Why Instamart lagged behind peers and more: Q&A with Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety

With Swiggy just a few days away from a landmark public listing, the SoftBank-backed foodtech's leadership team is on a roadshow covering 25 cities across the country to woo retail…

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SEBI cautions investors against unauthorised virtual trading, gaming platforms

Markets regulator SEBI on Monday cautioned investors against undertaking trading activities through virtual trading or gaming platforms and asked them to deal only through registered intermediaries.The advisory statement came after…

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SEBI allows MFs to invest in overseas funds with exposure to Indian securities

Markets regulator SEBI on Monday allowed mutual funds (MFs) to invest in overseas mutual funds or unit trusts that invest a specific portion of their assets in Indian securities.This is…

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Kenko Health co-founder alleges regulatory roadblocks led to startup’s collapse

Aniruddha Sen, Co-founder of health insurtech startup Kenko Health, which shut shop in August this year due to a cash crunch, criticised the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India…

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October’s volatility has been factored in determining IPO valuation: Swiggy CFO

The volatility witnessed by India’s stock market in October has played a role in determining Swiggy’s valuation for the IPO, said the company’s CFO Rahul Bothra in an exclusive interview…

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Swiggy to roll out separate infrastructure for longer delivery timelines on Instamart

IPO-bound Swiggyis rolling out a separate infrastructure for extended delivery timelines for some categories on Instamart as it tries to increase the selection and scope of its offerings. “Not everything will…

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Acquired and Expired: Inside India’s Most Notorious Startup Failures

Snapdeal's Acquisition of Freecharge (2015)Snapdeal’s $400 million purchase of Freecharge in 2015 was part of an ambitious strategy to carve out a top position in India’s competitive e-commerce landscape. At…

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