From food discovery to a profitable ecosystem: The Zomato revenue model Everyone in India knows Zomato. But its path to a massive ₹351 crore profit in FY24 wasn't just about dropping off your biryani. It’s a story of strategic pivots, scaling operations, and diversifying its business. Let&
Struggling to scale your Flipkart business? We've compiled a list of the essential Flipkart seller tools for 2026 to optimize your operations and sales.
So, you’ve got a piece of land. Maybe it’s a small plot you inherited or a few acres you bought on a whim. Right now, it might just be growing weeds, but what you really have is a blank canvas. That empty lot is an opportunity, a chance
Investing in the stock market is traditionally associated with dividends, capital appreciation, and portfolio growth. But some Indian companies are offering an extra reason to invest: real-world perks like hotel stay discounts, food vouchers, and retail coupons. For retail investors looking to mix fun with finance, these shareholder benefits offer
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Consumer, the FMCG division of the billionaire, announced on 16 January that it has bought the global rights of multinational brands like Brylcreem, Toni & Guy, and Badedas. On the same day, Reliance Industries also announced its financial results for the quarter that concluded on
IT giant Wipro announced on 16 January that it now anticipates hiring 7,500–8,000 graduates for the current fiscal year (FY26), a decrease from its initial goal of 10,000–12,000. The change follows subdued third-quarter performance, in which the Bengaluru-based company hired just 400 new employees.
Coca-Cola anticipates that India will rank as its third-largest market by volume in the upcoming years; hence, the company is assessing acquisition options there. The Coca-Cola Company, an international beverage company with headquarters in Atlanta, is searching for acquisitions in India. Through these acquisitions, the firm aims to grow into
India’s startup ecosystem continues to see vibrant activity in January 2026, with major developments across space tech, online knowledge platforms, and auto-tech sectors. Space startup Ethereal Exploration Guild (EtherealX) raised $20.5 million in Series A funding to develop its first fully reusable medium-lift launch vehicle, Razor Crest Mk-1.
After Barrett Zoph’s exit as CEO, Mira Murati appointed an Indian-origin computer scientist as the new CTO. Here's all you need to know about Soumith Chintala.
StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Pramod Damodaran, CEO of Headstream Technologies, who shares insights
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), a consumer watchdog, fined Amazon, Meesho, Meta, and other e-commerce sites for selling walkie-talkies illegally, claiming that thousands of listings violated consumer and telecom regulations. In addition to a number of smaller merchants and websites, the CCPA reported that it discovered over 16,900
The market for new AI coding tools is expanding rapidly, with many new platforms emerging that promise to accelerate app development. With numerous options available, it can be challenging to identify the most effective tools that fit a specific workflow without adding unnecessary complexity. To help navigate this landscape, we
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, conducted on the occasion of National Startup Day, Mohit Jajoo, Executive Director of BKJ Airports, shares how infrastructure-led startups are quietly solving some of the most critical bottlenecks in India’s regional aviation ecosystem. Drawing from BKJ Airports’ on-ground experience across Tier-2 and Tier-3
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, held on the occasion of National Startup Day, Shashi Kumar, CEO & Founder of Akshayakalpa Organic, reflects on how purpose-led startups are reshaping India’s food and farming ecosystem from the ground up. Drawing from Akshayakalpa’s journey of building a farmer-first, organic dairy
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, marking National Startup Day, Dr. Vipul Lunawat, Founder Director of the International Institute of Sports & Management (ISST), discusses the critical gaps that have long existed in India’s sports education and career ecosystem. He reflects on why the country’s focus on athletic
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, in light of National Startup Day, Umang Shukla, Co-founder and CEO of Edgistify, shares insights on the critical logistics and supply chain gaps in India that inspired the creation of Edgistify. He explains why the company focused on warehouse optimisation first, positioning warehouses as
In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, marking National Startup Day, Vivek K Singh, Founder and Managing Director of SNVA Group, reflects on identifying early opportunities in internet marketing and digital technologies and scaling them into a globally integrated Indian conglomerate. He shares how SNVA’s expansion across online education, travel,
Vikram Chopra, CEO and cofounder of CARS24, stated that the company hopes to go public in the next six to twelve months amid the current startup IPO boom. In order to support its attempt to break into the $200 billion used car industry, Chopra emphasised notable improvements in the startup&
Anthropic, a prominent artificial intelligence company, has appointed Irina Ghose, former managing director of Microsoft India, as managing director to spearhead its Indian operations, reflecting its strategic expansion initiatives. According to a release, the hiring coincides with Claude's parent company preparing to launch its first office in India
- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation decides to shut down entirely by 2045. - The foundation wants to redirect (money from the job cuts) to healthcare, education, and women's welfare. - CEO Mark Suzman says the foundation wants "to improve millions more lives over the next 20 years."
