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GoKwik Elevates Abhinav Midha to Chief Business Officer: Is This the Next Big Move in India’s E-Commerce Revolution?
In a bold move signaling its ambitions to dominate the Indian e-commerce enablement space, GoKwik has announced the elevation of Abhinav Midha to the role of Chief Business Officer (CBO). This leadership shake-up comes at a time when the company is experiencing meteoric growth, and analysts believe
Swiggy Shocks India: Rs 1,092 Crore Loss in Q2 Despite Jaw-Dropping Revenue Surge
In a rollercoaster financial reveal, Bengaluru-based food delivery giant Swiggy, one of Zomato’s fiercest rivals, stunned investors and analysts alike by reporting a staggering Rs 1,092 crore loss in Q2 FY26. The numbers, released on Monday, show that while Swiggy’s top line is soaring, the bottom l
India Just Unveiled a Mind-Blowing Rs 1 Lakh Crore Fund to Supercharge Private Sector Innovation
In a historic move set to redefine India’s innovation landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a staggering Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund aimed at turbocharging private sector-led research and development across the country. The announcement, made during th
Info Edge Shockwave: Jatin Thukral Named Chief AI Scientist—Is This the Dawn of AI Dominance in Indian Job Portals?
In a bold move that could redefine the future of online job platforms in India, Info Edge has elevated Jatin Thukral to Chief AI Scientist and Chief Product Officer of Naukri. This strategic shake-up comes as the company doubles down on its AI-first approach, signaling that artificial intelligence i
GoKwik Elevates Abhinav Midha to CBO: The Man Set to Revolutionize India’s E-Commerce Scene
In a strategic move that’s capturing the attention of the Indian e-commerce sector, GoKwik has promoted Abhinav Midha to Chief Business Officer (CBO). Experts say this shift could redefine how India’s online retail ecosystem grows and scales in the coming years. Midha, who previously served as GoKwi
Pine Labs IPO Set to Shake India’s Fintech Market – Could You Miss Out on the Next Billion-Dollar Stock?
India’s fintech scene is about to witness a blockbuster moment as Pine Labs gears up for its highly anticipated IPO, targeting a jaw-dropping valuation of 25,377 crore rupees ($2.9 billion). The offer opens on November 7 and closes on November 11, setting the stage for what could become one of the m
Flipkart-Backed Shadowfax Shocks the Market: Revenue Hits Rs 1,806 Crore, Profits Double in Just Six Months
Indian logistics startup Shadowfax Technologies is making waves ahead of its IPO, reporting blockbuster numbers in the first half of FY26. The Flipkart-backed firm posted revenue of Rs 1,805.6 crore, a staggering 68% increase year-on-year, while profits more than doubled compared to the same period
This Startup Could Revolutionize Salaries in India – Raises $11 Million to Put Employees in Control of Their Money
Imagine getting instant access to your salary, credit, and financial tools—all from one platform. Gurugram-based fintech startup SalarySe is making this a reality. The company has raised $11.3 million in a Series A funding round led by Flourish Ventures, with participation from Susquehanna Asia VC a
AI Startup SaveSage Raises $1 Million to Revolutionize Personal Finance in India
SaveSage, an AI-driven personal finance startup, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round aimed at transforming the way Indians manage credit card and travel loyalty rewards. The round was led by Bhavesh Gupta, with participation from prominent investors including N. R. Narayanan, Lalit Wad
This Startup Just Raised Rs 47 Crore to Make Online Shopping Unbelievably Real
A new AI startup is promising to change the way we shop online forever. PointAI, formerly known as Try ND Buy, just raised Rs 47 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Yali Capital, Lip-Bu Tan, and Tremis Capital, and it’s on a mission to make virtual shopping feel shockingly real. PointAI use
India’s Construction Tech Scene Just Got a Game-Changer: Mad Over Buildings Raises Seed Funding to Revolutionize the Industry
In a move set to disrupt the construction ecosystem, Mad Over Buildings (MOB) has raised a fresh seed round led by SIG Tattva, the corporate venture arm of Somany Impresa Group. The funding will be deployed to expand distribution networks, accelerate market penetration, and establish MOB’s footprint
Snapmint Just Raised $125 Million—Here’s How It Could Change the Way India Shops Forever
India’s booming buy-now-pay-later market just got a major shake-up. Snapmint, the BNPL startup that lets consumers pay through EMIs on UPI without a credit card, has raised a whopping $125 million in its Series B funding round led by global growth investor General Atlantic. Other participants includ
Indian Startup Redacto Raises 12 Crore to Revolutionize AI Privacy—Could This Be the End of Data Breaches?
