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Glance Just Launched an AI-Powered Shopping App That Could Change How You Buy Forever
Say goodbye to boring searches and endless scrolling—Glance AI is here to revolutionize your shopping experience with the power of artificial intelligence. Meet Glance AI: The Future of Online Shopping Has Arrived Backed by Google and part of the InMobi family, Glance just launched Glance AI, an AI-
Krafton India Just Made a Strategic Move You Can’t Ignore — Here’s Why Shuru Is the Next Big Thing
Krafton India Backs Indore-Based Startup Shuru in a Secretive Funding Round In a surprising yet smart play, Krafton India announced an investment in Shuru, a hyperlocal community app based out of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. While the exact amount remains undisclosed, the move signals Krafton’s growing i
Mamaearth’s Parent Sees Sales Surge to Rs 534 Crore — But Profit Takes a Surprising Hit
Mamaearth’s Parent Honasa Posts Mixed Q4 Results: Revenue Up, Profit Down Honasa Consumer, the company behind popular beauty brand Mamaearth, just revealed its financial results for the quarter ending March 2025. And it’s a mixed bag. While revenue jumped 13.3% year-on-year to Rs 534 crore, net prof
Ola Electric to Raise Rs 1,700 Crore in First Major Funding Move Since IPO—Here’s What It Means
Ola Electric Board Approves Rs 1,700 Crore Debt Fundraise After IPO Ola Electric Mobility Ltd, the electric vehicle startup led by Bhavish Aggarwal, is gearing up for its next big financial move. The company announced that its board has approved raising up to Rs 1,700 crore through debt instruments—
Impersonating Myself to Me: Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Gets Hilarious Scam Text from a Fake ‘Vijay Shekhar Sharma
When Scammers Get Too Bold: Vijay Shekhar Sharma Targeted by Someone Pretending to Be… Vijay Shekhar Sharma In a twist so ironic it sounds made up, Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has revealed he received a scam message from someone pretending to be himself. Yes, you read that right. A scammer
Axis Bank Partners with super.money to Launch No-Fee RuPay Credit Card Offering 3% Cashback on UPI Payments
Revolutionizing UPI Payments with a No-Fee Credit Card In an exciting development aimed at reshaping the way Indian consumers engage with UPI transactions, Axis Bank has teamed up with fintech platform super.money to launch the Axis Bank Supermoney RuPay Credit Card. What sets this credit card apart
MobiKwik Reports Huge Loss in Q4 FY25 Despite Strong Revenue Growth – What Went Wrong?
MobiKwik, the well-known Gurugram-based fintech platform, has just revealed a staggering net loss in its Q4 FY25 results, marking a sharp downturn from the same period last year. Despite a strong growth trajectory in payment volumes, the company’s financial performance has taken a hit, primarily due
247VC Unveils Rs 250 Crore India Fund I to Back Seed-Stage Startups—Here’s Why This Is Huge
In a major move poised to shake up India’s startup ecosystem, 247VC, a leading venture capital firm, has just launched its India Fund I with a whopping Rs 250 crore ($30 million) corpus. The fund aims to become a game-changer for early-stage startups across the country, providing crucial capital to
Banijay Asia and NODWIN Gaming Join Forces to Revolutionize Esports, Gaming, and Youth Entertainment in India
In a bold move set to redefine the gaming and youth entertainment landscape, Banijay Asia has partnered with NODWIN Gaming, a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, to bring fresh and exciting content to Indian audiences. This strategic alliance promises to elevate the gaming and esports sectors, creati
Practo Appoints Shoumyan Biswas as Global Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer: What This Means for the Health Platform’s Future
Practo, India’s homegrown health services platform, has just made a significant move by appointing Shoumyan Biswas as its new Global Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer. With over two decades of leadership experience, Biswas is poised to bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the health-tech
How This Indonesian CEO Turned Failure Into $75 Million: The Shocking Truth Behind Pinhome’s Success
Imagine building a billion-dollar business from the ground up—starting in your own garage. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, for Dayu Dara Permata, this dream became reality, but not without embracing something many entrepreneurs avoid: failure. Permata, the 36-year-old powerhouse behind Pinhome, In
