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Mark Zuckerberg Loses $ 15 Billion In Record Facebook Fall
Facebook shares plunge really bad this time!
On Thursday, Facebook Inc., Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune took a fall of more than $ 15 billion. The social media giant noticed the biggest one day wipeout in the U.S. stock market history. This comes a day after its executives forecasted, years of lower profit margins.
According to sources, a number of 16 brokerages cut their price targets on Facebook. The managers at Facebook said the cost of improving privacy safeguards and the very slow growth of the firm in the advertising markets, would hit the company’s profit margins in the coming years.
The shares went down as much as 19.6 percent to the tune of $ 174.78 in early trading, a decline that would wipe about $ 124 billion off the company’s value. Also, it is nearly four times the entire market capitalization of Twitter Inc.,
The company owned Instagram app, which is not really affected by Facebook’s privacy concerns, would not be enough to repair the damage
According to the second quarter results of Facebook, a string of privacy scandals involving Cambridge Analytica and other app developers are hitting the company’s business. The Chief Financial Officer of Facebook, David Wehner said over the next several years, we would anticipate that our operating margins will trend towards the mid 30s on a percentage basis.
However, a few analysts said Facebook is involved in too many scams and it would took a lot of time to come clean. Unlike Netflix, whose quarterly shortfall we saw as temporary, here we see an evolution of the story, albeit a portion of which we expected, said Daniel Salmon, analyst at BMO Capital Markets. Bears win this quarter … but not the war, said Brent Thill, an analyst with Jefferies. The shares of Facebook fell to 44 percent in the second quarter from 47 percent a year ago.
As far as Facebook’s market capitalization is concerned, the social media giant was worth $ 629.6 billion yesterday. The company is now worth $ 506.2.
To be more precise, Facebook lost an enormous $ 123.4 billion in value overnight.
Rozana, India’s leading rural retail platform, has secured ₹290 crore ($35 million) in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from Omidyar Network India, Vivid Capital, and Tana Investment Holding. This Rozana funding brings its total capital to over ₹500 crore, fueling hyperlocal expansion in underserved rural markets. Founded in 2021 by brothers Prashant and Prateek Chauhan, the startup’s phygital model blends micro-stores, app-based ordering, and last-mile delivery to connect 5 million+ users in 12 states with brands like ITC and HUL.
The ₹290 crore investment will supercharge Rozana’s rural omnichannel retail strategy, targeting 5x growth in 18 months. Plans include adding 5,000 micro-stores in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan; AI-powered inventory tech; and new categories like groceries and electronics. By empowering 20,000+ rural micro-entrepreneurs, Rozana taps into India’s $700 billion rural retail boom, where smartphone penetration and UPI drive 12% annual growth.
This Rozana Series B milestone positions it as a frontrunner against rivals like Ninjacart, eyeing unicorn status by 2028 amid ONDC tailwinds. CEO Prashant Chauhan emphasized, “We’re building rural prosperity through accessible premium brands.” For more on Rozana funding news and rural retail trends, stay updated on India’s startup ecosystem.
Peak XV Partners has launched three new funds totaling $1.3 billion, targeting India’s booming startup ecosystem. The lineup features the $600M Surge fund (8th edition) for early-stage ventures, a $300M Growth Fund for Series B+ scaling, and a $400M Acceleration Fund for rapid portfolio expansion. This commitment arrives as India’s VC inflows rebound, with AI and fintech leading 2026 trends.
These funds build on Peak XV’s legacy of backing unicorns like Zomato and Pine Labs, offering founders capital plus strategic guidance amid post-winter recovery. Early-stage deals surged 20% last year per Tracxn, positioning Peak XV to fuel the next wave of innovation in SaaS, climate tech, and consumer plays.
For startups eyeing Peak XV new funds or Surge fund 2026 applications, this signals prime opportunities. Investors and marketers should watch for deployment updates India remains a global VC hotspot.
Hyderabad, January 13, 2026 Neeman’s, India’s leading D2C footwear brand famed for sustainable shoes and patented PIXLL® technology, has raised $4 million from existing investors. This funding boosts its cumulative capital past $10 million since 2015, with a post-money valuation nearing $50 million. CEO Vijay Chahoria emphasized offline retail as the “next frontier,” planning 50+ new stores in Tier 2/3 cities like Jaipur and Lucknow to blend eco-friendly innovation with hands-on customer experiences.
In India’s booming D2C ecosystem where footwear sales hit ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2025 Neeman’s targets hybrid retail amid high online CAC and 25-30% returns. Backed by vegan, machine-washable shoes priced ₹2,000-4,000, the brand leverages PIXLL® (5x more breathable than leather) for carbon-neutral comfort. Recent 5x revenue growth to ₹100 crore ARR, 1M+ pairs sold via Myntra and stores, and awards at India D2C Summit 2025 position it ahead of rivals like Paaduks.
Neeman’s offline expansion India eyes the $15B sustainable footwear market by 2028, fueled by PLI schemes, Gen Z’s 70% eco-preference (Nielsen), and Southeast Asia exports. Challenges like real estate costs are offset by data-driven inventory and omnichannel QR tech. Watch for Q1 2026 launches in Hyderabad and Bengaluru redefining D2C success through authentic, “Wear the Change” branding.
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