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India's deep-tech startups struggle with product-market fit: Investors

Speaking at the second edition of Startup Mahakumbh on Thursday, investors emphasised that while the country's startup ecosystem is buzzing with momentum

Indian startups should aim for global prominence, says Piyush Goyal

Startup Mahakumbh 2.0: Minister urges startups to re-evaluate their purpose, true value

From construction sites to factory floor, Indian firms battle heat

For industries like steel manufacturing, where extreme temperatures are part of daily operations, structured heat management protocols are crucial

Indian start-ups raised $1.23 bn venture debt in 2024: Stride Ventures

The global venture debt market has been growing at a CAGR of 14 per cent

Second edition of Startup Mahakumbh kicks off on April 3 in New Delhi

The event will witness over 3,000 exhibitors, 10 thematic pavilions, 1,000 investors, 5,000 entrepreneurs, and more than 1,000 incubators and accelerators

Food delivery platform Zomato lays off nearly 600 customer support staff

This is also happening due to increased usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in its customer services function

Cornerstone Ventures to raise $200 million in its second fund by 2025 end

Through its second fund, the company aims to focus on companies operating in the domains including agentic AI, quantum tech, and Web3

Rapido aims to onboard 200,000 women bike captains in three years

The ride-hailing Unicorn said the move was part of its 'Pink Mobility' initiative to create employment opportunities for women

Inflection Point Ventures marks 14 exits in 2024, aims for 20 exits in 2025

IPV portfolio companies include sports startup Fitso, electric ride-hailing platform BluSmart, and grocery delivery platforms Otipy and Milkbasket, among others

Qcom player Zepto plans to raise $200-250 million ahead of IPO listing

The move is to increase the shareholding of domestic investors before the company goes for a listing this year

Tech startups raise $2.5 bn, India ranks 3rd among top-funded geographies

According to the Tracxn Geo Quarterly India Tech Report, out of the $2.5 billion, three startups Erisha E Mobility, Darwinbox and Infra Market received funding of over $100 million each

India's tech startups raise $2.5 billion in Q1 2025, up 8.7% from 2024

Across different stages of investment, late-stage startups attracted the highest total funding of $1.8 billion in Q1 FY25, compared to $1.3 billion in Q4 FY24

Indian edtech sector rides the AI wave as upskilling gains momentum

BrightCHAMPS, an edtech firm that delivers learning courses to students in the K-12 segment, found that 58 per cent of students globally are already integrating AI into their studies

SaaS firm Unicommerce bets big on Shipway to take on rival Shiprocket

The SaaS firm recently acquired remaining 57.24% in Shipway after securing 42.76% in December last year

Aakash launches new platform Aakash Digital to strengthen online footprint

AESL aims to establish 50 studios for teachers to facilitate online learning. Currently, 27-28 studios have been established, with the remaining set to be active by the end of the month

Quick commerce players race to grow product lists, footprint, dark stores

In a bid to offer greater convenience, qcom platforms are increasing their presence in smaller cities, besides adding high-end items like Apple products to their product categories

Growth expectations for India high; it will surpass other mkts: Sennheiser

India is one of the most dynamic businesses we have. It has had constant growth-- except for the COVID year. Overall, it has been a growth story, says Andreas Sennheiser

Zepto expands to deliver Apple products within 10 minutes in select cities

The move comes nearly two weeks after another quick commerce player, Blinkit, began delivering Apple products, including MacBook Air, iPads, and AirPods, within 10 minutes in select Indian cities

Swiggy Instamart expands to 100 cities amid rising quick commerce demand

Last month, Swiggy Instamart launched in Raipur, Siliguri, Jodhpur, and Thanjavur, providing access to over 30,000 products, from groceries and daily essentials to electronics and fashion

Edtech firm Imarticus Learning to file DRHP in 4-5 months for IPO plans

Imarticus is currently in advanced discussions with investment banking firms, including IIFL, for its upcoming IPO