WhatsApp is limiting the messages users can send. The update is for non-responders and people who send constant messages without a reply. Non-responders will not get more than the limited messages (even if it’s something important to you). The update is not live yet; it’s underway. And there’s a lot of confusion around it. Does this also affect the WhatsApp conversations with friends and family? Many wonder why one would need a limit like that. And how is it helpful? Of course, when will it come into effect? For all that, learn more.
What’s With the Upcoming WhatsApp Update?
WhatsApp is considering limiting the number of messages users can send to typical non-responders. This update applies to both regular users and businesses.
The idea is simple:
If you bombard anyone with your constant messages and that person never replies, you are put on a limit.
WhatsApp will count every message with no response.
Once the limit is hit, you won’t be able to send more messages to non-responders for the rest of that month.
Many think this update is harsh for regular users (who are dealing with personal issues with others while trying to reach out via WhatsApp).
There is no clarification on how WhatsApp will filter out personal, friends, family, or actual spam chats on the app.
For now, there’s no limit fixed yet. The update is still under testing.
Why Is WhatsApp putting Limits on Messages Now?
WhatsApp’s goal is to reduce spam. Its major focus is on businesses or people who send many unwanted messages, such as random numbers or strangers.
What It Means for Regular Users
According to WhatsApp, most regular users won’t even notice a change.
And your chats with friends, family, or anyone who replies, WhatsApp says you’re fine.
What Does It Mean for Businesses?
WhatsApp clarified that businesses that send out bulk messages, such as promotions and alerts, will see a big effect.
Businesses will need to:
User consent (opt-ins) must be obtained before messaging.
Create campaigns that will get replies or otherwise take the hit of the monthly limit.
Keep a constant watch on WhatsApp warnings; businesses could face temporary message blocks if ignored.
Basically, WhatsApp allows businesses to interact “with” customers (two-way communication) and restricts those who only want to talk “at” them (one-way communication).
When Is It Coming?
The feature is still in the test process and could take a few weeks to roll out.
Aravind, a 38-year-old Ola Electric engineer, died by suicide in Bengaluru on September 28, 2025 and made headlines everywhere. He left a 28-page note accusing his seniors of mental harassment and financial exploitation (meaning unpaid dues by Ola). His family later came across shocking details about his death, which led them to file a complaint against Bhavish Aggarwal, founder of Ola. So, what’s happening now? Did Ola or Bhavish Aggarwal respond to the allegations? Is this an “abetment to suicide” (instigating another to take their life)? For all that, learn more?
How It Happened?
Aravind died of suicide (consuming poison) on September 28 at his home in Chikkalasandra, Bengaluru. Although he was rushed to Maharaja Agrasena Hospital by his friends, he didn’t survive. Police recorded this as an Unnatural Death, and things were quiet for days after that.
The Suicide Note
Aravind’s brother found a 28-page handwritten note by Aravind. The letter was addressed to his brother only. In which Aravind made serious allegations against his seniors at Ola.
The note says:
Aravind seemed to be upset about Bhavish Aggarwal and Subrat Kumar Das (a senior official) for mentally harassing him and financially exploiting him.
He accused them of mental torture, humiliation and denial to disburse his salary and allowances.
He concluded that all of these reasons led him to take his life. And Aravind’s brother was left speechless.
Suspicious Bank Transfer
All eyes are on Ola now that it’s revealed that just two days after Aravind’s death, a hefty amount of INR ₹17,46,313 was made to Aravind’s account through NEFT.
So, Aravind’s brother had a lot of questions about the transfer, to which Ola responded:
Subrat Kumar Das, a senior official at Ola, gave unclear answers.
Three Ola employees named Kratesh Desai, Paramesh, and Roshan paid a visit to Aravind’s home, and they didn’t clarify anything either.
All of this made the family suspicious about the company’s actions.
Police Case Against Ola
Aravind’s brother filed a complaint against the company on October 6, 2025.
Names in the FIR include:
Bhavish Aggarwal, founder of Ola
Subrat Kumar Das
And a few other officials.
FIR was filed accusing them of:
Constant workplace harassment
Humiliation and financial pressure
Abetment to suicide, meaning instigating Aravind to commit suicide
Aravind’s family has requested that the police take necessary legal action against the accused Ola officials soon.
