing for sophisticated investors. The firm distinguishes itself through a blend of quantitative rigor, future-focused sector targeting (including AI, FinTech, Green Energy, and Semiconductors), and active risk management, all powered by proprietary data-led investment models.
SPAM utilises a Flexi-Cap approach, dynamically investing across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks based on conviction rather than fixed allocations. The company prioritises businesses with sustainable competitive advantages that is solely identified if it qualifies company parameters check, strong financials, low leverage, prudent capital allocation, and long-term earnings visibility along with intelligent quantitative churning during the holding period. While targeting high-growth sunrise sectors, SPAM remains grounded in robust fundamental analysis to ensure scalable business potential.
Led by an agile team with diverse expertise in equity research, portfolio management, and corporate finance, SPAM fosters a challenger mindset. Disciplined risk management and capital preservation are central to its philosophy, aiming for outperformance without unnecessary volatility to achieve long-term wealth creation.
On July 9, US President Donald Trump declared a 50% duty on copper imports into the US. Additionally, Trump has threatened to levy 200% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports after a year.
Trump’s action may have an effect on other economies, such as India, which exports these vital commodities to other nations, even if his goal was to increase the US’s production and manufacturing of these goods.
One of the biggest manufacturers of generic medications and a newcomer to the copper-based product manufacturing industry, India exports pharmaceutical products to western countries like the US.
Even though India and the US are nearing the end of their bilateral trade talks, the tariffs on pharmaceuticals and copper are predicted to cause disruptions in the industrial supply chains, where India wants to take the lead.
Tariffs Placed After National Security Assessment –Trump
After conducting a comprehensive national security analysis, the US president announced a 50% tariff on copper imports that would take effect on August 1. According to Trump’s post on Truth Social, the Department of Defence uses copper the second most.
He went on to say that the metal is utilised in important fields, including semiconductors, aeroplanes, and ammunition, which includes missile defence systems and hypersonic weaponry.
Trump threatened to impose a 200% tax rate on pharmaceutical imports into the US during a meeting of the US Cabinet earlier this week.
He stated that taxes would be applied gradually. “There are going to be tariffs at a very high rate, like 200%,” he remarked. “We’ll give them a specific amount of time to sort things out. “I’ll give them a year or a year and a half,” Trump added. The statements are just one more step in Trump’s protectionist agenda, which is spreading to other industries and areas.
Copper Tariff to Impact India
According to a media report, India’s global copper and copper product exports in the fiscal year 2024–2025 totalled around $2 billion, of which $360 million, or about 17%, came from the US. India is the third-largest market for US copper exports, behind China and Saudi Arabia.
Global supply networks are predicted to be disrupted if Trump’s administration increases its own copper mining and begins to hoard the metal, which might raise prices and manufacturing costs in India. Industry executives, however, contend that since India lacks copper, the impact of such a policy would be minimal.
According to a news agency, India imported one million tonnes of copper concentrate in 2023, with a sizable amount of these imports originating from a small number of nations, including Indonesia, Chile, and Peru.
Clean Fanatics is a premium platform for expert home cleaning, painting, polishing, and civil & renovation services.
Currently generating an MRR of Rs 2 crore from Bangalore alone, with over 2,500 homes serviced every month
The Company has grown its revenues 8X in the last 24 months
Funds raised to be used for team expansion, tech upgradation and entry into new verticals. Clean Fanatics has earned over 22,000+ Google reviews with an outstanding average rating of 4.9 out of 5
So far, Inflection Point Ventures has invested over INR 800 Cr across 220+ startups.
Clean Fanatics, a premium marketplace specialising in high-quality home services, has raised INR 17 Cr ($2M) in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures, one of India’s largest angel investing platforms. The round also saw participation from Blume Founders Fund, Let’s Ventures, Trica, TiE Angels, and other prominent angel investors. The funds will be directed towards team expansion, technology enhancement, and scaling new verticals such as civil construction and home renovation.
Founded in October 2024, Clean Fanatics offers services like deep cleaning, painting, marble polishing, and civilrenovations. The Company is led by an experienced founding team: CEO BJ Arun is a serial entrepreneur and has worked as CEO, July Systems (acquired by Cisco Systems in 2018), Librato (acquired by SolarWinds in 2014), and California Digital. Arun has also served as President of TiE Silicon Valley (2020), as well as Chairman of TiE Global Board of Trustees (2022). COO Nishant Prasad, an alum of NIT Surat and IIM Mumbai, has worked in senior roles in companies like Glenmark, Hewlett-Packard, and Renoir Consulting. He has been running profitable home services organisations for the past 10+ years.
Mitesh Shah, Co-Founder, IPV says, “The home related services is a large untapped market with only a handful of companies currently addressing this gap. Given the geography of India and rise in disposable incomes, we believe that this market will continue to grow and platforms that are able to provide best in class services to their consumers and good business to their service partners will be the ultimate winners. Clean Fanatics is setting itself apart by providing on time and highly professional services to its customers and we are excited by how this market is shaping up.”
Clean Fanatics’ people-first approach has led to 40% of their revenue coming through word-of-mouth referrals. Backed by continuous innovation in technology and operations, the company delivers high-quality services faster and more efficiently. Operating at a significant scale, the company currently services over 2,500 homes every month and generates an average of INR 2 crore in monthly revenue from Bangalore alone.
“Partnering with Inflection Point Ventures to raise funds has been a highly rewarding experience. Their due diligence process was exceptionally rigorous, reflecting the depth of their commitment to backing businesses with strong fundamentals. We’re excited to have IPV as part of our journey as we scale Clean Fanatics to new heights,” says BJ Arun, Co-Founder & CEO, Clean Fanatics.
“What stood out with IPV was the speed, transparency and the will to go beyond the regular funding diligence,” says Nishant Prasad, Co-Founder & COO, Clean Fanatics.