Odisha-Based Healthtech Startup CureBay Raises $21 Million to Expand Last-Mile Healthcare Access in India
India’s healthcare system continues to grapple with accessibility gaps, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. Odisha-based startup CureBay is tackling this challenge head-on with its hybrid healthcare platform, designed to bring affordable, high-quality healthcare to underserved communities. In
Homegrown Fashion Brand Miraggio Raises ₹55 Crore to Expand Retail and Strengthen Supply Chain
India’s premium fashion accessories space is heating up, and Miraggio, a homegrown handbag and accessories brand, is emerging as a serious contender. In its latest milestone, the brand has raised ₹55 crore (approximately $6.5 million) in a Series A funding round to fuel its next phase of growth. The
Delhivery Just Appointed This Co-Founder as Whole-Time Director — And It’s a Major Power Move
Delhivery Makes Huge Power Play — Co-Founder Suraj Saharan Appointed as Whole-Time Director In a move that has the business world buzzing, Delhivery, the Gurugram-based logistics giant, has appointed Suraj Saharan, co-founder and current Chief People Officer (CPO), as a Whole-Time Director on its bo
This Chennai EV Startup Just Raised $2.5M — And Their Next Move Could Shake Up Southeast Asia
Fyn Mobility Bags $2.5 Million from Top Investors — What They’re Doing Next Will Surprise You Electric mobility is heating up, and Chennai-based startup Fyn Mobility just added serious fuel to the fire. The EV-as-a-Service (EVaaS) company has secured $2.5 million (₹20.7 crore) in a fresh fundi
Foxhog’s ₹125 Cr Profit Shakes Up Venture Capital: IPO Plans, Big Bonuses, and a Rural Revolution
Foxhog Ventures Reports Record Profit, Announces IPO, ESOPs, and Bonuses US-based venture capital firm Foxhog Ventures has reported a robust profit of ₹124.69 crore for the financial year 2024-25. With this major milestone, the firm has also announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), a ne
Zepto Atom: Zepto’s New Analytics Tool Promises Real-Time Insights for Brands
Zepto Atom: Zepto’s New Analytics Tool Promises Real-Time Insights for Brands Zepto, the Indian quick-commerce platform known for its 10-minute grocery deliveries, has ventured into the data analytics realm with the launch of Zepto Atom. This subscription-based service aims to provide consumer
MedVital Just Raised Rs 8.4 Crore to Transform Skin Repair — And It’s Backed by the Brains Behind 1mg, NephroPlus & SafeExpress
A Fresh Shot of Innovation in Skin Health and Wound Care India’s medtech space just got a powerful new player. MedVital, a next-generation medical technology startup, has raised Rs 8.4 crore in a pre-seed round to revolutionize the way we treat hard-to-heal wounds and deliver minimally invasive skin
Web3 Just Got Smarter: Cryptique Secures Angel Funding After Making Waves at Token2049 Dubai
The Future of Web3 Analytics Is Here — And Investors Are Paying Attention Cryptique, a rising star in the world of Web3, has just closed an angel funding round backed by leading entrepreneurs and investors from India, the UAE, and the United States. The platform, which offers intelligent analytics a
This New VC Fund Just Raised Rs 100 Crore — And It’s Coming for India’s Next Big Tech Unicorns
A New Player in Indian Venture Capital Makes a Bold Entry India’s booming startup ecosystem just got a fresh shot of fuel. Kriscore Capital, a newly launched venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology startups, has announced the first close of its debut fund at Rs 100 crore, with an addi
AI Hiring Gets a Major Upgrade: CoHyre.ai Appoints Vishal Sharma as CTO to Lead Aria, the Future of Recruitment
In a significant move for the AI recruitment industry, CoHyre.ai has appointed Vishal Sharma as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Sharma, formerly associated with RIPPLR, brings a wealth of experience to the role and is set to lead the development of Aria, CoHyre.ai’s cutting-edge AI rec
Creativity Doesn’t Sleep, and Neither Do We: Meet the Global Agency Redefining Creative Collaboration
What if your brand had a creative partner that never clocked out, one that could execute bold ideas, respond in real-time, and deliver world-class work while you sleep? That’s exactly what Pixel Pav Digital, a creative agency founded by Annie Bakshi in Mumbai, is making possible. With its unique 24-
This Biryani Chain Just Raised $5 Million to Open 100 New Outlets—and It’s Coming for Every City Near You
