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Inside Dextrus' Contrarian Bet In India's Venture Capital-Heavy Workspace Ecosystem

India, Sept. 16 -- The traditional Indian workplace is being reimagined. Whether it is a year-old startup or a decades-old enterprise, companies now want their offices to be more than just functional ... Read More


RentoMojo IPO: Accel Clocks 8.6X Return, Cofounder Geetansh Bamania Pockets Rs.34 Cr

India, Sept. 16 -- Furniture and appliance rental startup RentoMojo's IPO has delivered sizeable returns for its early backers through its offer-for-sale (OFS) component, ahead of the startup's stock ... Read More


D2CX Converge Pune Decodes The Playbook For Building Rs.100 Cr Consumer Brands

India, Sept. 16 -- India's consumer brand ecosystem is entering a more demanding phase. As brands move beyond achieving product-market fit, founders are having to make tougher choices around distribut... Read More


Aakrit Vaish's Activate Closes Maiden VC Fund At $105 Mn To Back AI Startups

India, Sept. 16 -- Former Haptik CEO Aakrit Vaish-led VC firm Activate has announced the final close of its maiden fund at $105 Mn (around Rs.1,000 Cr). The fund, which was closed within a year of its... Read More


Zerodha, INDmoney Flag UPI MDR Impact On Brokers, Nithin Kamath Seeks Rs.5-10 Cap

India, Sept. 16 -- Investment platforms Zerodha and INDmoney have flagged the cost impact of the new merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, warning that they could incur charges on fund tra... Read More


VerifAIX Bags $5 Mn To Scale AI-Based Chip Verification Platform

India, Sept. 16 -- AI-native semiconductor verification startup VerifAIX has raised $5 Mn (about Rs.48 Cr) in a seed funding round co-led by Endiya Partners and Bluehill VC. The round marks VerifAIX'... Read More


What's The Whole Truth? India's Clean Label D2C Brands Vs FSSAI

India, Sept. 16 -- India is in the middle of its biggest food-regulation crackdown in years, and the Supreme Court has now weighed in. During a hearing on September 10, the apex court intervened on w... Read More


Kids' Nutrition Brands Face A Familiar Struggle

India, Sept. 15 -- Kids want a bar of chocolate, but parents want a healthier snacking option. For years, this has been one of the toughest equations for nutrition-conscious parents, who often found t... Read More


Meta Agrees To Report CSAM Cases To Indian Authorities Amid Govt Scrutiny

India, Sept. 15 -- Social media major Meta has agreed to report instances of child sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies in India as the Centre steps up pressure on online platforms... Read More


UPI MDR Regime Explained: Here's What Will Be Charged After Oct 15

India, Sept. 15 -- India's ubiquitous UPI payment system is set for a significant change from October 15, with the introduction of a merchant discount rate (MDR) on select transactions. Under the new... Read More