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Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?

India's top business tycoons like Ambani and Adani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum areas. This strategic move, driven by scarce and expensive greenfield land, aims to transform decaying urban pockets. Major projects are underway, signaling a new era of large-scale urban regeneration…

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India is plotting a game-changer for RBI, banks, corporates, investors

India is planning a high-frequency index to track its vast informal economy, covering millions of unincorporated companies. The proposed MoSPI index could improve GDP estimates, guide RBI interest-rate decisions, strengthen inflation management, sharpen government policymaking and offer investors, businesses and economists an unprecedented real-time view of the country's largest employment…

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Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua says ecommerce driving company’s improved performance

Delhivery's growth is surging, fueled by booming e-commerce, especially from D2C brands and specialized online retailers. Founder Sahil Barua highlights the increasing trend of businesses outsourcing logistics due to rising operational costs. The company is also benefiting from market consolidation and a significant uptick in SME shipments, positioning it for…

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ETtech Q&A | We don't intend to get into last-mile quick commerce delivery: Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua

Gurugram-based Delhivery, which went public in May 2022, had been the bellwether for the performance of India’s ecommerce industry until the December 2025 listing of Meesho. Barua said that the company was increasingly witnessing vertical ecommerce players and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands taking away market share from horizontals like Amazon, Flipkart…

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Logistics market can’t support more than three players, further consolidation likely: Delhivery's Sahil Barua

Delhivery is entering its next phase of growth, with CEO Sahil Barua betting on high-growth segments while continuing to push hard to expand margins. Four years after its listing and a year after acquiring Ecom Express, Barua says India’s logistics sector is headed for consolidation, arguing that the market can…

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AI startup Rocket in talks to raise $40-50 million: sources

If completed at the current terms, the round will mark a sharp re-rating for the company less than a year after it raised $15 million from Salesforce Ventures, Accel and Together Fund at a valuation of around $60 million. The new capital is expected to be used to deepen Rocket’s…

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Travel on recovery road as war cloud clears and oil dips: MakeMyTrip group CEO

MakeMyTrip group CEO Rajesh Magow said the optimism level among airlines is improving, and noted that commercial LPG supply in the country is being restored. "The US looks like it wants to get out of the conflict one way or the other. There is hope now," he said. "The recovery…

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Uber India head Prabhjeet Singh quits, to join as OpenAI MD

Uber India's head, Prabhjeet Singh, is departing after an 11-year tenure to join OpenAI as its India MD. Singh, led Uber's significant growth and strategic shifts, including expanding premium services and launching electric mobility. His departure comes as India is poised to become Uber's largest market globally.

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Amazon open to acquisitions in India, says CEO Andy Jassy

Asked whether Amazon would consider acquisitions in the quick commerce space and whether it might invest in homegrown AI companies such as Sarvam AI or Emergent Labs as part of India's sovereign AI push, the CEO said the company would evaluate potential targets based on their technology, customer experience, and…

The Economic Times

VCs pivot to EV infra & energy storage in new $65 million funding wave

Several Indian battery-tech and energy transition startups are actively seeking to raise approximately $65 million, signaling a potential revival in the sector. Despite a cautious investor sentiment, companies like Emo Energy and Baaz Bikes are in talks for significant funding rounds. This renewed interest stems from rising fuel costs and…

The Economic Times

No vacancy at home: Worsening job market greets H-1B returnees

Indian tech professionals returning from the US, including H-1B visa holders, face a challenging job market back home. Layoffs at major US tech firms have led to a surge in returnees, overwhelming limited openings. While some opportunities exist in GCCs and startups for experienced professionals, securing roles with comparable US…

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“Some Men Were Made For Getting Older”: 15 Stars Who Got Hunkier With Age

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Healthcare startup Superliving raises $7 million led by Lightspeed

Founded by former Pocket FM executives Manavdeep Singh Grover and Gurjot Kaur, the startup is building an AI-powered preventive health and wellness platform aimed at helping users address lifestyle-related health issues before they develop into chronic conditions.

