Skill gaming bodies write to Amit Shah to stop real-money gaming ban, warn of large-scale job and investment risks
A ban on online skill gaming would devastate a fast-growing industry, kill over 200,000 jobs and drive users to unregulated offshore platforms, industry bodies told Home Minister Amit Shah.
We Founder Circle, Avinya Ventures co-founder Neeraj Tyagi passes away
Tyagi’s untimely passing at around 50 years old follows a series of tragic losses in the startup community over the last year
Ola Electric integrates homegrown 4680 battery cells into S1 Pro+ and Roadster X+, slashes prices ahead of festive season
The company also unveiled the S1 Pro Sport, priced at Rs 1,49,999, with bookings opening today and deliveries set to start in January 2026.
Mobile game publisher Felicity expands to Singapore
Felicity Labs will serve as the company's Southeast Asia headquarters, focusing on forthcoming acquisitions and operations in the region.
Zepto revamps app, drops 'dark patterns' amid regulatory pressure
The changes include auto-application of free delivery and upfront disclosure of all charges in line with practices adopted by rivals such as Blinkit
Allen Digital CEO Abha Maheshwari steps down after two-year stint
The former Meta executive had joined the coaching major in 2022 to lead its digital arm, Allen Digital, and drive its online business.
RBI clears Paytm for Payment Aggregator licence, merchant onboarding ban lifted
The development paves way for Paytm to resume merchant onboarding and expand its digital payments infrastructure after nearly three years of regulatory uncertainty.
Rapido’s food delivery offering to go live in Bengaluru’s Koramangala, HSR and BTM Layout
The zero-commission platform, called Ownly, will be available on the App Store and Play Store this week, offering offline-equivalent prices and a flat delivery fee for restaurants.
General Catalyst-backed Pronto shifts domicile from US to India within a year of launch
The shift aligns with Pronto’s expansion plans in the fast-growing instant home services market, where well-funded startups and incumbents are racing to capture urban consumers.
Quick service, quicker repairs: 15-minute home services become quick commerce’s next act
Startups like Snabbit, Pronto, and Pync are tapping into rising dual-income households and unpredictable live-in staff availability to meet urban India’s growing need for instant, reliable home services.
VC fundraising in India breaches $3-billion mark, goes past 2024 total
Fund cycles, better exits and stronger startup pipelines are drawing fresh capital back into India’s venture ecosystem
JetSynthesys strengthens leadership team with 3 key hires
The new hires come as JetSynthesys focuses on scaling its consumer and enterprise offerings globally.
PharmEasy CEO Siddharth Shah steps down amid string of co-founder exits; Rahul Guha takes over
Rahul Guha, who currently serves as CEO of subsidiary Thyrocare and President of Operations at API, will take over from Siddharth Shah, the last remaining co-founder of the company, who will now assume the role of Vice Chairman.
Flipkart executives meet Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of India redomicile
The high-level meeting comes weeks after Moneycontrol reported that Flipkart has begun groundwork to shift its base back to India from Singapore ahead of a planned public listing, though the timeline remains uncertain.
Delivery deficit: Quick commerce firms face worker crunch ahead of festival season rush
Average per-order payouts in quick commerce have dropped by as much as 40 percent over the last year, falling from Rs 34–Rs 42 in 2024 to Rs 22–Rs 30 in 2025, according to recruitment platforms, with some even earning as low as Rs 15-Rs 25 per order.
W Health Ventures launches $70 million Fund II to build healthcare companies from scratch
The firm plans to back 8–10 startups over the next four years through its second fund via its in-house company creation model.
Gig hiring to rise 15–20% with over 2.16 lakh new roles as firms kick off festival season push early
Retailers, e-commerce firms and logistics players have begun festive hiring weeks in advance, eyeing deeper reach and faster fulfilment across smaller cities
SoftBank’s Sumer Juneja exits Lenskart board; INDmoney’s Ashish Kashyap, PaySense’s Sayali Karanjkar join ahead of IPO
The appointment of two entrepreneurs to the board is aimed at strengthening Lenskart's governance ahead of its public listing
IPO-bound Lenskart's founders to together draw Rs 12 crore in annual salaries
The salaries were approved by shareholders at the AGM on July 26, as the eyewear firm moves towards a more structured governance and compliance framework ahead of the IPO
Lenskart gets shareholder nod to raise Rs 2,150 crore through IPO
The proposal was cleared at Lenskart’s annual general meeting held on July 26. The company is expected to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) in the coming days, people aware of the matter said.
Tata Digital trims FY25 loss to Rs 828 crore even as revenue growth slows
Consumer platforms delivered mixed performance in FY25, with 1mg posting strong profits, BigBasket under pressure, and NeuPass loyalty growth signalling deeper cross-brand engagement
Value retail chain SuperK raises Rs 100 crore from Binny Bansal, Mithun Sacheti, Shubman Gill and others
The startup plans to use the funds to scale presence beyond 300 towns and deepen its reach in groceries and essentials
Last-mile reset: New-age logistics firms go after D2C returns, billing and other pain points
Courier weight disputes, RTOs and NDRs have prompted D2C brands to seek smarter, more accountable logistics partners
Want to build a lasting company? Accel's Subrata Mitra says resilient teams and enduring problems are key
Accel's Subrata Mitra, an early backer of the e-commerce giant Flipkart, said that startups should pick a problem they believe will stand the test of time.
