ixigo Eyes Fresh Funding to Fuel Growth
Travel and technology company ixigo is reportedly considering raising fresh funds to accelerate its expansion plans. This move comes as the travel sector shows promising signs of recovery and digital platforms gain increased traction among users.
Why is ixigo Looking for New Investment?
After successfully navigating the challenges of the pandemic, ixigo is…
Mumbai, India – Entrepreneur Sonam Jain has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CoEx Venture, a leading strategic consulting and venture-building firm, to introduce a cutting-edge beauty and lifestyle venture across India. The partnership marks a significant step toward reshaping the Indian beauty landscape through innovation, inclusivity, and conscious…
Readmio Brings Immersive Storytelling to India
Czech Republic-based app Readmio, already popular in countries like the UK, Poland, and the US, has officially entered the Indian market. The app uses voice and speech recognition technology to trigger sounds, music, and effects as stories are read aloud, making storytelling more interactive and engaging.
For example, when a parent reads The Three…
InsuranceDekho Rolls Out Employee Ownership Program
Insurtech startup InsuranceDekho has introduced its first-ever ESOP liquidity program, valued at $2 million, allowing employees to partially cash out their vested stock options. The initiative is designed to foster a culture of ownership and shared growth within the company, giving employees a tangible stake in the startup’s…
Pluckk Strengthens Leadership Team
Fresh food brand Pluckk has appointed Chayan Mukhopadhyay as Chief Operating Officer, marking a major step in the company’s growth journey. In his new role, Chayan will oversee existing operations in four cities—Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune—covering sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, and delivery. He will also spearhead the brand’s expansion…
Zoho Enters the Hardware Space
In a major move at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, Zoho unveiled its first point-of-sale (POS) devices, marking its entry into in-person payment solutions. The announcement came during the event organised by the Payments Council of India, the National Payments Corporation of India, and the Fintech Convergence Council.
The launch expands Zoho’s Zoho Payments platform…
Labops Meditechnology, founded by Debditya Mallick and Soumyajit Hui, has launched Orinn, an AI-powered healthcare assistant designed to make healthcare safer, smarter, and more accessible. Unlike generic AI chatbots, Orinn is purpose-built for healthcare—helping patients, clinicians, and medical students with accurate medical guidance, diagnostic support, and reliable knowledge access.
At a…
Indian Propulsion Startup Secures Seed Funding
Thrustworks Dynetics, a propulsion systems startup specializing in advanced rocket engines and subsystems, has successfully raised ₹7 crore in a seed funding round led by Jamwant Ventures, with participation from Piper Serica, SINE-IIT Bombay, and other strategic investors.
The funding will support the startup’s mission to scale its Integrated…
Groww Levels Up: From Trading Platform to Wealth Management Powerhouse
India’s fastest-growing investment platform, Groww, has completed the acquisition of Bengaluru-based wealth-tech startup Fisdom, marking one of the most significant consolidation moves in the country’s fintech ecosystem this year.
The deal, reportedly worth around $150 million in cash, received the green light from the…
Burma Burma Serves Up a Delicious Financial Win
Iconic vegetarian restaurant chain Burma Burma has cooked up its best-ever financial performance yet — crossing the Rs 100 crore revenue mark in FY25 while narrowing losses by a massive 78%.
Known for introducing diners to the rich and comforting flavors of Burmese cuisine, the pan-Asian eatery is now not only a crowd favorite but also a growing…
