India’s startup ecosystem, the third-largest globally, is a vibrant hub of innovation, with over 1.57 lakh startups and 100+ unicorns as of December 2024. Fueled by a young, tech-savvy population, government initiatives like Startup India, and $141 billion in funding from 2014 to mid-2023, the ecosystem is poised for exponential growth. However, challenges like regulatory …
As India cements its position as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with over 140,000 startups as of mid-2025, a quiet revolution is unfolding within its entrepreneurial landscape. Women founders are increasingly stepping into the spotlight, driving innovation and reshaping industries ranging from fintech to edtech and beauty. Yet, beneath this promising growth lies a persistent …
In a landmark achievement for India’s burgeoning semiconductor industry, Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated two state-of-the-art chip design facilities by Renesas Electronics India Private Limited on May 13, 2025, in Noida and Bengaluru. These facilities mark a historic milestone as India’s first design centers …
Summary: Zomato has laid off approximately 600 employees, or 10% of its workforce, as part of its increased reliance on AI and automation to streamline operations. The move comes amid a slowdown in growth and rising competition in the quick commerce sector. The company’s net profit dropped 57% in Q3 2024 due to higher expenses …
Summary: Dodo Payments, a Bengaluru-based fintech company specializing in cross-border transactions, has recently secured $1.1 million in pre-seed funding. The investment round was co-led by Antler, 9Unicorns, and Venture Catalysts, with participation from notable angel investors such as Nitin Gupta (Uni Cards and PayU), Maninder Gulati (former Chief Strategy Officer at Oyo), Raymond Russell (former …