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Rannvijay Singha Joins blyp as Brand Ambassador
BLYP, the hyper-local valet and smart parking platform, is proud to announce Rannvijay Singha as its official brand ambassador. Known for his charismatic persona, fearless attitude, and deep connection with the youth of India, Rannvijay perfectly embodies the spirit of BLYP, a brand built on trust, reliability, and smarter choice.
Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 17th September 2025: EvoluteIQ Raises $53 Mn, FinBox Bags $40 Mn, Urban Company’s Stellar Market Debut & More
India’s startup and business ecosystem on 17th September 2025 witnessed notable funding activity across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and gaming, alongside major corporate developments. Key highlights include EvoluteIQ’s $53 million Series B led by Baird Capital, FinBox raising $40 million in a WestBridge-led round, and Urban Company’s
Paytm Relaunches BNPL as Credit Line on UPI to Boost Digital Lending
The fintech giant has revived its buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) product, Paytm Postpaid, as a credit line on UPI more than a year after it was put on hold. Paytm Postpaid, which was introduced in collaboration with Suryodaya Small Finance Bank, would allow consumers to obtain immediate short-term credit through the "
No More Nvidia Chips: China’s Ban on U.S. AI Chips Explained
Companies like ByteDance & Alibaba are to end deals with Nvidia. Self-dependence or sanction backlash? Learn more.
MobiKwik Reports INR 40 Crore Fraud, Recovers INR 14 Crore So Far
Between September 11 and 12, some registered merchants and users cheated the publicly traded fintech business MobiKwik out of INR 40 Cr. The business alleged in an exchange filing that certain users and merchants from a few Haryana regions conspired to obtain an "unfair monetary advantage" by stealing
Loan for Medical Expenses: Smart Options to Pay for Treatment in 2025
Rising medical bills have become a worry for many Indian families, with treatment costs often stretching beyond savings. A sudden hospitalisation or surgery can arrive without warning, leaving households struggling to arrange money at short notice. A loan for medical expenses offers a practical way to handle such situations, giving
“Not Our Employees,” Says Google, After Laying off 200 Contract Workers Over Pay And Working Conditions
Fired in silence, the workers are now speaking up against the system on low pay and working conditions, "it's oppressive..."
Groww Seeks to Raise INR 6,000–7,000 Crore Through Revised IPO Filing
Groww, an online investing platform, has submitted a revised draft prospectus for an IPO of INR 6,000–7,000 crore to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The transaction would consist of an offer for sale (OFS) of 574 million shares valued at about INR 5,000–
Ford to Slash 1,000 Jobs at German EV Plant as Electric Car Demand Falls Short of Forecasts
On September 15, Ford Motor Company declared that it would lay off up to 1,000 workers at its Cologne, Germany, electric vehicle production. According to the firm, the decision was made because battery-powered car sales are falling short of projections. According to an AP story, the automaker clarified that
Dreamfolks Services Suspends Domestic Airport Lounge Access, Warns of Material Business Impact
One of the major companies in the airport services industry, Dreamfolks Services Limited, has announced a big operational shift that will likely have a big effect on its operations. With effect from September 16, 2025, the corporation has stopped providing its customers with domestic airport lounge services. Dreamfolks Services claimed
PlaySuper Raises $1Million Seed Round to Redefine In-Game Monetization for Free-to-Play and Skill-Based Games
PlaySuper, a gaming commerce platform that embeds real-world rewards directly into games, has raised $1 million in seed funding to expand its rewards-as-a-service model across India and Southeast Asia. The round was led by Singapore-based gaming VC Chimera, with participation from Audacity VC, IAN Capital Fund, and Dhruv Vohra, Meta’
Lucira secures $5.5 Million in Seed Funding led by Blume Ventures
Lucira Jewelry, a design-first fine jewelry brand redefining sustainable luxury in India, today announced the completion of its $5.5 million fundraise, the largest ever seed round raised by a jewelry startup in the country to date. The round was led by Blume Ventures and Spring Marketing Capital, with participation
Podcasts, Shorts, Music: YouTube’s New AI Updates Want to Do It All for You
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From CFO to Fugitive: Ramesh Prabhu’s ₹250 Crore Corporate Heist
Gameskraft’s CFO scandal came to light on September 9, 2025, but Ramesh Prabhu confessed he stole ₹250 in March after losing all the money in...
Why Zerodha Has Never Gone Public: Nithin Kamath Shares the Inside Story
Nithin Kamath, Founder and CEO of Zerodha, recently shared insights on LinkedIn about what makes the brokerage firm stand out, why it remains profitable, and why it has avoided the public markets. His remarks were in response to a Reddit user questioning Zerodha’s approach. Zerodha’s Success Built Over
Daily Indian Funding Roundup & Key News – 16th September 2025: PharmEasy Raises INR 1,700 Cr, Nothing Secures $200 Mn, Mukesh Ambani Eyes Reliance Retail IPO & More
India’s startup and business ecosystem on 16th September 2025 was abuzz with significant developments across healthtech, fintech, consumer electronics, and enterprise IT. From PharmEasy’s INR 1,700 crore debt raise to Nothing’s $200 million Series C, and Mukesh Ambani’s plans to take Reliance Retail public, the
Fiverr Cuts 30% of Staff to Go “AI-First.” What It Really Means
Fiverr is in startup mode again, and it has let go of 250 of its employees for AI and...
Centre Plans to Launch Satellite Communication (Satcom) Services in India by January 2026
According to reports, the government is eager to introduce satellite communication (satcom) services by January 2026. The Digital Communication Commission (DCC, formerly known as the telecom commission), the highest decision-making body of the telecom department (DoT), is scheduled to meet shortly to discuss the country's satcom rollout, according
CRED and IndusInd Bank Launch 18-Carat Gold Credit Card for Premium Users
On September 15, the fintech company CRED, based in Bengaluru, announced Sovereign, an exclusive society for India's elite, which includes a custom 18-karat gold credit card with guilloché engraving. The CRED-IndusInd Bank RuPay Credit Card was also introduced by the corporation. With CRED Scan and Pay, this lifestyle-focused
Will N. Chandrasekaran Still Lead Tata Sons After 2027? Inside Tata’s Boardroom Debate...
It's Noel Tata vs The Trustees of Tata Trusts as they both debate whether N. Chandrasekaran will continue to be the chairman after his retirement age of 65. What is the end conclusion?
MyPickup, Backed by Inflection Point Ventures, Ceases Operations
Due to a "client" funding crisis and difficulties in attaining the proper product-market fit (PMF), EV ride-hailing startup MyPickup has ceased operations. MyPickup's founder, Abhijeet Jagtap, announced the news on LinkedIn. He said that during "non-peak times", the startup was having trouble achieving PMF.
Mukesh Ambani Plans Reliance Retail IPO at $200 Billion Valuation
According to various media reports, Mukesh Ambani, who announced that Reliance Industries' telecom division, Reliance Jio, would go public next year, is also working on listing Reliance Retail, which may be valued at around $200 billion. With the demerger of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) division, Reliance Consumer Products,
BeyondSquare Solutions Raises USD 4 Million from Avant Global Corporation to Accelerate Growth of FinAlyzer Platform
BeyondSquare Solutions Pvt Ltd., the Bengaluru-based IT product enterprise behind the flagship product FinAlyzer, today announced that it has raised USD 4 Million as Series A funding from Avant Global Corporation. The investment will be executed in three stages, beginning with the issuance of new and convertible shares, followed by