Meesho has generated about 12 lakh seasonal jobs ahead of the festive season, marking a 40% rise from last year. Around 5.5 lakh roles came through sellers, while 6.7 lakh were in logistics, nearly doubling from 2024.
Glance, a global consumer technology leader pioneering the future of AI-powered commerce, today announced the appointment of Mansi Jain as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Her elevation signals a pivotal moment for Glance as it doubles down on its ambition to build and lead the global AI commerce category. Mansi has
The first day of September brought a mix of funding activity, strategic acquisitions, and industry milestones across India’s startup and business ecosystem. From fresh capital inflows into consumer electronics, semiconductor services, and venture funds, to large-scale layoffs, retail consolidation, and UPI’s record-breaking performance, the day highlighted both opportunities
India’s startup and business ecosystem continued to witness strong momentum on 29th August 2025, with fresh funding activity and major strategic moves shaping the landscape. From mobility and AI to late-stage venture funding, the day was marked by significant developments. While Vutto secured a $7 million Series A to
On 28 August 2025 notable developments in India’s startup funding landscape were seen. From banking infrastructure and microfinance to pet care and gaming, startups secured fresh capital to scale operations and deepen market penetration. Meanwhile, India’s macro business environment was abuzz with news on bond financing, IPO stress
Indian shoppers are ringing in the festive season early this year, and it’s already showing up in the numbers. According to e-commerce enabler GoKwik, order volumes for D2C brands on its platform jumped 16% YoY in the pre-festive period, pointing to a strong quarter ahead.
On 25 August 2025, India’s startup and business ecosystem witnessed a flurry of activity across funding, IPO filings, and strategic expansions. From space-tech innovations to fintech, B2B SaaS, and molecular diagnostics, startups raised significant capital to scale operations, while established companies like OYO and Molbio Diagnostics took steps towards
After establishing its flagship regenerative farmland community in Sakleshpur, Swasya Living has announced its plans to expand into three new locations: Pondicherry, Lonavala, and Kanakapura. The Bengaluru-based brand, which promotes eco-conscious living through integrated farmland and second-home projects, is set to roll out up to three parallel developments over the
It’s been a busy day in India’s business and startup ecosystem. From big-ticket funding rounds powering jewellery, EVs, and impact funds, to regulatory shake-ups forcing gaming giants to pause real-money operations, 22nd August 2025 has brought a mix of growth stories and major policy-driven shifts. Here’s a
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will invest $40 million in Aavishkaar Capital’s Global Supply Chain Support Fund. The move, announced at the TICAD 9 forum in Yokohama, aims to support small and medium enterprises in Asia and Africa.
India’s pioneering craft beer brand takes home Silver and Bronze at the World Beer Awards 2025, cementing its place on the global stage.
India’s startup and business ecosystem saw major developments on 21 August 2025, with fresh funding rounds boosting growth-stage ventures, Parliament passing a landmark bill to regulate online gaming, bike-taxis making a comeback in Bengaluru, and more. Here’s your quick roundup of the top funding deals and key business
New link to cut travel by over 100 km, boost trade and connectivity across Bihar Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 8.15-km Aunta–Simaria highway project on NH-31 in Bihar on Friday, 22 August 2025. The project includes a 1.86-km six-lane bridge across the Ganga, built at
96% of large retailers in India have already developed AI capabilities and solutions, according to Honeywell’s Global Retailer Technology Survey Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) released its Global Retailer Technology Survey, which found that India’s major retailers are fully invested in artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to make operations
Bengaluru-based Edgehax has secured ₹1.39 crore in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The startup builds modular Edge AI hardware used in robotics, autonomous vehicles, defence, and IoT. Funds will boost production, product development, and global expansion.
FMCG startup Mitra has raised INR 14 crore in a bridge round led by Bestvantage Investments, with participation from existing backers. Funds will expand production, launch a 3000-ton flour plant, and support millet-based and health product lines.
India’s startup ecosystem continues to witness strong investor interest, with fresh seed rounds announced across FMCG and biotech. Alongside funding activity, the broader business landscape saw major developments from a mutual fund deepening its stake in Paytm, to fintech lender Kissht filing for an INR 1,000 crore IPO,
India’s startup and business ecosystem witnessed several notable developments on 19 August 2025, spanning fintech, AI, consumer brands, real estate, and technology services. The day’s highlights included early-stage seed funding, major growth capital rounds, strategic investments, and significant corporate announcements. Here’s your quick roundup of the top
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House of Biryan (HoB), India’s fastest-growing food-tech platform, announced an INR 32 crore growth round backed by marquee investors, including cricket icon MS Dhoni, strategic investor Bestvantage Investments and other participation from Mohit Goyal (ex-CVC Capital), Abhineet Singh (Al Siraj Holdings), and seasoned industry veterans from SoftBank, Kedara, and
Renowned Indian anatomist and educator Dr. Vaishaly Bharambe has launched an in-depth, interactive online course titled “The Female Reproductive System: From Development to Surgical Anatomy” under her academic initiative VB Anatomy. The course is now available on Miyagi Labs, USA, an interactive, AI-powered learning platform. This new course marks a
India’s startup and business ecosystem saw a series of funding announcements on 18 August 2025, with activity spanning consumer brands, lifestyle, GovTech and renewable energy. The day’s highlights included early-stage seed rounds, a major growth capital infusion, and a large strategic investment by a prominent entrepreneur. Here’s
As India celebrates 79 years of independence, Adani Defence & Aerospace unveils its latest campaign, “Stories of Change”, a moving tribute to the spirit of freedom, progress, and the power of education to transform lives. The campaign video tells a quiet yet powerful story from Ankur School in Noida, run
India’s startup and business ecosystem saw significant funding activity and corporate developments on 14 August 2025. Several companies across fintech, AI, digital infrastructure, and consumer brands secured fresh capital to fuel growth and innovation. Alongside key corporate updates and market moves, ranging from major share sales and leadership changes