JioStar, the recently established joint venture between Viacom18 and Star India, has formally announced the debut of JioHotstar, a single streaming platform that combines JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, putting an end to months of suspense. By combining a sizable content collection from the two streaming behemoths under one roof, the
According to reports, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) made one of the largest seizures in a single search operation by an Indian agency, seizing assets valued at INR 1,646 Cr ($189.5 Mn). According to a media report, the operation was a component of a US-led probe into a $2.
Jio Platforms Limited and Confluent, a data streaming business based in California, have teamed together to promote the growth of real-time and GenAI use cases in India. Jio Cloud Services will offer Confluent Cloud as part of the deal, enabling companies in India to begin using data streaming without any
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Kotak Mahindra Bank is now free to continue issuing new credit cards and onboarding new clients online after restrictions were removed. This follows the RBI's decision in April of last year to stop Kotak Mahindra Bank from accepting new clients
Major Indian media organisations have attempted to join a copyright case against OpenAI, the firm behind the well-known AI chatbot ChatGPT, but OpenAI is retaliating. A media report claims that the company has contended in a recent court filing that it is not required to sign into licensing agreements with
According to Bobby Murphy, global chief technology officer (CTO) of Snapchat, the augmented reality (AR) developer ecosystem in India has expanded by over 50% over the last two years. Murphy added that the nation produced the most lenses posted on Snapchat while speaking at the second annual India AR Day
According to reports, Aakash Education Services Limited (AESL) and its majority investors have requested the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to deny Glas Trust's request to join a lawsuit that aims to prevent the coaching chain from taking away the minority owners' reserved rights. The coaching division
E-commerce giant Amazon has begun implementing its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in a few Bengaluru pincodes, weeks after testing it internally with staff members. According to a media report, which cited people with knowledge of the situation, the corporation plans to extend its rapid commerce services into further regions
After receiving an overwhelming response from young entrepreneurs across the country, the WTFund unveils its latest cohort of 9 groundbreaking startups, reaffirming its mission to fuel the next generation of risk-takers. Bengaluru, February 13, 2025: WTFund, India’s pioneering initiative for entrepreneurs under 25, led by investor and entrepreneur Nikhil
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 12: 7Decore, an emerging premier home decor brand, offers a wide range of innovative wall decor embellishments, including wall art and decorative accessories. India has long been a diverse market for home decor, and religious themes are often popular among the consumer base. Founded by Ketul
Hyderabad, 11th Feb. 2025: IXP, a Lifesciences VC backed by JV Ventures, has announced the launch of its first fund to invest in early-stage companies. The fund aims to build a portfolio of B2B companies ranging from Pre-seed to Series A stages. The IXP Lifesciences Catalyst Fund is targeting a
New Delhi [India], February 10: Happy Pet, India’s biggest pet tech company is transforming the fast-growing pet industry by making it accessible to pet parents across India and the globe. Happy Pet is spearheading a digital transformation of the sector through cutting-edge technology solutions for pet businesses. Headquartered in
its second fund, targeting a total corpus of INR 240 crores ($28 million), which is more than 5x larger than its first fund. This fund will continue to maintain a strong focus on B2B Tech and tech-enabled services and aims to drive innovation while backing high-potential startups in these sectors.
In an era of rapid economic shifts and digital transformation, The Times Group’s, ET NOW Global Business Summit 2025 is set to ignite powerful conversations on the future of business and policy. This landmark gathering will bring together visionary leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the next phase of
Zomato, a meal delivery aggregator, has appointed two individuals to the position of chief of staff following the widely reported search. In a post on X, Zomato's founder and CEO, Deepinder Goyal, stated that the firm got more than 18,000 applications, of which 150 were selected for
With the introduction of the Roadster X series, Ola Electric, the industry leader for electric two-wheelers, has made its foray into the electric motorcycle sector. Five different models are in the lineup, and the starting price is INR 74,999. The Roadster series will start to be delivered in the
In the third quarter of the current fiscal year (Q3 FY25), Swiggy Instamart's margins were negatively impacted by the growing rivalry in the rapid commerce market, as the company increased its investments to keep the competition at bay. The contribution margin for Swiggy Instamart decreased from -1.9%
The Haryana GST authorities have issued a demand order for INR 89.8 lakh to online travel aggregator ixigo. ixigo stated in an exchange filing that it was sent a demand notice by the assistant commissioner of Gurugram, Haryana, requesting that it pay INR 89.9 lakh in GST. In
India is an "incredibly important" market for the massive artificial intelligence (AI) company, according to Sam Altman, founder and CEO of OpenAI. Altman stated that India ought to be among the front-runners of the AI revolution at a fireside chat with Ashwini Vaishnaw, the minister of information technology
According to reports, the proposed network infrastructure and services tax has been delayed until April 1 by the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). According to a media report, this choice was made following input from stakeholders and network members. It should be noted that ONDC first announced plans
Deepinder Goyal-led Zomato has announced that it has officially changed its company name to "Eternal Ltd," with the board approving the move on February 6, 2025. This change will apply to the company itself, but the Zomato brand and app will remain the same. Along with the new
Nearly five years after the fast-fashion giant's app was blocked in India due to rising diplomatic tensions between India and its neighbour, China, Isha and Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail has successfully reintroduced Shein in India. Shein has returned to one of Asia's biggest retail
On February 4, the leading SaaS company Zoho Corporation announced the launch of Zia Agents, Agent Studio, and Agent Marketplace, further expanding its own AI platform, Zia. Businesses will be able to access, create, and implement intelligent, self-governing digital agents throughout their organisations thanks to these new capabilities. Pre-built, task-specific
Prior to its initial public offering (IPO), last-mile delivery firm ShadowFax has appointed Bijou Kurien, Ruchira Shukla, and Pirojshaw Sarkari as independent directors to its board. The company statement claims that the new additions would improve its governance framework and solidify its place in the changing direct-to-business (D2C) and e-commerce