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[Update] Exclusive: HomeRun Raises $12 Mn To Scale Construction Materials Quick Commerce Platform

India, Aug. 6 -- Update | August 6, 2026, 10:15 IST Quick commerce startup for construction and interior materials HomeRun has raised $12 Mn (about Rs.114 Cr) in a Series A+ funding round led by Nexu... Read More


Exclusive: Practo In Talks To Acquire Healthtech SaaS Startup HealthPlix

India, Aug. 6 -- Healthtech startup Practo is in talks to acquire healthtech SaaS startup HealthPlix in what seems to be a distress sale, sources told Inc42. The deal is expected to be finalised for ... Read More


[Update] Exclusive: Practo In Talks To Acquire Healthtech SaaS Startup HealthPlix

India, Aug. 6 -- Update | August 06, 23:11 IST Update: Hours after the story was published, Healthplix's cofounder Sandeep Gudibanda said the startup is not in any talks for acquisition. He told Inc... Read More


Inside The Economics That May Make Or Break Instant Home Services

India, Aug. 6 -- On August 2, Urban Company cofounder and CEO Abhiraj Singh Bhal announced that the company's instant housekeeping service, InstaHelp, had crossed 1 Lakh daily delivered orders. Hot on... Read More


From Firefly To Honeybee: How India's Pixxel Is Widening What Satellites Can See

India, Aug. 6 -- In 2024, NASA was looking at how to incorporate hyperspectral imagery at scale. Having been introduced in the early 1980s, hyperspectral imaging quickly became the standard for aerial... Read More


Exclusive: Pain Care Startup Zanskar In Talks To Raise $6 Mn In Round Led By Bessemer

India, Aug. 5 -- Delhi NCR-based pain care startup Zanskar is in talks to raise about $6 Mn in a fresh funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, sources told Inc42. The discussions are ongoing ... Read More


Exclusive: AC Maker Optimist In Talks To Raise $10 Mn From TDK Ventures

India, Aug. 5 -- Delhi NCR-based cooling solutions startup Optimist is in talks to raise about $10 Mn in a fresh funding round from TDK Ventures, sources told Inc42. TDK Ventures, the corporate ventu... Read More


Swiggy's Instamart Turns A Corner

India, Aug. 3 -- The quick commerce industry in India got a reality check this week as Zepto's IPO plans were put on hold. Amid this, Swiggy's Q1 FY27 financials may come as something of a relief for ... Read More


Flipkart's Digital Mall Now Has A Food Court

India, July 26 -- When Flipkart entered quick commerce last year, many were sceptical of the move, as the ecommerce giant was seen as a day late and a dollar short. The market was already dominated by... Read More


Inside The Leadership Behind ShareChat's Rs.1,000 Cr Turnaround

India, July 24 -- Google-backed social media startup ShareChat is planning for a $400 Mn IPO by next year. It crossed Rs.1,000 Cr in operating revenue in FY26 and reported EBITDA and net profitability... Read More