Clean Fanatics has grown its top line by 8x over the past 24 months. Its strong focus on partner satisfaction has led to a 95% retention rate, underscoring the strength of its model.
The home services industry in India is estimated to be a $20 billion opportunity. As new service verticals get added and given the repeat demand by the customers, Clean Fanatics is positioned right to capture this market in some high-repeat segments and grow further from there.
About Clean Fanatics
Founded in October 2024, Clean Fanatics is a tightly coupled premium marketplace specialising in high-quality home services, including deep cleaning, professional painting, marble polishing, and comprehensive home renovations. In a highly fragmented industry, we stand out by consistently delivering exceptional service through our team of rigorously trained professionals.
For customers, we ensure peace of mind through consistent, top-tier results and a seamless service experience. For partners, we offer fair compensation, steady opportunities, and a culture of mutual respect, empowering them to grow with us.
This dual commitment to quality and loyalty forms the backbone of CF’s mission: to elevate every home we touch while creating lasting relationships that stand the test of time.
About Inflection Point Ventures and Physis Capital
Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) is an angel investing platform with over 23,500+ CXOs, HNIs, and Professionals to invest in startups. The firm supports new-age entrepreneurs by providing them with monetary & experiential capital and connecting them with a diverse group of investors. IPV has launched a $50 Mn CAT 2 VC fund, Physis Capital, to invest in Pre-Series A to Series B growth-stage start-ups. The fund has already deployed capital in six startups so far, with a few deals in advanced stages of the pipeline.
On July 9, Nvidia became the first business to reach $4 trillion in market value, marking a significant milestone in Wall Street’s wager that AI will revolutionise the economy. Nvidia surged to $164.42 just after the stock market opened, valuing the company at more than $4 trillion.
After then, the stock gradually declined and finished slightly below the record barrier. Investor optimism that artificial intelligence (AI) will usher in a new era of robots and automation is demonstrated by the fact that Nvidia, which was founded by electrical engineer Jensen Huang, currently has a market value larger than the GDP of France, Britain, or India.
With Nvidia outperforming major indices, the California semiconductor company’s recent gain is contributing to a comeback in the overall stock market. The fact that U.S. President Donald Trump has retracted his most severe tariffs, which rocked world markets in early April, is partly to blame for this.
Rising US Stocks Despite Hurdles Created by Trump’s New Tariff Strategy
US stocks have remained high despite Trump’s recent announcements of new trade steps; on July 9, the tech-focused Nasdaq set a new record.
Nvidia’s agreement to construct AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia during a Trump state visit in May demonstrated a possible positive in the US president’s trade policies, even though the company still has to contend with US export restrictions to China and more general tariff concerns.
As interest in artificial intelligence has grown over the past two years, Nvidia’s ascent to $4 trillion sets a new record. The company’s stock has increased by almost 21% so far in 2025, while the Nasdaq has increased by 6.7%.
Nvidia’s Future Plan
Huang, who was born in Taiwan, has dazzled investors with a number of innovations, such as its major offering, graphics processing units (GPUs), which are essential to many generative AI projects in fields like robotics, autonomous driving, and other cutting-edge fields. Additionally, the business presented its next-generation Blackwell technology, which increases processing power.
Among its innovations are “real-time digital twins,” which greatly reduce the time needed for production development in a variety of industries, including manufacturing and aerospace. However, early in 2025, China-based DeepSeek upended the generative AI market with a low-cost, high-performance model that challenged the dominance of OpenAI and other high-spending giants, halting Nvidia’s winning streak.
During this time, Nvidia’s market value dropped by about $600 billion in a single session. Huang has defended against U.S. export restrictions while applauding DeepSeek’s arrival. In spite of a $4.5 billion hit from US export restrictions that restricted sales of advanced technology to China, Nvidia posted earnings of about $19 billion in the most recent quarter.
AI momentum remained high, according to the first-quarter earnings period. Several of the largest tech firms, including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta, are vying for supremacy in the multibillion-dollar AI race.
The American multinational technology giant Microsoft Corp is internationally known for its computer software, personal computers, consumer electronics, and related services. Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. They rose to popularity during the 1980s by dominating the personal computer operating system market with MS-DOS.
Even today, Microsoft continues to be one of the big five American information technology companies, along with Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta. While we continue to use a lot of Microsoft’s products and services, little do we know about the failed launches of the firm. This article will focus on the failed products so as to understand the evolution of Microsoft as a company in a more holistic manner, which is not usually done due to the over-emphasis on the products that did well in the market.
Low adoption; lost to Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa.
1. Zune
Failed Microsoft Products – Microsoft Zune
To compete with the Apple iPod, Microsoft launched a new brand of digital media products called Zune. The Microsoft Zune was launched in November 2006, which included portable media players, media player software that was specifically designed for Windows PCs, and a unique music subscription service, which was named Zune Music Pass.
However, the brand did not fare well in the industry, to the extent that it took two years for them to sell 2 million units. It was shut down due to a lack of profitability in June 2012.
2. Kin
Failed Microsoft Products – Microsoft Kin
While the digital market was going crazy over the release of various kinds of mobile phones, Microsoft, in its attempt to address the contemporary tech trends, launched two mobile phones that were named Kin One and Kin Two.
Despite all the perks that they boasted about the Kin phones, they did not support games and apps that could be downloaded. This was a very bad setback in contrast to the iPhones that were having a breakthrough in the history of mobile phones through the introduction of their App Store in 2008. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft had to stop selling its Kin due to very poor sales, which are rumoured to be less than 10,000 units.
It was released as a special millennium edition operating system after Windows 98 in September 2000. Windows Millennium is deemed to be one of the worst OS that Microsoft ever launched. It had severe crashing issues and faced incompatibility with various popular applications that functioned well on Windows 98. Microsoft had to roll back the OS within one year of its release.