What Ola Said About Aravind’s Death
Ola Electric published an official statement on the same, expressing condolences for Aravind’s death.
According to Ola’s statement:
Aravind worked for Ola for over 3.5 years at the Bengaluru headquarters.
He never raised any complaint or grievance about harassment against anyone in the company.
The statement clarified that his role never directly involved interaction with Bhavish Aggarwal or other top executives.
The payment of INR 17,46,313 was made as a full and final settlement of his employment to support his family.
Ola affirmed that it challenged the FIR in the Karnataka High Court, and protective orders are all in favour of the company.
Update on the Ola vs Aravind Case
Ola will not list this matter under SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations, 2015, because it’s not a “material event.”
However, it will update stock exchanges if necessary.
A Similar Past Incident
This is not the first; in May 2025, another suicide was reported involving Nikhil Somwanshi. He was a machine learning engineer working at Krutrim (Ola’s AI division) and was led by Bhavish Aggarwal himself.
Ola on this incident clarified that Nikhil Somwanshi was on a personal leave when he committed suicide.
Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has shared a reflective post on the recurring nature of market booms and crashes, pointing out that greed and leverage continue to drive financial cycles, much like they did a century ago.
Kamath Recommends Andrew Ross Sorkin’s 1929 as Essential Reading
In a recent post on LinkedIn, Kamath urged market participants to read 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin, describing it as “a must-read for anyone in the markets — stocks, commodities, or crypto.”
Citing former US President Herbert Hoover, he highlighted a quote that captures the essence of recurring market excesses:
“The only problem with capitalism is capitalists. They’re too damn greedy.”
“Every Crash Follows the Same Script”
Kamath reflected on how greed repeatedly fuels asset bubbles that eventually burst. Drawing from history, he noted that crashes in 1907, 1929, 1987, 2001 (Dot-com) and 2008 (Global Financial Crisis) all share a familiar pattern.
“Every crash … follows the same script. Greed drives markets higher, inflating bubbles that draw in even those who don’t understand the risks. As euphoria builds, leverage accumulates quietly somewhere in the system: loans, margins, complex derivatives. It always finds a home. This is the boom.”
He described how this build-up of leverage eventually leads to sharp corrections:
“Then comes the bust. One day, the bubble pops. The leverage unwinds with unstoppable force, amplifying losses as cascading sell-offs feed on themselves. Markets crash, fortunes evaporate, and the cycle reaches its end.”
Lessons Learned but Patterns Repeated
Kamath observed that while regulations evolve after every financial crisis, the underlying human impulses remain constant.
“In the aftermath, lessons are learned. Regulations target the specific form of leverage that caused the crisis. The mechanism gets fixed, reformed, and contained. But greed never disappears. It simply waits, then returns in a new form, finding fresh channels for leverage that no one is watching.”
His post ends with a concise reminder that market stories may differ across decades, but their outcomes remain strikingly similar:
“Different stories. Same ending.”
A Reminder on Market Psychology
Kamath’s reflection has resonated widely among investors and traders for its clear portrayal of market psychology and investor behaviour. Known for his focus on financial literacy and sustainable investing, Kamath often shares insights that challenge short-term speculation.
His latest post serves as a reminder that no matter how advanced or regulated markets become, the core forces of greed, risk, and emotion remain unchanged — shaping the rhythm of every boom and bust.
Amazon has gotten into trouble for sneaky prime sign-ups and making it hard to cancel the memberships. For years this continued until now. The court caught the act, fined Amazon and also asked to repay the amount. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed the case (in September 2023) against the company and Amazon agreed to settle it (in September 2025) with $2.5 billion. But, here’s the thing; several users are eligible to get this reimbursement and they don’t know it yet. And many also wonder where to apply to get the repayment. For all that, learn more.
Image – Federal Trade Commission Website
How the $2.5 Billion Will Be Used
$1 billion will be fine to the FTC.
1.5 billion will be given to the affected users.
Note: Amazon never agreed to the wrong doing. According to Amazon, it’s just settling the case with a payment.
