Udisha Srivastav

As Startup India completes 10 years, DPIIT data shows over 2.07 lakh recognised startups, rising women leadership and Maharashtra leading India's fast-growing startup ecosystem

Delivery workers say companies have not communicated any changes to timelines or incentives, even as quick-commerce platforms remove 10-minute delivery claims from consumer-facing apps

While there is no law yet prohibiting these platforms from advertising 10-minute delivery, the message has been conveyed through government intervention, says sources

Ed-tech firm plans to expand into more categories, eyes markets in South India

Echoing Ethanur's views, Shantanu Rooj, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of TeamLease Edtech, said that while hiring sentiment seems steadier than in 2025, it will still remain selective

The move signals a sharper push towards omnichannel growth amid continued regulatory uncertainty in e-pharmacy

With nearly 8,500 schools already on board, LEAD Group is planning its next growth phase ahead of a proposed FY28 IPO

On Tuesday, Rajasthan also unveiled its Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Policy 2026, which aims to promote responsible, inclusive and innovation-driven AI in the state

Nationwide labs, startups, and academia being mobilised to develop full-stack AI

Speaking on the participation of women, Singh said that over 10,000 women beneficiaries are currently availing DSIR schemes, including more than 55 women-led self-help groups

On raising capital, Goyal said the company never gave predictions to investors and instead spoke only about the market size and the opportunity available

Draft rules under the new Labour Codes set minimum work-day criteria for gig workers to access social security benefits, prompting unions to seek clarity on eligibility and safeguards

The surge in sales activity, across different platforms, came even as gig worker unions had called a nationwide strike

Quick commerce and food delivery platforms saw an uptick in New Year's Eve demand, with grapes searches surging on Instamart and purchases spiking on Zepto

Delivery and quick commerce platforms raised per-order payouts and rolled out fresh incentives for December 31, even as gig worker unions called a nationwide strike over pay and conditions

Zomato's year-end data for 2025 shows Delhi NCR as its busiest market, logging over 40 million more orders than Mumbai and Bengaluru, driven by campuses, festivals and transit hubs

FMCG distributors' body AICPDF has asked Sebi to pause or tighten IPO approvals for loss-making quick commerce firms such as Zepto, citing cash-burn pricing and ongoing CCI proceedings.

Delivery and quick commerce platforms are tightening operations and safety measures ahead of December 31 as gig worker unions plan a nationwide log-out strike over pay, conditions and social security

Vipin Kapooria has resigned as chief financial officer of Blinkit, a little over a year after joining the quick commerce platform, as competition in the segment intensifies

Milk topped orders across cities in 2025, as Zepto data shows Indians increasingly turning to quick commerce for daily staples, snacks and beverages