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D2C startups tap AI to improve delivery completion rates by 11%: Velocity

D2C brands are using AI tools to tackle last-mile challenges in smaller cities, boosting delivery success rates by 11% and cutting costly return-to-origin losses

Nykaa in talks to acquire stake in Deepika Padukone's skincare brand 82°E

The development, overall, signals Nykaa's continued focus on expanding its portfolio of in-house and partnered brands, particularly in the fast-growing beauty and personal care segment

Nykaa projects strongest net revenue growth in three years in Q4FY26

This update made the firm's stock price surge by 3 per cent in early trading hours. The stock closed at Rs 252.65 per share, up 2.72 per cent from the previous close

Magicpin deepens its foray into small retailers with Vera AI assistant

Magicpin invests $1M in AI-powered Vera to help small retailers boost visibility, automate marketing, and drive sales with real-time insights and digital tools

Poor product data, rising returns push up e-commerce logistics costs

E-commerce and quick commerce platforms are using artificial intelligence to improve product data quality, reduce returns, and ease rising logistics costs amid growing customer expectations

India's VC investments reached $16 bn in 2025; deal activity rose 18%

India's VC funding rebounds to $16 billion in 2025, with fintech and wealthtech leading the surge in deal activity and investor interest

Swiggy's investor relations head Abhishek Agarwal quits; CFO to take charge

Prior to joining Swiggy, Agarwal worked as the head of investor relations at Embassy REIT

Blinkit enters Mumbai Airport, offers deliveries within terminal

Blinkit launches services at Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2, allowing travellers to order over 2,500 products with deliveries handled by a dedicated in-terminal team

UpGrad targets 50 offline centres in 1 year, 3 to open this month

Edtech firm plans to scale its offline footprint to 50 centres in 12 months, focusing on Tier-II and Tier-III cities amid rising demand for job-ready skills

Edtech firm PhysicsWallah rakes in ₹205 crore during Vishwas Diwas event

Edtech firm reports 36 per cent rise in collections and strong enrolment growth during its flagship 20-day Vishwas Diwas period

BigBasket partners RCB as official qcom partner for T20 League 2026

Tata-owned platform continues third year of association with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, expanding digital engagement and fan experiences during the 2026 T20 League

Qcom firms see uptick in demand for ready-to-eat items amid LPG constraints

Quick commerce platforms are witnessing higher demand for ready-to-eat foods as LPG supply issues and labour shifts push urban households towards convenient meal solutions

Strategic M&As start to dominate India's deep-tech exit landscape

Investors say strategic M&As will lead deep-tech exits in India, with IPOs and secondary deals gaining ground as the ecosystem matures and global firms seek proprietary technology

Over 68,000 Indian startups headquartered beyond major hubs: Tracxn

India's startup ecosystem is expanding beyond top cities, with over 68,000 firms now based in smaller hubs, driven by regional demand and evolving funding patterns

Swiggy partners Sarvam to enable voice-led commerce in Indian languages

Collaboration enables multilingual voice-based ordering and reservations, aiming to expand access to digital commerce across India's diverse language landscape

Fullife Healthcare raises Rs 300 crore from Elev8 Venture Partners

The consumer health firm will use the funds to scale brands like Fast&Up and Chicnutrix, expand into new segments and strengthen global market presence

Education tech company PhysicsWallah to acquire stake in exam prep platform

The deal is currently in the final stages and if it goes through, it would mark the company's first acquisition post its public listing which happened in November last year

Simplilearn makes new appointments to fast-track global expansion

Simplilearn has appointed three senior leaders to strengthen marketing, business and finance functions as it accelerates global expansion and AI-led learning initiatives

LPG crisis: HungerBox invests ₹3.5 crore in shift to electric cooking

HungerBox has invested Rs 3.5 crore in electric cooking systems to tackle LPG shortages and support food partners, ensuring continuity amid supply disruptions

After Zomato, Swiggy raises platform fee to ₹17.58 amid cost pressures

Swiggy has raised its platform fee to Rs 17.58, following Zomato's move, as rising costs and supply constraints in commercial LPG impact food delivery operations