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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

Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers protest in Delhi-NCR, demand safety measures

Drivers of Ola, Uber, and Rapido staged protests in Delhi-NCR, demanding stronger safety measures, passenger verification, and improved working conditions

Pranos Fusion raises $6.8 million led by Pi Ventures, Ankur Capital

Bengaluru-based Pranos Fusion raises $6.8 million to develop compact fusion energy technology, aiming to build scalable, clean power infrastructure from India

RDI Fund draws 200 applications; venture capital firms dominate entries

The government has received nearly 200 applications for second-level fund managers under the RDI Fund, with venture capital firms accounting for around 80 per cent

Amazon India workers' union calls for better wages amid LPG curbs

Amazon India workers' union seeks wage hike and incentives as LPG shortages and rising living costs strain warehouse workers amid West Asia disruptions

Zomato hikes platform fee 19% to ₹14.90 amid rising delivery costs

Zomato raises platform fee to Rs 14.90 from Rs 12.50, aligning closer to rivals amid rising operational costs and pressure from supply disruptions in West Asia

Assiduus Global raises $25 million in pre-Series B led by Bajaj Finserv

Assiduus Global raises $25 million in pre-Series B funding led by Bajaj Finserv to boost AI capabilities and expand into global markets

India's Bioeconomy grows 18% to $195.3 billion in 2025, says report

India's bioeconomy surges 18% to $195.3 billion in 2025, with BIRAC driving innovation, funding, and startup growth across the biotech ecosystem

West Asia war-triggered LPG shortage and a case of reverse migration

From gig and contractual workers to street vendors and students, struggle is now part of everyday life

Conversational AI startup VerbaFlo raises $7 million led by Pi Labs

Funds will be used to expand in the US and other markets, invest in product development, and scale the team of the real estate-focused AI platform

West Asia conflict sends Indian startups into wait-and-watch mode

Indian startups are turning cautious on expansion and investments in West Asia amid the ongoing conflict, with fintech and travel sectors seeing early stress while edtech remains relatively stable

Venture Catalysts exits hygiene startup Pee Safe, gets 9.6x return

Venture Catalysts exits Pee Safe with a 9.6x return, delivering strong gains after the hygiene startup raised fresh capital in a round led by OrbiMed