Bengaluru-based startup Redacto is shaking up the Indian tech world after raising Rs 12 crore in a seed funding round led by PeerCapital and Antler India, with support from angel investors. Founded in 2025 by Shashank Karincheti and Amit Kumar, Redacto promises to transform how Indian companies hand
Neobank Jupiter Raises Rs 115 Crore, Promises to Go Cash Positive in 2 Years
India’s digital banking revolution just got a major boost as neobank Jupiter has raised Rs 115 crore from its existing investors, including Mirae Asset Venture Investments, BEENEXT, and 3one4 Capital. Founder Jitendra Gupta also pitched in personally, signaling strong confidence in the startup’s pat
Digital Catapult: Revolutionizing Restaurant Marketing in the Digital Age
In an era where dining trends are driven by digital engagement, Digital Catapult, founded by Nishant Verma, is emerging as a leading force in restaurant marketing and brand visibility. Based in New Delhi, India, the company has rapidly established itself as a trusted partner for restaurants, cafés,
‘WTF? Ye standard kisne banaya’: Anupam Mittal Sparks Debate on 35% Salary Increment Norm
Anupam Mittal, the founder of Shaadi.com and a popular judge on Shark Tank India, recently stirred the professional world with a seemingly simple yet provocative tweet questioning the widely accepted practice of job seekers demanding a 35% salary hike during hiring discussions. The tweet, which quic
Groww is Crushing India’s Stock Market! Here’s How It Became the Retail Broker Everyone is Talking About
India’s retail investing revolution has a new king—and it’s not who you might think. Groww, the Bengaluru-based fintech unicorn, is storming past competitors, capturing 26.3% of the country’s active retail traders, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. As the company heads toward its highly ant
boAt Slashes IPO Size but Co-Founders and Big Investors Could Make a Fortune
India’s homegrown audio and wearables giant boAt has just made a dramatic move in the stock market—slashing its planned IPO from ₹2,000 crore to ₹1,500 crore. But while the offering shrinks, the co-founders and big investors are still poised for massive paydays, making this one of the most talked-ab
EaseMyTrip Co-Founder’s Fintech Venture Raises Rs 150 Crore to Revolutionize Property Loans
Optimo Capital Secures Major Funding Prashant Pitti, co-founder of EaseMyTrip, is back in the headlines—but this time with his fintech venture, Optimo Capital. The Bengaluru-based NBFC has raised Rs 150 crore ($17.5 million) in equity funding, led by Pitti himself, alongside existing investors Blume
Homegrown Toy Brand Gubbachhi Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Bring India-Inspired Educational Toys to Every Home
India’s toy industry is witnessing a wave of homegrown innovation, and Gubbachhi is leading the charge. The Bengaluru-based startup has recently raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed funding round from the D2C Insider Super Angels Fund. With this fresh capital, Gubbachhi aims to scale its opera
Ticket9 Raises Funds from Celebrities and Investors to Revolutionize Event Management
Event management just got a major tech upgrade. Ticket9, a fast-growing event technology startup, has recently raised a new round of funding from high-net-worth individuals and non-resident Indians. Backed by popular actors Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan, the startup is gearing up to expand internati
Satya Nadella Just Made $96.5 Million in a Year—Here’s Why Everyone’s Talking About It
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s 2025 paycheck is nothing short of jaw-dropping. The tech titan raked in a record $96.5 million, which is roughly Rs 846 crore, leaving business analysts and tech enthusiasts in awe. But this isn’t just about a fat paycheck—it’s about the seismic impact Nadella has had o
DMart’s Radhakishan Damani Just Bet Rs 90 Crore on Lenskart—This IPO Could Make Billionaires Overnight
Hold tight! Just days before India’s largest eyewear retailer hits the stock market, retail tycoon Radhakishan Damani has dropped a jaw-dropping Rs 90 crore into Lenskart. Investors are buzzing—could this be India’s next multi-billion-dollar story? Here’s everything you need to know. Lenskart’s Reco
Former Tennis Star Raises $2.5 Million to Revolutionize Sports in India—You Won’t Believe What He’s Building Next
India’s sports scene is on the brink of a massive transformation, and it’s all thanks to Michezo Sports. The startup, founded by former professional tennis player Maharishi Sridhar, just raised $2.5 million from Centre Court Capital and Zerodha’s Rainmatter. But this isn’t just another funding annou
Cloud Kitchen Giant Curefoods Set to Hit Dalal Street: SEBI Approves Rs 800 Crore IPO
The Indian cloud kitchen revolution is about to get a major boost as Curefoods, the company behind brands like EatFit, CakeZone, and Krispy Kreme, gears up for its debut on Dalal Street. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reportedly approved Curefoods’ Rs 800 crore initial public
India Quotient Raises $129 Million for Fifth Fund, Promises to Back Startups Before Ideas Go Mainstream
Bengaluru-based early-stage venture capital firm India Quotient has raised $129 million for its fifth fund, signaling a strong commitment to backing founders long before their ideas hit the mainstream. Founded in 2013 by Anand Lunia and Madhukar Sinha, the firm has built a reputation for spotting tr
Indian Govt-Backed ONDC Appoints Rohit Lohia as Chief Business Officer – Is This a Game-Changer for India’s Digital Commerce?
