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India’s Quick Commerce Taps into Short-Break Economy

Indian quick commerce giants like Zepto and Blinkit are pivoting from daily essentials to travel & vacation products, capitalizing on the booming ‘short-break economy’.

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Excitel Achieves Profitability in FY26, Reports ₹560 Cr Revenue

Excitel Turns Profitable in FY26 with ₹40 Cr Net Profit

Internet provider Excitel achieves profitability in FY26, reporting ₹40 Cr net profit on ₹530 Cr revenue, driven by strategic recalibration and improved margins.

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Zee Secures FIFA India Rights, Ola Electric QIP Opens, Anveshan Raises ₹150 Cr

Zee Bags FIFA India Rights, Ola Electric QIP, Anveshan Funding

Zee secures FIFA India media rights until 2034. Ola Electric’s QIP opens, and D2C brand Anveshan raises ₹150 Cr. E2W sales show rebound.

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Anabio Tech Launches Flushable Pads; Anveshan Secures ₹150 Cr Funding

Anabio Tech pioneers India’s first flushable, plant-based sanitary pads. Meanwhile, clean-label food brand Anveshan raises ₹150 Cr in Series B funding to scale operations.

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Mach Industries Hits $1.8B Valuation After $300M Funding

Defense tech leader Mach Industries secures $300M, boosting valuation to $1.8B – a 4x increase in one year. CEO Ethan Thornton drives rapid growth.

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A man in an Amazon Now uniform sits on a scooter, looking at a smartphone displaying a map. The street behind him is busy with traffic.

Amazon India Ditches Google Maps for MapmyIndia’s Mappls

Amazon Now in India replaces Google Maps with MapmyIndia’s Mappls APIs for quick commerce, marking a significant shift in the geospatial tech landscape.

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Register Karo Hits ₹100 Cr ARR, Expands Legaltech to India & Dubai

Legaltech platform Register Karo, founded by CAs, achieves ₹100 Cr ARR. Expands company incorporation services across India and Dubai, helping thousands of businesses monthly.

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LVX Launches Elvix AI for Indian Private Market Dealmaking

LVX introduces Elvix, an AI platform revolutionizing private market deal evaluation in India. Leverage data-driven insights for smarter investment decisions.

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VGU Students Launch Rajasthan-Rooted Startups

VGU Jaipur students are building innovative startups in agritech, services, and heritage brands, leveraging Rajasthan’s unique strengths for national and global markets.

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Tractor Junction Buys Back ₹3 Cr ESOPs for 80 Employees

Tractor Junction launches its second ESOP buyback worth ₹3 Cr for 80 employees, reinforcing talent retention after a significant Series A funding round.

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Scripbox Acquires Bluechip Capital, Boosts Delhi NCR Presence

Wealthtech leader Scripbox acquires Bluechip Capital’s mutual fund distribution business, expanding its reach and client base in the key Delhi NCR market.

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Simple Energy Secures ₹250 Cr for EV Expansion

Simple Energy raises ₹250 crore in Series B funding to boost electric two-wheeler production capacity and expand its market reach in India.

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Anveshan Raises ₹150 Cr Series B Led by Vertex Ventures

Clean-label food brand Anveshan secures ₹150 Cr Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures. Funds to boost manufacturing, innovation, and market expansion.

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Flawsome Launches Flushable Pad Amidst India’s Missing Girls Crisis

As India battles a rising crisis of missing girls in 2024, Flawsome introduces the nation’s first flushable, biodegradable sanitary pad, addressing menstrual waste and child safety concerns.

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YourStory Lateral Sparks: Startup Solutions for Market Gaps

Explore YourStory’s Lateral Sparks quiz: innovative startup solutions for creator economy, artisan livelihood, manufacturing, and F&B challenges.

