Zilo raises $15.3 million in Series A funding led by Peak XV to scale fashion quick commerce play
The round marks Peak XV’s first cheque in vertical fashion quick commerce, backing ZILO’s 60-minute delivery model as competition heats up in rapid-fashion fulfilment.
Drone startups expect export tailwinds from India-US trade deal
Lower tariffs and deeper collaboration with US partners can help domestic UAV firms move up the value chain and compete globally, industry leaders say
Fractal Analytics awaits GPU allocation under IndiaAI Mission; foundation model launch pushed to Aug: CEO
Trump’s ‘Buy American’ push in India-US trade deal is a wakeup call for homegrown AI firms, Velamakanni told Moneycontrol in an interview.
Founders, investors gear up for a ‘SaaSocalypse’ as AI shakes up app-layer software
AI developer Anthropic's launch of a legal AI tool this week gave rise to fresh discussions around SaaS disruption
Why Fractal Analytics trimmed its IPO size by 42%, CEO Srikanth Velamakanni responds
Fractal has fixed a price band of Rs 857 to Rs 900 per share, reducing the top band of its share price by 18 percent.
Marico acquires majority stake in Cosmix as protein gains prominence in Indian meals
Cosmix, founded in 2019 by husband-wide duo Soorya Jagadish and Vibha Harish, had been bootstrapped so far with a personal investment of Rs 20 lakh during initial days, Harish told Moneycontrol.
The Whole Truth raises $51 million in Series D funding led by Sofina, Sauce.vc
The clean-label food startup said the round marks the start of its IPO journey, with fresh capital to be deployed towards scaling in-house manufacturing, shoring up working capital and building systems needed to become public-market ready.
India-US trade deal lifts sentiment for cross-border payment startups
Fintech firms serving exporters expect higher volumes once there is clarity on execution and regulations
Groww payout, carry row: Inside the avalanche that triggered partner exits at Peak XV
All partners were aligned until about a week ago. But tensions began building over the last five to six days, which led to Ashish Agrawal deciding to quit abruptly, with the other two following suit, sources told Moneycontrol.
Nazara's Q3 profit slumps 35.4% as revenues decline due to Nodwin Gaming deconsolidation
Nazara's Q3-FY26 EBITDA rose by 29 percent to Rs 67.8 crore for the quarter from Rs 52.4 crore in the year-ago quarter.
Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal and Tejeshwi Sharma to start a new VC fund together after leaving Peak XV Partners
This will be the latest instance where top executives are leaving Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India) to start their own fund. In the past, A91 Partners, Westbridge Capital were funds started by former Partners at Peak XV.
Indian crypto exchanges see over 30% surge in bargain hunting as geopolitical tensions drag Bitcoin lower
Although Bitcoin prices inched up slightly to breach the $78,000 level on February 3, crypto exchanges expect possible volatility and further downside.
E-commerce startups await clarity before cheering India-US trade deal
While the larger e-commerce industry awaits details, certain sectors like seafood exports, within the realm of e-commerce, said the India-US trade deal would provide better infrastructure that will in turn formalise fragmented markets.
Dream Sports-backed FanCode acquires broadcast rights for Indian Super League 2025–26
FanCode says it will deliver a digital-first viewing experience for ISL fans, combining high-quality broadcasts with the platform’s fan-centric features
Looking to acquire large and stable companies, PB Fintech can bring growth and transformation, says Group CEO Yashish Dahiya
According to Dahiya, the new MGA provisions in the insurance amendment bill could transform the insurance industry much like NBFCs reshaped banking and lending in India
India–US Trade Deal: IT, AI services and engineering goods seen as key beneficiaries
Analysts flag sentiment boost for exporters, but say near-term revenue impact for IT services remains limited
PB Fintech board to meet on Feb 5 to mull on fundraising via QIP for potential acquisitions
While the company has not identified any particular target, it is exploring through acquisitions locally as well as internationally
PB Fintech net profit jumps 165% in December quarter to Rs 189 crore, revenue up 37%
total insurance premium stood at Rs 7,965 crore, with new core online insurance premiums growing by 44 percent while new health insurance premiums grew by 79 percent
Ather Energy Q3 results: Net loss narrows to Rs 85 crore as revenue rises 50%
Revenue from operations rose 50% year-on-year to Rs 953.6 crore, compared with Rs 634.9 crore a year earlier
Budget 2026: New penalties imposed on crypto sector for non-disclosure, misreporting of assets
A fine of Rs 200 per day was introduced under Income-tax Act, 2025 for not disclosing income statement for virtual digital assets (VDA). Additionally, penalty of Rs 50,000 will be levied for furnishing inaccurate information.
Payment industry disappointed with Rs 2,000 crore budget subsidy for UPI and RuPay debit card
The UPI transaction value growth has already dropped to 13 percent even though volume growth remains robust at around 28 percent
Centre sets aside Rs 1,500 crore for PM E-DRIVE scheme in Budget 2026
The PM E-DRIVE scheme focuses on accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and strengthening supporting infrastructure, including charging facilities.
Budget earmarks Rs 5,939 crore for auto PLI scheme
In the revised estimates for FY26, the government expects to spend Rs 2,091.26 crore under the scheme. The allocation for FY24–25 also stood at Rs 2,818.85 crore
Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 2,000 crore UPI and RuPay subsidy
To promote the adoption of digital payments, the government mandated that UPI transactions remain free for users, and in return, it will compensate payment firms for the costs they bear to facilitate them
Budget 2026: FM proposes multilingual AI tool to integrate agri portals
The finance minister said the proposed AI-based platform will help reduce risks faced by farmers by offering timely and tailored information across stages of agricultural activity
