Traders accuse quick commerce platforms of flouting rules
The whitepaper claims that QC platforms are violating the Competition Act, 2002, by restricting competition through exclusive deals with preferred sellers, effectively blocking independent retailers.
Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy offer 10-minute gold coin delivery on Dhanteras
Quick commerce platforms partner with top brands to deliver festive gold and silver coins on the occasion of Dhanteras
Zepto leads LinkedIn’s top 20 startups list; 14 new entrants in 2024
The list for India, dominated by software-focused start-ups, shows companies growing fast as well as building innovative solutions
New Avenues, New Hopes In Start-up Funding
India’s start-ups are recovering from post-2021 funding shock. Will the trend continue?
Zepto raises $665 million at $3.6 billion valuation
Existing investors Glade Brook, Nexus, and StepStone co-led the round with Goodwater and Lachy Groom doubling down as well.
Corporate Governance: Wake-up Call For Start-ups?
The start-up ecosystem must prioritise corporate governance and financial management to maintain investor trust and sustain growth.
Heritage Foods Bets on Premium Dairy Play
The company focuses on value-added products such as curd, paneer, cheese and cold coffee to cash in on a growing industry.
Zepto becomes India's first unicorn of 2023; raises $200 mn at $1.4 bn valuation
Zepto aims to turn EBITDA (earnings before interest tax, depreciation and amortization) positive in the next 12 to 15 months.
Blinkit strike causes 1% revenue loss in 3-4 days: ICICI Securities
Blinkit delivery executives went on strike last week, demanding the rollback of recent changes made to delivery incentive structures in Delhi NCR.