Biryani Blues is going big, bold, and nationwide with a fresh round of funding and a spicy plan to scale From One Outlet to 100 More: Biryani Blues Is on Fire (Literally) If you thought the biryani boom had peaked, think again. Biryani Blues, one of India’s most popular quick-service restaurant (QSR
Celluheal is Transforming the Future of Wound Healing with Advanced Collagen Technology and Calcium Alginate Dressing Innovation
In today’s world, where surgical recovery and everyday wounds often lead to lasting marks, Celluheal is reimagining what healing can look like. With a strong focus on collagen-based innovation, the brand is introducing powerful solutions that support faster skin recovery and help minimize
Zillion Coins Just Got Supercharged! Now Earn and Spend Them Instantly at Thousands of PayU Merchants
Zillion and PayU Team Up — Your Loyalty Coins Just Became a Whole Lot More Valuable In a move that could redefine digital loyalty in India, Zillion, India’s leading multi-brand loyalty platform, has partnered with fintech giant PayU to give your reward coins more power than ever before. The collabor
ByteEdge Secures $1.5 Million to Revolutionize Corporate Communication with AI-Powered Multilingual Videos
Transforming Corporate Communication In a world where deskless workers constitute the majority of the global workforce, traditional text-based documents often fail to effectively communicate essential information. Recognizing this challenge, ByteEdge, a New Delhi-based enterprise AI startup, has dev
Forget Unicorns! Titan Capital’s ‘Indicorns 2025’ List Celebrates India’s Most Profitable Startups
A New Era for Indian Startups In a bold move that challenges the traditional startup narrative, Titan Capital, co-founded by Snapdeal veterans Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, has introduced the Indicorns 2025 List. This initiative aims to spotlight Indian startups that have achieved profitability and c
QED Investors Bets Big on India: $300 Million to Fuel Fintech Innovation Across APAC
Introduction: A Bold Move into India’s Fintech Future In a significant development for India’s startup ecosystem, U.S.-based venture capital firm QED Investors has announced plans to deploy between $250 million and $300 million across early and growth-stage startups in India and the broader As
The $1 AI Interviewer That Talks, Detects Cheating, and Scales Hiring—All from India
Imagine an AI that not only interviews candidates but also detects cheating, scores responses, and scales hiring effortlessly. Meet Hyring’s AI Interviewer—a game-changer in recruitment. Why Hiring in India (and Beyond) Is Broken Recruiters spend nearly 70% of their time screening resumes, yet
Apple’s Bold Move: Majority of iPhones Sold in the U.S. Will Soon Be ‘Made in India’
In a significant shift, Apple is set to manufacture most of its iPhones sold in the U.S. in India, marking a pivotal change in its global supply chain strategy. Apple’s Strategic Shift: Manufacturing iPhones in India Apple CEO Tim Cook recently announced that a substantial portion of iPhones s
Fuze Secures $12.2 Million to Expand Regulated Digital Asset Infrastructure into India
Fuze, a UAE-based digital assets infrastructure startup, has raised $12.2 million in a Series A funding round led by Galaxy and e& capital, the investment arm of global technology group e&. This investment aims to accelerate Fuze’s expansion into key markets, including India, and enhan
Kult Secures ₹170 Crore in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Personalized Skincare
In a significant move for the Indian beauty tech industry, Kult, an AI-driven skincare startup, has raised $20 million (approximately ₹170 crore) in its Series A funding round. The investment was led by Dr. Payal Kanodia and Aishwarya Bansal of the M3M Family Office, with participation from early-st
This Mumbai Startup Just Raised $1 Million to Redefine Toothpaste – And It’s Not What You Think
The Future of Toothpaste Is Here – And It Just Got a $1 Million Boost What if your toothpaste looked like it belonged on a luxury skincare shelf? What if your mouthwash came in glass, not plastic? That’s exactly what Salt Oral Care, a Mumbai-based oral wellness startup, is betting on—and investors a
OYO’s IPO Dream Delayed Again – SoftBank Pulls the Brakes Over Weak Earnings
Another Setback for OYO’s Public Debut – Here’s What Really Happened In yet another twist in OYO’s long-running IPO saga, the Ritesh Agarwal-led hospitality startup has reportedly postponed its third attempt to go public—and this time, it’s SoftBank that’s saying “not so fast.” According to a
Zoho Pulls the Plug on Its $700 Million Chip Factory – What Went Wrong?
