Start Ups

Swiggy launches Project Next to offer career growth for delivery partners

By transitioning qualified delivery partners into the role of sales executives, Project Next aims to enhance restaurant expansion across over 150 growing markets

E-commerce firms Flipkart, Amazon to host flagship sales from September 27

E-commerce firm Meesho said it would start its 'Mega Blockbuster Sale' on September 27

Startup India should move out of Invest India's ambit, says Piyush Goyal

The minister said that the company can be industry-led, similar to Invest India-a key body that pushes investments

Govt to set up section 8 firm for startups to strengthen ecosystem: Goyal

At present, Startup India is housed in Invest India, which is a national body to promote investments

Accel Atoms 4.0 applications for startups focusing 'Bharat', AI open today

Startups which make exceptional progress during the programme will be eligible for investment up to $ 1 million

Cost of convenience: Restaurants list higher prices in online menus

Consumers are generally paying more while ordering food from online platforms and apps compared to eating at the same restaurant from which they order online

US lenders counter Byju's claim, says edtech has to repay full $1.2 bn

The financial trouble of once the most-valued Indian edtech firm BYJU'S started after US-based lenders started legal action against the company to recover $1.2 billion TLB

Piyush Goyal to launch Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry on Monday

The primary goal of BHASKAR is to build the world's largest digital registry for stakeholders within the startup ecosystem

E-commerce firm Flipkart equips sellers with tools ahead of flagship event

"We are equipping them with valuable insights and strategies to thrive in the 11th edition of The Big Billion Days," said Sakait Chaudhary, business head - Marketplace, Flipkart

Startups tackle loneliness with services for friendships and companionship

Studies show that loneliness transcends age, affecting everyone from the teenagers to the elderly

Softbank-backed InMobi raises $100 mn via debt financing agreement

The funds will be used to propel InMobi's artificial intelligence (AI) development and deployment efforts forward and fund potential AI-focused acquisitions

Origin starts Bengaluru operations, plans to raise $10 million funding

Origin introduces Omnichannel Pay, seamlessly integrating offline, online, and quick commerce delivery modes to cater to a diverse customer base

Nestasia secures $8.35 million from Susquehanna Asia VC and Stellaris

Founded in 2019 by Aditi Murarka Agrawal and Anurag Agrawal, Nestasia offers a curated selection of home decor and lifestyle products across six key categories

Home decor brand Nestasia raises $8.35 mn in from Susquehanna Asia VC

The capital raise will scale the company's efforts in offline store expansion, new category launches, brand building, and hiring, according to a release

Pixxel becomes first Indian space startup to grab order from Nasa

Pixxel becomes part of the Nasa's $476 million Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition Program

Unicorn India Ventures eyes a new chapter, aims to be a cross-border fund

Cross-border funds have their unique advantages: they allow funds to build strong connections in two countries and create a network that encompasses both regions

Indian tax officials demand $101 million in Byju's insolvency process

The company is being run by court-appointed resolution professional Pankaj Srivastava who is inviting lenders, employees, vendors and government to claim unpaid dues

Zepto set to enter buy now, pay later segment with 'Zepto Postpaid'

Rival firms like Zomato-owned Blinkit already offer BNPL services to their customers through partnerships with players like LazyPay and Simpl

RecommerceX raises $3.6 mn from Accel, Kae Capital, to scale recycling

RecommerceX focuses on recovering valuable materials such as metals, plastics, and e-waste

Flipkart launches 11 fulfilment centres, expects to create over 100k jobs

This comes at a time when e-commerce and quick commerce companies are expanding their supply chain infrastructure ahead of the festival season