Why Amazon Got Sued
The FTC openly accused Amazon of “duping” (meaning, misleading) Amazon users to sign up.
And wantedly made the cancellation process tough and called its website design “dark patterns.”
Who Can Get the Money?
The estimation shows that about 35 million (3.5 crore) Amazon Prime customers in the U.S. can get the reimbursement. Here’s how to check if you’re eligible.
If you have signed up for Prime between June 23, 2019 and June 23, 2025.
If you were automatically enrolled into the membership, like after a free trial or while checkout for “same-day delivery.”
And if you have faced difficulties when you tried cancelling your subscription.
Here are the affected sign-up pages listed as:
Shipping Option Select Page
Prime Video Enrollment Flow
Single Page Checkout
How Much Will You Get?
An amount of t $51 will be given to each affected customer as per the court documents.
When and How Will You Get It?
The payment will be done by December 24, 2025 and the process is automatic:
You’ll get a refund, if you used your Prime three times or less in any 12-month period.
This is a cash compensation, no Amazon credits or tacy gift cards.
This reimbursement is handled by a third-party claims administrator, not Amazon directly.
In case you didn’t receive this automatic payment:
The claims administrator will contact you by January 23, 2026.
Later you’ll have to submit a claim form till July 23, 2026.
What Amazon Must Do Now?
The court made it clear to Amazon to:
Add a clear button to decline Prime during the checkout.
Make the Prime Membership cancellation easy.
And clearly list the terms of subscription before one enrolls.
And always allow an independent supervisor to check on Amazon.
Online meat and seafood brand Licious reported double-digit growth in FY25. Revenue grew 16% year-on-year to INR 795 crore, compared with INR 685 crore in FY24.
During this period, the company improved its cost structure. EBITDA loss reduced by 45%, falling from INR 296 crore in FY24 to INR 163 crore in FY25. The company said this improvement came from better margins and tighter cost control.
Licious had seen a 9% revenue drop in FY24 due to an operational reset. But FY25 showed a strong recovery, led by its omnichannel business strategy.
Continued Momentum in FY26
The growth has continued into FY26. In the first half of FY26, Licious recorded INR 530 crore in revenue, up 42% from INR 374 crore in the same period last year.
Licious now serves 1.2 million monthly customers across 20 cities in India. More than 85% of total sales come from online channels.
Licious’ omnichannel approach connects its online platform with a growing offline retail presence. The company has over 50 branded outlets, including stores from the My Chicken and More brand it acquired in FY25. It plans to expand to 80–100 outlets by FY26-end.
Its 30-minute delivery service, called Licious Flash, now reaches 60% of online customers. This has increased repeat orders and average revenue per user (ARPU) by 30% compared to online-only buyers. To improve last-mile delivery, Licious added 50 new delivery hubs in FY25.
Market Outlook and IPO Plans
India’s meat market was worth $55.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $114.4 billion by 2033. The growth is driven by rising demand for clean, hygienic meat and seafood.
Licious was last valued at $1.5 billion in 2023. The company’s key investors include Temasek, Vertex Ventures, and Bertelsmann Investments. It has raised over $450 million so far.
With strong recovery and expanding reach, Licious is reportedly preparing for an IPO by 2026.
E-commerce platform Meesho has filed an updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The move marks another big step toward its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO).
IPO Details and Fundraising Plans
According to sources, Meesho now plans to raise $700–800 million through the IPO. This includes a $500 million fresh issue and an offer-for-sale (OFS) component worth $200–300 million. The Bengaluru-based company had earlier filed a confidential DRHP in July 2024, which proposed only a $500 million primary issue.
The updated filing now provides a clearer picture of Meesho’s equity structure and includes details of existing shareholders who plan to sell part of their stakes through the OFS route.
Investment banks such as Kotak Mahindra Capital, Morgan Stanley, Citi, and Axis Capital are managing the IPO. The company aims to get listed by December 2025 or January 2026.
Ahead of the listing, Meesho also plans to raise up to INR 850 crore via a pre-IPO placement. This amount will be adjusted from the fresh issue proceeds.
Key Shareholders and OFS Details
As part of the OFS, major investors including Elevation Capital, Peak XV Partners, and Venture Highway will sell some of their holdings. Founders Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Kumar will also offload 1.1 crore shares each.
