Startups

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Criticises Freshworks Over Layoffs: 'Am I A Socialist For…'Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, has expressed his disapproval regarding the recent layoffs at competitor Freshworks, raising concerns about employee welfare.

Bombay Shaving Company CEO Thinks People Love To Hate on Byju's, Mamaearth: 'Try Building A ₹14,000 Cr MCap Company...'

From Zoho's Sridhar Vembu To Byju's Byju Raveendran: Best And Worst Startup Founders In India, According To New Reddit Poll

Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Criticises Freshworks Over Layoffs: 'Am I A Socialist For…'

Bombay Shaving Company CEO Thinks People Love To Hate on Byju's, Mamaearth: 'Try Building A ₹14,000 Cr MCap Company...'

From Zoho's Sridhar Vembu To Byju's Byju Raveendran: Best And Worst Startup Founders In India, According To New Reddit Poll

CEO Says Byju's Valued At Zero, Social Media Slams Founder Raveendran For Laying Blame On Everyone Else

|Byju's CEO said exit of key investors hurt ability to raise funds. Investors wrote off investments & lenders took company to US court after missed payments. Social media users criticised the founder for evading responsibility.

Zerodha's Net Profit Rises 61% To ₹4,700 Cr In FY24

|Zerodha's FY24 results show 21% revenue increase and 40% customer funds in net worth. Regulatory changes may impact financials in upcoming quarters, the company said.

iPhone 16 In 10 Minutes? Zepto Announces Delivery For Apple's New Lineup Across Major Indian Cities Today

|Users can open their app to see the banner that reads "iPhone 16 Series" at the top.

After Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit Picks Up Stake In IPO-Bound Swiggy

|In August, actor Amitabh Bachchan was reported to have purchased shares in the company.

Noise CEO Reveals Why They Choose Virat Kohli As Brand Ambassador: 'We Wanted Someone People Look Up To...'

|Khatri said that as his brand transformed, with its focus on fitness and health, there no was no better person to represent Noise than Virat Kohli.

Rapido Accelerates Into Unicorn Status With ₹1,679 Cr Funding Boost

|India's bike taxi platform Rapido raises ₹1,679 crore and now valued at $1.1B, enters the unicorn club. Plans to expand 4-wheeler taxi service & enter quick commerce space.

Namma Yatri Planning To Enter U.S. Market: Report

|Namma Yatri, the Bengaluru-based ride-hailing company, is in talks with US unions to enter the market. It aims to use partnerships to compete with Uber and Lyft.

Court Orders Arbitration In Ashneer Grover-BharatPe Dispute Over Information Leak

|The Delhi High Court has sent BharatPe and its ex-Managing Director, Ashneer Grover, for arbitration due to alleged confidential information leak.

This Founder Rejected All Sick Leaves For Aug 16, But Did Something Better

|Founder rejects sick leave requests on 'World Sick Leave Day' & gives employees a holiday instead, putting their well-being first.

Ather Energy Rides $71 Million Funding Into Unicorn Land

|The company has been on a fundraising spree since the end of 2023. In May this year, Ather raised ₹286 crore through a combination of debt and equity, primarily through venture debt and contributions from its co-founders.

Zepto Is Raising Funds Again — This Time At $5B Valuation: Report

|Zepto, a rapidly growing startup, is set to receive $310 million in funding from Mars Growth and General Catalyst, boosting its operations and customer base.

U.S. Court Says It Won't Stop Byju's Debt Payment To BCCI, Dismisses Insolvency Case

|A U.S. court dismissed an insolvency case against Byju's, allowing debt payment to BCCI. The judge rejected lender's plea to redirect funds to them.

Byju's Seeks Amicable Settlement With BCCI Over Insolvency Row: Report

|Byju's seeks out-of-court settlement with BCCI over insolvency dispute, NCLT's decision in response to BCCI's plea.

Namma Yatri Bags Around ₹92 Cr In Pre-Series A Funding Round From Google, Bloom Ventures

|Moving Tech Innovations Ltd secured $11M (₹91.94 crore) in funding, led by Blume Ventures & Antler. The company aims to enhance tech & product innovation for better user experience.

Blusmart Bags $24 Million In Funding From MS Dhoni Family Office And Renew Power CEO

|EV ride-hailing firm BluSmart raised $24M in pre-Series B funding. New investors include MS Dhoni Family Office and Sumant Sinha of ReNew Power.

How A School Drop-Out Went On To Build A Business That Rakes In ₹500 Cr In Revenue

|He dropped out of school when he was merely 10 years old and a shortage of money forced him to work as a daily wager.

Social Media Startup Koo To Cease Operations After Failed Acquisition Talks

|Indian social media startup Koo is going to shut down after unsuccessful acquisition discussions.

Amazon Boosts Indian Payments Business With ₹600 Cr Investment To Take On Google Pay, PhonePe: Report

|In a strategic move to fortify its presence in India's thriving digital payments market, Amazon has reportedly pumped ₹600 crore into its payments business in the country.

How A 26-Year-Old Indian Who Never Went To College Made An App Bought By WordPress For ₹416 Cr

|Armed with the internet and morbid curiosity, Bagaira went on to invent the app texts. com which was bought by WordPress for $50 million (around ₹416 crore).

Indian Tech Startups Beat Chinese Counterparts In Funding Rounds In First 6 Months Of 2024, Says Tracxn

|Indian tech startups surpassed Chinese counterparts in funding rounds in H1 2024, despite lower total funding.

Rohit Sharma Turns Investor For This Educational Fintech Startup

Zepto To Secure $650 Million Funding, Boosting Valuation To $3.5 Billion: Report

|Zepto, an instant grocery delivery startup, is on the verge of securing approximately $650 million from both existing and new investors. This investment is set to catapult its valuation to a whopping $3.5 billion.

Lenskart Secures Around ₹1,663 Cr Funding From Temasek And Fidelity

|Lenskart raised $200 million (₹1,663 crore) from Temasek and Fidelity, bringing its total capital raised in 18 months to nearly $1 billion. Avendus Capital advised the funding round.

From Near Death To Audio Revolution: How Pocket FM Turned Desperation Into A $150M Revenue Stream

|As Pocket FM honed its product-market fit, the platform saw user engagement skyrocket from five minutes to two hours daily. These metrics fueled further investments, culminating in a staggering $103 million in a recent funding round.

Nikhil Kamath Leads $20 Million Funding Round In Ashish Kacholia-Backed Infra Company

|Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha, has led a $20 million (₹165 crore)investment round in Infra.Market's unit, RDC Concrete.

How 2 IIT Kanpur Friends Frustrated With The Challenges Of Home Renovation Co-founded A $1.2B Unicorn

|Ramakant Sharma and Anuj Srivastava founded Livspace in 2014 as a marketplace and design automation platform that connects homeowners, certified designers, and vendors.

5 Important Life Lessons Mamaearth CEO Ghazal Alagh Learned From 'Getting To Yes'

|In the world of startups and relentless competition, the art of negotiation is invaluable. Ghazal Alagh, CEO of the successful personal care brand Mamaearth, credits the book "Getting to Yes" by Roger Fisher for transforming her approach to business negotiations.