Udisha Srivastav

ShareChat parent bets ₹100 crore on AI to scale microdrama content

The ShareChat parent plans to invest Rs 100 crore this year to scale AI-assisted microdrama production, aiming to cut production costs while expanding its content pipeline

VC firm Piper Serica marks first close of Rs 800 crore Bharat Tech fund

The venture capital firm has secured Rs 300 crore in commitments and plans to back 21-22 engineering-led fintech and deep-tech companies at the Series A and select Series B stages

Nykaa Q1 FY27 results: Net profit rises 3.3 times to ₹79.76 crore

The beauty retailer reported a 29 per cent rise in revenue and higher margins, driven by strong growth in its beauty and fashion businesses and expansion of its quick commerce network

VC firm Sorin Investments leads ₹30 crore funding round in AI firm Kily

The agentic AI company will use the capital to strengthen its product, expand go-to-market efforts and accelerate adoption among large consumer brands

Coffee equipment company Kaapi Machines raises ₹50 cr from Sedna HoReCa

The coffee equipment and services provider plans to use the funds to expand its product portfolio, strengthen manufacturing capabilities and improve its technology stack

Zepto delays IPO by two quarters as investors push for lower valuation

Quick-commerce firm plans to raise about Rs 1,000 crore in a pre-IPO round as investors seek greater clarity on profitability, cash reserves and growth prospects

Imarticus acquires Singapore's BELLS to boost Southeast Asia presence

Ed-tech firm plans to make Singapore its regional learning hub as it prepares for a Rs 1,000 crore IPO and targets higher international revenue

Nykaa appoints former Instamart COO Ankit Jain to lead q-commerce vertical

Jain will oversee the expansion of Nykaa Now across key markets and strengthen the beauty retailer's technology-led fulfilment and supply-chain infrastructure

Rapido integrates food delivery platform Ownly in its primary app

The integration will allow Rapido users to order food alongside booking rides, while helping Ownly expand its reach through the company's existing rider network

Swiggy Instamart CEO Amitesh Jha resigns, Nandita Sinha to take charge

Former Myntra chief executive Nandita Sinha will take over as CEO of Swiggy Instamart from August 3, following Amitesh Kumar Jha's resignation

Deeptech startup Yaanendriya raises ₹15 crore from Piper Serica

Deep-tech startup Yaanendriya raises ₹15 crore from Piper Serica to accelerate R&D, expand navigation technologies and scale indigenous sensors for defence and aerospace

Aditya Vuchi's new startup to build community hubs for gig workers in India

The venture will begin with a Hyderabad centre offering rest areas, affordable food, EV charging, healthcare and other essential services for verified gig workers

Flipkart set to enter online food delivery with Bengaluru pilot next month

Bengaluru pilot in August as firm expands its consumer ecosystem

Kalyan Krishnamurthy on why customer value keeps Flipkart hungry for more

Over fruit and avocado on sourdough toast, Kalyan Krishnamurthy tells Nivedita Mookerji and Udisha Srivastav why customer value keeps Flipkart hungry for more

Gig worker norms leave many aggregators unsure of their obligations

India's gig worker social security push faces uncertainty as companies seek clarity on worker definitions, registration duties and e-Shram portal compliance

Eternal Q1 profit jumps fourfold to ₹92 crore on Blinkit strength

Revenue nearly tripled in the June quarter as Blinkit's rapid expansion lifted earnings, while food delivery, going-out and Hyperpure businesses also reported growth

Funding for operator-led startups nearly doubles in two years to 11%

Funding for startups founded by experienced business operators rose nearly 12 times between 2023 and 2025, while seed-stage investments increased 17.5 times

Transition VC launches ₹1,500 cr Fund II to bet on energy-focused companies

The venture capital firm plans to invest $2-5 million in about 20 engineering-led startups over four years, expanding its focus to advanced manufacturing and industrial technologies

TDB-RDI selects 22 deeptech startups with project cost of ₹4,744 crore

The Technology Development Board has backed 22 deeptech startups with ₹2,192 crore under the RDI Fund, supporting projects worth ₹4,744 crore across strategic sectors

Zepto IPO: Motilal Oswal, Norges likely to take 40% of anchor book

The quick commerce company is expected to announce its IPO price band next week and is targeting a valuation of about $5.1 billion despite lower indications from some investors