Wonder why Indian founders haven't been quicker on AI; not seeing enough energy: Lightspeed’s Bejul Somaia
We're beginning to see the excitement on the consumer economy front but I'm not seeing that level of entrepreneurial energy around AI. It's up compared to a year ago, it's up meaningfully, but it should be 10X, he said in an interview to Moneycontrol
Accel, Prosus pick 6 deeptech startups for Atoms X LeapTech programme
Accel and Prosus have selected six startups from over 2,000 applications for their inaugural Atoms X LeapTech cohort, with Prosus set to match Accel’s investment in each company
Zomato raises platform fee to Rs 14.9, second hike in six months
The latest hike, up from Rs 12.5, comes six months after Zomato's last revision, as platform fees remain a key margin lever for food-delivery major
Costly gas but steady gigs: Food delivery worker earnings hold firm amid LPG crunch
Despite restaurants grappling with soaring LPG costs, supply disruptions and menu cuts, delivery partners for platforms like Swiggy and Zomato report little to no impact on order volumes or earnings, with demand largely stable after an initial dip
Startup IPO reality check: 8 of 15 listings from 2025 now trade below issue price
Market volatility triggered by the Iran war, aggressive IPO pricing and tighter scrutiny of financial performance have pushed most of last year’s venture-backed listings below their issue price
UpGrad signs term sheet to acquire Unacademy in all-stock deal; Gaurav Munjal to remain CEO
The companies will combine through a 100% share swap, with the valuation to be disclosed only after the deal closes, founders Ronnie Screwvala and Gaurav Munjal said.
Restaurants add ‘LPG surcharge’ to bills as cooking gas concerns hit kitchens
Eateries have introduced temporary charges and revised prices as the ongoing West Asia war has disrupted LPG supply and pushed up commercial cylinder costs.
Induction cooktops' demand skyrockets on e-commerce platforms amid LPG crunch
Amazon and Flipkart see a dramatic spike in sales, quick-delivery Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto run out of stock in several cities. Rice cookers, air fryers and electric kettles too are in huge demand
Former health secretary CK Mishra joins Practo board as independent director
The appointment comes as Practo continues to expand its consumer and enterprise footprint globally, including scaling operations in the United States and the UAE, while strengthening its leadership across technology and product
Iran war: Trade routes disrupted, exporters delay shipments as freight costs surge
Exporters and logistics executives told Moneycontrol that shipments to the Gulf are being delayed, cargo is piling up at major air hubs and freight rates have surged as the US and Israel–Iran war disrupts key trade routes linking India to West Asia
The Israel–Iran war is coming for your masala dosa
Cooking gas shortages linked to the Israel–Iran war has had a ripple effect through restaurant kitchens across India, pushing up LPG prices, forcing menu changes and prompting industry bodies to seek government intervention.
NRAI flags LPG supply disruption at restaurants, urges govt to ensure availability of commercial cylinders
The restaurant body has written to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, warning that a halt in commercial LPG supply could impact restaurant operations and food availability.
Flipkart flips back from Singapore ahead of India IPO
With this, Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd has become the group’s holding company after government approval for internal restructuring, clearing a key step toward the e-commerce major's upcoming domestic listing.
Startup hiring to rise 8-15% in FY26 as AI talent demand surges
Recruitment firms told Moneycontrol that growth-stage startups are stepping up hiring across AI, product and engineering roles, while quick commerce and fintech also contribute to demand.
Meesho gets Rs 1,500 crore income tax demand for assessment year 2023-24, says will contest order
The ecommerce marketplace said it does not agree with the observations made in the assessment order for the year and will challenge the Rs 1,500 crore demand.
Flipkart lets go of 300 employees as part of annual performance review
The Walmart-owned e-commerce firm’s latest round of exits impacts about 1.5 percent of its roughly 20,000-strong workforce
Rapido formally rolls out Ownly across Bengaluru with zero-commission food delivery model
Founder Aravind Sanka says the platform aims to build a “restaurant-first model” rooted in transparency and everyday low pricing
Video game industry body GDAI appoints Shruti Verma as CEO
Krafton India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn has joined the GDAI board. Former Ministry of Information and Broadcasting secretary Apurva Chandra has also appointed board adviser
The Whole Truth’s slow-burn rise: How a label-reading blog built an unlikely food brand
In a D2C market chasing quick exits and faster growth, The Whole Truth is betting on in-house manufacturing, discipline and consumer trust — not just protein hype — to build a lasting food brand
Info Edge to commit up to Rs 250 crore to new growth-stage vehicle B8 Fund I
The investment will be routed through a SEBI-registered Category II AIF focused on growth-stage opportunities, with capital drawn down over time to back expansion-stage companies.
Bewakoof cofounder Prabhkiran Singh to step down after 14 years at the helm
The founder says he will transition out by March-end, citing personal priorities, as the D2C apparel brand enters its “next phase” with backing from TMRW and Aditya Birla Group.
Walmart-owned Flipkart to appoint Nivea India’s Somnath Das as VP of supply chain
The appointment comes as the e-commerce major strengthens operational leadership and governance structures following its domicile shift to India, part of a build-out ahead of a potential public listing
Deepinder Goyal’s LAT Aerospace acquires defence robotics startup Sharang Shakti
The acquisition marks LAT Aerospace’s first acquisition as it begins to build in-house autonomy and control technologies for aviation and defence applications
Dream11 parent ropes in ex-Zynga executive Arpith Kanade as Dream Cricket head of studio
Arpith Kanade will lead Dream Cricket's expansion into international markets while shaping and executing the title's goal to become the world’s largest social cricket game
Urban Company’s InstaHelp crosses 50,000 daily bookings within a year of launch
The milestone highlights rapid adoption of the 10–15 minute home-services format as the company scales the category across five metros, amid rising competition in the sector.
