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A new browser called Pickle Browser has been introduced, promising a unique browsing experience. Details about its features and launch date are scarce, but it has garnered attention in the tech community. The browser's impact on the market remains to be seen.
CodeBurn has appeared on the tech scene, promising innovative solutions. Details about its mission and impact are forthcoming. The company's emergence is being closely watched by industry observers.
Dograh emerges with limited information available, sparking curiosity about its potential impact and purpose. As details unfold, the industry watches with interest. Dograh's future plans and developments are eagerly anticipated.
ScreenMark has emerged as a notable entity, though details about its specific focus or offerings are not yet clear. As the company begins to take shape, industry observers are speculating about its potential impact. ScreenMark's development is being closely watched by those interested in innovative technologies.
A new player has entered the scene with Continuum, though details are scarce. As the tech world waits with bated breath, one thing is clear: this is a development to watch. More information is expected to emerge in the coming weeks.
Instant Help is prioritizing unit economics to combat cash burn amid rising order volumes. Meanwhile, space-tech startup Pixxel is gearing up for its next major technological upgrade.
Saudi Aramco is backing Indian startup Mitti Labs to enhance water resilience in Asian rice production. The move aims to stabilize agricultural yields through advanced data and carbon credit integration.
GIFT City-based insurtech startup InRisk Labs has closed a $27 million Series A round. The funds will accelerate the growth of its AI-driven reinsurance platform, EarthRe.
E-commerce enablement platform Shiprocket is reportedly preparing to launch its initial public offering within the next two weeks. The startup is targeting a valuation of approximately ₹7,000 crore.
Elements Wellness has achieved a ₹1,264 crore valuation by replicating the direct-to-consumer distribution model used by industry giant Eureka Forbes. The brand focuses on high-penetration wellness products through a robust network.
Swiggy's quick commerce arm, Instamart, is showing significant financial improvement. This comes as the broader Indian quick commerce sector faces a reality check following Zepto's paused IPO plans.
Quick commerce leader Zepto has officially confirmed a pause in its initial public offering (IPO) plans. The startup is now pivoting toward a pre-IPO funding round to strengthen its balance sheet.
Sarvam AI has officially joined India's unicorn club after securing $234 million in its latest funding round. The startup is positioning itself as a leader in the domestic AI landscape.
Indian startups secured $142 million in funding during the last week of July. The capital inflow was led by key players in the consumer and technology sectors.
India is undergoing a massive shift from free app downloads to a high-revenue digital economy. New data shows the market hit a record $345 million in just one quarter.
Drone technology startup SUIND has raised ₹20.5 crore ($2.1 million) in a seed funding round. The capital will be used to advance the development of autonomous surveillance drone technology.
India's fintech sector is preparing for a massive IPO surge, while quick-commerce leader Zepto may hold off on its public debut.
AI code editor Cursor is aggressively expanding into India, its third-largest market, through localized pricing and increased enterprise sales efforts.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced new guidance to simplify crypto taxation and reporting. This move aims to standardize how crypto assets are tracked and taxed in India.
A new parliamentary panel is proposing recommendations to address India's long-standing regulatory uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrencies. The move aims to shift the focus from pure taxation to a more structured legal framework.
A wave of market selloffs and geopolitical tensions has triggered a bearish week for India's new-age tech sector. While Swiggy faces downward pressure, BlueStone emerges as a rare outlier in a volatile trading environment.
The Indian startup ecosystem reached a new maturity milestone in FY26. Twenty-two new-age tech companies successfully debuted on the public markets.
Inc42 launches a comprehensive tracker to monitor the financial performance and market capitalization of India's listed new-age tech companies.
A recent parliamentary panel report aims to move India beyond mere taxation toward a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The move could signal a major shift in how the government handles digital assets.
Indian startup ecosystem saw $209 million in capital inflows during the week of July 18-24. While activity continues, the pace indicates a cooling trend compared to previous weeks in July.
