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Ather’s Stellar Q1, Klassroom IPO Day 2 Put Startups and Markets in Focus
Ather’s strong first-quarter performance and the second day of Klassroom’s IPO are drawing attention to two different parts of the business landscape. While Ather’s Q1 showing puts the spotlight on operating momentum, Klassroom’s IPO moves investor interest toward the public markets.
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How Elements Wellness Borrowed Eureka Forbes’ Playbook to Build a ₹1,264 Cr Wellness Brand
Elements Wellness has emerged as a ₹1,264 crore wellness brand by drawing on a consumer-focused strategy associated with Eureka Forbes. Its journey highlights how direct engagement, product education and trust-led selling can be adapted to the wellness sector, where building long-term customer relationships can be as important as acquiring new buyers.
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Shiprocket IPO Likely This Month at ₹7,000 Crore Valuation: Report
Indian logistics technology company Shiprocket is reportedly preparing to launch its initial public offering (IPO) this month, with the company expected to seek a valuation of around ₹7,000 crore. The potential listing could become another closely watched test of investor appetite for India’s technology and startup sector.
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Flipkart to Launch Food Delivery Service by Mid-August With 10–11% Commission Model
Flipkart is preparing to enter India’s food delivery market with a service expected to launch by mid-August. Based on the reported plan, the platform will operate with a 10–11% commission model, potentially giving restaurants another digital channel while intensifying competition in the online food delivery business.
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Inside HomeLane’s Decade-Long Quest to Organise Home Interiors and Build a ₹1,000 Crore Business
HomeLane’s decade-long journey reflects an ambitious attempt to bring greater organisation and structure to the home interiors market while building a business valued at the ₹1,000 crore scale. The company’s evolution highlights the opportunities and challenges involved in transforming a traditionally fragmented, service-intensive sector.
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UPI Transactions Rise 4% MoM to 23.7 Billion in July
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued its upward trajectory in July, with transaction volume rising 4% month-on-month to 23.7 billion. The increase highlights the sustained use of instant digital payments and UPI’s increasingly central role in everyday transactions across the country.
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WhatsApp Launches Web Calling and New Features for Easier Communication
WhatsApp introduces web calling, call transfer between devices, and other features for a seamless user experience
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Meta launches Seller app for Facebook Marketplace sellers in the United States
Meta unveiled Seller, a dedicated iOS app that lets Facebook Marketplace vendors manage listings, messages and performance data from a single dashboard, marking the platform's tenth anniversary.
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RenaissThera Develops Oral Drugs for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
RenaissThera, a Bengaluru-based startup, is working on designing oral drugs for obesity and type 2 diabetes, focusing on cardio-metabolic disease.
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Astrobase Develops Reusable Rocket Engine and Launch Vehicle in Bengaluru
Astrobase is building a reusable rocket engine and launch vehicle, aiming to bridge India's satellite launch gap.
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Cellarim Labs Revolutionizes Cosmetic Ingredients in India
Cellarim Labs, an Indian startup, is changing the way cosmetic ingredients are made in the country, using a unique cell-free biomanufacturing system.
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Turning Barriers into Catalysts: Marcus Aurelius’s Maxim Guides Product Development
The ancient Stoic principle that obstacles become the way forward is being reinterpreted by product teams and entrepreneurs as a systematic method for turning constraints into design requirements, fostering rapid learning and resilience.
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Meta defends AI glasses privacy amid growing backlash over covert recording
Meta says its AI glasses feature a capture LED and sound to signal recording, and will disable the camera if the light is blocked, as critics demand stricter regulation after a Kenyan worker leak.
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Zee Entertainment Takes Blinkit to Delhi High Court Over Alleged Instagram Copyright Infringement
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd filed a petition in Delhi High Court accusing quick‑commerce platform Blinkit of posting copyrighted content on its Instagram, prompting an ex‑parte injunction and a summons.
