Startups Funding boAt parent files for IPO under confidential pre-filing route by Ankit Dubey April 8, 2025 April 8, 2025 Imagine Marketing, the parent company of the popular wearables and audio brand boAt, files draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) through the confidential pre-filing route with the Securities …
Startups Insights ChatGPT usage surges in India, but monetization struggles to grow by Ankit Dubey April 5, 2025 April 5, 2025 ChatGPT usage surges in India, becoming one of the fastest-growing markets for OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot. With over 950 million internet users in the country, India offers a massive opportunity …
Startups Insights Paytm introduces Soundbox with visual payment alerts by Ankit Dubey April 5, 2025 April 5, 2025 Paytm has launched the upgraded Mahakumbh Soundbox, featuring a digital screen for instant visual payment alerts. This 4G-enabled device, introduced by CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma at Startup Mahakumbh, is designed …
Startups India’s Waqf Policy Shift: AI Boosts Transparency, Governance by Ankit Dubey April 4, 2025 April 4, 2025 The Indian Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has sparked debates about its impact on the governance of waqf properties across the country. Waqf assets, historically intended for charitable and religious purposes, …
Startups Insights Ola accelerates hiring for Krutrim AI Labs after executive exits by Ankit Dubey April 4, 2025 April 4, 2025 Ola AI arm, Krutrim AI Labs, is intensifying its hiring efforts after experiencing significant executive departures in recent months. The startup is actively recruiting for AI-related roles in Bengaluru, the …
Startups Insights Scapia raises $40M funding from Peak XV for travel services by Ankit Dubey April 3, 2025 April 3, 2025 Scapia, a travel fintech startup, raises $40 million in Series B funding led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from existing investors Elevation Capital, Z47, and 3STATE Capital, co-founded by …
Startups Funding Pratilipi raises $20M funding to expand storytelling into new formats by Ankit Dubey April 3, 2025 April 3, 2025 Pratilipi, India’s leading digital storytelling platform, successfully raises $20 million in a Series E funding round led by Singapore-based Jungle Ventures. The round consists of $12 million in primary investment …
Startups Insights ELIVAAS to exceed 500 properties within 2 years of launch by Ankit Dubey April 3, 2025 April 3, 2025 ELIVAAS, a premium villa rental brand, is rapidly scaling its presence in India and is set to exceed 500 properties within just two years of its launch. Founded in 2023, …
Startups Insights UPI transactions hit record ₹24.77 lakh crore in March 2025 by Ankit Dubey April 3, 2025 April 3, 2025 India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions set a new benchmark in March 2025 hit record, achieving a record transaction value of ₹24.77 lakh crore. This marks a substantial 12.7% growth …
Startups Insights Uber introduces ‘Uber for Teens’ in 37 cities for safety by Ankit Dubey April 3, 2025 April 3, 2025 Uber has launched ‘Uber for Teens’ in 37 cities across India, offering a safe and reliable transportation option for teenagers aged 13 to 17. This new feature ensures parental oversight …