Curefoods Secures Rights, Centre’s IndiaAI Mission, and Flipkart’s Cost Control

Curefoods has secured the pan-India rights for Krispy Kreme, promising to spread those iconic donuts across the country. Meanwhile, the Centre’s IndiaAI mission has received bids offering a hefty 18,000 GPUs, setting the stage for the nation’s AI future. On the e-commerce front, Flipkart is reportedly reining in its ‘Minutes’ expansion to tighten cost control, showing that even giants are sharpening their focus.

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“Dheere Dheere Haule Haule”: Curefoods Buys Pan-India Rights For Krispy Kreme

Curefoods has quietly expanded its dessert empire, acquiring pan-India rights for Krispy Kreme. The deal brings 11 new outlets in Delhi-NCR into its fold, including locations like Aerocity and Select City Walk.

With over 100 stores now operational, the move marks a deliberate shift to take the brand beyond its southern stronghold and into the heart of North India.

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“Kehete Hai Humko Pyaar Se India Wale”: For IndiaAI Mission, Centre Receives Bids Offering 18K GPUs In Second Round

India’s AI ambitions just got a major hardware boost—bids offering 18,000 GPUs rolled in for the second round of the IndiaAI Mission.

With tech giants like AWS and Google Cloud-linked firms in the mix, about 15,000 GPUs are expected to qualify. It’s a big step in the Centre’s ₹10,000-crore push to power local AI models and language innovation.

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“It’s All About The Right Time”: Flipkart Likely To Limit ‘Minutes’ Expansion To Rein In Costs

Flipkart seems to be hitting pause on its rapid delivery sprint—plans for 800 dark stores have been trimmed to around 500 by October.

The move comes as the company looks to curb a hefty $40 million monthly burn ahead of its 2026 IPO. With redomiciling to India also in motion, Flipkart’s quick commerce dreams are being tempered by financial reality.

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