In a significant move set to shake up India’s digital commerce landscape, the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has appointed Rohit Lohia as its Chief Business Officer. Known for his sharp business acumen and deep experience in fintech, payments, and entrepreneurship, Lohia’
India Takes a Bold Step Against Deepfakes and AI Misuse – Here’s What You Need to Know
India is stepping up its game in regulating the digital world. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed major amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, targeting the rising threat of deepfakes and AI-generated content. The draft, released on October 22, aims to curb the mi
Meet Suyash Tiwari: The Young Visionary Behind Mukund Marketing Serving Billion-Dollar Businesses
In a world where most 20-year-olds are still figuring out what they want to do, Suyash Tiwari has already built one of India’s fastest-growing performance marketing agencies. What started as a small side hustle during childhood has turned into a thriving business serving billion-dollar Real Estate b
This Startup Just Raised Rs 12 Crore to Destroy Old-School Insulation — The Future Is Here
Imagine insulation so light, fireproof, and powerful that it could transform industries from electric vehicles to defense. Sounds like sci-fi? Think again. Dashamlabs, a breakthrough Indian deep-tech startup, just raised Rs 12 crore — and they’re ready to shake up the insulation world like never bef
You Won’t Believe How This Startup Is Making Student Hostels a Thing of the Past
If you’ve ever lived in a student hostel in India, you know the struggle is real. Cramped rooms, fans that barely work, cold food, and bathrooms that look like they haven’t been cleaned in months — it’s a nightmare nobody should have to face. But what if I told you there’s a startup that’s ready [&h
This Indian Startup Just Raised Rs 16 Crore to Replace Call Center Agents With AI — And Banks Are Loving It
Tired of Harassing Bank Calls? This AI Could Replace Them Forever If you’ve ever dodged a bank call or ignored a collections SMS, you’re not alone. The financial services industry is full of outdated communication, pushy recovery agents, and one-size-fits-all messages that no one wants t
Say Goodbye to Dirty Hostels: This Startup Just Raised Rs 24 Crore to Reinvent Student Living in India
India’s Student Housing Nightmare Might Finally Be Over If you’ve ever hunted for a hostel or PG while moving to a new city for college or coaching, you know the pain. Broken taps. No Wi-Fi. Dodgy landlords. Cramped rooms. Dirty bathrooms. Zero security. Now imagine walking into a room that’s clean,
This Wealth Tech Startup Just Hit a $300 Million Valuation — And You Probably Haven’t Heard of It
Dezerv Is Quietly Becoming a Giant in India’s Fintech Space While everyone is watching flashy fintechs burn cash, Dezerv is quietly climbing the ladder — and now it’s worth $300 million. The Mumbai-based wealth tech platform has just raised Rs 352 crore (around $40 million) in its latest Serie
Darwinbox Just Hit Rs 534 Cr in Revenue — and You Won’t Believe Where the Growth Is Coming From
HR Tech Unicorn Darwinbox Is Quietly Winning Big — Here’s How While flashy startups fight for the spotlight, one HR tech company is quietly raking in serious revenue — and going global fast. Darwinbox, the Hyderabad-based enterprise HR platform, just announced a 50% jump in revenue for FY25, hitting
Electric Scooters Delivered to Your Door? Amazon and Flipkart Just Made It Happen
You Can Now Order an Electric Scooter Online — And Have It Delivered to Your Home In a move that could change the way Indians buy vehicles forever, Simple Energy has partnered with Amazon and Flipkart to sell its electric scooters directly through the two e-commerce giants. Yes, that means you can n
Meet the Real‑Time Trust Score That’s Changing India’s Fintech Game
What Just Went Live at GFF 2025? At the Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2025, Decentro caused a stir with the live debut of Omniscore — a behavioural intelligence engine designed to rethink how trust and risk are measured in India’s fast-evolving digital finance world. Forget static pitch decks. At De
NovaPR – Empowering Founders to Share Their Stories Globally
Every founder has a story worth telling. The challenge is making sure the right people hear it. NovaPR, founded by Koushik Ranjit, is here to ensure your story reaches global audiences. What NovaPR Offers At its core, NovaPR is about accessibility and results. Businesses can: This process allows com
