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Look into Amazon, Flipkart qcom ops, distributors urge commerce ministry

AICPDF has urged the Centre to examine whether Amazon and Flipkart's quick commerce models comply with FDI rules and their impact on India's retail ecosystem

Look into Amazon, Flipkart qcom ops, distributors urge commerce ministry

The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation has sought a review of whether Amazon and Flipkart can legally operate inventory-led quick commerce models under the existing FDI policy

Swiggy's domestic ownership crosses 50%, becomes Indian-owned entity

Domestic ownership has crossed 50 per cent, paving the way for Swiggy to seek Indian-owned and controlled company status that could enable Instamart to adopt an inventory-led model

India's qcom mkt grows 40%, dark store network expands nearly 48%: Report

India's quick commerce market expanded 40 per cent year-on-year, while the combined dark store network of Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto grew nearly 48 per cent, says an Equirus report

Physical AI startup Mowito raises $3 million in pre-seed funding round

Funding led by Version One Ventures will help the Bengaluru and Detroit-based startup expand in the US and scale AI foundation models for industrial robot arms

D2C startup Fizzy Goblet gets actor Kareena Kapoor Khan as investor

Fizzy Goblet targets ₹100 crore revenue in two years

Tata Digital appoints 3 new C-Suite leaders amid shift in business strategy

Media reports have said that during the recent Tata Sons board meetings, questions were raised on the large investment in its ecommerce foray

India's agentic AI dream for fintech needs an infrastructure relook

Use cases raise questions around permissions and security, as deployments progress beyond proof-of-concept

Amazon Now, Flipkart Minutes go full throttle in India's qcom space

Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes are expanding aggressively to challenge Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto, betting on scale, Tier-II markets and existing customer ecosystems

Health drives snacking choices as 86% of Indians prioritise protein: Report

Health and nutrition are reshaping India's snacking habits, with consumers seeking protein-rich products, natural ingredients and greater transparency, according to the Farmley Healthy Snacking Report

Businesses not kicked about WhatsApp's username move despite user interest

Businesses say phone numbers will remain central to customer interactions despite WhatsApp's username feature, while cybersecurity experts expect improved privacy and lower spam

Swiggy Instamart appoints Gautam Swaroop as chief business officer

The development comes a week after Hari Kumar, who was the then CBO, resigned from the company

Dixon-Vivo joint venture inches close to securing final govt approval

The proposed joint venture has already secured clearance from an inter-ministerial panel, with formal government approval expected soon to operationalise the partnership

11 years of Digital India: Internet connections quadruple to 1.02 billion

The government said Digital India has expanded internet connectivity, lowered mobile data costs and transformed digital public services over the past 11 years

Oyo parent PRISM files updated IPO papers, aims to raise ₹6,650 crore

Hospitality-tech firm plans a ₹6,650 crore fresh issue with no offer for sale, while most of the proceeds will be used to repay borrowings and strengthen its balance sheet

Ride-hailing platform Uber launches new safety features for riders, drivers

Uber has introduced in-app ride recording, ambulance assistance, trip verification PINs and anti-distracted driving features to strengthen rider and driver safety

IIMA Ventures launches AI residency programme for student entrepreneurs

The month-long, fully funded programme has selected 43 students from more than 11,000 applicants to help transform AI-led startup ideas into validated ventures

Platforms challenge Karnataka gig workers' Act, flag double payout

Platforms say it increases compliance burden given nationwide framework

Restrictive digital rules can slow startup formation, VC funding: Report

An Oxford Economics report says a restrictive digital regulatory regime could reduce startup formation by 20 per cent and venture capital investment by 25 per cent

Lytmus AI raises ₹5 crore in pre-seed round led by Boundless Ventures

The ed-tech startup will use the fresh capital to strengthen its AI capabilities, expand its NEET-focused platform and build personalised AI mentors for students