Investors want to make an omelette. These companies are providing the eggs

Bengaluru, July 29 -- Tiptur, a small Karnataka town roughly 150km from Bengaluru, is known more for its copra, or dried coconut, than anything else. While coconuts are the mainstay, Tiptur's Kaveri h... Read More

Mint Primer | Quick commerce in tier-II cities: Is it finally viable?

New Delhi, July 16 -- A new report from Emkay suggests quick commerce might finally be working in tier-II cities. If true, it could reshape how Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart scale. Mint breaks down wha... Read More

Uber for housekeeping: India's newest gig economy boom faces a trust test

Bengaluru, July 10 -- When Sandip Ghosh, an engineer in New Delhi, signed up with Broomees to hire a 24/7 housekeeper, he thought he was finally buying peace of mind. For an annual subscription fee o... Read More

Instead of being a bright spot in the aftermath of the edtech crash, study abroad faces testing times

Bengaluru, June 18 -- Samarth G.S., 25, hasn't been to his hometown, in Karnataka, in nearly two years. But not for the usual reasons. Last year, he stayed back in the US to look for an internship. Th... Read More

After edtech crash, study-abroad was the bright spot. Now, it faces testing times

Bengaluru, June 15 -- Samarth G.S., 25, hasn't been to his hometown, in Karnataka, in nearly two years. But not for the usual reasons. Last year, he stayed back in the US to look for an internship. Th... Read More

Mint Primer: What's behind the order to clean up dark patterns?

New Delhi, June 13 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed over 50 digital platforms to remove dark patterns and complete self-audits within three months. What are dark patter... Read More

Cult.fit is planning to raise Rs.2,500 crore through an IPO. But is it fit enough?

Bengaluru, June 4 -- In early 2023, Baibhav Mishra started attending Cult.fit's group fitness classes at a centre in Bandra, Mumbai. It quickly became part of his routine, until one morning when he an... Read More

Mint Primer | Tip us first: Why new Uber push faces government ire

New Delhi, May 23 -- The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has raised concerns about Uber's 'advance tip' option. But Uber's not alone in this. What exactly is an advance tip? Is it unethic... Read More

Masterclass: The professor behind the engines of India's flying future

Chennai, May 22 -- On an October evening in 2016, a professor from IIT Madras came across a talk by Tony Seba, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur. In the video, Seba showed two remarkable pictures. The fi... Read More

Mint Explainer: Can Uber shake up the market Porter dominates?

New Delhi, May 14 -- Uber on Monday said it is scaling up its courier service in India, tapping into large deliveries through 3- and 4-wheeler goods carriers. This is an extension to the small package... Read More