Ealtic: Bringing India’s Culture to Life Through Technology
Saurabh Saxena’s Vision of Tradition Meets Innovation Saurabh Saxena, founder of Ealtic (OPC) Private Limited, is redefining how technology can connect people to India’s rich cultural heritage. From an early age, Saxena was fascinated by software and technology, experimenting with projects that expl
38-Year-Old’s Startup Backed by Bill Gates Raises $33M to Make Butter Without Cows — “We Want to Save the World”
This Founder’s Startup Makes Butter From Carbon — No Cows, No Plants, Just Science When Kathleen Alexander saw customers buying her startup’s butter-based bonbons for the first time in a buzzing San Francisco patisserie, she realized something big: her lab-grown butter was not just working — it was
Meet the “Hollywood Genie” Behind Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebrity Experiences: How Cameron Carlberg Built a $Million Concierge Empire
From Bieber Fever to Private Jets with Dave Chappelle: The Rise of ImmersiveX What if someone could make your wildest dream experience come true — like a private dinner with your favorite actor, courtside seats at an NBA playoff game, or a one-on-one jam session with a global pop star? For the ultra
From Office Boy to ₹10 Crore Empire: The Inspiring Rise of Dadasaheb Bhagat
Meet Dadasaheb Bhagat: The Man Who Turned Struggle into Success Dadasaheb Bhagat’s story is one of grit, determination, and transformation. From earning just ₹4,000 a month as an office boy to building a company now worth ₹10 crore, his journey is the kind that inspires not only aspiring entrepreneu
True Elements Co-Founder Joins 365veda to Help Scale Ayurvedic Brand for the Modern World
365veda Appoints Puru Gupta as Operating Partner to Power Next Growth Phase 365veda, a rising ayurceuticals brand blending Ayurveda with modern science, has made a major leadership move by bringing on Puru Gupta, co-founder of True Elements, as its new Operating Partner. Known for his deep experienc
He Sold Beer from a Bike During Lockdown — Now He’s a Start-Up Ambassador Inspiring a New Generation
From Bike to Business: How One Man Turned a Lockdown Hustle Into a Startup Success Story What started as a simple idea during lockdown has turned into a thriving business — and now, Saul Press, the man behind Norwich’s most unconventional bar, has been named an official Start-Up Loans Ambassador. Sa
Next-Gen Business Leaders Reveal How They’re Taking Family Empires Into the Future at Entrepreneur India 2025
Gen Next Inc: Where Legacy Meets Innovation in Indian Business India’s top business families are proving that legacy and innovation can go hand in hand — and the next generation is stepping up to lead with bold new ideas. At the Entrepreneur India 2025 Summit in Delhi, heirs of iconic conglomerates
From Selling Water Bottles to Ruling Bollywood: Meet the Man Behind a ₹600 Crore Blockbuster and a ₹900 Crore Net Worth
Meet the Man Who Went from Street Struggles to Silver Screen Glory He once sold water bottles on the streets to make ends meet. Today, he’s one of India’s most talked-about filmmakers, with a net worth of ₹900 crore and a blockbuster film that’s raking in over ₹600 crore worldwide. This is not just
Edtech Startup SpeakX Raises $16 Million to Disrupt English Learning—Here’s How It Will Change Everything
SpeakX Bags $16 Million to Revolutionize English Learning with AI In a stunning move, edtech startup SpeakX has secured a massive $16 million funding round led by WestBridge Capital, with key support from Elevation Capital, Goodwater Capital, and top angels Ronnie Screwvala and Shyamal Anadkat. This
Kotak BizLabs Season 2 Is About to Supercharge 75+ Startups Across India — Don’t Miss Your Chance to Join
The Startup Revolution Just Got Bigger: Kotak BizLabs Season 2 Is Here India’s startup scene is heating up, and Kotak BizLabs is back with a bang! Season 2 of this powerhouse accelerator is set to fuel over 75 ambitious startups from every corner of the country, offering them the mentorship, funding
This AI App Just Raised ₹142 Crore to Teach India English — You Won’t Believe How Fast It’s Growing
AI English Learning App SpeakX.ai Raises ₹142 Crore and Is Already Profitable — Here’s How It’s Changing the Game An Indian startup that helps users learn spoken English through AI-powered conversations has raised a staggering ₹142 crore in fresh funding — and it’s already making profits. SpeakX.ai,
