 "Udisha Srivastav")
Udisha Srivastav
Udisha Srivastav
Udisha Srivastav is a New Delhi-based journalist, currently covering the dynamic world of homegrown startups with a special focus on quick commerce, e-commerce, food-tech, ed-tech, logistics, and ride-hailing. While she enjoys being a print correspondent, she also likes to break the monotony and take up some audio, video, or multimedia projects. She has studied a Master's in Convergent Journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia University and did her undergraduate programme from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. Bonus information: She doesn’t get distracted — she gets divinely rerouted.
Udisha Srivastav is a New Delhi-based journalist, currently covering the dynamic world of homegrown startups with a special focus on quick commerce, e-commerce, food-tech, ed-tech, logistics, and ride-hailing. While she enjoys being a print correspondent, she also likes to break the monotony and take up some audio, video, or multimedia projects. She has studied a Master's in Convergent Journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia University and did her undergraduate programme from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. Bonus information: She doesn’t get distracted — she gets divinely rerouted.
Udisha Srivastav
Amazon investment in India hits $48 billion with $13 billion fresh bet
Announcement comes after CEO Jassy meets PM
 "Amazon investment in India hits $48 billion with $13 billion fresh bet")
India tech funding rises 12% to $7.2 bn in H1 2026 but deal count shrinks
Technology startups raised $7.2 billion in the first half of 2026, with larger funding rounds driving growth even as deal volumes, investor participation and first-time funding declined
 "India tech funding rises 12% to $7.2 bn in H1 2026 but deal count shrinks")
Health-tech start-up SuperLiving raises $7 million led by Lightspeed
Health-tech start-up SuperLiving has raised $7 million in a Series A round led by Lightspeed to expand its AI-driven wellness and preventive healthcare platform
 "Health-tech start-up SuperLiving raises $7 million led by Lightspeed")
India tech funding rises to $7.2 billion in H1 2026, but deal count shrinks
India's tech startups raised $7.2 billion in H1 2026, but deal volume dropped sharply as investors concentrated capital in fewer companies
 "India tech funding rises to $7.2 billion in H1 2026, but deal count shrinks")
SaffronStays secures $3.5 million funding led by Infinity Ventures
The hospitality startup will use the funds to expand across leisure destinations, invest in technology and strengthen its portfolio of managed holiday homes
 "SaffronStays secures $3.5 million funding led by Infinity Ventures")
Swiggy Instamart COO Ankit Jain, CBO Hari Kumar resign amid reshuffle
The leadership changes come as competition intensifies in the quick-commerce segment, with incumbents and new entrants accelerating expansion plans
 "Swiggy Instamart COO Ankit Jain, CBO Hari Kumar resign amid reshuffle")
ClickPost's AI agent Parth tackles non-delivery issues of ecommerce players
The AI-powered voice agent automates customer outreach after failed deliveries, helping ecommerce brands reduce return-to-origin shipments and improve delivery success rates
 "ClickPost's AI agent Parth tackles non-delivery issues of ecommerce players")
Expiry date display on ecom platforms is under consumer dept rules: Fssai
Food regulator says declarations on e-commerce platforms are governed by Legal Metrology Rules, amid complaints over missing shelf-life details online
 "Expiry date display on ecom platforms is under consumer dept rules: Fssai")
Will Kunal Shah be able to deliver on Meta's goal to monetise WhatsApp?
Shah has a portfolio of about 298 companies, focusing primarily on sectors such as consumer tech, fintech, SaaS, climate tech, AI and edtech
 "Will Kunal Shah be able to deliver on Meta's goal to monetise WhatsApp?")
Info Edge invested in over 50 AI, deep-tech companies since 2020
Naukri parent has invested more than Rs 1,000 crore across over 50 AI and deep-tech startups since 2020, with its overall startup portfolio now valued at Rs 41,300 crore
 "Info Edge invested in over 50 AI, deep-tech companies since 2020")
Startup discovery platform Ideabaaz buys stake in KickSky Space Lab
The partnership aims to identify, support and scale Indian deep-tech and space-tech startups by connecting founders with specialised networks, investors and global growth opportunities
 "Startup discovery platform Ideabaaz buys stake in KickSky Space Lab")
West Asia conflict tightens the tap on India's startup funding options
Escalating tensions in West Asia have made investors more cautious, dragging India's startup funding 43% lower since March
 "West Asia conflict tightens the tap on India's startup funding options")
Flipkart beauty category grows 50% as non-metro cities drive demand
Non-metro cities account for more than half of demand on Flipkart's Beauty and Personal Care segment, while Gen Z consumers drive nearly 60 per cent of purchases
 "Flipkart beauty category grows 50% as non-metro cities drive demand")
Beauty emerges as top customer acquisition category on Amazon India
Beauty has become Amazon India's biggest customer acquisition engine, fuelled by rising demand from non-metro consumers
 "Beauty emerges as top customer acquisition category on Amazon India")
Policy needed to check foreign tech dominance, says People Group founder
The Shaadi.com founder says India must strengthen digital sovereignty, curb Big Tech dominance and create a policy environment that supports homegrown innovation
 "Policy needed to check foreign tech dominance, says People Group founder")
BigBasket targets a profitable turn in 12-15 months, says Hari Menon
As Hari Menon steps down as CEO, BigBasket shifts focus from market share to profitability, targeting break-even within 12-15 months
 "BigBasket targets a profitable turn in 12-15 months, says Hari Menon")
BigBasket CEO Hari Menon steps down; Amazon veteran Amit Nanda takes charge
BigBasket co-founder Hari Menon will continue on the board and mentor the leadership team, while former Amazon executive Amit Nanda leads the company's next growth phase
 "BigBasket CEO Hari Menon steps down; Amazon veteran Amit Nanda takes charge")
Flipkart Minutes reports fourfold jump in summer essentials demand
The quick-commerce platform saw strong growth in seasonal categories during March-May, driven by demand for personal-care products, beverages and mangoes
 "Flipkart Minutes reports fourfold jump in summer essentials demand")
Venture capital firm YourNest marks final close of ₹400 crore fund
Over 30 per cent of the fund's investors comprise existing family offices and high net worth individuals (HNIs) who had invested in the early stage VC's earlier funds, and incoming investors
 "Venture capital firm YourNest marks final close of ₹400 crore fund")
AI startup Squadstack doubling down on large enterprises: Founder
The AI SaaS startup plans to expand its enterprise customer base in India while exploring opportunities in Southeast Asia and the MENA region
 "AI startup Squadstack doubling down on large enterprises: Founder")