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SaaS-based food commerce platform FarMart has announced a strategic partnership with Aerem, a leading rooftop solar provider for MSMEs, to address a long-standing challenge in India’s agri-food supply chain: ensuring access to reliable and cost-efficient energy for food processing. This collaboration is set to significantly enhance the agri-food supply chain by integrating clean energy solutions…
Shares of One 97 Communications, the parent company of leading digital payments platform Paytm, plunged by up to 10% on Thursday, hitting an intraday low of Rs 864.20 on the BSE. This sharp decline followed the Finance Ministry’s official denial of reports suggesting the possible introduction of a merchant discount rate (MDR) fee for UPI…
In India, the first 1,000 days of a child’s life are crucial for nutrition, brain development, and immunity—but one vital area is often overlooked: baby skin health. For generations, Indian parents have followed traditional routines of massaging, bathing, and moisturizing their newborns. However, most baby skincare products available in India are not designed for Indian…
OYO’s founder, Ritesh Agarwal, has kicked off an exciting global naming contest to rebrand its parent company, Oravel Stays, as the hospitality giant prepares for its upcoming IPO. In a bid to create a fresh identity, OYO is inviting people from around the world to suggest a unique, one-word name that is universal, modern, and…
James Murphy, a prominent crypto attorney known as MetaLawMan, has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking documents that could reveal the true identity of Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. The lawsuit stems from statements allegedly made by DHS Special Agent Rana Saoud at a…
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licence of quick commerce platform Blinkit at its dark store in Pune’s Balewadi area, citing non-compliance with food safety regulations. The suspension follows increased regulatory scrutiny of dark stores, driven by growing concerns over food safety and hygiene standards in these rapid delivery facilities. During…
IPO-bound global travel tech platform Oyo has announced a bold target to double booking revenue from its company-serviced hotels, aiming to boost their contribution from 22% to 44% by the end of the current financial year. This move is part of Oyo’s intensified focus on the Indian hospitality market and its ongoing expansion into premium…
Sanlayan Technologies, a Bengaluru-based aerospace and defence electronics startup, has made headlines by securing Rs 186 crore in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. This significant investment was led by renowned investors Ashish Kacholia, Lashit Sanghvi, and Jungle Ventures, with continued support from Gemba Capital, Singularity Ventures, and new backing from Shastra VC. The fresh…
ProtectMeWell, in partnership with 1 Finance, has announced the launch of its hyper-personalized health insurance rule engine for individual consumers—a significant leap from its origins as a B2B solution for financial institutions, advisors, and insurers. This innovative insurance rule engine is now set to empower end customers across India, helping bridge the country’s staggering 73%…
Rapido, best known for its ride-hailing services, is making a bold move into the food delivery space—and it’s doing so with a major advantage for restaurants. The company has finalized new partnership terms with restaurants, offering commission rates that are nearly half of what established players like Zomato and Swiggy charge. According to people familiar…
