A social platform post of Bengaluru tech enthusiast Keshav Chauhan sparked a debate. His post talked about two types of people are mainly required by startups. His post was shared on X and it captured a simple idea that startups need a mix of those who are deeply connected to the digital pulse and those […]

Blinkit has come up with a bold decision with the launch of its 10-minute ambulance service. The startup has been known for its rapid grocery deliveries, but lately it is venturing into healthcare sector to deal with lives instead of just convenience. The initiative aims to address critical emergencies and Union Minister Piyush Goyal commented […]

Balmer Lawrie has announced to be investing ₹1 crore in hospitality startup NapTapGo. NapTapGo is reimagining travel with its unique concept of pod hotels. The pod hotels are usually compact, affordable and technology-driven accommodations. The pod hotels offer comfort to travelers at comparatively low budget. Balmer Lawrie is showing its commitment to supporting such ideas […]

AI-powered hospitality startup Guestara has made a big leap with its recent $500,000 pre-seed funding round led by industry veteran Sanjay Ghare. The investment signals strong confidence in its potential to reshape the way hotels manage guest experiences. The startup was founded by Akshay Dekate and offers a modern as well as AI-driven platform that […]

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is reportedly set to acquire Jaipur-based skincare startup Minimalist. The deal amount could be Rs 3,000 crore ($350 million) and said to be more than just another corporate acquisition. The D2C (direct-to-consumer) has achieved a valuation of Rs 3,000 crore from Rs 630 crore in just three years and it is […]

The 2021 and 2022 witnessed a tough funding winter for the Indian startup ecosystem. Signs of recovery was seen in 2023 and the funding jumped 20% year-on-year (YoY) to $12 billion in 2024. Mumbai overtook Bengaluru in 2024 as the most funded startup hub in the country. Mumbai witnessed a growth of 154% in funding […]

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has lately collaborated with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) and it is a step to India’s growing ambition to establish itself as a global hub for innovation as well as entrepreneurship. The SPF Startup Baithak is the core of the collaboration. It is an event set […]

The Indian startup ecosystem is on the brink of an IPO wave in 2025. It is to set the stage for another milestone year. The performance in 2024 was strong equipped with 13 new-age tech startups collectively raising more than ₹29,000 crore. At least 23 startups are gearing up for public listings in 2025 and […]

Dunzo CEO and sole remaining co-founder Kabeer Biswas may step down and it is being seen as a turning point in the journey of the quick commerce platform. It might seem like a personal decision for Biswas, but reflects broader issues being faced by the company as well as the entire quick commerce sector. Dunzo […]

Collaboration between IIT Madras and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is believed to be a turning point for the Indian agricultural sector. The partnership is basically to address challenges faced by farmers by using advanced technologies. The initiative revolves around the Vistaar platform and it is a digital repository of more than 12,000 startups […]