H-1B at $100,000: Trump’s visa fee hike rattles Indian students eyeing US jobs, lifts interest in Germany, Japan, Poland
The move adds to a year of tightening visa rules and rising uncertainty over the post-study future of Indian students.
Gaming platform Zupee forays into esports as it broadens offerings after real-money gaming ban
Zupee founder Dilsher Singh Malhi said the company plans to reimagine traditional Indian games such as Ludo, Carrom and Chess as global esports formats.
Bharti Airtel scion Kavin Bharti Mittal to shut down Hike after India's real-money gaming ban
Last month, Kavin Bharti Mittal had stated plans of exiting India to focus on International markets such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Amazon expands quick commerce service 'Now' to Mumbai, after Delhi and Bengaluru
With Mumbai now live, Amazon is signalling it is done testing the waters and is ready for a larger play in India’s $7-billion quick commerce market.
Gaming company Zupee cuts 170 jobs, offers financial assistance to impacted staff
Zupee joins a growing list of companies that have reduced their staff in recent weeks, as the industry grapples with the fallout of India's blanket ban on real-money games.
Aviral Bhatnagar's AJVC closes maiden fund at over Rs 200 cr to back pre-seed startups
AJVC has already invested in 25 startups across AI and consumer technology and plans to back 60–70 more teams from this fund.
Zupee taps micro dramas, subscriptions after real-money gaming ban
Zupee's paid subscription service, Zupee Plus, offers ad-free games and unlimited access to shows for Rs 499 for three months
D2C brands deploy AI to cut returns, boost sales amid festival season rush
From tackling fake returns and delivery failures to optimising supply chains and personalising festive campaigns, brands are betting on AI tools to protect margins and capture a larger share of India’s Rs 1.2 lakh crore festive e-commerce market.
PhysicsWallah IPO: Issue size, promoter cash-out, heavy costs and teaching moments decoded
Backed by WestBridge, Hornbill and GSV Ventures, the edtech firm has doubled down on offline centres and acquisitions even as rising employee costs, high attrition, and loss-making subsidiaries test its balance sheet.
PhysicsWallah revenue surges 49% in FY25, losses narrow to Rs 243 crore as offline bet scales up
Offline centres now contribute nearly half of PhysicsWallah’s topline, underscoring its shift into a hybrid model.
OYO rebrands parent company as PRISM to reflect global expansion, premium push
The corporate rebrand comes at a pivotal moment for the group, as it gears up for a renewed IPO bid later this year
Festive sales from Amazon, Flipkart begin September 23, a day after GST reset
The flagship sales come just a day after the new GST reforms take effect, with lower rates on big-ticket appliances expected to fuel higher festive spending.
Swiggy, Zomato brace for GST impact on delivery fees; may pass cost to consumers
Industry experts warn that the move could squeeze margins, strain working capital, and trigger higher delivery charges for customers.
A23 owner Head Digital Works cuts around 500 jobs after govt's real-money gaming ban
Head Digital Works joins a growing list of real-money gaming companies that have carried out large-scale layoffs in the past week following the government's blanket ban.
Swiggy launches instant gifting platform ‘Giftables’ for curated festive gifting
The service, currently live in Bangalore and expanding to metros including Mumbai and Delhi, appears as a tab within the main Swiggy app rather than a standalone application
Amazon, Flipkart hail new GST reforms, gear up for festive season sales boost
GST clarity clears the air for e-commerce majors, enabling Flipkart and Amazon to finalise festive flagship sale dates, with analysts expecting a boost in demand for big-ticket items.
Bitkraft Ventures to step up India investments after Centre's new online gaming law
Bitkraft expects five to six mobile games to surpass $100 million in annual in-app purchase (IAP) revenue in India by the end of 2025.
MP High Court issues notice to Centre on plea challenging new online gaming law
India's new online gaming law, which bans real-money online games, has faced three legal challenges so far, with petitions filed before the High Courts of Karnataka, Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh.
Swiggy hikes platform fee for third time in three weeks, taking it to Rs 15
At Swiggy’s present order volumes — estimated at over 2 million orders per day — the higher fee translates to up to Rs 3 crore in daily revenue, compared to around Rs 2.4 crore when the fee was at Rs 12. That’s an additional Rs 54 crore per quarter and Rs 216 crore annually if the rate sustains.
Zomato hikes platform fee to Rs 12 to boost profitability amid festival season rush
The company has also begun testing a Rs 50 'VIP Mode' in select locations that promises faster deliveries, priority riders, and a concierge-style service for select top customers.
Venturi Partners marks first close of second fund at $150 million to back consumer brands
The firm had previously targeted raising $130 million for its first close, when it announced its $225 million Fund II in March this year.
Flipkart buys majority stake in Pinkvilla to boost engagement, deepen content play and target Gen Z
With Gen Z audiences consuming a majority of their content around such themes, Flipkart is betting that the platform will provide not only reach but also sharper insights into consumer preferences.
After MPL and PokerBaazi parent, Games24x7 begins layoffs following govt ban on real-money games
Games24x7, which operates the online rummy platform Rummy Circle and fantasy sports platform My11Circle, is the latest casualty of the government's ban on real-money games.
Nazara-backed Baazi Games to cut over 200 jobs after govt's real-money gaming ban
The job cuts at the PokerBaazi parent firm comes after the government introduced a new online gaming law that has imposed a blanket ban on real-money games in the country.