Meesho plans to use the funds raised from the IPO for several key initiatives:
INR 1,390 crore will go toward cloud infrastructure for Meesho Technologies Private Limited.
INR 480 crore will be used for salaries of existing and new hires in its AI, machine learning, and technology teams.
INR 1,020 crore will support marketing and brand campaigns.
The remaining funds will be used for acquisitions, strategic investments, and general corporate purposes.
Financial Performance
Meesho reported strong growth in FY25 with operating revenue of INR 9,389 crore, up 23% from INR 7,615 crore in FY24. Its total expenses increased 24% to INR 10,009 crore in FY25.
The company posted a net loss of INR 3,914 crore for FY25, compared to INR 327 crore in FY24. However, most of this loss came from one-time exceptional items, mainly reverse flip tax and perquisite tax, linked to Meesho’s restructuring and redomiciling process. Excluding these, Meesho’s actual operating loss was only INR 108 crore.
In the first quarter of FY26, Meesho reported revenue of INR 2,503 crore and total expenses of INR 2,777 crore.
Financial Year / Period
Operating Revenue (INR Cr)
Total Expenses (INR Cr)
Net Loss (INR Cr)
Notes
FY24
7,615
8,173
327
Baseline year before redomiciling
FY25
9,389
10,009
3,914
Includes one-time reverse flip & perquisite tax (INR 3,883 Cr)
FY25 (Excl. exceptional items)
9,389
10,009
108
Adjusted operating loss
Q1 FY26
2,503
2,777
—
Quarterly performance
Continued Growth and Market Outlook
Meesho’s Net Merchandise Value (NMV) grew 29% year-on-year to INR 29,988 crore in FY25, showing strong customer activity. In Q1 FY26, NMV growth accelerated to 36%, reaching INR 8,679 crore.
The company’s focus on affordability, digital adoption, and small business empowerment continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s fastest-growing e-commerce platforms.
The company that owns the Zomato and Blinkit brands, Eternal, announced on 19 October that the Uttar Pradesh tax authorities had issued a demand order for goods and services tax (GST) along with more than INR 128 crore in applicable interest and penalties. The Deputy Commissioner, State Tax, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, issued a demand order about the overuse of input tax credits and the underpayment of output taxes for the April 2023–March 2024 period, together with associated interest and penalties. Eternal stated that it will appeal the order to the proper authority since it feels it has a compelling argument on its grounds.
Eternal to Challenge the Order
The order was issued in accordance with Section 74 of the Central GST and Uttar Pradesh GST Acts, per the filings made with the BSE and National Stock Exchange. The corporation has been accused by the tax administration of underpaying output tax and overusing input tax credits. Eternal Limited declared in its disclosure that it would challenge the order and that it was confident in its legal position.
“The company will be appealing the order before the proper authority because we think we have a strong case on merits,” the business said. Investors were reassured by the food delivery and restaurant aggregator platform, which had previously changed its name from Zomato to Eternal Limited, that it does not anticipate any financial consequences from this event. This shows that the business is optimistic about getting a good result from the appeals process.
IT Department Putting a Scanner on E-Commerce
In order to ensure GST compliance, Indian tax officials have been closely monitoring e-commerce and service platforms at the time of the order. The large penalty amount, which is equivalent to the initial tax demand, is said to represent the authority’s assessment that the infraction was serious. The impact of this revelation on investor sentiment towards the company, which has been striving for consistent profitability in recent quarters, will be widely monitored by market analysts.
Quick Shots
•Eternal
receives a GST demand and penalty order worth ₹128 crore from Uttar Pradesh tax authorities.
•Alleged
overuse of input tax credits and underpayment of output taxes for April
2023–March 2024.
•Issued
under Section 74 of Central GST & UP GST Acts by Deputy Commissioner,
State Tax, Lucknow.
•Eternal
plans to appeal, citing a strong legal case on merits.
•Company
assures investors it does not expect any financial impact from the order.
•Indian
tax authorities are increasingly scrutinizing e-commerce and service
platforms for GST compliance.
