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The Pickle Paradox, Hike Is Dead, and Flipkart’s Legal Win

Sep 15, 2025

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The Pickle Paradox, Hike Is Dead, and Flipkart’s Legal Win

Plus Marico's Complete Control Of True Elements and fundraising news about Ripplr, GreenCell Mobility, and FarmDidi

(The Weekend Insight) - D2C Without a Brand: India’s New Consumer Engine Runs in the Back

Sep 13, 2025

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(The Weekend Insight) - D2C Without a Brand: India’s New Consumer Engine Runs in the Back

The strongest D2C brands are built in the back room. Data, manufacturing, and logistics create loyalty that marketing cannot.

Aviral’s ₹200 Cr Bet, PhonePe’s ESOP Buyback, and Zupee Axes 170 Jobs

Sep 12, 2025

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Aviral’s ₹200 Cr Bet, PhonePe’s ESOP Buyback, and Zupee Axes 170 Jobs

Plus fundraising news about Ember, Inamo, Snap-E Cabs, and others

Licious Bows Out, Swiggy Instamart’s Print Store, and iPhone 17 Series

Sep 11, 2025

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Licious Bows Out, Swiggy Instamart’s Print Store, and iPhone 17 Series

Plus India’s AI Leap, and fundraising news about EndureAir, Asaya, and Presolv360

India’s VC Crossroads, UPI Race, and Licious Shuts UnCrave

Sep 10, 2025

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7 min read

India’s VC Crossroads, UPI Race, and Licious Shuts UnCrave

Plus Semiconductor Mission 2.0, and fundraising news about Porter and Indigrid

The Startup Divide, Ultrahuman’s Redesigned Ring, and Chhalaang 4.0

Sep 9, 2025

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The Startup Divide, Ultrahuman’s Redesigned Ring, and Chhalaang 4.0

Plus Zupee To Pivot, and fundraising news about Venture Catalysts, Trufrost & Butler, and Flipspaces

PhysicsWallah's Hybrid Bet, Ola Electric’s Sorrows, and OYO Parent Rebrands

Sep 8, 2025

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PhysicsWallah's Hybrid Bet, Ola Electric’s Sorrows, and OYO Parent Rebrands

Plus Girish Mathrubootham's Exit, Gupshup's Layoffs, and PhysicsWallah's Acquisition of Sarrthi IAS

(The Weekend Insight) - From Carts to Credit: How India’s E-commerce Giants Are Becoming Fintech Titans

Sep 6, 2025

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(The Weekend Insight) - From Carts to Credit: How India’s E-commerce Giants Are Becoming Fintech Titans

As margins shrink and data grows, India’s biggest shopping apps are morphing into full-stack financial platforms - quietly redefining the future of lending, payments, and wealth.

Rapido’s Food Gamble, GST Blessing For EV Makers, and Head Digital Works’ Lay Off

Sep 5, 2025

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Rapido’s Food Gamble, GST Blessing For EV Makers, and Head Digital Works’ Lay Off

Plus Cabinet Clears INR 1,500 Cr Scheme, and fundraising news about Colive, FlexifyMe, and FirstClub

Oyo’s IPO Dilemma, Cashify Partners Google, and Hudle launches GRIP

Sep 4, 2025

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Oyo’s IPO Dilemma, Cashify Partners Google, and Hudle launches GRIP

Plus TBO Tek Acquires Classic Vacations, and fundraising news about E2E Networks, PlatinumRx, and Seekho

Blue Tokai’s Bridge Round, Tesla Gets 600 Orders, and Ola Krutrim’s Lay Offs

Sep 3, 2025

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9 min read

Blue Tokai’s Bridge Round, Tesla Gets 600 Orders, and Ola Krutrim’s Lay Offs

Plus Flipkart’s Stake in Pinkvilla, and fundraising news about LeafyBus, Tuco Kids, and CityMall

The Great Biryani Showdown, PokerBaazi To Sack Employees and Byju Raveendran’s Sorrows

Sep 2, 2025

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The Great Biryani Showdown, PokerBaazi To Sack Employees and Byju Raveendran’s Sorrows

Plus KRAFTON To Invest $50 Mn, and fundraising news about QNu Labs

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