Overview HostBooks Limited, a SaaS fintech enterprise, secured $5 million in funding from Orange Orbit in the first tranche of its $15 million Series B round. This investment underscores HostBooks’ potential as a leader in business automation and AI-driven solutions, ...
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India’s Growing EV Infrastructure with Over 25,000 Public Charging Stations
India is making significant strides in transitioning to electric mobility, supported by the rapid development of public charging infrastructure. As of now, the country has 25,202 operational public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), according to a written statement presented ...
TCS to Onboard 40,000 Fresh Graduates with Plans for Growth in FY26
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s leading IT services companies, is set to onboard 40,000 fresh graduates in the current financial year (FY25) and anticipates exceeding that figure in FY26. This decision aligns with TCS’s optimistic growth projections and ...
PhysicsWallah – From Startup to Public Company
News PhysicsWallah (PW), the brainchild of Alakh Pandey, has emerged as a transformative force in India’s edtech sector. With its recent transition into a public company and plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) next year, PW is gearing ...
From Financial Losses to Building StockGro – Ajay Lakhotia’s Remarkable Journey
News Ajay Lakhotia’s entrepreneurial journey is a story of resilience and innovation. Despite losing ₹80 lakh in the 2008 global recession, his determination to learn from his failures led him to establish StockGro, Asia’s first social investment platform. Today, StockGro ...
News: India’s Hiring Growth Expected to Rise by 9% in 2025
According to a report by foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), India’s hiring activity is set to grow by 9% in 2025, led by the information technology (IT), retail, telecommunications, and banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sectors. Emerging technologies ...
Managing Economic Slowdowns – India’s Approach to Q2FY25 GDP Growth Challenges
Background In the second quarter of FY25, India’s GDP growth experienced a noticeable slowdown. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the situation during the discussion on the Supplementary Demands for Grants – First Batch 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha. The government ...
ONDC Introduces Zero-Commission SaaS Model to Boost Mobility Ecosystem
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has launched a zero-commission Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, aimed at promoting inclusive growth within India’s mobility ecosystem. This new initiative is part of ONDC’s broader efforts to democratize digital commerce and foster sustainable development ...
India's Economy to Rebound by Fiscal Year-End, Says Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking at the Times Network India Economic Conclave, expressed confidence that India’s economic growth will be back on track by the end of the fiscal year, despite recent challenges. Current Economic Scenario India’s ...
Zepto Doubles Revenue to Rs 4,454 Crore in FY24, Narrows Losses
Quick commerce unicorn Zepto has achieved an impressive 120% revenue growth in FY24, reaching Rs 4,454 crore, up from Rs 2,026 crore in FY23. The Mumbai-based startup attributes this surge to the rising popularity of 10-minute deliveries, as consumers increasingly ...