* India’s FinTech sector raised a total of $2.4B in 2025, ranking 3rd globally after the US and the UK * The ecosystem witnessed 4 $100M+ funding rounds, led by Groww, Weaver, and Raise * Early-stage funding stood at $1.2B in 2025, up 78% from $667M in 2024 * The year
Verifying customer identities online shouldn’t slow down your business—it should power it safely and efficiently. That’s where KYC (Know Your Customer) and identity verification software come in. These tools help enterprises confirm identities, check documents, and prevent fraud in real time, all while keeping compliance with regulations
In an attempt to increase innovation as it integrates AI into its operations, consulting behemoth McKinsey plans to hire liberal arts candidates that it had previously deprioritised. According to Bob Sternfels, global managing partner at McKinsey & Company, the firm is beginning to identify which backgrounds tend to generate the
In honour of its 25th anniversary, the Wikimedia Foundation announced on January 15 that it has reached agreements with many AI firms. Wikipedia, a free online knowledge base and online crowdsourced encyclopaedia, is owned by the Wikimedia Foundation. Leading AI companies like Amazon, France's Mistral AI, Meta Platforms,
Truva, a full-stack resale homes platform building the most delightful home buying and selling experience, has raised $9 million (₹78 crore) in fresh capital. Of the total funding, $7.3 million (₹61 crore) was raised as equity in a round led by Stellaris Venture Partners and Orios Venture Partners and
Emversity, a higher-education embedded training and employability platform operated by Beyond Odds Technologies Pvt. Ltd., has raised $30 million (₹271 crore) in a Series A round led by Premji Invest, with participation from Lightspeed and Z47, taking total funding raised to $46 million. Emversity acts as a bridge between universities
India’s startup ecosystem continued to witness steady momentum in mid-January 2026, with capital flowing across healthtech, renewable energy, construction-tech, and consumer wellness sectors. From Binny Bansal-backed RISA Labs securing fresh funding to GreenTech’s clean energy push and Pee Safe’s growth capital raise, investor interest remained strong across
Moglix has introduced Cognilix, an AI-powered B2B procurement operating system designed to simplify how businesses buy products, handle inventory, collaborate with suppliers, and sell. The business said that it will spend $5 million to advance AI research and create corporate products tailored to particular industries using the Cognilix platform. AI
On 14 January, Ola Electric declared that its 4680 Bharat Cell platform would be expanded. As part of the effort, companies and startups can now buy the 1.5 kWh 4680 Bharat Cell battery pack or the 4680 Bharat Cells directly for use in portable medical devices, humanoids, automobiles, and
According to creator Gaurav Munjal, Unacademy intends to close its centre business and turn it into a franchise. Munjal informed staff members via email on January 14 that the company will convert its company-operated centres into franchise partnerships in the upcoming months. He went on to say that the business&
India demands that rapid commerce companies abandon their 10-minute delivery claim. The demand was raised amid growing worries that the extremely tight deadlines are deteriorating the safety and working conditions for gig workers. According to various media reports, Federal Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya met with executives from major instant delivery
Pee Safe, India’s leading women’s hygiene and wellness brand, has raised growth capital from OrbiMed, a global healthcare-focused private equity firm. The total round size was approximately USD 32 Mn (~INR 290 crore), comprising both primary issuance and secondary share purchases of early investors. The fresh capital will
India’s startup ecosystem witnessed strong momentum on 13th January 2026, with funding activity spanning gaming, beauty services, aerospace deep-tech, specialty chemicals, logistics, and consumer brands. From Liquidnitro Games’ $19.1 million Series A round to early-stage bets on Drickle, Hexalog, and Misochain Technologies, investor interest remained robust across diverse
Indian AI-first fashion startup Alle has officially shut down after operating for around two and a half years. The update was shared by co-founder Prateek Agarwal in a LinkedIn post, where he confirmed that the decision to close the company was taken in October 2025 after multiple attempts to find
- Privacy-first Apple turns to Google Gemini to strengthen Siri in a multiyear deal. - After the deal news broke out, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, crossed $4 trillion in market value for the first time ever. - Elon Musk criticises and calls the deal "an unreasonable concentration of power."