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Kissht Reports 59% Jump in Q1 Profit to ₹95 Crore as Digital Lending Momentum Continues
Digital lending platform Kissht posted a 59% year-on-year increase in first-quarter profit, reaching ₹95 crore. The strong earnings highlight the company's continued growth in India's fintech lending sector, reflecting improved operational performance and sustained demand for digital credit solutions.
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Freehand Raises $75 Million to Accelerate Enterprise AI Platform Expansion and Global Growth
Enterprise AI startup Freehand has secured $75 million in fresh funding to expand its AI platform, strengthen product development, and increase its presence among enterprise customers. The investment highlights continued confidence in AI software designed to help organizations automate workflows, improve productivity, and scale intelligent business operations.
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SUIND Secures ₹20.5 Crore to Develop Autonomous Surveillance Drones, Strengthening India's Indigenous Defence Technology Push
Indian defence technology startup SUIND has secured ₹20.5 crore in fresh funding to accelerate the development of autonomous surveillance drones. The investment is expected to support research, product development, testing, and deployment of advanced unmanned aerial systems designed for security, defence, and strategic surveillance applications.
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Deepinder Goyal's Temple Targets $500 Million Valuation, Debut Wearable Priced at ₹80,000
Temple, the consumer technology venture backed by Deepinder Goyal, is reportedly targeting a valuation of around $500 million as it prepares to enter the premium wearable technology market. The company's first wearable device, priced at ₹80,000, signals an ambition to compete in the high-end segment with a focus on innovation and premium positioning.
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Rapido Integrates Ownly Into Main App as Competition in Food Delivery Market Intensifies
Rapido has integrated its food delivery offering, Ownly, into its main app, marking a significant step in its expansion beyond ride-hailing. The move comes as competition in India's online food delivery market continues to grow, with platforms seeking new ways to attract customers and strengthen their market positions.
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Fixxly Secures $5.5 Million to Expand Quick Commerce for Building Materials
Construction-focused quick commerce startup Fixxly has raised $5.5 million in a funding round backed by Accel, Lightspeed, and Fireside Ventures. The investment is expected to support the company's expansion, strengthen its technology platform, and improve rapid delivery services for construction materials.
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Delhi High Court Restrains ‘Zepto Finance’ From Using Zepto Trademark in Interim Relief to Quick-Commerce Firm
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to quick-commerce platform Zepto by restraining an NBFC operating under the name "Zepto Finance" from using the "Zepto" trademark or any deceptively similar branding. The court observed that the company had established a prima facie case of trademark infringement and passing off.
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Startup Founder Returns $2 Million to Investors, Says Walking Away Was the Hardest Decision of Her Life
A startup founder has shared why she stepped away from a successful technology company, returned $2 million in investor funding, and chose a completely different path. Her story has sparked conversations about burnout, personal fulfillment, and how entrepreneurs define success beyond financial growth.
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India’s Space Startup Ecosystem Crosses 450 Ventures as Policy Reforms Accelerate Private Sector Growth, Says IN-SPACe
India’s space sector has witnessed rapid expansion, with the number of startups surpassing 450, according to the Director of IN-SPACe. Industry-friendly reforms, greater private participation, and government-backed initiatives are helping transform the country into a major global hub for space innovation and commercial opportunities.
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Engineer Alleges Startup Withheld ₹90,000 in Salary Over Five Months, Sparking Debate on Employee Rights
An engineer has claimed that a startup failed to pay his full salary for five months, leaving nearly ₹90,000 in unpaid dues. The allegation has reignited conversations around salary delays, employee protections, startup workplace practices, and financial accountability in India's fast-growing startup ecosystem.
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West Bengal to Unveil Startup Policy After Industrial Policy by August 15, Says Swapan Dasgupta
West Bengal is preparing to introduce a dedicated startup policy after presenting its new industrial policy by August 15, according to Swapan Dasgupta. The proposed framework aims to strengthen the state's innovation ecosystem, attract investment, encourage entrepreneurship, and generate employment across emerging sectors.
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