Category: Startups
Razorpay to solely focus on omnichannel for offline play
Online payments company Razorpay has tamed its offline expansion plans amid sluggish growth of the vertical, three industry executives aware of the matter told ET….
Karnataka eyes larger role in commercial space economy; plans common testing facility
IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday said SpaceTech would be a key pillar of Karnataka’s deeptech ambitions under its “DeepTech Decade” vision, as the government…
Ola Consumer’s FY25 revenue drops 42%, losses widen, as company begins prep for IPO
Ola Consumer, formerly known as Ola Cabs, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) even as its financials paint a grim picture, with revenue…
Digital banking platform Freo acquires credit marketplace IndiaLends
Bengaluru-based digital banking platform Freo has acquired the credit marketplace IndiaLends. The platform will operate as a different entity under Freo. The acquisition amount was…
UpGrad, Unacademy file application with CCI for merger
Ronnie Screwvala-founded higher learning firm UpGrad and test-prep startup Unacademy have filed an application seeking antitrust clearance from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for…
InMobi acquires AI platform MobileAction to drive growth in iOS ecosystem
Softbank-backed advertising technology firm InMobi has acquired San Francisco-based MobileAction for an undisclosed amount to strengthen its presence in Apple’s iOS space, the company said…
One Of A Kind Startup Awards 2026: GTM Excellence honours startups mastering the art of scale
India’s early-stage startup ecosystem is entering a phase where execution is as critical as innovation. Recognising this shift, The Economic Times, in association with Cashfree…
Global demand will be a major revenue driver: newly minted unicorn Skyroot Aerospace CEO Pawan Chandana
Pawan Kumar Chandana, cofounder and chief executive of Skyroot Aerospace, which on Thursday became India’s first spacetech firm to enter the unicorn club, said global…
Instant house-help startup Pronto bags $20 million as valuation doubles to $200 million
Pronto has raised $20 million (Rs 189 crore) from US-based technology investor Lachy Groom, known for his bets in crypto and software firms, doubling the…
Early-stage tech draws VC interest across aviation, biotech, precision manufacturing
Investors are pursuing early-stage deals in deeptech startups as they continue to stay away from big-ticket commitments, reflecting a strategic focus on small transactions in…