Weekly Business News: Everything from Flipkart layoffs to Karnataka Social Media Ban
Flipkart Trims Workforce Amid Performance Review Cycle About 300 workers were reportedly let go by Walmart-owned e-commerce behemoth Flipkart as...
Weekly Funding News: Indian startups raise $98 Mn this week; from Pronto to Cent
The Indian startup ecosystem began March on a somewhat quiet note following a robust spike in startup funding throughout February....
Flipkart Lets Go Of 300 Employees In Annual Performance Review As IPO Preparations Gather Pace
Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart has reportedly laid off around 300 employees as part of its annual performance review cycle. The...
Karnataka Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 16, Ignites Debate
The Karnataka government has proposed a major step aimed at protecting young people online. In a move that has already...
Delhi Court Orders Akasa Air To Pay ₹1.08 Cr To Travel Agency Over Cancellation Of 640 Seats
In a significant ruling that underscores the importance of honoring commercial agreements in the aviation sector, a Delhi commercial court...
Cheerio AI Raises ₹8 Cr to Build the Future of AI-Driven Customer Engagement
AI-powered customer engagement platform Cheerio AI has raised ₹8 crore in a Seed funding round led by Artha Venture Fund...
FirstClub Nears $60 Mn Fundraise as Valuation Crosses $250 Mn Mark
Bengaluru-based premium grocery startup FirstClub is in advanced discussions to raise $50–60 million (Rs 450–550 crore) in fresh funding, according...
NHAI-Backed Raajmarg InvIT Targets $656 Mn IPO in a Cautious Market
India’s primary market may be showing signs of fatigue in early 2026, but a new public issue from the highways...
Jio Platforms Appoints Dan Bailey to Lead Global Expansion Push
In a move that signals its ambitions far beyond Indian shores, Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) has appointed Dan Bailey as...
IndiGo Cancels 500+ Flights as West Asia Airspace Crisis Deepens
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has cancelled more than 500 flights between February 28 and March 3, 2026, as escalating tensions...