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Bhavish Aggarwal And SoftBank To Clash?
SoftBank Group Corp., is a Japanese multinational conglomerate holding company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company is having a conflict with Bhavish Aggarwal, the Co founder of Ola.
The previous year Bhavish Aggarwal averted a deal proposed by Tiger Global Management. The deal basically involved selling off a part of Ola to SoftBank. Tiger Global owns 16% of Ola while SoftBank is the company’s largest shareholder with a stake of 26 %-27%. Ola even changed its Articles of Association (AOA,) in order to avoid SoftBank from buying its shares, without the approval from the company’s founders and the board. Since then, Tiger Global partner Lee Fixel resigned from the Ola board.
Furthermore, SoftBank is all set to buy up the shares of Ola from Tiger Global. India’s two most powerful start up capitalists, SoftBank and Tiger Global, are considering ways to get around the terms of Ola’s AoA and could come up with a deal on their own.
According to Livemint, Ola denied SoftBank and Tiger Global were exploring such a deal. “Ola’s shareholders are fully committed to the company and are strong backers of Ola’s Founders in their mission. Ola’s shareholders are reputed global institutions and we can unequivocally assert that none of them will do anything which violates their contractual agreements and contravenes Indian laws. Ola is focused on fulfilling its mission of building a global institution every Indian is proud of (and) will not be detracted or drawn into useless speculations,” an Ola spokesperson said in an email. SoftBank declined to comment about it. Tiger Global didn’t respond to an email seeking comment.
According to the Articles of Association (AOA,) SoftBank has the right to appoint one more director “provided that such person is reasonably acceptable to the founders and all other shareholders.” But, SoftBank’s right to appoint a second board member will not apply if the Japanese company ends up owning 50% or more of the preference shares in Ola’s ongoing funding round.
However, if the situation gets even more tense between the cab hailing company owner, Mr. Aggarwal, and the Japanese conglomerate holding company firm, then SoftBank would favour Uber India’s business, leaving Ola behind.
OpenAI’s introduction of trusted contact safeguards for potential self-harm cases reflects a major evolution in AI responsibility.
Beyond Moderation
AI safety is shifting from simply blocking harmful content to actively supporting user wellbeing through:
- early risk detection
- human-centered intervention
- stronger emotional safety frameworks
This positions AI as more than an information tool—it becomes part of broader digital support systems.
Key Industry Impact
Trusted contact models could influence future safety standards across:
- AI assistants
- mental health platforms
- social media
- digital health services
The Bigger Challenge
While promising, success depends on balancing:
- privacy
- consent
- ethical intervention
- user trust
Final Take
This move signals that the future of AI safety may rely not just on preventing harmful responses, but on building more responsible, human-connected support systems.
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.
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