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From Freehand To Sid's Farms - Indian Startups Raised $142 Mn This Week

India, Aug. 1 -- Indian startup funding cooled in the final week of July. Between July 27 and 31, Indian startups cumulatively raised about $142.3 Mn across 11 deals, down about 32% from the $209.1 Mn... Read More


[Update] Zepto Confirms IPO Pause, Plans Pre-IPO Fundraise

India, Aug. 1 -- Update | Aug 1, 19:47 IST Quick commerce startup Zepto officially confirmed that it has paused its IPO, saying it intends to focus on execution. In a statement, the startup said its... Read More


Kissht's Next Growth Play: Better Borrowers, Lower Costs & Loan Against Property

India, Aug. 1 -- Recently listed NBFC Kissht is entering its "quality over quantity" phase, as it looks to build a more sustainable lending business. During the Q1 FY27 earnings call of Kissht parent... Read More


Shadowfax Leads New-Age Tech Stocks This Week, Pine Labs Slides On Q1 Earnings

India, Aug. 1 -- With the Q1 FY27 earnings season in full swing, quarterly results remained the biggest driver of investor sentiment for listed Indian new-age tech companies this week. While logistic... Read More


After A Stellar Q1, Shadowfax Elevates FY27 Revenue Guidance

India, Aug. 1 -- Fresh off a record Q1 FY27, Shadowfax is now setting the stage for a standout fiscal year. Fuelled by a surge in net profits and early victories in heavy shipments and quick commerce,... Read More


Can Aequs Build A Consumer Engine Under Its Aerospace Wings?

India, Aug. 1 -- Earlier this week, listed manufacturing company Aequs reported its Q1 FY27 earnings. As usual, most of the investor attention focused on the headline numbers - Rs.53.2 Cr in net losse... Read More


UPI Transactions Rise 4% MoM To 23.7 Bn In July

India, Aug. 1 -- UPI transaction volume rose 4% to 23.66 Bn in July from 22.72 Bn in June, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The total transaction value... Read More


Smallest.ai Bags $13 Mn To Build Next-Gen Voice AI Models

India, Aug. 1 -- Voice AI startup Smallest.ai has raised $13 Mn (around Rs.108 Cr) in its Series A funding round led by Seligman Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing backers Sierra... Read More


Zepto To Now Re-Attempt IPO By May 2027: Report

India, Aug. 1 -- Barely a day after reports surfaced that Zepto had deferred its IPO plans, the quick commerce giant's cofounder and CEO Aadit Palicha has reportedly told employees that the startup is... Read More


Meta India Head Named In FIR Over Objectionable Posts Targeting PM Modi

India, July 31 -- Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered an FIR against operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts for allegedly posting morphed and objectionable content targeting Prim... Read More