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BusinessZepto IPO: Rs 8,000 Cr Plan Faces Profitability Hurdles
Zepto eyes Rs 8,000 Cr IPO amid quick commerce battle. Analysis reveals profitability challenges due to order maximization strategy and low free-delivery threshold.
BusinessDeepSeek CEO: AGI Over Revenue, Nvidia Challenge
DeepSeek CEO Liang Wenfeng prioritizes AGI development over revenue, challenging Nvidia’s chip dominance and Western AI strategies.
AutoCars24 Labs Joins Startup Policy Forum for India’s AI Policy
Cars24 Labs partners with Startup Policy Forum to offer real-world AI deployment insights for India’s upcoming AI regulations, aiding policymakers.
BusinessCorgi Nears $4B Valuation After Rapid Funding Rounds
Insurtech startup Corgi is reportedly approaching a $4 billion valuation, having secured multiple funding rounds in just eight weeks.
BusinessBira 91 Founder Ankur Jain Exits Board Amid Rs 1000 Cr Debt Crisis
Bira 91 founder Ankur Jain resigns from B9 Beverages board and relinquishes ownership to resolve a Rs 1000 crore debt crisis. Investors to recapitalize.
BusinessAther Energy Raises ₹13 Billion in Oversubscribed QIP
Ather Energy successfully raised INR 13 billion via an oversubscribed QIP, attracting major global and Indian institutional investors, signaling strong market confidence.
BusinessISRO Talent Fuels India’s Booming Private Space Sector
100 ISRO scientists join private space firms post-Vikram-1 launch, signaling India’s economic growth and a liberalized, thriving space industry.
BankingServiceNow Invests $40M in Indian Firm BusinessNext, Valued at $700M
ServiceNow Ventures invests $40M for a 5% stake in Indian fintech BusinessNext, valuing the autonomous banking solutions provider at $700M.
CompaniesSkyroot Aerospace Launches First Commercial Rocket with US Payloads
India’s Skyroot Aerospace makes history with its first commercial rocket launch, carrying U.S. payloads and signaling a new era for the nation’s private space sector.
BusinessBira 91 Founder Ankur Jain Exits Board After Lender Deal
Ankur Jain and his family resign from Bira 91’s board and executive roles following an 18-month financial crisis and a settlement with lenders.
BusinessZetwerk Faces $1B Trade Secret Lawsuit Amid IPO Preparations
IPO-bound Zetwerk, an Indian contract manufacturer, is sued for $1 billion over alleged trade secret theft by US startup Ayr Energy. Legal battles are underway.
BusinessIndia D2C Brands Focus on Retention in Maturing Market
India’s D2C sector pivots from acquisition to retention and efficiency, signaling a maturing market focused on sustainable growth and profitability.