4. Microsoft Bob
Failed Microsoft Products – Microsoft Bob
It was launched in 1995 as a graphical user interface that was meant for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. The intention was to provide a more nuanced user interface for the users. However, the product did not run well in the market. They were largely criticised for the price, and Microsoft had to roll it back by 1996.
5. Microsoft Portrait
Failed Microsoft Products – Microsoft Portrait
Microsoft Portrait was a video conferencing platform developed by Microsoft during the 1990s. Low internet consumption was the USP of this platform that came way before Skype and FaceTime. However, the product was called back and considered one of the worst Microsoft products. It is an irony to note that the once-flop idea is a billion-dollar industry now.
6. Microsoft Lumia Smartphones
Failed Microsoft Products – Microsoft Lumia
Microsoft acquired Nokia for $7 billion in 2014, which gave them ownership of the Lumia smartphones. It was speculated that the Lumia line of smartphones would be a flagship phone that would run on Windows software. However, they soon became unpopular due to their bad features and lack of competitiveness with respect to the rival phones. By 2017, their quarterly revenue dropped to $5 million.
7. MSN
Failed Microsoft Products – MSN
MSN was launched in 1999 to be a significant competitor in the instant messaging software market. It had more than 330 million active users every month during its zenith. However, Microsoft had to discontinue MSN due to the dispute between the TOM company that maintained MSN from China and Skype. The product was discontinued in 2014.
MSN TV was launched by Microsoft after it bought WebTV Networks in 1995. It used a television for display and was supported by online services. It was a perfect alternative for people who were looking for a computer with internet access. However, they had to discontinue this product over controversies and inconsistencies by 2013.
Microsoft entered into tablet business in the year 2012, and that was when it launched Surface RT and Surface Pro into the market. Although the Surface Pro was a successful product, Surface RT did not fare well. It was basically because of the fact that apps had to be written specifically for Surface RT to be more consumer-friendly. This confused consumers and dismayed app creators. Microsoft bailed on Surface RT in 2013, which led to the biggest sell-off of Microsoft’s shares after 200,9, which wiped out over $34 billion in market value.
10. Windows 8
Microsoft Failed Products – Windows 8
Windows 8, which was released in 2012, was an attempt by Microsoft to gain stronger market dominance in the field of personal computers as they were growing more insignificant with the popularity of tablets and smartphones.
Amongst other features, one of the most highlighted features was its new interface that featured touch-friendly tiles. However, the users and critics did not receive it well. They removed the start menu, which was introduced with Windows 95 and received widespread criticism for it.
Some of the critics even called this operating system a “Colossal blunder”. People found it difficult to work with this OS, especially while not using the touchscreen facilities. Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft at that time, even admitted that there were things that went wrong in the OS. Through the introduction of Windows 10 and the start menu with it, Microsoft tried to mitigate the harm done to its reputation that Windows 8 caused.
11. Windows Vista
Microsoft Failures – Windows Vista
After launching Microsoft’s popular operating system Windows XP, they launched Windows Vista in November 2006. However, it became another flop just like Windows ME. It had lots of glitches and was slow. Apart from that, its hardware and software had incompatibility issues, which were in addition to high prices. The security issues and other incapabilities further eroded its reputation, which made this OS end up like another black spot in the history of Microsoft.
12. Microsoft Office Assistant (Clippy)
Microsoft Failures – Clippy
Long before the launch of the Amazon Assistant named Alexa, Microsoft launched its office assistant named Clippy in the year 1997 as an added service to the updated version of Office 97 till 2003.
Apart from the newly born technology, it failed to gain recognition from users, and in the end, Microsoft had to end it with the launch of Office XP. With the introduction of new technology, we can assume it to be favoured by some; however, it is considered a failed product on a larger scale.
Clippy was developed as an office assistant; however, there was no user data collection done by Clippy. Due to this, Clippy failed to gain the trust of people and their acknowledgment. There was a great gap in user interaction with Clippy due to a lack of knowledge of Artificial Intelligence.
13. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
Microsoft Failed Products – Internet Explorer 6
Undoubtedly, the term “Internet Explorer 6” is an acknowledged term. However, when the talk is about loyal users, Internet Explorer 6 has earned. The answer can be avoided because of its failure. Internet Explorer 6 was introduced in the year 2001 along with the launch of Windows XP.
It was launched to provide a safe and free experience of web surfing. However, it failed to gain users and was replaced with newly launched services termed Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.
Microsoft failed to follow the guidelines provided by the World Wide Web Consortium, causing different visualizations of web pages on Internet Explorer than in their original form. They also failed to focus and improve the services given by Internet Explorer, hence losing the trust of users. The security provided by Internet Explorer was also not up to mark. and is considered one of Microsoft notable failures.
14. Microsoft Groove Music
Microsoft Failed Products – Groove Music
Just like the popular music platforms available now, such as Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited, Microsoft had also launched its in-house music platform, Groove Music, launched in 2012 and was discontinued in the year 2017. Grove Music was earlier made as an additional service given to monthly music pass holders of Zune.
After the fall of Zune, Groove was tagged as Xbox Music and given as an additional service to Xbox users. In 2015, Groove Music was renamed to its original tag and was provided as an unlimited music streaming platform at its original price. Groove Music was one of the complete platforms due to its services and compatibility with different devices.
The moves taken by Microsoft were quite lagging as the competition in the same field was too stiff to catch up. Even though Groove was a complete service, there was nothing eye-catching about it to attract users to it.
15. TerraServer
Microsoft Failure List – TerraServer
Google Maps is the source of finding unknown locations easily. Long before Google even gave rise to its idea, Microsoft launched a satellite-provided image of Earth. TerraServer was launched in 1997 and discontinued in 1999.
