Startups

Coinbase’s Brief Entry into the Indian Crypto Market A UPI Rollercoaster Ride

Coinbase’s Brief Entry into the Indian Crypto Market A UPI Rollercoaster Ride In April 2022, Coinbase, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, made a highly anticipated entry into the Indian crypto market, offering users the option to buy cryptocurrencies using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). However, the excitement was short-lived as Coinbase swiftly shut …

Former Google Executive Kiran Mani to Lead JioCinema as CEO Aiming for Streaming Excellence

Former Google Executive Kiran Mani to Lead JioCinema as CEO Aiming for Streaming Excellence In a significant development for India’s rapidly growing streaming industry, Kiran Mani, a former Google executive, is poised to assume the role of CEO at JioCinema, the streaming service owned by Reliance Industries. Mani’s appointment signals Reliance’s strategic intent to bolster …

Leadership Shake-Up at PayU CFO Moondhra and Global CEO Le Moal Step Down

Leadership Shake-Up at PayU CFO Moondhra and Global CEO Le Moal Step Down In a significant leadership reshuffle at PayU, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Moondhra, a veteran who joined the company in 2015 after 13 years at V-Mart, is stepping down. This announcement comes on the heels of PayU’s global CEO, Laurent Le Moal, also …

Get Ready for a Shopping Extravaganza Meesho’s Mega Blockbuster Sale Kicks Off on October 6

Get Ready for a Shopping Extravaganza Meesho’s Mega Blockbuster Sale Kicks Off on October 6 The Indian e-commerce scene is gearing up for an exciting and action-packed festive season as Meesho announces the launch of its much-anticipated Mega Blockbuster Sale starting on October 6. This announcement comes just ahead of the festive season sales from …

Layoffs in Indian Startups Navigating Challenges Amidst Funding Pressures

Layoffs in Indian Startups Navigating Challenges Amidst Funding Pressures The Indian startup ecosystem, once marked by rapid growth and innovation, has been navigating a challenging landscape since 2022, with over 30,000 layoffs reported across various companies. These layoffs have been driven by cost-cutting measures and a heightened focus on achieving profitability goals. In 2023, the …