ePlane Company bags $14M in Series B funding co-led by Speciale Invest, Antares Ventures

The ePlane Company, a player in India’s electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) space, has bagged $14 million in a Series B funding round co-led by Speciale Invest and Antares…

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ePlane looks to ride the Indian government’s interest in air taxis with new $14M round

Soaring private vehicle ownership and declining use of public and non-motorized transport have created mounting traffic congestion in India, the world’s most populous country, which also struggles with relatively narrower…

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[YS Exclusive] One arrested in $230M WazirX hack amid ongoing investigation

In August, about over a month after the $234 million WazirX heist, the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) of Delhi Police arrested one individual, a chargesheet filed on the…

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Inception to IPO and building institutions: The Swiggy story

As Swiggy's market capitalisation touched $12.3 billion (approximately Rs 1.03 lakh crore) on debut in India’s public markets, Group CEO and Founder Sriharsha Majety said that the on-demand food delivery…

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8 Business lessons from India’s unicorn startup founders

India's unicorn startups—those rare companies that reach a billion-dollar valuation—aren't just business powerhouses; they're a testament to the resilience, innovation, and adaptability of the entrepreneurs who founded them. From e-commerce…

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Zaggle posts record Q2 results, revenue soars 64% as net profit jumps 2.6X

Zaggle, the corporate payments fintech, reported its best ever quarterly performance in the Q2 of FY25, showcasing highest year-over-year growth in both revenue and net profit.The company’s revenue from operations…

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CAIT accuses Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart of exploiting FDI to undermine kiranas

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), in a White Paper, has accused quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto of misusing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to subsidise…

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