At that time, TerraServer was the first program capable of showing neighbourhood houses with detailed information. It was the first of the best technologies invented by Microsoft. TerraServer did manage to catch the attention of the audience, but failed to survive the interest.
Most of the feedback received by TerraServer was from local users commenting on the images of their houses and neighbourhood. They failed to provide the aim behind creating such a great innovation, as was later done by Google Maps.
16. Microsoft Band
Microsoft Failures – Microsoft Band
Recently, there has been a growing trend of smartwatches seen by people of all ages. Years back in the trend, Microsoft launched its wearable band consisting of multiple inbuilt Technologies such as fitness tracker features, health-oriented capabilities, compatibility with different devices, etc. The band was launched in 2014 and discontinued in 2016. With the closure of the band, Microsoft gave refunds to its lifelong customers.
Even though the band was launched with the best technology, it was not able to survive in the market. Some reports suggest that the belt attached to the watch was weak and needed to be replaced after some time by Microsoft. The band was almost the best in the technical aspect; however, the band design was not appealing enough to attract users towards it.
17. Cortana
Microsoft Failed Products – Cortana
Cortana was Microsoft’s voice assistant, named after the AI character from the Halo video game. It was first made for Windows Phone and later added to Windows 10, Xbox, Skype, Teams, and even iPhones and Alexa.
Microsoft used the same voice actress from the Halo games to make Cortana sound real. But even with a cool voice, most people didn’t use it. It never made it to smart speakers and wasn’t as helpful as Alexa or Google Assistant.
In 2019, Satya Nadella said Cortana was just a helper for Microsoft, not a competitor. Over time, Microsoft removed Cortana from all devices. By 2024, it was completely gone, replaced by Microsoft Copilot.
All these Microsoft fails can never be considered a setback for Microsoft. It was all a learning experience that has only led the company to design and launch better products. Beginning as a lone company in the personal computer market and continuing to be one of the major players in the market even after competition and options soared tells a lot about the commendable way in which Microsoft learns from its mistakes and evolves.
FAQs
What is Microsoft’s biggest failure?
Microsoft Lumia, Zune, Kin, MSN, Microsoft Band, Groove Music, and Microsoft Bob are some of the biggest failures of Micorosft.
What is Microsoft’s most popular product?
The Windows operating system is the most popular product of Microsoft.
What are Microsoft failed projects?
Microsoft has launched many products over the years, but not all were successful. The Zune failed to beat the iPod, while Kin phones lasted just weeks due to poor features. Windows Phone struggled without enough apps and was shut down in 2017. Operating systems like Windows Vista and Windows 8 were disliked for being buggy or confusing. Projects like Microsoft Bob, Cortana, and Groove Music also failed to win users. Devices like the Microsoft Band and services like MSN TV were either ahead of their time or quickly became outdated.
What is Microsoft overhaul top after series failures?
After many failures, Microsoft changed its focus under CEO Satya Nadella. It moved from failed products to cloud (Azure), AI (Copilot), and useful tools like Teams. This shift helped Microsoft grow strong again and become one of the top tech companies.
No matter how big a brand is, how fancy their ad campaigns are, or how much they sell, everyone has their flaws and some embarrassing failed launches. Whenever there is a conversation about failed products, one cannot complete it without talking about the infamous Samsung Note 7, the phone that became a meme and a safety hazard after a lot of its units kept on exploding.
Samsung is one of the most valued brands in the world and sells a wide range of electronic devices from smartphones to dishwashers. Samsung is a colossal multinational company from South Korea and has a big influence there. Samsung is known to create innovative, high-tech, quality devices. Samsung has launched some ground-breaking and unique models, but some devices could have been better. And then some were straight-up failures and tainted the brand image.
Let’s take a look at some of those Samsung failures or Samsung discontinued products, and understand that even giant multinational businesses make mistakes sometimes.
Dim projector; short battery life; low demand; considered a gimmick.
Galaxy Note 7
Galaxy Note 7- Samsung Failed Products
The Galaxy Note 7 was launched in August 2016. The product received a decent response from the buyers, and a lot of people bought it. The phone came with a big screen, an enhanced stylus, and a promising camera. Everything was going great until the news about the phone overheating and exploding started going viral.
Most of the people who had that phone at that time were experiencing weird things with it. The temperature was the biggest issue, and it became a safety hazard. The market value of the brand dropped tremendously, and the product was doomed to fail. After that, Samsung sent replacements and then, ultimately, terminated the product and discontinued it.
Samsung Laptops
Samsung Laptops – Samsung Failed Products
Do not worry if you have never heard of Samsung laptops before, because their laptops are less talked about and are not as famous as their smartphones. Most of the people who bought the laptops were generally disappointed and wanted to switch to another brand.
The laptops were not as smooth and neat as the smartphones, and one could easily tell the company hadn’t put as much work into them. These days, they are still trying to push the new range of their laptops, but they are still not that popular amongst the general population.
Samsung A Series & Samsung M Series – Samsung Failed Products
When these phones dropped, people bought them like hotcakes, but after two or three days, the phones started having issues. The main issue was that they rebooted all of a sudden. The Exynos chipset utilized in these phones appears to be the source of the problems. People were dissatisfied since the phones were relatively new, and because Samsung is a well-known brand, this level of quality from Samsung was not acceptable.
And the phones were quite underwhelming themselves. Even without the technical issues, the customers were disappointed because the hardware was not up to par, and the phones were not up to the mark. Samsung had numerous competitors at that time, including Redmi, Vivo, Oppo, and OnePlus, all of which offered better services than Samsung at Oppo and OnePlus even offered lower prices.
Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy S10 – Samsung Failed Products
Samsung launched its Galaxy S10 range in 2019, and it has gained a lot of popularity. Samsung is a big name when it comes to smartphones, so a lot of people bought it. The punch-hole camera, massive screen, quality hardware, and great camera tech got everyone hooked.
But still, like most of the Galaxy phones, these also have their issues. The apps kept on crashing, and they were forced to close. This ruins the experience. The fingerprint reader was also not working properly and made a lot of users angry. Users also claimed that the phone was overheating and that the battery life was very disappointing.
Another Galaxy device is on the list of Samsung fails. This time it is the Galaxy S21. The product did not sell well, and the quality was inferior as well. Users were experiencing tons of bugs and issues with the series. The latest Android 12 update was not helping the phone at all, and the phone was frustrating its users. The hopes were high, and the loyal Samsung fans were disappointed with the problems like quick battery drainage, installation issues, and many more. Samsung has promised a new system update to fix most of the problems, like bugs and software issues.
The new Galaxy Fold phones are fantastic, but the first one, which was released in 2019, was a big letdown. People were excited about getting it, as it was a foldable device with a huge screen. It created a lot of buzz because, at that time, it seemed like the future of technology had a lot to offer. But when the people finally got to use it, everyone felt underwhelmed. The phone was not cheap, so everyone was expecting some quality. But it felt like the only good thing was the big screen and nothing else. The quality was not up to the mark. The hardware was fragile, and the phone was not worth the price.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Samsung Galaxy Alpha – Samsung Failed Products
The Galaxy Alpha is another Samsung failed phones that was a fancy phone launched in 2014. It looked nice with a metal body and had good features. But it didn’t sell well because it was too expensive and didn’t do enough for the price. So, Samsung stopped making it soon after. Most people choose cheaper phones that offer more value. It was quickly replaced by the Galaxy A series, which was more affordable and popular.
Samsung Galaxy Beam
Samsung Galaxy Beam – Failed Samsung Products
The Galaxy Beam was a special phone from Samsung that could project pictures and videos onto walls. It was a new and fun idea, but it didn’t become popular.
One big problem was that the projector wasn’t very bright, so the image was hard to see, especially in bright rooms. Also, the battery didn’t last long when using the projector. Because of these issues, not many people bought it, and Samsung stopped making it soon after.
Samsung is a major player that has created a slew of amazing items that have proven to be game-changers. However, the company’s reputation has been soiled by a few failures. The majority of failure items were due to an internal problem. Samsung, on the other hand, has continued to develop innovative technology for its customers. Even if there are some failures, Samsung has provided aid to dissatisfied customers through replacement, software updates, and much more.
FAQs
When did Samsung enter India?
Samsung entered India in December 1995.
Why is there no Samsung in Japan?
Samsung does not brand their phones in Japan due to anti-Korean prejudice and a preference for Japanese-made products.
What are the failed products of Samsung?
Some of the failed products of Samsung are:
Galaxy Note 7
Samsung Laptops
Galaxy A & Galaxy M Series
Galaxy S10
Galaxy S21
Who are the top Competitors of Samsung smartphones?
Some of the biggest competitors of Samsung Smartphones are:
Apple
Huawei
Xiaomi
Oppo
Vivo
Lenovo
Sony
Microsoft
Motorola
Asus
Is Samsung F series failure?
The Samsung Galaxy F series is not considered a failure, but it’s not a major hit either.
Is Samsung M series failure?
The Samsung Galaxy M series is not a failure — in fact, it’s been one of Samsung’s more successful budget-to-midrange smartphone lines, especially in India.
Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of social media site X, has made her decision to leave her position. For the last two years, she has been in charge of Elon Musk’s company, X. During her X announcement, Yaccarino thanked Musk for entrusting her with the duty of defending free expression and “turning X into the Everything App.” Yaccarino announced in a statement on X that she has made the decision to leave her position as CEO of X after two amazing years.
When @elonmusk and Yaccarino first discussed Musk’s vision for X, she understood it would be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fulfil this company’s incredible goal.
She is incredibly appreciative of him for giving her the authority to defend free expression, turn the business around, and make X the Everything App. She takes a great deal of pride in the X team because of the incredible business turnaround we have achieved together.
She also mentioned that the team began with the crucial preliminary work required to restore advertiser confidence and prioritise user safety, particularly for youngsters.
From groundbreaking inventions like Community Notes and, shortly, X Money, to bringing the most recognisable voices and content to the platform, this team has worked tirelessly. The best is still to come, though, as X begins a new chapter with @xai.
X Truly Digital Town Square: Yaccarino
X is a “truly digital town square” for all voices and the most potent culture signal in the world, she said, emphasising that they couldn’t have done it without the help of their users, commercial partners, and the “most innovative team.”
“X is a true digital town square for all voices and the world’s most powerful culture signal,” she added in the piece on X. It would not have been possible for the social media platform to accomplish that without the help of its users, commercial partners, and the world’s most creative workforce. As X keeps changing the world, she will be supporting them all.
Yaccarino as X CEO
In 2023, almost six months after Musk’s acquisition of the social media network, she joined X, which was then known as Twitter. She was the chair of NBCUniversal Media’s worldwide partnerships and advertising before joining X.
The network underwent a number of changes during her tenure as CEO, including a rebranding from Twitter to X and other crises.
Following Musk’s acquisition of X, advertisers left the website as he started enforcing a number of content moderation regulations and reactivating accounts that had been blocked, including US President Donald Trump’s.
At times, Musk thwarted her attempts to entice sponsors back to the site. After it was revealed that X was running advertisements adjacent to white nationalist content in 2023, Musk blasted advertisers who had chosen to stop using the site.
Musk wants to merge the social networking platform with his artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, which is why she left X, as per various media reports. Elon Musk announced earlier in March that xAI has purchased X for USD 45 billion.