In the December quarter (Q3 FY26), One 97 Communications Ltd. (Paytm) saw continuous institutional investment, indicating ongoing confidence in the company's long-term growth trajectory and strengthening fundamentals. Due to Paytm's inclusion in the MSCI Global Standard Index in November 2025, Category I FPIs increased their investment
January hasn't even ended yet, and at least three major corporations have recently announced widespread layoffs. Giants including Meta, Citigroup, and BlackRock have laid off thousands of employees in a variety of roles, suggesting that the job loss trend that swept through 2025 has continued into 2026, at
In the December quarter of FY26, HCL Technologies reported a slight decrease in its workforce, despite the IT services company continuing to hire recent graduates in the face of stable demand. The Noida-based company's headcount decreased by a net 261 people in Q3FY26. This decline has brought down
Capital-A, India’s specialist venture capital fund for manufacturing and deep tech, has led a ₹18 crore seed funding round in Misochain Technologies Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based aerospace deep-tech company focused on developing indigenous, flight-critical aircraft components for defence and global aviation platforms. The fresh capital will be used to
Hexalog, an AI-powered cross-border supply chain enablement company, has raised $4 million to accelerate its growth and international expansion. The round was led by ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL, with participation from Mount Judi Ventures, Action Tesa Family Office, Bajaj Ventures, Nandan Growth Fund and other angel investors like Saurabh Deep Singla,
- California is home to 199 billionaires, and many have begun to exit before the tax takes effect in November. - 5% of Larry Page's wealth would exceed $ 12 billion, and he is unwilling to give that up in taxes. - Delaware, Nevada, Florida & Texas have become the new wealth destinations.
IAN Group, the country’s single largest early-stage investment platform, has invested, through the IAN Angel Fund, in the seed round of LearnTube.ai, an AI-powered personalized learning and career acceleration platform. Nazara Technologies and Blitzscaling Ventures also participated in the round. The funding will be used to strengthen the
The largest software services exporter in India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), announced a substantial drop in its staff base in the December quarter. This is the second consecutive quarter of workforce contraction as the company continues to realign its manpower in response to cost constraints and technological advancements. According to
- Following a Guardian investigation, Google quietly stopped AI responses for medical test searches. - AI Overviews might be delaying doctor visits by misleading users with oversimplified medical information. - Health advocate Vanessa Hebditch says AI shouldn't be part of health searches at all.
- Google announced its new AI shopping agent tools on January 11. - The new tech has major retailers such as Kroger, Lowe’s, and Papa John's on board. - Google's Agentic commerce tech is ready to compete with OpenAI and Microsoft (new shopping features in ChatGPT and Copilot).
Funding will help onboard more high-growth brands and accelerate AI-led orchestration through its proprietary platform, EdgeOS
India’s startup ecosystem remained active on 12th January 2026, with multiple early- and growth-stage companies securing fresh capital across sectors such as supply chain, mobility, food & beverage, fintech, and proptech. Startups including Edgistify, PumPumPum, Good Farmer Food Concepts, Bluecopa, and Flent announced funding rounds aimed at scaling operations,
- Emails, phone numbers, and physical addresses of 17.5 million Instagram users leaked on the dark web and BreachForums. - Free scan to check if your data is in the leaked data (by Malwarebytes). - Meta is yet to respond to the data breach. In the meantime, here's how you can protect yourself.