Udaan
- Udaan in talks to raise $50-60 million from existing backers Lightspeed, M&G: sources
The Bengaluru-based company had closed a $114 million funding round last June led by the two investors. T ...More
The Bengaluru-based company had closed a $114 million funding round last June led by the two investors. The new round is being negotiated at a flat valuation of $1.8 billion and could be Udaan’s last private capital raise before it targets an initial public offering (IPO). ...Less

- B2B quick commerce startup Fairdeal raises $15 million from Bertelsmann India, others
B2B quick commerce platform Fairdeal.Market has secured $15 million in a funding round led by Bertelsmann ...More
B2B quick commerce platform Fairdeal.Market has secured $15 million in a funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments. The company aims to deliver over 1,000 SKUs to kirana retailers within 60 minutes using a dark store model. ...Less

- Early-stage vertical commerce startups continue to draw VC interest across beauty, fashion, services
Investors are pouring money into quick commerce startups across fashion, beauty, and services. Companies ...More
Investors are pouring money into quick commerce startups across fashion, beauty, and services. Companies like Firi, Dazzl, and Klydo are seeking substantial funding. This rush signals a focus on convenience driving profitability. VCs are backing these ventures, aiming to capture the next big player in various niche markets. The trend shows a strong belief in the rapid delivery model. ...Less

- Lightspeed eyes new India fund, plans smaller corpus of $300–350 million amid AI focus
The venture capital firm, which was initially looking to raise as much as $500 million for its fifth Indi ...More
The venture capital firm, which was initially looking to raise as much as $500 million for its fifth India fund, has now cut the target size to around $300-350 million, the people said, requesting anonymity as the discussions are private. ...Less

- India venture debt deployment grows marginally in 2025 to $1.3 billion: Report
Venture debt in India reached $1.3 billion in 2025. Deal numbers decreased, indicating slower startup fun ...More
Venture debt in India reached $1.3 billion in 2025. Deal numbers decreased, indicating slower startup funding. Venture capital investments remained stable. Venture debt's share in startup funding grew significantly. This trend mirrors mature global markets. Fintech dominated venture debt, followed by consumer and cleantech sectors. Growth credit also saw substantial deployment. ...Less

- Six motivational movies to watch on OTT this Good Friday weekend that will make you believe nothing is impossible: The Pursuit of Happyness to Udaan
Feeling the week drag on? These six motivational movies streaming on OTT platforms offer a much-needed bo ...More
Feeling the week drag on? These six motivational movies streaming on OTT platforms offer a much-needed boost. From overcoming personal failures and familial pressures to defying age and societal limitations, these films will give you a much-needed boost to go through the Good Friday weekend. ...Less

- Udaan lays off over 100 employees shortly after $340 million fundraise
Most of the job cuts happened in the go-to-market (GTM) team, which handles relationships with sellers, a ...More
Most of the job cuts happened in the go-to-market (GTM) team, which handles relationships with sellers, among other responsibilities, people in the know said. The layoffs, the sources explained, were due to redundancies following a rejig of the business in September. ...Less

- Udaan raises $340 million in funding from UK’s M&G Prudential, others
The funding round also saw participation from existing investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and ...More
The funding round also saw participation from existing investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and DST Global, the firm said in a statement. ET had first reported on talks between the UK-based firm and Udaan on October 20. ...Less

- Udaan fires over 1,000 employees in second round of layoffs
This is the second round of layoffs for Udaan after it laid off 180-200 employees, or 5% of its workforce ...More
This is the second round of layoffs for Udaan after it laid off 180-200 employees, or 5% of its workforce, in June. Back then as well, the company had laid off 700-800 off-roll employees. ...Less

- Udaan CTO Gaurav Bhalotia to exit as B2B startup rejigs units, roles
The company said that the technology vertical would be split into separate ‘product’ and ‘engineering’ fu ...More
The company said that the technology vertical would be split into separate ‘product’ and ‘engineering’ functions. While Siddharth Reddy will lead the engineering team, Abhilash Pillai will head the product management function. ...Less

- B2B ecommerce company Udaan reports 37% decline in FY25 net loss to Rs 1,055 crore
Udaan cut its net loss by 37% to Rs 1,055 crore in FY25, even as operating revenue fell 20% to Rs 4,561 c ...More
Udaan cut its net loss by 37% to Rs 1,055 crore in FY25, even as operating revenue fell 20% to Rs 4,561 crore, filings showed. The decline followed its exit from non-essential verticals such as lifestyle and home. The B2B ecommerce firm raised $114 million in June to focus on FMCG and HoReCa segments. ...Less

- udaanCapital enables credit of Rs 2200 crore to over one lakh retailers
udaanCapital’s proprietary risk algorithms leverage alternate datasets such as transaction patterns and t ...More
udaanCapital’s proprietary risk algorithms leverage alternate datasets such as transaction patterns and trade invoices to pre-select borrowers, enhance lenders partner’s underwriting decisions and improve approval rates for borrowers by 35%. ...Less

