Food delivery giant Swiggy has once again hiked its platform fee, raising it from ₹12 to ₹14 per order. The increase comes just ahead of India’s festive season, when food delivery demand traditionally spikes. The change has already been rolled out across major cities, making it the second time this year that the company has […]

India’s leading managed office platform, Smartworks Coworking Spaces Ltd., delivered a striking performance in Q1 FY26 as it posted a 21% year-on-year rise in revenue from operations to ₹379.2 crore, up from ₹313.4 crore a year earlier. This rebound follows the company’s successful IPO debut on NSE and BSE in mid-July, which clearly energized investor

Denim brand Numero Uno is charting a fresh growth path—extending its footprint to West and Northeast India, with ambitions that stretch to the Middle East. According to industry insiders familiar with the plans, the company is eyeing both domestic expansion and overseas markets with renewed vigour. Spreading Out Across India Once predominantly a North Indian

The startup scene in India just got a little more exciting — and perhaps a bit more ambitious. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has teamed up with quick-commerce darling Zepto to turbocharge the growth of early-stage manufacturing startups. And no, this isn’t just another “let’s collaborate and see where it

India’s electric vehicle (EV) story has been picking up pace over the last few years, but there’s always been one stubborn speed bump—charging infrastructure. You can have the sleekest EV in the showroom, but if charging points are rare or too far apart, range anxiety kicks in and adoption slows down. Now, the State Bank

Japanese sportswear giant ASICS isn’t just dipping its toes into the Indian market anymore — it’s going for a full-on sprint. The brand, known worldwide for its high-performance running shoes and athletic gear, has set its eyes on a bold target: 200 exclusive stores across India by 2026. If that sounds ambitious, that’s because it

BharatPe, the fintech player that’s been through its fair share of boardroom drama and leadership shakeups, is gearing up for a big new chapter — a pre-IPO fundraising round pegged at somewhere between $80 million and $100 million. And from what we are hearing, US-based Coatue Management is lining up to take the lead. If

In a move that sent shockwaves through India’s startup and fintech circles, Paytm has reportedly let go of around 4,600 employees in 2025. For a company that once symbolised the rise of India’s digital payment revolution, this is a big, sobering moment. The Layoff Wave Sources suggest this isn’t just a small restructuring — it’s