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Zepto delays IPO by two quarters as investors push for lower valuation

Quick-commerce firm plans to raise about Rs 1,000 crore in a pre-IPO round as investors seek greater clarity on profitability, cash reserves and growth prospects

Imarticus acquires Singapore's BELLS to boost Southeast Asia presence

Ed-tech firm plans to make Singapore its regional learning hub as it prepares for a Rs 1,000 crore IPO and targets higher international revenue

Nykaa appoints former Instamart COO Ankit Jain to lead q-commerce vertical

Jain will oversee the expansion of Nykaa Now across key markets and strengthen the beauty retailer's technology-led fulfilment and supply-chain infrastructure

Rapido integrates food delivery platform Ownly in its primary app

The integration will allow Rapido users to order food alongside booking rides, while helping Ownly expand its reach through the company's existing rider network

Swiggy Instamart CEO Amitesh Jha resigns, Nandita Sinha to take charge

Former Myntra chief executive Nandita Sinha will take over as CEO of Swiggy Instamart from August 3, following Amitesh Kumar Jha's resignation

Deeptech startup Yaanendriya raises ₹15 crore from Piper Serica

Deep-tech startup Yaanendriya raises ₹15 crore from Piper Serica to accelerate R&D, expand navigation technologies and scale indigenous sensors for defence and aerospace

Aditya Vuchi's new startup to build community hubs for gig workers in India

The venture will begin with a Hyderabad centre offering rest areas, affordable food, EV charging, healthcare and other essential services for verified gig workers

Flipkart set to enter online food delivery with Bengaluru pilot next month

Bengaluru pilot in August as firm expands its consumer ecosystem

Kalyan Krishnamurthy on why customer value keeps Flipkart hungry for more

Over fruit and avocado on sourdough toast, Kalyan Krishnamurthy tells Nivedita Mookerji and Udisha Srivastav why customer value keeps Flipkart hungry for more

Gig worker norms leave many aggregators unsure of their obligations

India's gig worker social security push faces uncertainty as companies seek clarity on worker definitions, registration duties and e-Shram portal compliance

Eternal Q1 profit jumps fourfold to ₹92 crore on Blinkit strength

Revenue nearly tripled in the June quarter as Blinkit's rapid expansion lifted earnings, while food delivery, going-out and Hyperpure businesses also reported growth

Funding for operator-led startups nearly doubles in two years to 11%

Funding for startups founded by experienced business operators rose nearly 12 times between 2023 and 2025, while seed-stage investments increased 17.5 times

Transition VC launches ₹1,500 cr Fund II to bet on energy-focused companies

The venture capital firm plans to invest $2-5 million in about 20 engineering-led startups over four years, expanding its focus to advanced manufacturing and industrial technologies

TDB-RDI selects 22 deeptech startups with project cost of ₹4,744 crore

The Technology Development Board has backed 22 deeptech startups with ₹2,192 crore under the RDI Fund, supporting projects worth ₹4,744 crore across strategic sectors

Zepto IPO: Motilal Oswal, Norges likely to take 40% of anchor book

The quick commerce company is expected to announce its IPO price band next week and is targeting a valuation of about $5.1 billion despite lower indications from some investors

Spain vs Argentina: Business cup to brim on World Cup final night

Spain-Argentina match promises windfall for eateries, pubs, delivery platforms

IAMAI launches E-Commerce Council to strengthen digital commerce ecosystem

The new industry platform has brought together more than 70 companies to foster collaboration with the government and support policy, research and best practices in digital commerce

PhysicsWallah raises Sarrthi IAS stake to 51%, takes majority control

Edtech firm completes the second tranche of its investment in Sarrthi IAS, taking majority control as it strengthens its presence in the civil services test-preparation market

KickSky Space Lab to launch third accelerator cohort in next 2-3 months

The space-tech startup accelerator plans to select five to six startups for its third cohort around September as it expands support for early-stage ventures in India and overseas

Laundry infra company Quick Clean raises ₹133 crore in Series B round

Stakeboat Capital led the ₹133 crore Series B round, with existing investors participating, as Quick Clean plans AI-led expansion across India and overseas markets