- Udaan valuation dives to $1.8 billion in down round
Bengaluru-based Udaan was last valued at $3.2 billion following a funding round in January 2021. It close ...More
Bengaluru-based Udaan was last valued at $3.2 billion following a funding round in January 2021. It closed a $340 million financing last December by largely converting debt notes into equity. The round also included a fresh equity infusion. It did not disclose the valuation. ...Less

- Rs 10 tea and Rs 20 coffee at Mumbai Airport? Now you can enjoy street prices at the new Udaan Café
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport now offers affordable refreshments with the la ...More
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport now offers affordable refreshments with the launch of the first Udaan Yatri Café. E-inaugurated by the Union Civil Aviation Minister, this initiative brings down the cost of tea to just ₹10 and snacks to ₹20, making airport amenities accessible to all passengers. ...Less

- udaan secures $114 million in Series G funding led by M&G Investments and Lightspeed
The capital will fuel expansion in the FMCG category and HoReCa segment, alongside private label initiati ...More
The capital will fuel expansion in the FMCG category and HoReCa segment, alongside private label initiatives. udaan aims for profitability, showcasing 60% Y-o-Y growth in CY 2024 and improved contribution margins. ...Less

- Udaan FMCG biz head Vinay Shrivastava quits; fourth senior exit since Sept’23
Udaan's FMCG business head, Vinay Shrivastava, has resigned amid a series of senior exits at the B2B e-co ...More
Udaan's FMCG business head, Vinay Shrivastava, has resigned amid a series of senior exits at the B2B e-commerce firm. Shrivastava, with nearly four years at Udaan, contributed to significant growth in market share and business. Udaan is restructuring its teams and business verticals, merging essentials with discretionary business. Shrivastava's departure follows the exits of the group CFO and other senior executives since September 2023. The company recently raised $340 million in Series E, but its valuation reportedly fell to around $1.8 billion in a down round. ...Less

- Udaan to take on Meesho, DealShare as it enters consumer-facing grocery business
Udaan, with its new platform Price Company, is entering the consumer-facing grocery business through the ...More
Udaan, with its new platform Price Company, is entering the consumer-facing grocery business through the group-buying or community model, a la Meesho and DealShare which are focusing on non-metro markets. ...Less

- Ecommerce startup Udaan to trim costs ahead of 2025 IPO
Lightspeed Venture Partners-backed Udaan is among startups trying to tap the rapid growth of India’s econ ...More
Lightspeed Venture Partners-backed Udaan is among startups trying to tap the rapid growth of India’s economy and consumer market, while meeting investor demands for profitability. Udaan, which at its peak employed thousands, joined fellow Indian startups in slashing jobs last year and tightening internal controls and compliance. It now has about 1,800 staff, and Gupta didn’t specify if further job cuts are needed. ...Less

- Amul, Parle, others stop direct supply to B2B startup Udaan
Last week, Udaan filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against Parle Products, ...More
Last week, Udaan filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against Parle Products, alleging that the company was "abusing its dominant position" by refusing to supply its products directly to the startup. ...Less

- Udaan enables 400 sellers under electronics category achieve sales worth Rs 1 crore
Udaan enables shopkeepers, kirana stores, restaurants, street vendors, chemists, offices, small factories ...More
Udaan enables shopkeepers, kirana stores, restaurants, street vendors, chemists, offices, small factories, contractors, to source from a large selection of high-quality products at the best prices with the convenience of ecommerce. ...Less

- Udaan eyes $100 million from UK’s M&G, others at flat valuation
Udaan has been scaling down operations to cut its burn in a tightening liquidity market. The company has ...More
Udaan has been scaling down operations to cut its burn in a tightening liquidity market. The company has now refined its strategy, concentrating on select categories and adopting a market cluster approach. ...Less

- Udaan forged tie-ups with more than 2,500 brands in midst of Covid
Udaan connects manufacturers and brands with small retailers across three categories - food (staples and ...More
Udaan connects manufacturers and brands with small retailers across three categories - food (staples and fresh vegetables), non-food (electronics and fashion), and pharmaceuticals. ...Less

- Over 150 FMCG brands joined udaan platform in last six months
udaan has built inclusive tech tools for Bharat, specially catering to the needs of brands, sellers, reta ...More
udaan has built inclusive tech tools for Bharat, specially catering to the needs of brands, sellers, retailers & manufacturers providing them a level playing field to scale, trade and grow their business. ...Less

- Udaan inks pan-India distribution partnership with Hummel
Brands are leveraging Udaan's pan-India distribution network to reach out to over three million users wit ...More
Brands are leveraging Udaan's pan-India distribution network to reach out to over three million users with an everyday delivery cycle across 900 cities covering more than 12,000 pin codes. ...Less