•The penalty amount matches the
initial tax demand, signaling a serious infraction assessment.
Two new stores are scheduled to open in India next year as part of the Swiss luxury brand Chopard’s efforts to increase its high jewellery presence in the nation, according to a company executive. India has a rich cultural heritage in jewels, according to Caroline Scheufele, co-president and artistic director of Chopard, who spoke to Business Standard.
History demonstrates that the maharajas wore more jewels than ladies. The size of Indian weddings never ceases to astound me! Amazing gold and jewels can be found in India. The market has therefore been around for a very long period. However, Indians are increasingly turning to aspirational designs rather than the traditional use of gold, Scheufele added further.
Scheufele Exploring Jewellery Pockets of India
Scheufele is on a weeklong vacation to India, where she will meet jewellery makers in Jaipur. Indians are learning about foreign brands, she continued, and now is the ideal time for Chopard to launch more high-end, branded jewellery. In addition to having many distribution partners, the company intends to grow by launching two upscale boutiques in Mumbai and New Delhi the following year.
Scheufele explained that the global luxury market is changing, which is why the brand selected India. Chopard is well-known in markets in Western Asia, Europe, and America. Thus, this is undoubtedly Chopard’s next move. Although the brand has a history here from years of selling watches in stores, a lot has changed in the previous few years. A whole new generation has emerged that is highly ambitious.
Chopard Exploring India’s Online Market
In order to serve the nation’s youthful, aspirational consumer base, the brand is also seeking to launch online operations. Scheufele stated, “I’m definitely inspired by Indian art, and the hope to collaborate with Indian designers is always there,” in reference to working with Indian designers. India is turning into a very profitable market for luxury branded jewels.
The country is expected to make it into the top 10 lists for the brand within the next two to three years, according to Laura Burdese, the deputy chief executive officer at Bvlgari, who recently spoke with Business Standard. In 2024, there were approximately 85,698 people in India with net worths of above $10 million, according to Knight Frank Research.
Quick Shots
•Chopard
to open two new boutiques in Mumbai and New Delhi by 2026 to strengthen its
India presence.
•Swiss
luxury brand aims to expand high jewellery offerings in the Indian market.
To improve its coverage of deliveries that take less than 30 minutes throughout its vast network, Reliance Retail has opened more than 600 dark stores around India and intends to open more. After the quarterly results, Reliance Retail CFO Dinesh Taluja responded to an analyst question by stating that JioMart is in a better position because of its vast network of physical shops and the establishment of dark stores in specific areas. JioMart had a 42% Q-o-Q growth and a 200%+ Y-o-Y rise in average daily orders, while Reliance Retail has already operationalised 600 or so dark stores and is investing further to increase its play in speedy hyper-local delivery.
JioMart Ramping its Quick Commerce Services
With operations spanning 5,000 pin codes and served by over 3,000 outlets in more than 1,000 locations, JioMart continues to be the fastest-growing quick hyper-local commerce platform, according to Reliance Industries’ parent company’s results statement.
With its extensive network and well-placed hidden shopfronts, JioMart’s e-commerce platform—which competes with rapid commerce competitors like Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, and Blinkit, owned by Zomato—has likely grown to be the biggest in the nation. Six months prior, during the March quarter, Reliance Retail claimed that 4,000 pin codes nationwide were served by its hyper-local delivery. Additionally, Reliance Retail has promised 30-minute delivery in ten cities for its fast hyper-local deliveries to the electronics and accessory categories.
The Recent Growth of JioMart
The business noted that JioMart attracted 5.8 million new consumers, marking a notable increase in client acquisition. This indicated a 120% Q-o-Q growth rate. The platform’s seller base increased by 20% year over year, and in order to increase customer choice, the live catalogue variety was further enlarged.
With plans to construct dark stores to increase the coverage area, Reliance Retail, which formerly had retail operations in 77.8 million square feet across India with 19,821 outlets, is drastically scaling up. Reliance Retail had previously stated that the JioMart app uses its network of Reliance Retail stores to deliver within a three-kilometre radius as part of the goal.
Quick Shots
•Reliance
Retail activates 600+ dark stores across India to strengthen its hyperlocal
delivery network.