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As student protests intensify in the national capital, Delhi Police has advised ride-hailing and delivery aggregators to restrict operations in Central Delhi. This move aims to manage movement and maintain order during ongoing unrest.
Major investors Flipkart and Eight Roads have executed a massive bulk deal to sell their stakes in logistics unicorn Shadowfax. The transaction totals approximately ₹1,654 crore.
Newer fintech players Navi and super.money are capturing UPI market share, while industry leaders PhonePe and Google Pay see slight declines in June.
Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart is planning to launch its own food delivery service in the next few weeks. This move signals a massive expansion into the high-frequency quick commerce and food sectors.
Swiggy's stock price plummeted nearly 8% on the BSE following renewed discussions regarding caps on foreign ownership in Indian companies.
The South Korean ministry is launching a $68 million initiative to scale domestic startups in major international markets. The program targets 80 teams across Silicon Valley, New York, Singapore, and India.
Social commerce giant Meesho shows strong Q1 momentum with improving unit economics. Meanwhile, space-tech startup Skyroot prepares for its next major milestone.
BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover has unveiled his latest fintech venture, Fund My Staff, focusing on employee-centric lending solutions.
The Commerce Ministry has exempted exports from existing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) restrictions. This move aims to empower online marketplaces to scale global trade operations.
Tea startup Vahdam is pivoting from a global exporter to a domestic wellness powerhouse with a ₹1,000 crore investment plan. The move aims to capture India's growing consumer health segment.
Eternal shares climbed 4.5% following positive Q1 growth reports and improved margin outlooks for its quick-commerce arm, Blinkit.
ServiceNow is making a major move into the financial services sector with a $40 million investment in Indian software specialist BusinessNext. The deal aims to accelerate the global deployment of AI-driven banking solutions.
ServiceNow has entered a strategic partnership with BusinessNext, an Indian enterprise software firm valued at $700 million. The collaboration focuses on enhancing AI agent monitoring through advanced control technologies.
A new wave of Indian manufacturing startups is moving beyond simple scale to focus on specialized technology and efficiency. This report highlights five key players driving the sector forward.
Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa suggests the era of heavy discounting in India's quick commerce sector is winding down. The industry is shifting focus from customer acquisition via subsidies to sustainable unit economics.
The Indian government is preparing a massive ₹1.25 lakh crore India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 to boost domestic chip design. This strategic move aims to transition India from a service hub to a global semiconductor powerhouse.
Eternal, the parent company of Blinkit and Zomato, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹92 crore for Q1. While year-on-year growth is massive, quarterly momentum shows a significant dip.
While startups like Vikram-1 have successfully reached orbit, the Indian spacetech sector faces a critical shortage of long-term capital. Industry experts argue that state-backed funding is essential to transition from successful tests to commercial scaling.
Ankur Jain has stepped down from the board of B9 Beverages, the parent company of Bira 91. As part of a settlement, the founder has also given up a 17.8% stake in the company.
India's largest retail broker, Zerodha, is diversifying its revenue streams to reduce reliance on trading commissions. The company is shifting focus toward a broader financial services ecosystem.
Adtech unicorn InMobi is accelerating its plans for a $1 billion public listing. The SoftBank-backed company has reportedly engaged four merchant bankers to manage the offering.
Paytm is shifting its strategic focus toward enterprise AI solutions and a renewed emphasis on its digital wallet ecosystem. This move marks a new chapter in the fintech giant's journey toward sustained profitability.
New projections suggest data center electricity consumption will skyrocket over the next decade. The massive surge is driven by the rapid expansion of AI and cloud infrastructure.
Health-tech startup Cent is introducing a 'One-Scan Protocol' to disrupt the traditional preventive healthcare market. The company aims to simplify diagnostic processes to compete with established legacy players.
B2B e-commerce giant IndiaMART InterMESH reported a 12% year-on-year rise in net profit for Q1. The company is now signaling a strategic pivot toward financial services for its SME users.
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