A Big Tech Dream Just Got Cancelled – And It Involved $700 Million One of India’s most ambitious chip-making dreams just hit a dead end—and it came from an unlikely source. Zoho Corporation, best known for its suite of business software and its unique village-based office model, has officially suspe
Sedna HoReCa Secures ₹50 Crore Investment from Anicut Capital to Revolutionize India’s Hospitality Supply Chain
In a significant move set to reshape India’s hospitality industry, Sedna HoReCa, a B2B platform catering to hotels, restaurants, and catering services, has secured an investment of ₹50 crore from Anicut Capital. This funding marks a pivotal step towards transforming India’s fragmented ho
This Startup Just Raised Rs 1.2 Crore to Revolutionize Hiring in India—Here’s Why You Should Care
India’s recruitment ecosystem is about to get a major makeover—thanks to EarlyJobs and its Rs 1.2 crore seed funding. In a bold move that’s set to disrupt the hiring landscape in India, EarlyJobs, a tech-enabled recruitment platform, has secured Rs 1.2 crore in seed funding. With the backing of Powe
Eudia Just Raised $105 Million—Now It’s Launching an AI Powerhouse in Bengaluru to Disrupt the Legal Industry
A legal tech revolution is quietly brewing in India—and it’s powered by artificial intelligence. Eudia, a fast-rising platform that uses AI to streamline legal operations for large organizations, is making serious moves. After raising a jaw-dropping $105 million in Series A funding, the company has
YouTube Just Made a Big Move in India – Meet Gunjan Soni, the New Face of the Platform’s Growth
YouTube names a powerful new leader for one of its most important markets—here’s why it matters. YouTube has appointed Gunjan Soni as the new Country Managing Director for India, a key leadership change aimed at boosting the platform’s growth and operations in one of its fastest-growing and mo
Fintech Startup Care.fi Bags Rs 6 Crore to Boost Ayushman Bharat Support: What It Means for Indian Healthcare
In a strategic move to strengthen its role in India’s massive health insurance initiative, Care.fi, a healthcare-focused fintech startup based in Gurugram, has secured Rs 6 crore in debt funding from RevX. The fresh capital will be used to improve its financial technology platform that supports hosp
Zoho Shines, Amazon Struggles: These Are the Best (and Worst) Companies to Work for in India Right Now
Shocking New Employee Ratings Reveal Which Companies Indians Love — And Which Ones They Can’t Wait to Leave A new report has just flipped the script on what it really means to be a great employer in India — and the results are eye-opening. While big names like Amazon and Paytm dominate headlines for
Ather Energy IPO: A Big Leap for India’s EV Revolution
Ather’s Rs 2,981 Crore IPO Is Here On April 28, 2025, Ather Energy, the electric two-wheeler startup from Bengaluru, is set to make its stock market debut with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth Rs 2,981 crore. Priced between Rs 304 and Rs 321 per share, this IPO is not just another fundra
Swiss International University (SIU) Enhances Global Academic Reputation with Prestigious Accreditations and Strategic Expansion
Vocational Institute Academy in Dubai. These partnerships expose students to Swiss-style education, enabling them to learn in diverse and significant environments. Swiss International University (SIU) has long moved into the significant arena of international recognition due to its commitment to hig
Mamaearth Makes Power Moves! Two Execs Just Got Major Promotions—Here’s What It Means
Mamaearth’s Parent Company Reshuffles Top Leadership—Two Big Names Step Up Honasa Consumer Limited—the company behind popular personal care brand Mamaearth—is shaking things up at the top. In a strategic move aimed at strengthening its leadership bench, Honasa has promoted two key team members into
Shocking Rumors Say Zomato’s Food CEO Quit—Here’s What Eternal Just Revealed
Did Zomato’s Food Delivery Boss Just Walk Out? The Internet Exploded—Then Eternal Spoke. The Indian startup world went into a frenzy after reports claimed that Rakesh Ranjan, the CEO of Eternal’s food delivery business (formerly Zomato), had suddenly quit. Social media lit up. Headlines flew. People
D2C King Arjun Vaidya Just Backed This Little-Known Startup That Could Kill Big Retail in India
The Startup No One Saw Coming—Until Now Imagine a world where your local kirana store delivers groceries faster than any big-name app—and uses AI to do it. Sounds wild, right? Well, it’s already happening. A young startup named KiranaPro is quietly flipping the script on how India shops. And now, wi
This Startup Is Turning Figma Designs Into Live Tests—And Just Landed Funding to Take On the Future of Dev Tools
DevAssure Raises Funding to Shake Up the Way Software Testing Works Imagine a world where your app tests itself as it evolves—no manual scripting, no bulky frameworks, and no constant rewrites. That’s exactly what DevAssure, a rising dev-tools startup, is building. And now, they’ve got fresh backing
InCred Wealth Just Made a Power Move: Anu Bora Joins to Lead Its Ultra-Rich Family Office Business
InCred Wealth Taps Industry Veteran Anu Bora to Lead Family Office Division InCred Wealth is making bold moves in the world of private wealth—and they’ve just brought in a heavyweight to lead the charge. Anu Bora, a name that carries nearly 30 years of deep experience in private banking and wealth a
ClearDekho Gets a Vision Boost: Jaipuria Group Acquires Budget Eyewear Startup to Shake Up Retail and Healthcare
ClearDekho Acquired by Jaipuria Group: A New Chapter in Budget Eyewear In a major move within India’s eyewear and retail industry, affordable eyewear startup ClearDekho has been acquired by the Jaipuria Group. Known for its strong presence in beverages, education, real estate, and retail, the
Swiggy Just Handed Out $52 Million Worth of Stock to Employees – What’s Cooking Behind the Scenes?