•Goal:
Deliver orders within 30 minutes using strategically placed dark stores.
•JioMart
sees massive growth – 42% quarter-on-quarter and 200%+ year-on-year rise in
daily orders.
•Coverage
expanded to over 5,000 pin codes and 1,000+ cities, served by 3,000+ outlets.
•Competing
with Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket in India’s quick commerce race.
•Customer
growth: 5.8 million new users, up 120% Q-o-Q; seller base up 20% Y-o-Y.
•Reliance
Retail footprint: 19,821 stores covering 77.8 million sq. ft nationwide.
•Focus
on electronics, grocery, and accessories under the 30-minute delivery
promise.
•Expansion
of dark store network planned to further enhance speed and reach.
Effortlessly, text-to-video AI converts one’s words into a very short film. After just typing in your preferred prompt, it will turn it into a minute-long moving clip that takes up screens with luminous scenes, live images of art, and the smoothest possible motion. The AI watches the style, tone, and pacing to make sure the finished product is creatively involved. Any voice, music, or location may be changed to appeal solely to the interests of the user. These AI tools end up becoming an ad, an orienting description, or an impromptu story without any expensive gear or editing skills.
700+ avatars, 175+ languages, voice cloning, instant translation, team collaboration
Corporate users, educators, brand storytellers
Rendering delays; lacks cinematic camera controls
Synthesia
Website
synthesia.io
Rating
4.7
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
AI-generated videos, training content, and marketing explainers
Synthesia – Top AI Text to Video Generators
Synthesia just makes making professional videos so simple. Write a script, select an avatar from hundreds of true-to-life avatars, and get an excellent, short clip within minutes. It works in 140+ languages, easily adding voices, music, and brand colors to create a shiny final output. Slides, PDFs, or web pages can turn into convincing video lessons in a heartbeat by connecting its draft tool. Keeping the audience curious with buttons, questions, and branching paths – that’s how presenters work magic. Not forgetting the built-in translation for a bigger global audience and live collaborative teamwork.
Pros
Very easy to use
Create videos in over 140 languages
Built-in analytics track engagement.
Cons
Lacks creativity at times
Free and low-tier plans limit more advanced features and video length.
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Starter
$18/month
Creator
$64/month
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Runway
Website
runway.ml
Rating
4.6
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Text-to-video generation, video editing, and creative AI projects
Runway – Top AI Text to Video Generators
Runway Gen-4 turns text or images into cinematic videos within minutes and keeps characters and objects in position even as things change; AI makes all of its movements, lighting, and camera action seem real. Layer-based tools to edit, angle, and mix styles are in the easy hands of creators. Teams can collaborate in real-time and rapidly export high-resolution clips. Now, beginners can instantly create professional-looking work without unnecessary long processes of old video work. For artists, brands, and filmmakers, Runway gives studio-level power on any screen. This makes storytelling quick, bold, and simple-bringing speed and creativity.
Pros
character and object consistency for the entire video.
The whole editing and frame manipulation process is seamless
Collaboration as a team with inbuilt templates for creatives.
Cons
Dependency on a high-speed internet connection
learning curve for advanced creative controls
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Standard
$15/user/month
Pro
$35/user/month
Unlimited
$95/user/month
Enterprise
Contact Sales
Google Veo
Website
gemini.google.com / Google Veo 3
Rating
4.5
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Generating short AI video clips (≈8 seconds) with synchronized audio — good for content creators, social media, and experimentation
Google Veo – Top AI Text to Video Generators
Google Veo can create cinematic videos from any prompt in seconds, blending sound, music, and speech for that complete film feel. Trained on millions of clips, it knows how to add motion, story, and style to each shot. The shots remain crisp, and the lighting has a natural look. Users can set the parameters of speed, zoom, and art style, making everything similar to what they have in mind. It creates videos ready for advertising, teaching, posting, or even pre-showing. With smooth transitions, mood control, and outputs up to 1080p, Veo 3 brings the power of a professional video to anyone. Fast, simple, and artistic storytelling for any screen.
Pros
Cinema moves and photorealistic lighting.
Multi-modal: text prompts, images, and frames.
Integration with Google Creative tools and YouTube Shorts.