AI headshot generators help users with the transformation of their normal images into reliable, professional-quality headshots that they can use for CVs, business profiles, and social media profile pictures. These systems check the various facial features along with the lighting and composition, and produce really interesting outputs. Most of them let the users design the background and expression adjustments and select various styles according to the industry or specific branding needs. The completion can often be instant or very close to instant, so that users do not even need a normal photoshoot and save time as well as money. Other features typically include automatic background removal, improvement of various features, and privacy protection.
Creating headshots using AI is simple, fast, and budget-friendly. It is perfect for professionals, job seekers, and business teams. Here’s how it works:
Upload multiple clear selfies (usually between 5 to 15) with different expressions, angles, and lighting.
Choose your preferences: AI tools let you select styles, clothing, background settings, and sometimes even facial expressions based on your professional needs.
Let the AI process the images, applying facial recognition, enhancement, and smart composition techniques.
Receive studio-quality headshots, often within minutes or hours, ready for LinkedIn, resumes, company websites, or social media.
Download and use the images instantly, with many platforms offering full commercial rights and strong privacy protections.
With most tools offering background customization, high-res output, and fast turnaround, AI headshot generators are becoming a go-to solution for anyone who needs a professional online presence without booking an expensive photoshoot. So, if you are ready to upgrade your profile picture, here are the top AI headshot generators to check out.
HeadshotPro
WEBSITE
www.headshotpro.com
Rating
4.8
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Professionals and teams needing high-quality AI-generated headshots quickly and affordably.
Headshot Pro – Top AI Headshot Generator Tools
Headshot Pro is one of the coolest and most advanced AI headshot generators and allows people to create actual, very high-quality headshots without physical photoshoots. It’s for everyone, individuals, teams, or businesses, to get that perfect portrait quickly and affordably. Users upload at least 12 photos, select backgrounds and outfits, and get anywhere between 40 to 240 high-resolution photographs within two hours, all photorealistic headshots. It is very customizable, from clothes and backgrounds to the tools that create email signatures or preview your profile on LinkedIn. Full commercial rights accompany all generated images, and processing is secure: all user data is deleted after seven days for the sake of privacy.
Pros
Extremely realistic studio-grade headshots.
Around two hours to deliver, and easy to use.
Valid for a single person, group, or corporation.
Cons
A minimum of 12 input photos is required
Inconsistent quality
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Basic
$29
Professional
$39
Executive
$59
Teams
$31.20/member
Portrait Pal
WEBSITE
www.portraitpal.ai
Rating
3.4
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Professionals and individuals seeking fast, AI-generated headshots.
Portrait Pal – Top AI Headshot Generator Tools
Portrait Pal is the only AI headshot generator that uses user selfies and candid photos to generate professional-quality portraits using advanced deep learning models such as Stable Diffusion and Variational Autoencoders. Uploading only three to five good images is the best part, making it easy and quick for anyone needing a polished set of headshots for use on LinkedIn, resumes, or company websites. Portrait Pal is a privacy-first platform: the apps delete all uploaded images and generated images immediately after they are processed, and none of these images will ever be used for AI training. Everything is done online, and typically, users receive their results in 1 to 2 hours.
Pros
Effortless to use
Excellent privacy
Free version available to those on a budget.
Cons
No option for customizing the background
Paid results may not be on par with others competing at this price.
Professionals, teams, and individuals needing high‑quality AI-generated headshots quickly and affordably.
BetterPic – Top AI Headshot Generator Tools
BetterPic is a professionally-focused application for creating headshots, featuring artificial intelligence that can manage a normal selfie and work it into an ultra-realistic, studio-grade portrait in less than an hour. This machine most suits professionals who seek images at a minimum of cost and effort for a photoshoot or for the unemployed seeking that required captured character in their interview. A user uploads 8–12 photos that are quite different from each other. The advanced AI of the platform then looks, analyzes, and enormously enhances the images to 4K headshot resolution that comes with 150-plus styles and backgrounds for full customization. BetterPic also includes an AI upload assistant, face-matching protocols, and options for manual or human edits.
Pros
Offers 150+ styles, backgrounds
Includes AI and human editing
Full commercial license plus very strong privacy safeguards.
Cons
The free version has long wait times (1-3 months)
Images may show less natural results.
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Basic
$35/person
Pro
$39/person
Expert
$79/person
Aragon
WEBSITE
www.aragon.ai
Rating
4.8
Free Trial
No
Best For
Professionals seeking fast, diverse, and realistic AI-generated headshots.
Aragon – Top AI Headshot Generator Tools
Aragon is by far the most impressive artificial intelligence headshot generator, where any user can upload his or her selfies and, after some 15-45 minutes, get studio-quality photorealistic portraits suitable for professionals, teams, and businesses that want quick, cost-effective, but highly customizable headshots. The user is required to upload about six pictures, pick a favorite background from more than 46 options, and then choose from more than 32 attires before receiving up to 100 classic pictures with commercial rights. Its strong AI modeling features include background and outfit customization, and its post-generation editing tools-one can change the background as well as blemish removal.
Pros
Only requires 6 images, much fewer than many competitors.
User-friendly and live customer support.
Perfect for personal use, teams, or businesses.
Cons
Minor artifacts or less realistic results in certain images.
Subtle personal nuances may not be captured.
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Starter
$12
Basic
$15
Premium
$75
Small Business
$45/team member
Multiverse AI
WEBSITE
www.themultiverse.ai
Rating
4.7
Free Trial
No
Best For
Professionals and remote teams generating high-volume, customizable AI headshots.
