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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.

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Zostel asks Sebi to scrutinise Oyo's IPO disclosures over legal dispute

Zostel has urged Sebi to review Oyo's IPO disclosures, alleging incomplete and misleading references to their long-running legal dispute before the public issue

Zostel asks Sebi to scrutinise Oyo's IPO disclosures over legal dispute
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Customers using AI tools 3 times more likely to buy: Amazon's Kishore Thota

Amazon says customers using its generative AI-powered shopping tools are three times more likely to make purchases, with adoption in India rising sharply year-on-year

Customers using AI tools 3 times more likely to buy: Amazon's Kishore Thota
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 8:35 PM IST

Mobility startup Milo Drive raises $2.4 million in a seed funding round

EV mobility platform Milo Drive has raised $2.4 million in a seed funding round led by Caret Capital to strengthen its technology platform and scale operations

Mobility startup Milo Drive raises $2.4 million in a seed funding round
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 8:26 PM IST

Google picks 20 Indian AI startups for 2026 accelerator programme

Google has selected 20 Indian AI startups for its 2026 accelerator programme, offering access to its AI stack, technical mentorship and support for scaling globally

Google picks 20 Indian AI startups for 2026 accelerator programme
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 5:42 PM IST

Swiggy expands Food on Train offering to 180 cities as orders jump 3x

Swiggy has expanded its Food on Train service to 180 cities, with orders tripling year-on-year in April-June 2026 as demand for onboard meal delivery gathered pace

Swiggy expands Food on Train offering to 180 cities as orders jump 3x
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 5:38 PM IST

RDI fund's first cohort of startups aims to plug country's deep-tech gaps

The first five startups backed under the government's RDI fund will develop indigenous technologies in space, defence, healthcare, batteries and biotechnology through milestone-based financing

RDI fund's first cohort of startups aims to plug country's deep-tech gaps
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

Flipkart expands zero-commission policy for sellers across fashion category

The move will benefit about 90,000 fashion sellers by removing commissions across all price points, months after Amazon India cut seller fees to attract more merchants

Flipkart expands zero-commission policy for sellers across fashion category
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

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
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

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

Look into Amazon, Flipkart qcom ops, distributors urge commerce ministry
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

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

Swiggy's domestic ownership crosses 50%, becomes Indian-owned entity
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

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

India's qcom mkt grows 40%, dark store network expands nearly 48%: Report
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

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

Physical AI startup Mowito raises $3 million in pre-seed funding round
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

D2C startup Fizzy Goblet gets actor Kareena Kapoor Khan as investor

Fizzy Goblet targets ₹100 crore revenue in two years

D2C startup Fizzy Goblet gets actor Kareena Kapoor Khan as investor
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 6:05 AM IST

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

Tata Digital appoints 3 new C-Suite leaders amid shift in business strategy
Updated On : 05 Jul 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

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

India's agentic AI dream for fintech needs an infrastructure relook
Updated On : 05 Jul 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

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

Amazon Now, Flipkart Minutes go full throttle in India's qcom space
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

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

Health drives snacking choices as 86% of Indians prioritise protein: Report
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 8:06 PM IST

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

Businesses not kicked about WhatsApp's username move despite user interest
Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 10:00 PM IST

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

Swiggy Instamart appoints Gautam Swaroop as chief business officer
Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

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

Dixon-Vivo joint venture inches close to securing final govt approval
Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 12:18 AM IST