Microsoft Is Going All-In on Hyderabad — With a Rs 5.4 Crore Monthly Lease Deal
What does a tech giant’s expansion really look like? Here’s a number: Rs 5.4 crore per month — that’s how much Microsoft will be paying for its newly leased office in Hyderabad starting July 2025.
Yes, you read that right.
In one of the most high-profile commercial real estate deals in recent months…
Meet Vaave: The Startup Powering Alumni Communities from IIT to Tata Steel
In a world where networking can change careers, Vaave has quietly spent the last decade building one of India’s most impactful — yet under-the-radar — platforms.
Now, the Hyderabad-based alumni engagement startup has raised Rs 6.6 crore in its first major funding round, signaling a new phase of growth for the company…
Bengaluru’s Peeko Is Betting Big on Busy Parents — Here’s How
If you’ve ever run out of diapers at the worst possible time, you know the pain. That’s exactly the kind of problem Peeko, a Bengaluru-based startup, wants to solve.
Founded just this year, Peeko delivers babycare products in under 60 minutes—and it’s already raised $3.2 million in seed funding to scale fast.
The seed…
A New Chapter for a Rising VC Fund
In the fast-paced world of startups and venture capital, branding isn’t just about logos or names—it’s about identity, vision, and purpose. That’s exactly what Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, former COO of BharatPe, had in mind when he decided to give his VC fund, Eternal Capital, a fresh new identity.
Say hello to Sadev Ventures—a rebrand that marks not just a…
And sometimes the slightest wake-up calls give birth to the grandest ideas. For Ishita Gupta, it started with a run-of-the-mill doctor’s appointment and an innocuous query: “Do you know what you’re eating?” That push prompted her to read food labels more intently and the shock of learning that common condiments were loaded with fat, salt, and chemicals.
The second spark occurred earlier…
In today’s busy world, fitness has evolved beyond merely hitting the gym; it’s a way of life, a daily habit, and an extension of how we present ourselves. Morning yoga flows to evening jogging – everyone’s adopting an active lifestyle, and their attire needs to catch up. At the center of this is Taapaz, a native Indian activewear brand that’s infusing comfort, stretch, breathability, and…
The drama around Byju Raveendran and BYJU’S just took a serious legal turn. The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to enforce a whopping $235 million arbitral award against BYJU’S cofounder and his investment firm, BYJU’S Investments Pte. Ltd (BIPL). And they’re not stopping there—they want the court to freeze all assets and prevent any…
India’s leading digital payments and financial services giant, Paytm, is making some significant strategic moves that are reshaping its business landscape. The company’s board recently approved a hefty investment of ₹455 crore into its subsidiaries, signaling a shift in focus toward strengthening core business units. At the same time, Paytm announced the complete shutdown of its real money…
In the fast-moving world of quick commerce, a new baby is making noise—literally and figuratively. Meet Peeko, a Bengaluru-based startup that promises to deliver baby care essentials in under 60 minutes. And with a fresh $3.2 million funding round, it’s all set to grow up fast.
Founded by former executives of Leap, Peeko is targeting a niche yet booming market: parents who need baby products…
While most tech companies storm into India with loud product launches and flashy announcements, OpenAI is doing things differently. The world’s most talked-about AI company—backed by Microsoft and responsible for the viral ChatGPT—has begun its journey into India with measured, strategic steps, not giant leaps.
It’s not the typical Silicon Valley playbook. But it might just be the smart…