Cons
Unable to make a full-length video.
Occasional glitches with audio sync and prompt accuracy.
Pricing
Google Veo offers custom pricing; contact them for a quote.
Creators needing quick high-quality video shorts from text prompts
Sora – Top AI Text to Video Generators
Sora, the OpenAI text-to-video tool, makes video-making as easy as writing. It converts texts into clips of a maximum length of 20 seconds, with rich scenes, real characters, and smooth camera movements. Sora understands actions, emotions, and physics: any person can put together professional-looking ads, lectures, or posts. Every scene is artistically lit, appropriately paced, and styled. Even the difficult combinations involving many characters or smooth transitions work really fast. Editing is pretty simple, with easy controls over tone, appearance, and storyline. For novice or team use, Sora takes advanced AI video into everyday life; fast, sharp.
Pros
Provides stunningly clear 1080p visuals across different styles.
Integrates with ChatGPT, voiceover, and editing tools.
Easy to use and does not require prior editing or production skills.
Cons
Long wait times at peak hours; limited types of content.
Fewer advanced camera controls compared to dedicated film platforms.
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
ChatGPT Plus
$20/month
ChatGPT Pro
$200/month
Pictory.ai
Pictory.ai – Top AI Text to Video Generators
Pictory.ai will convert the scripts, blogs, and long text instantly into clear videos: no editing required. It has an AI that links words to the most appropriate visuals, adds music, and provides really strong voices that sound real. You can edit it by altering the script, changing the order of scenes, or taking highlights from long clips. It is created to suit YouTubers, educators, marketers, and for social media use. Pictory also includes captions, text edits, and branding very easily. An extensive image library, coupled with very easy auto-captioning features, will make content shareable really fast.
Pros
Automatic visual, audio, and music pairing as per content
A huge library and easy-to-edit text-based
Auto-generates captions and highlights from long videos
Cons
Won’t have AI presenters on-screen
720p only for the starting export level
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Starter
$25/month
Professional
$49/month
Team
$119/month
Enterprise
Custom
Kling AI
Website
klingai.com
Rating
4.3
Free Trial
Free forever plan with limited monthly credits
Best For
Quick text-/image-to-video content for social media, casual creators, marketing previews
Kling AI – Top AI Text to Video Generators
Kling AI takes your text, images, or clips and converts them into cinematic videos rich with motion and lifelike detail. Its smart models not only handle lighting but also understand camera moves and indeed the smallest effects, such as dust or water. From image-to-video to multi-modal editing, the application accommodates artists, brands, and above all, filmmakers in need of effective visual storytelling. “Elements” gives complete control over objects and characters, while the new features extension provides lip-sync and sound effects. Fast and dynamic, Kling makes pro-level video simple for anyone. This allows for bold, polished, immersive content.
Pros
Unequaled cinema-quality in visual aesthetics and motion fluidity
Very advanced prompt and object control for fully detailed scenes
Built-in lip synchronization and voice functions as well as sound effects
Cons
Free version is restricted in quality
Not offering any animation features yet.
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Standard
$6.99/month
Pro
$25.99/month
Premier
$64.99/month
Ultra
$127.99/month
Pika
Website
pika.art
Rating
4.6
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Creating short social-media-friendly videos, stylized image-to-video + text-to-video transformations with creative effects
Pika – Top AI Text to Video Generators
Pika by Pika Labs is a fast and fun AI tool for transforming text, images, or sketches into short videos. Its simple interface allows anyone to set up scenes, styles, and motion with prompts or frames. Pika creates 10-second 1080p clips filled with special effects like “exploding,” “dolly shots,” and various surreal twists. Users can manipulate cameras and objects to achieve bold and creative results for ads or social posts. Newer tools like Pikaframes add smooth transitions with uncomplicated image-to-video edits. With its millions of users, Pika is becoming the go-to app for viral clips.
