 "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
Homegrown direct-to-consumer companies raise $6 billion in five years
India's homegrown D2C startups raised nearly $6 billion across 2,000 equity funding rounds between 2021 and 2026 YTD, but funding has slowed sharply this year
 "Homegrown direct-to-consumer companies raise $6 billion in five years")
Swiggy gears up for inventory-led qcom model after shareholder nod
Shareholder approval clears a regulatory hurdle as Swiggy prepares an inventory-led qcom model that could boost reported revenue, margins and operational control
 "Swiggy gears up for inventory-led qcom model after shareholder nod")
MATTER raises $25 million to expand manufacturing, launch four motorcycles
The deep-tech electric motorcycle maker will use the capital to scale capacity and distribution and broaden its product line with four launches over the next 12-24 months
 "MATTER raises $25 million to expand manufacturing, launch four motorcycles")
Nexedge Capital raises $20 million to expand wealth management platform
The firm will use the capital to strengthen technology, grow its senior banker network, expand into Tier-II and Tier-III cities, and build NRI and NBFC offerings
 "Nexedge Capital raises $20 million to expand wealth management platform")
Amazon, Flipkart revise seller fee structures ahead of festive season
Amazon has introduced graded cancellation fees linked to order value and will raise closing fees, while Flipkart has rolled out penalties based on seller cancellations
 "Amazon, Flipkart revise seller fee structures ahead of festive season")
UPI completes 10 years as transaction volume jumps nearly 13,000-fold
Annual UPI transaction volume rose from 1.78 crore in FY17 to over 24,162 crore in FY26, while transaction value climbed to around ₹314 lakh crore
 "UPI completes 10 years as transaction volume jumps nearly 13,000-fold")
PM Narendra Modi meets founders, CEOs of 20 homegrown space-tech startups
The Prime Minister said private participation had strengthened India's space ambitions and urged startups to explore applications in agriculture, environment and education
 "PM Narendra Modi meets founders, CEOs of 20 homegrown space-tech startups")
Flipkart sees senior-level churn as uncertainty over IPO timing persists
Senior executives across Flipkart group are exiting or exploring opportunities elsewhere as uncertainty over the timing of its public listing weighs on employees
 "Flipkart sees senior-level churn as uncertainty over IPO timing persists")
Fashion qcom players expand inventory, store networks ahead of festive rush
Zilo, Knot and NewMe are adding thousands of styles, expanding fulfilment capacity and tapping physical stores as weddings, festivals, travel and gifting drive demand
 "Fashion qcom players expand inventory, store networks ahead of festive rush")
87% small & medium biz say AI tools improve advertising: Amazon report
Amazon Ads report says AI is lowering barriers of cost and complexity for SMBs, with 75 per cent saying AI-enabled advertising has supported their business growth
 "87% small & medium biz say AI tools improve advertising: Amazon report")
Need to find a Goldilocks balance in AI: Check Point Software CEO
On a visit to New Delhi this week, Check Point Software's chief executive officer Nadav Zafrir spoke to Udisha Srivastav and Nivedita Mookerji on the company's plans for India
 "Need to find a Goldilocks balance in AI: Check Point Software CEO")
Govt stresses conflict-of-interest safeguards under RDI fund framework
Jitendra Singh stresses safeguards to protect taxpayers' money and private capital as selection of second-level fund managers is expected within about two weeks
 "Govt stresses conflict-of-interest safeguards under RDI fund framework")
500-plus exhibitors, 290 companies to feature in Semicon India 2026
The three-day event will feature more than 500 exhibitors, over 290 international companies and delegations from more than 40 countries as India prepares for ISM 2.0
 "500-plus exhibitors, 290 companies to feature in Semicon India 2026")
Swiggy shareholders approve IOCC status, cap foreign ownership at 49.5%
Shareholders also approve amendments to the Articles of Association allowing co-founders Sriharsha Majety and Phani Kishan Adepally to retain majority board representation
 "Swiggy shareholders approve IOCC status, cap foreign ownership at 49.5%")
Uber adds train ticket booking service to app in partnership with ixigo
The new service lets users book rail tickets, check PNR status and connect first- and last-mile journeys as Uber expands its multimodal mobility offering in India
 "Uber adds train ticket booking service to app in partnership with ixigo")
Govt approves 31 electronics component projects worth ₹7,877 crore
The projects span 10 states and are expected to generate nearly 10,000 jobs and production worth ₹82,243 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
 "Govt approves 31 electronics component projects worth ₹7,877 crore")
PhysicsWallah eyes PAT growth in Q3, says cofounder Prateek Maheshwari
Maheshwari also delved into the company's offline expansion, acquisitions and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy
 "PhysicsWallah eyes PAT growth in Q3, says cofounder Prateek Maheshwari")
PhysicsWallah Q1FY27 net loss narrows to Rs 88 crore, revenue rises 24%
PhysicsWallah's revenue from operations rose 24.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,053.95 crore, while the edtech firm reported positive Ebitda of Rs 52 crore
 "PhysicsWallah Q1FY27 net loss narrows to Rs 88 crore, revenue rises 24%")
Ride-hailing app Rapido gets Karnataka licence for cab services till 2031
Over the years, Rapido has built a presence across 21 cities in the state, supporting over 3.14 lakh captains and serving more than 2.04 crore registered customers.
 "Ride-hailing app Rapido gets Karnataka licence for cab services till 2031")
1 in every 7 Swiggy food orders placed from 99 Store's curated offering
Launched in July 2025, 99 Store is a curated in-app offering that caters to value-conscious customers.
 "1 in every 7 Swiggy food orders placed from 99 Store's curated offering")