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Swiggy gears up for inventory-led qcom model after shareholder nod

Shareholder approval clears a regulatory hurdle as Swiggy prepares an inventory-led qcom model that could boost reported revenue, margins and operational control

UPI completes 10 years as transaction volume jumps nearly 13,000-fold

Annual UPI transaction volume rose from 1.78 crore in FY17 to over 24,162 crore in FY26, while transaction value climbed to around ₹314 lakh crore

PM Narendra Modi meets founders, CEOs of 20 homegrown space-tech startups

The Prime Minister said private participation had strengthened India's space ambitions and urged startups to explore applications in agriculture, environment and education

Flipkart sees senior-level churn as uncertainty over IPO timing persists

Senior executives across Flipkart group are exiting or exploring opportunities elsewhere as uncertainty over the timing of its public listing weighs on employees

Fashion qcom players expand inventory, store networks ahead of festive rush

Zilo, Knot and NewMe are adding thousands of styles, expanding fulfilment capacity and tapping physical stores as weddings, festivals, travel and gifting drive demand

87% small & medium biz say AI tools improve advertising: Amazon report

Amazon Ads report says AI is lowering barriers of cost and complexity for SMBs, with 75 per cent saying AI-enabled advertising has supported their business growth

Need to find a Goldilocks balance in AI: Check Point Software CEO

On a visit to New Delhi this week, Check Point Software's chief executive officer Nadav Zafrir spoke to Udisha Srivastav and Nivedita Mookerji on the company's plans for India

Govt stresses conflict-of-interest safeguards under RDI fund framework

Jitendra Singh stresses safeguards to protect taxpayers' money and private capital as selection of second-level fund managers is expected within about two weeks

500-plus exhibitors, 290 companies to feature in Semicon India 2026

The three-day event will feature more than 500 exhibitors, over 290 international companies and delegations from more than 40 countries as India prepares for ISM 2.0

Swiggy shareholders approve IOCC status, cap foreign ownership at 49.5%

Shareholders also approve amendments to the Articles of Association allowing co-founders Sriharsha Majety and Phani Kishan Adepally to retain majority board representation

Uber adds train ticket booking service to app in partnership with ixigo

The new service lets users book rail tickets, check PNR status and connect first- and last-mile journeys as Uber expands its multimodal mobility offering in India

Govt approves 31 electronics component projects worth ₹7,877 crore

The projects span 10 states and are expected to generate nearly 10,000 jobs and production worth ₹82,243 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme

PhysicsWallah eyes PAT growth in Q3, says cofounder Prateek Maheshwari

Maheshwari also delved into the company's offline expansion, acquisitions and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy

PhysicsWallah Q1FY27 net loss narrows to Rs 88 crore, revenue rises 24%

PhysicsWallah's revenue from operations rose 24.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,053.95 crore, while the edtech firm reported positive Ebitda of Rs 52 crore

Ride-hailing app Rapido gets Karnataka licence for cab services till 2031

Over the years, Rapido has built a presence across 21 cities in the state, supporting over 3.14 lakh captains and serving more than 2.04 crore registered customers.

1 in every 7 Swiggy food orders placed from 99 Store's curated offering

Launched in July 2025, 99 Store is a curated in-app offering that caters to value-conscious customers.

Bluehill.VC announces final close of maiden deep-tech fund at ₹400 crore

The fund received participation from SIDBI, the Kerala and Uttar Pradesh governments, family offices, entrepreneurs and UHNIs from India and the West Asia

D2C startups turn to qcom platforms for festive launches

D2C startups across food, beverages, fashion and electronics are using quick commerce as a launch and discovery channel, with festive-season demand driving new products and wider assortments

Tier-I cities gain share of festival season workforce: TeamLease report

Temporary hiring will rise across retail, e-commerce, logistics and consumer goods, with warehouse and store roles driving demand during the extended festive season

Homegrown semiconductor startups raise $206 million since 2022: Report

Funding accelerated in 2026 despite fewer rounds, as investors backed mature chip ventures and government-supported companies attracted private and strategic capital