Multiverse – Top AI Headshot Generator Tools
Multiverse is a professional AI headshot generator that works by transforming 12-15 user-uploaded selfies into one’s own choice of 100 high-resolution studio-quality headshots and 20 fully-fledged custom images within 2 hours. Convenient for individuals or teams looking for urgently needed, professionally done portraits for business, LinkedIn, or branding purposes. Some features include allowing fine customization of backgrounds, clothes, and poses via advanced AI, a straightforward user-level interface, and tools for editing for zooming, cropping, and some facial alterations. The platform incorporates strong privacy measures, deleting source images within 24 hours, and automatically issuing a free e-business card with every order. Every user receives satisfaction guarantees backed by speedy customer support to have a seamless experience.
Pros
Produces more than 100 professional-looking headshots in less than two hours.
Very flexible in most situations
Selfies are deleted automatically after 24 hours.
Cons
No free plans are available
Quality depends on how diverse and sharp the input photos are.
Quick, budget-friendly AI headshots with basic editing tools.
Fotor – Top AI Headshot Generator Tools
Fotor is a multifunctional AI headshot generator stripping the power for one instant to turn any selfie or portrait into professional high-definition headshots, probably good for business profiles, resumes, social media, and team branding. Using the latest AI algorithms, Fotor offers a completely open palette of styles, backgrounds, and clothes, with themes ranging from business, casual, and creative to holiday. The platform also allows headshots to be generated by text input or from uploaded photo shoots, in which case, instant results will be provided. With features like ease of use and a fast turnaround (less than 10 minutes), plus an integrated photo-editing tool, Fotor is a great choice for individuals and teams finding polished, studio-like images.
Pros
Only one picture is needed to generate a headshot.
Free trial available
Dealing with headshots, either from images or written text.
Cons
The free version has a limited number of styles.
Advanced features and larger amounts of output require a fee.
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
20 image package
$0.23
40 image package
$0.35
80 image package
$0.46
Small teams
$28.91/user
AI SuitUp
WEBSITE
www.aisuitup.com
Rating
4.6
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Individuals and teams needing affordable, bulk AI‑generated professional headshots.
AI SuitUp – Top AI Headshot Generator Tools
AI SuitUp uses its suite of advanced AI technologies to finally give users what they need to mark their online presence in the digital fashion era. That is, AI Fit for Business is an AI-generated portrait for anybody who wishes to be seen. Made for professionals, teams, and organizations in need of confident LinkedIn shots, well-presented résumés, and commercial or business-related websites, a single photo can hold at least one or more of the personalities of the users that it images. With more than 25 styling possibilities and background editing capacity to make results look as realistic as possible and avoid the usual photo shoots, this is a good choice for most common profile applicants.
Pros
Provides up to 150 high-quality, realistic headshots within one hour at most.
Customization in terms of style and background
Super quick and easy, requires no sign-up.
Cons
Requires 16 high-quality input photographs for output
Output quality depends on how clear and varied the images are.
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Basic
$27
Professional
$37
Executive
$57
Secta AI
WEBSITE
www.secta.ai
Rating
4.6
Free Trial
No
Best For
Professionals and teams needing high-volume, customizable AI-generated headshots.
Secta AI – Top AI Headshot Generator Tools
Secta AI is a professional AI headshot generator that can produce more than 300 high-resolution photorealistic headshots from each of 25 user-uploaded photographs in under 2 hours and is suited to professional, team, and creative persons needing retouched portraits for business, branding, or social media. The platform offers great customization options with adjustable outfits, backgrounds, expressions, and even hair styles with 60-130+ style options and 12+ instant editing tools. User-friendliness, access to a private gallery, strong privacy measures, and assurances like ownership rights and a money-back guarantee for 30 days in case no image is downloaded add value to Secta AI. The platform processes orders swiftly, is equipped with advanced AI modeling.
Limited ethnic diversity and stylistic flexibility among certain outputs.
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Professional Plan (One-time payment)
$49
ProPhotos AI
WEBSITE
www.prophotos.ai
Rating
~3.8–4.2
Free Trial
No
Best For
Professionals and teams needing quick, customizable AI-generated headshots.
ProPhotos AI – Top AI Headshot Generator Tools
ProPhotos AI is a high-grade AI headshot creation application that converts up to 15 user-submitted images into an ultra-realistic headshot that will take only 30-45 minutes to render, hence it suits professionals, teams, and businesses in search of highly presentable images for LinkedIn, resumes, and company websites. The platform boasts advanced levels of personalization, with varying styles of backgrounds, clothing, and industry-recognition looks, thanks to modeling from high-precision AI recognition of unique facial features and expressions. The solution offers users an easy interface, a fast turnaround, and all commercial rights to the generated images. ProPhotos AI strongly values security in that by the 30-day limit, documents belonging to a user will automatically be deleted from the company’s storage.
Pros
Headshots with studio-quality realism are produced in under an hour.
Quick and easy interface and effective processing.
Works for group and enterprise orders.
Cons
Some packages have limited customization
There is no free version; all packages are paid ones.
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Basic
$39
Premium
$49
Professional
$59
Enterprise
Custom
HeadshotMaster
WEBSITE
www.headshotmaster.io
Rating
4.0*
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Users looking for a quick, no-signup free AI headshot solution.
HeadshotMaster – Top AI Headshot Generator Tools
HeadshotMaster, the AI-based headshot generator, is free for personal use. Just upload a selfie(s) to be transformed into high-resolution, classy-looking portraits in a couple of seconds. Great for online business profiles, resumes, and social media presence. After choosing from more than 300 styles and backgrounds with different attire options, users can fine-tune their headshots for various industries and personal branding. So it is very simple and user-friendly, with no signup required. HeadshotMaster is available on the web and mobile interface to provide studio-grade results instantly without a real photoshoot. All images are manipulated under full commercial rights, which makes privacy and data security even more important to us, guaranteeing a seamless and secure experience for users.
Pros
Free with no sign-up.
Very quickly generates studio-quality high-resolution headshot images.