Swiggy Drops a $52 Million Surprise on Its Employees! In a bold move that’s turning heads across the startup world, India’s food delivery powerhouse Swiggy has just granted fresh stock options worth a jaw-dropping $52 million (₹443.4 crore) to its team. That’s right — while most of us are ordering d
Flipkart Is Coming Home! The E-commerce Giant Is Moving Its HQ to India – Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal
Flipkart Makes a Power Move – And It’s All About India One of India’s most iconic e-commerce companies is officially coming back home. Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant, has reportedly received board approval to shift its official base from Singapore to India. That’s right – after m
Nykaa Just Gave Out Shares Worth ₹32 Lakh to Employees – Here’s What It Means for the Company and Its People
Nykaa Rewards Employees With Another Round of Shares in 2025 India’s beauty and fashion giant Nykaa is back in the spotlight – and this time, it’s for sharing the wealth with its own team. In its second Employee Stock Option (ESOP) allotment of 2025, Nykaa has issued 17,010 equity shares to it
This App Delivers Your Medicines in Just 10 Minutes – Even at 3 AM! (Now Live in Bengaluru, Mumbai & Pune)
What If You Could Get Medicines Delivered in 10 Minutes – Any Time of Day? Imagine it’s 2:47 AM. You’re burning up with a fever. The nearest chemist is closed. You check your usual pharmacy app – 4-hour delivery. Not fast enough. Now, imagine hitting one button on your phone and getting the meds at
Prestigious H&M Global Change Award 2025 Nomination for Sustainability Entrepreneur Akshai Sarin of BlessdBuy.com
Mumbai, April 21st 2025 — In a time when the world is urgently seeking solutions for climate resilience and responsible industry, one Indian changemaker is attracting global attention. Social entrepreneur and Founder of BlessdBuy.com, Akshai Sarin has been nominated for the prestigious H&M
Delhivery Is About to Make a ₹1,407 Cr Power Move — Here’s Why This Shocking Deal Could Change India’s Logistics Forever
Delhivery Is Acquiring Ecom Express for a Jaw-Dropping 80% Discount — What’s Really Going On? In a deal that’s leaving the entire Indian logistics industry buzzing, Delhivery, one of the country’s largest logistics firms, is about to make a massive acquisition. But here’s the crazy part: Delhivery i
Bhavish Aggarwal Wants to Raise $300 Million for His Secret AI Weapon — Is This India’s OpenAI Moment?
After Ola and EVs, Aggarwal Is Now Going All-In on Artificial Intelligence. Here’s What We Know. Bhavish Aggarwal, the man who transformed how India moves with Ola and then took on Tesla with Ola Electric, is now setting his sights on the next trillion-dollar industry — Artificial Intelligence. And
Nykaa Just Gifted Shares Worth ₹32 Lakh to Employees — Here’s the Real Reason Behind It
Is This Beauty Giant Rewarding Loyalty or Bracing for a Bigger Play? While most of us were just getting through another weekday, Nykaa—India’s beauty and fashion powerhouse—was quietly making a move that could change the game for its employees. The company’s parent, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, just han
This Shark Tank India Startup Just Raised $2 Million — And It’s Changing the Way Indians Eat Forever
Bengaluru-Based Good Monk Wants to Sneak Nutrition Into Your Food (Without You Even Noticing) What if your daily chapati, bowl of rice, or glass of milk could secretly give you all the nutrients your body needs—without altering the taste? Sounds impossible? That’s exactly the everyday magic that Goo
PhonePe Just Made a Shocking Move That Could Change Everything — IPO Imminent?
Is PhonePe About to Take Over the Stock Market? Here’s What You Need to Know India’s fintech giant PhonePe just made a massive corporate change — and it might just be the first sign that the highly-anticipated IPO is happening sooner than we thought. This week, PhonePe announced that it’s officially
Razorpay Is Getting Ready for an IPO – Here’s What Their Big Move Really Means
One of India’s Hottest Fintechs Just Took a Major Step Toward Going Public Razorpay, the fintech giant behind millions of digital transactions in India, just made a big move — and it’s one more sign that its IPO dreams are becoming very real. The company has officially converted into a public limite