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Instamojo is now approving small ticket loans on WhatsApp and it has become an instant hit — Instamojo is now approving small ticket loans on WhatsApp and it has become an instant hit
29 May 2020, 14:17 by Sanchita Dash

This Indian angel investment platform has invested in eight cos in 60 days and plans to fund startups every week — This Indian angel investment platform has invested in eight cos in 60 days and plans to fund startups every week
29 May 2020, 08:42 by Sanchita Dash

India drops six places in the ranking for world’s best startup ecosystems⁠— power outages and slow internet speeds get some of the blame — India drops six places in the ranking for world’s best startup ecosystems⁠— power outages and slow internet speeds get some of the blame
28 May 2020, 09:17 by Sanchita Dash

French President Emmanuel Macron’s residence gets Bengaluru startup’s CoronaOven – which sanitizes everything in 10 minutes — French President Emmanuel Macron’s residence gets Bengaluru startup’s CoronaOven – which sanitizes everything in 10 minutes
27 May 2020, 16:17 by Sanchita Dash

EXCLUSIVE: BYJU’s co-founder reveals that revenue has doubled to ₹2800 crore in a year⁠ — and that is just the start of a glorious run — EXCLUSIVE: BYJU’s co-founder reveals that revenue has doubled to ₹2800 crore in a year⁠ — and that is just the start of a glorious run
27 May 2020, 10:57 by Sanchita Dash

Ola Electric acquires Amsterdam-based EV startup Etergo – will now manufacture electric scooters in India — Ola Electric acquires Amsterdam-based EV startup Etergo – will now manufacture electric scooters in India
27 May 2020, 10:32 by Sanchita Dash

After Jharkhand, Zomato will now deliver alcohol in Odisha in 60 minutes — After Jharkhand, Zomato will now deliver alcohol in Odisha in 60 minutes
26 May 2020, 12:19 by Sanchita Dash

Uber lays off 600 employees in India as coronavirus pandemic leaves its cabs empty — Uber lays off 600 employees in India as coronavirus pandemic leaves its cabs empty
26 May 2020, 11:20 by Sanchita Dash

Hiring now! Check out these job openings at Indian startups during the COVID-19 pandemic — Hiring now! Check out these job openings at Indian startups during the COVID-19 pandemic
25 May 2020, 09:09 by Sanchita Dash

Did you know? OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal has a Chinese name — Did you know? OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal has a Chinese name
24 May 2020, 08:00 by Sanchita Dash

Swiggy and Zomato confirm home delivery of alcohol in Jharkhand – and it’s a lot easier than getting liquor in Maharashtra — Swiggy and Zomato confirm home delivery of alcohol in Jharkhand – and it’s a lot easier than getting liquor in Maharashtra
21 May 2020, 13:39 by Sanchita Dash

Urban Company hired over 100 grads from colleges like ISB, IIT even during coronavirus lockdown — Urban Company hired over 100 grads from colleges like ISB, IIT even during coronavirus lockdown
21 May 2020, 09:14 by Sanchita Dash

Ola fires 1400 people as revenue is hit by 95% in the last two months — Ola fires 1400 people as revenue is hit by 95% in the last two months
20 May 2020, 13:43 by Sanchita Dash

MS Dhoni-backed Khatabook adds to its line-up of star investors ⁠— Sequoia and Tencent get more stake in India's largest small business app — MS Dhoni-backed Khatabook adds to its line-up of star investors ⁠— Sequoia and Tencent get more stake in India's largest small business app
20 May 2020, 12:36 by Sanchita Dash

Ritesh Agarwal imagines robots at OYO hotels while wondering when India will travel again — Ritesh Agarwal imagines robots at OYO hotels while wondering when India will travel again
20 May 2020, 09:34 by Ritesh Agarwal

Lok Sabha MP Gautam Gambhir invests in a ‘contract tracing’ and healthtech community startup — Lok Sabha MP Gautam Gambhir invests in a ‘contract tracing’ and healthtech community startup
19 May 2020, 13:23 by Sanchita Dash

WeWork India lays off 20% staff, says tough step needed for sustainable structure — WeWork India lays off 20% staff, says tough step needed for sustainable structure
18 May 2020, 18:16

SoftBank Vision Fund 2 fails to raise new funds ⁠— Masayoshi Son says the company will now use its own money for investments — SoftBank Vision Fund 2 fails to raise new funds ⁠— Masayoshi Son says the company will now use its own money for investments
18 May 2020, 13:59 by Sanchita Dash

The $3.6-billion Swiggy follows Zomato⁠— the food delivery firm lays off 1100 employees as Covid-19 squeezes business — The $3.6-billion Swiggy follows Zomato⁠— the food delivery firm lays off 1100 employees as Covid-19 squeezes business
18 May 2020, 13:14 by Sanchita Dash

OYO Japan saw an occupancy rate of 51% even during the coronavirus pandemic — OYO Japan saw an occupancy rate of 51% even during the coronavirus pandemic
18 May 2020, 13:09 by Sanchita Dash

Startups who need money during COVID-19⁠— don’t sell your stake now, warn experts — Startups who need money during COVID-19⁠— don’t sell your stake now, warn experts
18 May 2020, 10:20 by Sanchita Dash

India now has a ₹1 lakh crore fund to boost farm products storage⁠— and startups are invited too — India now has a ₹1 lakh crore fund to boost farm products storage⁠— and startups are invited too
15 May 2020, 16:53 by Sanchita Dash

Zomato lays off 13% of its workforce, announces pay cuts for all – CEO Deepinder Goyal says 40% of their restaurants could shut down in 12 months — Zomato lays off 13% of its workforce, announces pay cuts for all – CEO Deepinder Goyal says 40% of their restaurants could shut down in 12 months
15 May 2020, 15:11 by Sanchita Dash

This Hyderabad-based startup has built a testing bus for Covid-19 – with an inhouse quarantine berth and will cover upto 10,000 houses in a day — This Hyderabad-based startup has built a testing bus for Covid-19 – with an inhouse quarantine berth and will cover upto 10,000 houses in a day
15 May 2020, 14:41 by Sanchita Dash

Andreesen Horowitz and Access Industries invest $50 million in cloud platform Digital Ocean⁠ making it a unicorn heading for an IPO — Andreesen Horowitz and Access Industries invest $50 million in cloud platform Digital Ocean⁠ making it a unicorn heading for an IPO
15 May 2020, 13:50 by Sanchita Dash

Kylie Jenner is reportedly no longer a billionaire, and Forbes says she likely showed it fake tax returns: 'It's clear that Kylie's camp has been lying'

Massive earthquake felt in New Delhi India — fourth in the span of two months

Microsoft and Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio are already partners in India⁠— but Satya Nadella reportedly wants more

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