Artha India Ventures Raises ₹250 Crore in First Close of New Micro-VC Fund to Back High-Growth Indian Startups
Artha India Ventures Raises ₹250 Crore in First Close of Micro-VC Fund to Back India’s Next Startup Stars Artha India Ventures (AIV), one of India’s most active early-stage investment firms, has announced the first close of its second micro-VC fund—Artha Venture Fund II (AVF II)—with a corpus of ₹25
Flipkart in Hot Water Again? ED Offers Exit Route in FEMA Case — But There’s a Twist
Flipkart’s FEMA Trouble Resurfaces — Is a Secret Settlement on the Table? Flipkart is once again in the spotlight, and this time, it’s not for a mega sale. The e-commerce giant is reportedly facing heat from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over alleged violations of India’s Foreign Exchange M
This Indian Startup Just Raised $6 Million to Revolutionize EV Motors — No Rare Earths Needed
Chara Technologies Bags $6 Million in Series A to Power Rare-Earth-Free EV Revolution In a major boost to India’s deep-tech and electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, Bengaluru-based Chara Technologies has raised Rs 52 crore (approximately $6 million) in a Series A funding round led by Arkam Venture
Razorpay, NPCI, and OpenAI Just Changed Online Payments Forever — ‘Agentic Payments’ Are Here
Razorpay, NPCI, and OpenAI Join Forces to Launch ‘Agentic Payments’ in India — A Game-Changer for How You Shop and Pay In a move that could revolutionize the way we make purchases online, Razorpay has teamed up with NPCI and OpenAI to launch ‘Agentic Payments’ — a futuristic payment experience now b
Apple’s Tim Cook May Be Stepping Down Soon — Former CEO Sculley Drops Major Hint on Who’s Next
Tim Cook’s Retirement Rumors Heat Up as Apple’s Former CEO Speaks Out Apple fans and industry insiders have been buzzing recently over the possibility that CEO Tim Cook might be preparing to step down sooner than expected. The speculation gained new fuel when Apple’s former CEO John Sculley “confirm
India’s Hyperbots Just Got Picked by Amazon’s GenAI Accelerator — And the World Is Watching
This Indian AI Startup Just Got a Golden Ticket from Amazon — And It Could Be a Game Changer for Global Finance Imagine being handpicked by Amazon as one of the top 40 AI startups in the world. That’s exactly what just happened to Hyperbots Inc., an emerging agentic AI platform for finance and accou
“They Replaced Me as CEO of My Own Company — Because I’m a Brown Woman,” Says Entrepreneur in Viral Video
“I Was Pushed Out of My Own Company” — Female Founder’s Viral Claim Sparks Outrage and Support A female entrepreneur’s emotional video is going viral — and it’s hitting a nerve across the internet. In the video, the founder claims she was removed as CEO of the company she built — simply because she’
He Lost 16 Months of Salary in the Harshad Mehta Scam — Today He Runs the NSE
NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan Reveals the Costliest Mistake of His Life — and the Lesson That Changed Everything What happens when you lose more than a year’s salary before your career even begins? For Ashish Kumar Chauhan, now the CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), it became the most expen
Jamie Dimon Warns: AI Will Kill Jobs – But There’s a Bigger Picture You’re Missing
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Speaks Honestly About AI and Jobs Artificial intelligence is changing the world – fast. And one of Wall Street’s most powerful voices isn’t sugarcoating the impact. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently opened up in an interview with Bloomberg TV about how AI is already sh
Bill Gates-Backed Startup Raises $33M to Reinvent Butter Without Cows — And They’re on a Mission to Save the Planet
How a 38-Year-Old CEO is Changing the Future of Food Kathleen Alexander, co-founder and CEO of Savor, isn’t just launching another food brand — she’s pioneering a revolution. At just 38, she’s steering a startup backed by Bill Gates that’s reinventing cooking fats like butter, palm oil, and cocoa —
From Waiter to Owner: How One Man Turned a $5 Hourly Job at Friendly’s into Buying the Entire Chain 22 Years Later
Starting at the Bottom: A 15-Year-Old Waiter’s Humble Beginning At just 15 years old, he was waiting tables at Friendly’s, a popular family restaurant chain known for its ice cream and comfort food. Like many teenagers, he took the job to earn some extra cash—but little did he know this was just the