Offers 300 styles, backgrounds, and clothes options for individualization.
Cons
Requires at least one picture with a selfie of high quality
The free service sometimes runs slowly
Conclusion
Headshot AI generators have opened up a new chapter in the creation of on-the-spot, highly professional portraits, usually time-consuming and often expensive processes. These generators develop images that are very professional and responsive to user demand for increased privacy and data protection. The instantaneous return of results and a large bouquet of styles and backgrounds catering to almost every category is making it reach out to everyone from a job-borne seeker to a massive team. As the world goes further into the advancement of technology, AI headshot generators will most likely be the norm in the future for professional photography, combining an efficient and effective aspect with the harnessing of user control over quality.
An AI headshot generator is a tool that uses artificial intelligence to transform regular photos or selfies into professional-looking headshots suitable for resumes, LinkedIn, and other business or personal branding purposes.
Are AI-generated headshots suitable for LinkedIn?
Yes, AI headshot generators produce high-quality, studio-grade images that are ideal for LinkedIn profiles, helping you make a strong professional impression.
How many photos do I need to upload for AI headshot generation?
Most platforms require between 5 to 15 selfies with varied angles and lighting.
What are the best AI headshot tools in 2025?
Top AI headshot generators in 2025 include HeadshotPro, BetterPic, Aragon, Multiverse AI, Secta AI, ProPhotos AI, and Fotor, known for their quality, customization, and fast turnaround.
Startups led the way on 9 July 2025, with Zepto reportedly raising $500 million and fresh funding going to Chai Bisket, Belong, and Green Aero. On the corporate front, Apple named Sabih Khan as its new COO, and Starlink received final approval to launch services in India. Here’s your quick roundup of the day’s key funding and business news.
Daily Indian Funding Digest – 9 July 2025
Startup
Sector
Round Type
Amount Raised
Lead Investors
Chai Bisket
Regional Content & Media
Seed Round
$5 million
InfoEdge Ventures, General Catalyst
Enercomp
Drone Tech
Bridge Round
₹2 crore
Bestvantage Investments (advisory)
JEH Aerospace
Aerospace Manufacturing
Strategic Investment
Undisclosed
IndiGo Ventures
Varthana
NBFC / Edtech Lending
Debt Funding
₹159 crore
Various Lenders
Green Aero
Climate Tech & Aerospace
Seed Round
$1.6 million
Pi Ventures
Belong
Fintech (NRI-focused)
Seed Round
$5 million
Elevation Capital
📰 Funding News Breakdown
Chai Bisket Raises $5 Million in Pre-Series A
Hyderabad-based regional content platform Chai Bisket has secured $5 million in a Pre-Series A round led by InfoEdge Ventures and General Catalyst. The funding will be used to expand content IPs, grow its Telugu OTT offerings, and explore other vernacular markets.
Bengaluru-based NBFC Varthana, which finances affordable private schools, has secured INR 159 crore through debt funding from multiple financial institutions. The funds will support expansion into Tier 3 and 4 markets and further product innovation.
Green Aero Raises $1.6 Million in Seed Round
Climate-tech startup Green Aero, which develops energy-efficient solutions for aerospace and defence, has raised $1.6 million in a seed round led by Pi Ventures. The funding will be used to advance R&D and bolster the engineering team.
Belong Raises $5 Million to Serve NRI Users
Fintech startup Belong, focusing on financial services for non-resident Indians, has raised $5 million in a seed round led by Elevation Capital. The funds will go towards product development, regulatory compliance, and expanding customer acquisition globally.
JEH Aerospace Bags Strategic Investment from IndiGo Ventures
JEH Aerospace, specialising in precision aerospace manufacturing, has received a strategic investment from IndiGo Ventures. While the investment amount remains undisclosed, the funds will be used to scale up JEH’s domestic manufacturing of high-precision aerostructures and further India’s aerospace capabilities.
🗞️ Key News Highlights for 9 July 2025
Zepto Raising $500 Million at $7 Billion Valuation
According to a Moneycontrol report, quick-commerce unicorn Zepto is planning to raise $500 million at a $7 billion valuation. The round is expected to include both existing and new investors, significantly strengthening its competitive position in the instant grocery delivery space.
BlackBuck Receives INR 28.55 Lakh Tax Demand; Plans Name Change
Logistics platform BlackBuck (Zinka Logistics Solutions) has received a tax demand of INR 28.55 lakh for FY 2017–18 due to non-dedication of TDS, according to a notice from the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Bengaluru, dated 7 July 2025. The company plans to appeal and does not expect any significant financial impact. It is also seeking regulatory approval to change its legal name to BlackBuck Limited to align with its brand identity.
U.S. Court Holds Byju Raveendran in Civil Contempt of Bankruptcy Orders
A U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware has found Byju Raveendran, founder and CEO of BYJU’s, in civil contempt for repeatedly failing to comply with court orders related to BYJU’s U.S. unit, Byju’s Alpha. The court has imposed a $10,000 per day fine, effective from 1 July 2025, until he brings himself into full compliance.
Starlink Gets Final Regulatory Approval in India
Starlink, the satellite-internet arm of SpaceX, has received final regulatory approval from the Indian Government, having secured both the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) licence and the GMPCS licence from the telecom and space authorities. This clears the way for its commercial rollout in India.
Apple Appoints Sabih Khan, Indian-Origin, as New COO
Apple has officially confirmed that Sabih Khan, originally from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and currently its Senior Vice‑President of Operations, will become the company’s new Chief Operating Officer later this month. He succeeds Jeff Williams, who will continue overseeing Apple Watch, design and health initiatives until his retirement later this year. Khan has been at Apple since 1995 and is credited with diversifying global supply chains and advancing sustainability efforts.
Goldman Sachs Appoints Former UK PM Rishi Sunak as Senior Adviser