Pros
speedy text-video creation
Very easy interface, quick learning, and free access to the community
Advanced camera control, transition
Cons
Video is exceptionally short (maximum clip: 10 seconds long)
Movement isn’t accurately represented
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Standard
$10/month
Pro
$35/month
Fancy
$95/month
Luma Dream Machine
Website
lumalabs.ai / Luma Dream Machine
Rating
4.5
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Creating realistic & stylized short AI videos from text & images
Luma Dream Machine – Top AI Text to Video Generators
Luma Dream Machine will take any text, image, or scene and quickly render a cinematic clip. The Ray2 engine spins out a 5–10 second video in smooth motion, with real lights and deep 3D details. With simple controls, anyone can draft an advertisement, test a story idea, or share a mood piece—a real boon for artists, marketers, and small studios. Users can select from styles including cartoon, film, or animation, extend their clips using Modify with Instructions, and enjoy super-fast rendering. With output in 4K, collaboration tools, and a free trial, Dream Machine is easy to get started.
Pros
Quick generation of text-to-video
Wide variety of styles from cinematic to cartoon and animated.
Easy collaborative interface, mobile, and web access.
Cons
No audio generation or synchronisation
Motion and bursty sequences can feel a little dead at times
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Lite Plan
$9.99/month
Plus Plan
$29.99/month
Unlimited Plan
$94.99/month
Enterprise Plan
Contact Sales
Fliki
Website
fliki.ai
Rating
4.8
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Converting text or scripts into videos with AI voiceovers; social media content, educational & marketing videos
Fliki – Top AI Text to Video Generators
Fliki makes it possible the convert scripts, blogs, slides, or even snippets of text into ready videos within a matter of minutes. Its AI mixes words with bright and appropriate visuals, has 2,000+ voices in over 80 languages, and offers realistic avatars for the narration part. Even Nigerians can easily tag along by adding clips, music, or captions: perfect for YouTube, TikTok, course, or commercial. There’s voice cloning, translation, and multi-brand support to ensure that teams reach global audiences fast. The auto storyboard, smart scene edits, and quick previews at Fliki keep the process simple.
Pros
Transforms blog posts, slideshows, and scripts into videos in no time
Dubbing more than 80 languages on the fly
Business-friendly with built-in brand kits and team features
Cons
An intense interface for a first-time user
Does not target long narratives
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Standard
$28/month
Premium
$88/month
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
HeyGen
Website
heygen.com
Rating
4.5
Free Trial
Yes
Best For
Creating realistic AI avatar videos from text or images for marketing, education, and social media
HeyGen – Top AI Text to Video Generators
HeyGen enables anyone to create very realistic videos from text, images, or audio through AI avatars, voice cloning, and instant translation. Users can choose from more than 700 avatars and voices in 175+ languages to create explainer clips, advertisements, and training videos without the need for any cameras or editing skills. Its intelligent scene editor, brand tools, team collaboration, and simple workflow speed up the entire schema. HeyGen syncs voices, motions, and styles for realistic results to fit any brand or message. Best suited for both individuals and teams so that both novices and professionals can rapidly create films.
Pros
Hyper-realistic avatar and voice generation for any script.
Auto-translation and lip-sync in 175+ languages.
Fast and easy editing integrated with the brand kit.
Cons
Takes a longer time to render huge projects.
Has no built-in cinematic camera controls or advanced animation.
Pricing
Plan
Pricing
Creator
$29/month
Team
$39/seat/month
Conclusion
Text-to-video AI tools have changed the ways stories, lessons, and advertisements are brought to life, enabling any person to create vivid videos in minutes from simple sentences. Saving some time, opening the door to creativity, and helping to engage an audience with brand messages or teaching in a refreshing way, such tools are merely removing obstacles for those without editor-like editing skills to continue creating and cost even less. However, in the end, a human touch is required, no matter how high-tech they get, because it gives the video a soul and a certain level of life.
A text-to-video AI tool automatically converts written prompts, scripts, or blogs into short videos using artificial intelligence.
Which are the best text-to-video AI tools?
Some of the best text-to-video AI tools include Synthesia, Runway Gen-4, Google Veo, Sora, Pictory.ai, Kling AI, Pika Labs, Luma Dream Machine, Fliki, and HeyGen.
Can I make cinematic videos with AI?
Yes many tools specialize in cinematic video generation. They produce realistic motion, lighting, and camera effects that mimic professional studio work, perfect for filmmakers, brands, and visual storytellers.
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