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Delhi to Bhubaneswar: Soaring LPG costs burn deeper into restaurant margins

Soaring commercial LPG prices are squeezing restaurant margins, forcing eateries to consider menu hikes, switch fuels or absorb rising costs

NEMBharat launches in Delhi-NCR with zero-commission ride model

New ride-hailing platform offers zero commission for drivers and prepaid booking model, aiming to scale rapidly in Delhi-NCR and expand across India

Ubiqedge raises ₹10 crore to scale AIoT platform for infrastructure

Funding will help AIoT startup scale infrastructure monitoring platform, expand deployments, and strengthen partnerships across water, energy, and industrial sectors

Deep-tech startup Ctruh raises $2.5 million in seed round led by IPV

Ctruh secures seed funding to scale its spatial internet infrastructure and AI-powered 3D experience platforms globally

Indian VCs build 'bridges to America' as AI startups look westward

Venture capital firms in India are creating structured programmes to help AI startups enter the US market, offering capital, relocation support, and access to networks and customers

Eternal eyes $20 bn in B2C NOV by FY28; $1 bn in adjusted Ebitda by FY29

Eternal is aiming to double its B2C net order value to $20 billion by FY28 and reach $1 billion in adjusted Ebitda by FY29, driven by growth across Blinkit, District and Zomato

Eternal Q4 profit jumps 4.5x on strong Blinkit, Zomato growth momentum

Strong growth in Blinkit and Zomato businesses drives sharp rise in profit and revenue, with quick commerce and food delivery segments sustaining momentum

AI-driven logistics firm Mojro secures $5.5 mn in Series A funding round

The firm will use the capital to accelerate its global expansion and drive product innovation

VC firm Capital-A secures ₹160 crore in first close of its Fund II

Capital-A said the fund is also in advanced discussions with select domestic institutional and quasi-sovereign investors aligned with its sector focus

Edtech firm Adda 247 targets public listing within next 12 to 18 months

Adda247 eyes IPO in 12-18 months, focusing on profitability and skilling expansion as it prepares for public market debut

From ice cream to mangoes: Summer heat fires up quick commerce sales

As temperatures soar, quick commerce (qcom) platforms are witnessing sharp growth in categories linked to cooling, hydration, and seasonal food

Ed-tech start-up AITS raises $4 million in pre-Series A funding round

AITS raises $4 million to expand Rysen School across Tier-II and III cities, targeting 100,000 students with tech-driven learning and 100 new campuses in three years

Amazon seized 15 million counterfeit products in 2025 using AI tools

Over 32,000 bad actors pursued across 14 countries since 2020, according to Amazon's Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report

Amazon targeted 32,000 bad actors, seized 15 mn counterfeits in 2025

Amazon's first Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report outlines efforts to tackle counterfeits, scams, and fake reviews using AI and global enforcement actions

AI-led innovations to contribute 40% to revenue in 3-5 years: LEAD Group

The ed-tech firm expects AI-led products to power future growth, with tools like Ms Curie and Fluento driving personalised learning across schools in India

Tier-II, Tier-III cities drove 66% of new D2C orders in FY26: Unicommerce

Tier-II and III cities fuel D2C growth, contributing 66% of new orders in FY26 as ecommerce demand spreads beyond metros

'Golden Ticket': VC company funds Indian AI startups' shift to US

All In Capital invests $350,000 in Vasuki AI, marking first relocation under its Golden Ticket programme aimed at helping Indian AI startups access global capital and scale

Bike, auto services do not compete with each other in India market: Uber

Uber says Bike and Auto services are complementary in India, expanding the ride-hailing market and serving distinct mobility needs without cannibalising demand

PhysicsWallah set to acquire stake in test-prep platform Rojgar With Ankit

While the financial details are not known, according to sources the transaction is likely to be valued at around Rs 300-400 crore

Humyn Labs commits $20 mn to scale human intelligence layer for Physical AI

Humyn Labs will deploy $20 million to expand human data collection and voice capabilities across global markets, supporting next-generation AI models and robotics systems