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Delivery Platforms Log Record Festive Orders Despite Gig Workers' Strike

India, Jan. 2 -- The long-standing face-off between gig workers and quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto came to a head in the last week of 2025, with the workers going on strike... Read More


Agritech Startup Arya.ag Bags $80 Mn From GEF Capital Partners

India, Jan. 2 -- Agritech startup Arya.ag has raised $80.58 Mn (about INR 725 Cr) in its Series D round, in a mix of primary and secondary transactions, from PE firm GEF Capital Partners. While about... Read More


Zappfresh To Acquire Majority Stake In RTC Meat Brand Avyom Foodtech

India, Jan. 2 -- Delhi NCR-based meat delivery startup Zappfresh's board has approved the acquisition of a 51% stake in Avyom Foodtech Private Limited (AFPL) with a capital infusion of INR 7.5 Cr via ... Read More


Zappfresh To Acquire Majority Stake In Ready-To-Cook Brand Avyom Foodtech

India, Jan. 2 -- Delhi NCR-based meat delivery startup Zappfresh's board has approved the acquisition of a 51% stake in Avyom Foodtech Private Limited (AFPL) with a capital infusion of INR 7.5 Cr via ... Read More


Ola Electric Jumps Over 8% On Two-Wheeler EV Market Share Increase

India, Jan. 2 -- Shares of EV maker Ola Electric surged 8.7% to touch an intraday high of INR 40.77 on the BSE. The rally came after the company said yesterday that it registered 9,020 two-wheeler EV... Read More


Knight FinTech Raises $23.6 Mn To Build Infrastructure For Financial Institutions

India, Jan. 2 -- AI-based banking and lending infrastructure provider Knight FinTech has raised $23.6 Mn (around INR 196 Cr) in its Series A round led by Accel, along with participation from IIFL, Roc... Read More


2025 In Review: The Best Of Inc42's 30 Startups To Watch

India, Jan. 1 -- With a record number of startup IPOs, consistent private capital flow and new avenues for tech innovation emerging in India, 2025 was a defining year for the world's third-largest sta... Read More


ElasticRun Narrows FY25 Loss By 60% to INR 145 Cr

India, Dec. 31 -- Business-to-business (B2B) ecommerce solutions provider ElasticRun managed to narrow its loss in the fiscal year FY25 by 60% to INR 145.1 Cr from INR 359.6 Cr in the previous year. ... Read More


OYO Pre-Files DRHP For INR 6,650 Cr IPO

India, Dec. 31 -- Hospitality unicorn OYO's parent PRISM has pre-filed draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO), days after receiving shareholders' nod for its third attempt at a public listi... Read More


Will Investors Open Their Wallets Again In 2026?

India, Dec. 31 -- By the end of 2025, India's tech startup ecosystem was operating in a far tighter capital environment. Total funding closed at $11 Bn, well below mid-year projections of $14-15 Bn. ... Read More