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'I was in denial with the idea of quick commerce’: BigBasket founder Hari Menon

BigBasket founder Hari Menon is stepping down as CEO after 15 years, reflecting on the company's evolution from scheduled deliveries to embracing quick commerce. Initially skeptical, Menon witnessed rapid consumer adoption of 10-minute grocery services, a shift that reshaped the market. He passes the leadership baton to Amit Nanda, aiming…

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Psychiatrist shows how to check if you’re struggling with mental health issue: Simple self-assessment guide that could help you spot signs early

Mental health issues often develop gradually and can be easy to overlook. According to Dr Rahul Chandhok, persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleep, appetite or social behaviour may be warning signs. If these symptoms begin affecting daily life, work, studies…

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Stocks in news: LIC, IRFC, Cummins India, Tata Motors PV, ONGC

Indian markets surged on Wednesday, recovering previous day's losses, with banking stocks leading the charge from a strong support zone, signaling a robust uptrend. Key companies like LIC, IRFC, Cummins India, Tata Motors PV, and ONGC are in focus. IRFC's government offer saw strong institutional demand, while Tata Motors plans…

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Pocket FM shuts Pocket TV as rivals get aggressive on microdrama

Audio entertainment firm Pocket FM is shutting down its microdrama vertical, Pocket TV, to concentrate on its core audio dramas and international expansion. This strategic shift precedes a potential public listing, as the company prioritizes profitability. While short video dramas are booming in India, Pocket FM is returning to its…

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Swiggy Instamart COO Ankit Jain, CBO Hari Kumar quit amid top-level rejig

Quick commerce platform Instamart has seen key leadership departures with COO Ankit Jain and CBO Hari Kumar resigning due to personal reasons. Both executives, formerly of Flipkart, played crucial roles in the quick commerce business. This comes as Swiggy, Instamart's parent company, faces intense competition in the rapidly growing quick…

The Economic Times

Beyond the top 3, Amazon and Flipkart wage war to win the quick commerce crown

Ecommerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are aggressively expanding their quick commerce operations, aiming to capture market share from established players like Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto. Flipkart Minutes is rapidly growing its fulfilment centres, focusing on tier 2 and 3 cities, while Amazon Now plans to extend its dark store network…

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy visits India; to meet PM Modi on Thursday

The visit comes as Amazon sharpens its focus on quick commerce in the country. The company announced that it is expanding its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, to 300 cities. Currently, Amazon Now has about 500 dark stores across 15 metro and non-metro cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad,…

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MTF hits record Rs 1.27 lakh crore as investors borrow more to buy stocks. Is it a ticking time bomb?

Indian investors are ramping up margin trading at a record pace, pushing the MTF book to an all-time high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore in May 2026, up 65.4% YoY, according to CareEdge Ratings. Despite stagnant market turnover and heavy FII outflows, leverage in equities continues to build, raising concerns…

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QOSMIC raises $3.3 million from Prosus, Accel, South Park Commons to solve space’s growing data bottleneck

Bengaluru-based QOSMIC has secured $3.33 million in seed funding to tackle a growing bottleneck in space: getting vast amounts of satellite data back to Earth. The newly raised capital will be used to scale manufacturing, integration and testing capabilities, while expanding engineering teams across optics, mechanical systems and electronics.

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MoEngage acquires AI startup Aampe in first acquisition; eyes more deals in US, Europe

Customer engagement platform MoEngage has acquired AI startup Aampe, bolstering its artificial intelligence capabilities. MoEngage cofounder and chief executive Raviteja Dodda said the company is evaluating more inorganic growth opportunities, particularly in markets such as the US and Europe.

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Flipkart Minutes expands to 1,000 stores as quick commerce competition intensifies

Flipkart's quick commerce arm, Minutes, is rapidly expanding, aiming for 1,500 fulfilment centres in over 180 cities soon. This aggressive growth, adding about 100 stores monthly, targets both metros and smaller markets, differentiating from competitors like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. Minutes is leveraging Flipkart's vast customer base to offer a…

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