In a rollercoaster financial reveal, Bengaluru-based food delivery giant Swiggy, one of Zomato’s fiercest rivals, stunned investors and analysts alike by reporting a staggering Rs 1,092 crore loss in Q2 FY26. The numbers, released on Monday, show that while Swiggy’s top line is soaring, the bottom line is bleeding, highlighting the high-stakes battle in India’s hyper-competitive foodtech and…
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…
Swiggy’s Loss Balloons to ₹1,197 Crore in Q1 FY26 as Revenue Jumps 54%
BENGALURU — India’s food delivery giant Swiggy reported a net loss of ₹1,197 crore for Q1 of FY26, a steep 96% rise year-on-year, as the company continues to pour money into expanding its quick commerce vertical, even as revenues surged.
The widening loss underscores the tug-of-war between aggressive growth and…
In a move that’s catching the startup world by surprise, Pronto — a fast-growing home services startup — is preparing to move its legal base from Delaware, USA, back to India. What makes this especially interesting is the timing. Most startups only consider this kind of reverse flip when they’ve matured and are on the verge of going public. Pronto is flipping back just months after…
Flipkart Ventures Launches Leap Ahead 4.0 to Back India’s Boldest Startups
Flipkart Ventures, the investment arm of Flipkart, has kicked off the fourth edition of its flagship accelerator program — Flipkart Leap Ahead (FLA) 4.0. Designed to supercharge early-stage startups, this program offers equity investments of up to $500,000, along with mentorship, commercial partnerships, and access to…
Fashion in 60 Minutes? ZILO Raises $4.5M to Reinvent How India Shops for Style
Imagine ordering your favorite Levi’s jeans or Puma sneakers—and having them at your doorstep within an hour. That’s not a fantasy. It’s the future ZILO is building.
The fashion-tech startup, launched in 2025, has just raised $4.5 million in seed funding to scale its lightning-fast, curated fashion delivery…
The Startup No One Saw Coming—Until Now
Imagine a world where your local kirana store delivers groceries faster than any big-name app—and uses AI to do it. Sounds wild, right?
Well, it’s already happening.
A young startup named KiranaPro is quietly flipping the script on how India shops. And now, with D2C powerhouse Arjun Vaidya joining as investor and mentor, this under-the-radar brand…
From Struggles to Success
Zepto, the fast-growing quick commerce startup from India, has hit a major milestone. Its advertising business just crossed a $200 million annual revenue run rate (ARR), up from only $40 million last year. That’s a 5X growth in just 12 months.
This massive jump comes despite a rough period for startups, with the funding winter, the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and some…
India’s health-conscious snackers have a new reason to celebrate — Eat Better Co just secured Rs 17 crore to fuel its next phase of growth. Here’s how the brand is changing the way we snack.
Eat Better Co Raises Rs 17 Crore in Pre-Series A Funding
Direct-to-consumer healthy snacking brand Eat Better Co has raised Rs 17 crore (approximately $2 million) in a pre-Series A funding round. The…
Zepto CEO Destroys Piyush Goyal’s Attack on India’s Startups – You Won’t Believe What He Said!
India’s startup scene is booming, but Union Minister Piyush Goyal recently shook things up with some controversial remarks. He claimed that the country is too focused on “food delivery apps, ice cream brands, and fantasy sports” and should instead turn its attention to deep-tech ventures…