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India's Real Money Gaming Faces Existential Threat After Supreme Court Upholds GST

India’s Real Money Gaming GST Ruling: Existential Threat Looms

India’s real money gaming sector faces insolvency after Supreme Court upholds 28% GST levy. Retrospective tax demands intensify regulatory pressure and financial challenges.

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Menhood Reports Strong FY26 Results with 75% Revenue Growth, Profit Up 20%

Menhood Reports Stellar FY26: 75% Revenue Growth, Profit Up 20%

D2C brand Menhood achieves remarkable FY26 results with a 75.2% revenue surge to ₹41.4 Cr and a 20.1% profit increase to ₹3.1 Cr, driven by strong H2 performance.

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Awfis Drives GCC Expansion with Premium Strategy; Snap Alumni Launch Fund

Awfis Eyes GCC Growth with Premium Strategy; Snap Alumni Launch Fund

Awfis leverages a premiumization strategy for GCC expansion after strong Q4 FY26 results. Meanwhile, Snap alumni introduce Ghost Angels, a new fund for social media startups.

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A street scene in India shows several yellow Rapido brand motorcycles and auto-rickshaws, with people standing nearby.

CCI Clears Rapido of Predatory Pricing and Dominance Abuse

India’s Competition Commission dismisses complaint against Rapido, clearing the ride-hailing firm of predatory pricing and market dominance abuse allegations.

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Indian Startups Secure $52 Million in Weekly Funding Amid Volatility

Indian Startups Raise $52M Amid Funding Volatility

Indian startups secured $52M across 14 deals this week, a 44% drop from last week. E-commerce and health tech sectors saw significant investments.

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Micro VCs Fuel India’s Startup Growth: The Early-Stage Advantage

Discover how India’s booming micro VC ecosystem, growing 8X since 2015, provides crucial early-stage capital and support for startups.

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PB Fintech Cofounders Divest Shares Worth 665 Cr in Block Deals

PB Fintech Founders Sell Shares Worth ₹665 Cr

PB Fintech co-founders Yashish Dahiya & Alok Bansal sold 3.8M shares worth ₹665.4 Cr via block deals, capitalizing on recent stock gains. Institutional investors acquired shares amid strong performance.

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Tata 1mg Hits EBITDA Positivity Across Core Businesses

Tata 1mg, the Tata Group’s digital healthcare platform, achieves EBITDA positivity across all core businesses, marking a significant milestone and paving the way for retail expansion.

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Indian Startup VC Funding Hits Year-Low

Indian startups see lowest weekly VC funding this year, raising concerns about capital inflow and the lack of credible AI startups in the market.

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India’s 100 Desi DeepTechs: Shaping Frontier Tech Policy

India’s Startup Policy Forum unveils #100DesiDeepTechs cohort, featuring top AI, biotech, space, and semiconductor founders to shape national frontier tech policy.

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Ola Electric Shares Surge Over 9% Amid Strong Demand Revival Signs

Ola Electric Shares Jump 9% on Demand Revival

Ola Electric shares surged over 9% on BSE, driven by improved operations and strong demand recovery signs, boosting investor confidence and market cap.

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Harriet Beecher Stowe: Persistence for Business Success

Discover Harriet Beecher Stowe’s timeless wisdom on persistence. Learn to navigate volatile markets and identify turning points for business success.

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Inc42 AI Summit: India's AI Future, Gig Economy Gaps & Market Trends

India’s AI Future: Inc42 Summit Highlights Growth & Gaps

Inc42 AI Summit 2026 explored India’s AI market potential ($126B by 2030), revealing capital & talent gaps. Discussions also covered gig economy safety & market trends.

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Glean Hits $300M Revenue Milestone with AI Cost-Cutting Focus

Enterprise AI search startup Glean triples revenue to over $300M, driven by its AI budget-cutting solutions in a competitive market.

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Bluesky Launches Long-Form Content to Rival X Articles

Bluesky introduces long-form content, directly challenging X’s Articles feature and aiming to attract creators with expanded expression options.

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