TECHNOLOGY
AI in edtech and pre-kindergarten market key focus areas going forward, says GSV Ventures' Michael Moe
AI in edtech can be bigger moment than the internet was 30 years ago as it takes an already great product and makes it even better, Moe said in the interview with Moneycontrol.
TECHNOLOGY
Banking on AI portfolio, enterprise biz to drive near term growth, says Eruditus co-founder Chaitanya Kalipatnapu
The company’s growth plans come hot on the heels of a major funding round
TECHNOLOGY
Startup employees to earn more via ESOPs as companies increase pool
As many as 26 startups announced ESOP buyback programmes in 2024 and the number is expected to go up this year, as more new-age tech firms get ready to make their market debut
TECHNOLOGY
Budget 2025: Consumer internet startups bat for simplified tax norms, reduced compliance burden
The industry has called for policies that reduce compliance hurdles, improve access to working capital and rationalise taxes, especially for small businesses
TECHNOLOGY
A Maha Kumbh for startups, demand surges as devotion goes virtual
Tie-ups with akharas, astrologers performing rituals at Prayagraj, deep daan, pitru puja and more, devotees who can't be at the Maha Kumbh are taking the virtual route to the once-in-a-12-year event
DAVOS-SUMMIT
Davos 2025: Need farsighted plan of action to ensure water conservation, says Union minister CR Patil
Patil highlighted several ongoing initiatives by the government aimed at water conservation and increasing access to drinking water
DAVOS-SUMMIT
Davos 2025: Indian workforce needs to be reskilled, private sector should step up, says minister Jayant Chaudhary
Private players need to re-tool their workforce for new technologies, the minister has said, asking corporates to invest in re-skilling their workforce
DAVOS-SUMMIT
Davos 2025: Lithium ion cell plant to be ready in a year, says Amara Raja chairman
In the race to be among the first for lithium ion cell manufacturers in India, says chairman Jayadev Galla
DAVOS-SUMMIT
Davos 2025: India in a bright spot; can become third pole after US, China, says McKinsey Chairman Gautam Kumra
Weighing the implications of now US President Donald Trump’s re-election, Kumra said that geopolitical risks should be assessed with a wide lens.
TECHNOLOGY
Laptops delivered in 10 minutes: PCs makers hop on the quick commerce bandwagon
Over the last month, several of the largest personal computer (PC) makers in India—including HP, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus—have listed their products on at least one of the major quick commerce platforms.
BUSINESS
ONDC, Ola, Magicpin to meet NRAI as row over Swiggy, Zomato's private-label practices escalates
The meeting comes on the heels of NRAI’s opposition to Zomato, Swiggy and others venturing into quick commerce food delivery through private-label brands
BUSINESS
Govt needs to expedite creation of DPI in agriculture sector: Cropin CEO Krishna Kumar
According to Kumar, the creation of DPI for the agritech space will accelerate growth in the sector
TECHNOLOGY
Orios Venture Partners delays closure of third fund for a third time
The VC firm was to close Orios Fund III by December 2023 with a target size of $120-150 million but fell short. The deadline was moved to June and then to December 2024, which has again been extended.
TECHNOLOGY
ShareChat to lay off 5% of its workforce; fourth round of job cuts in 2 years
In the past two years, ShareChat has cumulatively laid off upwards of 850 employees across at least four rounds
TECHNOLOGY
Budget 2025: Edtech startups await tax exemptions, skill, digital infra development
The industry hopes for potential tax incentives and benefits from the budget, primarily in the form of GST exemptions for under-privileged students, and reduction in GST for educational products and services
TECHNOLOGY
Coffee chain Blue Tokai to go big offline, sets target of 80-90 outlets each year
Despite Blue Tokai's growth prospects, the rising prices of coffee globally may take a toll on Blue Tokai’s margins, co-founder and CEO Matt Chitharanjan told Moneycontrol in an interview.
TECHNOLOGY
Double whammy: Hotel federation FHRAI goes after Swiggy, Zomato as NRAI flags private label concerns on quick commerce
The restaurant body has alleged that food aggregator platforms are leveraging their dominant positions and access to restaurant data to promote their own private labels, namely Blinkit’s Bistro and Swiggy’s Snacc.
TECHNOLOGY
Games24x7 better positioned to navigate GST on online gaming in 2025: CEO Trivikraman Thampy
Games24x7's offerings, especially fantasy sports, are expected to drive the company’s growth in 2025 as the company bumps up investments in technology and artificial intelligence, said co-CEO and co-founder Trivikraman Thampy.
TECHNOLOGY
Used car unicorn Droom looks to refile IPO papers, turn profitable in 2025
Droom has witnessed a reacceleration in growth this year, after efforts to improve profitability have paid off, says founder and CEO Sandeep Aggarwal.
TECHNOLOGY
Honasa Consumer’s chief business officer Zairus Master steps down
Master has stepped down at a time when Honasa's growth has hit a rough patch, after its flagship label Mamaearth reported slowing growth due to ongoing restructuring in its distribution model.
BUSINESS
Startup IPO party to continue in 2025: 25 firms expected to list on bourses
Following last year's startup IPO frenzy, with 13 firms going public, the number of new-age public listings is expected to nearly double in 2025. This growth is expected across sectors, including fintech, e-commerce and quick commerce, logistics, and even edtech.
TECHNOLOGY
New Year’s Eve 2024: Quick commerce, food delivery firms receive record order volumes
This New Year’s Eve, companies like Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto saw record-breaking orders as demand surged on year-end celebrations
TECHNOLOGY
New Year’s Eve 2024: Quick commerce, food delivery firms end the year with record orders
Executives from companies like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share notable consumer trends and record order volumes.
BUSINESS
BigBasket to roll out quick food and medicine deliveries in 2025: CEO Hari Menon
The forays come at a time when quick commerce companies are entering new sectors to push up average order values and improve their profitability
