Udisha Srivastav

Adda247 lays off over 20% employees amid restructuring and IPO plans

The development comes at a time when Adda247, which has raised around $67 million to date, is preparing for a public listing over the next 12 to 18 months

RDI Fund: BIRAC gets 200 applications in first call for proposals

BIRAC has received nearly 200 applications under the RDI fund and shortlisted 7-8 biotech startups as demand rises for deep-tech and innovation financing

Riding the Bharat wave: Govt-backed taxi app bets on cooperative muscle

In a written reply to Parliament, Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah said that Bharat Taxi is facing early challenges, including competition from existing players

Temperatures on the rise, online platforms offer relief to gig workers

E-commerce and food delivery firms step up cooling infrastructure, insurance cover and welfare measures for gig workers as rising temperatures and heatwave warnings intensify across India

Defence-tech startup Armory gets ₹100 crore order from MoD: Amardeep Singh

Company to provide indigenous AI-powered counter-unmanned aerial systems called SURGE

Delhi to Bhubaneswar: Soaring LPG costs burn deeper into restaurant margins

Soaring commercial LPG prices are squeezing restaurant margins, forcing eateries to consider menu hikes, switch fuels or absorb rising costs

NEMBharat launches in Delhi-NCR with zero-commission ride model

New ride-hailing platform offers zero commission for drivers and prepaid booking model, aiming to scale rapidly in Delhi-NCR and expand across India

Ubiqedge raises ₹10 crore to scale AIoT platform for infrastructure

Funding will help AIoT startup scale infrastructure monitoring platform, expand deployments, and strengthen partnerships across water, energy, and industrial sectors

Deep-tech startup Ctruh raises $2.5 million in seed round led by IPV

Ctruh secures seed funding to scale its spatial internet infrastructure and AI-powered 3D experience platforms globally

Indian VCs build 'bridges to America' as AI startups look westward

Venture capital firms in India are creating structured programmes to help AI startups enter the US market, offering capital, relocation support, and access to networks and customers

Eternal eyes $20 bn in B2C NOV by FY28; $1 bn in adjusted Ebitda by FY29

Eternal is aiming to double its B2C net order value to $20 billion by FY28 and reach $1 billion in adjusted Ebitda by FY29, driven by growth across Blinkit, District and Zomato

Eternal Q4 profit jumps 4.5x on strong Blinkit, Zomato growth momentum

Strong growth in Blinkit and Zomato businesses drives sharp rise in profit and revenue, with quick commerce and food delivery segments sustaining momentum

AI-driven logistics firm Mojro secures $5.5 mn in Series A funding round

The firm will use the capital to accelerate its global expansion and drive product innovation

VC firm Capital-A secures ₹160 crore in first close of its Fund II

Capital-A said the fund is also in advanced discussions with select domestic institutional and quasi-sovereign investors aligned with its sector focus

Edtech firm Adda 247 targets public listing within next 12 to 18 months

Adda247 eyes IPO in 12-18 months, focusing on profitability and skilling expansion as it prepares for public market debut

From ice cream to mangoes: Summer heat fires up quick commerce sales

As temperatures soar, quick commerce (qcom) platforms are witnessing sharp growth in categories linked to cooling, hydration, and seasonal food

Ed-tech start-up AITS raises $4 million in pre-Series A funding round

AITS raises $4 million to expand Rysen School across Tier-II and III cities, targeting 100,000 students with tech-driven learning and 100 new campuses in three years

Amazon seized 15 million counterfeit products in 2025 using AI tools

Over 32,000 bad actors pursued across 14 countries since 2020, according to Amazon's Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report

Amazon targeted 32,000 bad actors, seized 15 mn counterfeits in 2025

Amazon's first Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report outlines efforts to tackle counterfeits, scams, and fake reviews using AI and global enforcement actions

AI-led innovations to contribute 40% to revenue in 3-5 years: LEAD Group

The ed-tech firm expects AI-led products to power future growth, with tools like Ms Curie and Fluento driving personalised learning across schools in India