Udisha Srivastav

Nazara Tech CEO, others invest ₹12.25 crore in EV firm Hala Mobility

The company, which offers a wide range of electric vehicle (EV) options to rent, lease or buy, plans to use the funding to accelerate its growth plans

Eternal Q3 FY26 profit jumps 73% as quick commerce fuels revenue surge

Eternal, the parent of Zomato and Blinkit, reported a sharp jump in December-quarter profit and revenue, driven by strong growth in quick commerce and improving operating leverage across businesses

Deepinder Goyal steps down as Eternal Group CEO, Albinder Dhindsa to lead

Zomato and Blinkit parent Eternal has announced a leadership transition, with founder Deepinder Goyal stepping down as group CEO and Blinkit chief Albinder Dhindsa set to take charge from February 1

Dropping '10-minute' branding was a suggestion in good faith: Zepto CEO

Zepto founder Aadit Palicha said the labour minister's suggestion to remove "10-minute" delivery branding was made in good faith, as quick commerce platforms work with the government on gig worker wel

Kitchenware startup Cumin Co. raises $5 mn in pre-Series A funding round

The direct-to-consumer kitchenware brand has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures to expand R&D-led product portfolio and strengthen supply chain, innovation capabilities

Budget 2026: Startups, investors push regulatory changes to unlock capital

Venture investors seek policy changes to unlock capital for deep-tech firms, ease regulatory burdens

RDI funding for industry-backed projects to begin by Jan-end: Minister

BIRAC, TDB named second-level fund managers

10 years of the mission: Startup India a revolution, says PM Modi

As Startup India turns 10, a surge in IPOs and AI-led innovation shows how India's startup ecosystem is maturing from rapid growth to sustainable scale

Maharashtra tops DPIIT-recognised startups; nearly 100,000 led by women

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

10-minute delivery promise fades for consumers, riders see no change

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

Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery promise after labour ministry nudge

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

PhysicsWallah plans to open 70 offline centres each year: CFO Sachdeva

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

Tech startup hiring likely to remain subdued in 2026: Xpheno data

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

Health-tech startup Tata 1mg eyes 500 offline stores by year-end

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

Ed-tech firm LEAD Group targets partnering with 1,200 schools in 2026

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

33% growth in artificial intelligence hiring in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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

We need capabilities across entire AI value chain, says IndiaAI CEO

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

Govt scraps 3-year eligibility rule for deep-tech startups under DSIR

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

Zomato terminates nearly 5,000 gig workers a month: Deepinder Goyal

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

Labour Ministry publishes draft rules; gig workers' unions seek clarity

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