- Shekhar Kapur recalls getting mobbed after portraying Collector Sahib after Doordarshan's Udaan
Shekhar Kapur's portrayal of Collector Sahib in the Doordarshan series Udaan left a significant mark. The ...More
Shekhar Kapur's portrayal of Collector Sahib in the Doordarshan series Udaan left a significant mark. The show's popularity turned Kapur into a national figure. Many women were inspired by the series to pursue careers in the IAS, IPS, and Foreign Service. This highlights television's power to shape aspirations in India. ...Less

- udaan acquires retail-tech startup ShopKirana
udaan, an eB2B platform, has acquired retail-tech startup ShopKirana, bringing Info Edge on board as a sh ...More
udaan, an eB2B platform, has acquired retail-tech startup ShopKirana, bringing Info Edge on board as a shareholder. This acquisition aims to strengthen udaan's leadership in Staples, FMCG, and HoReCa by integrating ShopKirana's retailer network and FMCG expertise. ...Less

- Udaan acquires retail tech startup ShopKirana for $88.5 million in stock
Udaan has strategically acquired ShopKirana in an all-stock deal to bolster its eB2B presence before its ...More
Udaan has strategically acquired ShopKirana in an all-stock deal to bolster its eB2B presence before its IPO. This move will enhance Udaan's position in staples, FMCG, and HoReCa by integrating ShopKirana's network and expertise. The combined entity aims to improve efficiency, expand reach, and strengthen unit economics, with Info Edge becoming a shareholder. ...Less

- Reliance announces distribution partnership with Udaan for Campa Cola
The three Campa flavours on the Udaan platform will be available under multiple price points, including 2 ...More
The three Campa flavours on the Udaan platform will be available under multiple price points, including 200 ml, 500 ml and 2,000 ml family packs for in-home consumption, the statement said. “To create awareness about the availability of the Campa range, Udaan will work on various retailer promotions to drive expansion and increase the buyer base on the platform,” the retailer said. ...Less

- Udaan closes latest funding round at $114 million led by UK’s M&G, Lightspeed
The company said that this fresh capital will be deployed towards strengthening its footprint with a focu ...More
The company said that this fresh capital will be deployed towards strengthening its footprint with a focus on categories such as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and hotel, restaurant and cafes. Udaan said it will also push its private label brands in the staples category. ...Less

- Lightspeed-backed udaan raises $120 million
With this round, the total funds raised by udaan through convertible notes and debt in the last four quar ...More
With this round, the total funds raised by udaan through convertible notes and debt in the last four quarters have crossed $350 million, making it one of the largest structured instrument fund raises in the country. ...Less

- Udaan closes $200 million debt financing through convertible notes
For Udaan, which has said it intends to go public in the next 18-24 months, the move to pick up debt fina ...More
For Udaan, which has said it intends to go public in the next 18-24 months, the move to pick up debt financing through convertible notes comes across as being significant. These investors will have the option to flip their convertible notes into equity at a later stage, potentially before the IPO. ...Less

- Udaan closes another Rs 300 crore in debt from Lighthouse Canton, Stride Ventures, others
Udaan said it will use the fresh capital to expand its geographical footprint through its 'Micro-Market s ...More
Udaan said it will use the fresh capital to expand its geographical footprint through its 'Micro-Market strategy', optimise operations, enhance Go-to-Market (GTM) capabilities, streamline supply chain processes, and open new micro-fulfilment centres. ...Less

- Udaan on track to hit positive unit economics in June quarter: CEO to staff
Gupta said Udaan had also reported contribution margin ‘level 2’ of profitability — it includes the cost ...More
Gupta said Udaan had also reported contribution margin ‘level 2’ of profitability — it includes the cost of logistics and distribution — in the first quarter of last fiscal. It had achieved contribution margin ‘level 1’ in the last quarter of FY21, which included the cost of warehousing and manpower. Internally this is referred to as CM1. ...Less

- NR Narayana Murthy’s Catamaran Ventures in talks to pick up stake in Udaan
A minority stake in Udaan will give NR Narayana Murthy’s Catamaran Ventures a foothold in India’s B2B e-c ...More
A minority stake in Udaan will give NR Narayana Murthy’s Catamaran Ventures a foothold in India’s B2B e-commerce space dominated by IndiaMart, JioMart, Amazon Business and Flipkart. It is currently a majority shareholder in Cloudtail, the biggest seller on Amazon India. ...Less

- UPI’s Bharat push; Udaan preps reverse flip
Happy Wednesday! NPCI is turning its attention to smaller states and the northeast, hoping to spark the n ...More
Happy Wednesday! NPCI is turning its attention to smaller states and the northeast, hoping to spark the next wave of UPI growth. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less
- UdaanCapital enables credit of over Rs 1,600 crore to kiranas in a year
According to data shared by the fintech firm UdaanCapital, it collects over Rs 140 crore from more than 5 ...More
According to data shared by the fintech firm UdaanCapital, it collects over Rs 140 crore from more than 55,000 kirana stores across 200 cities every month. ...Less
- udaan announces ‘4X4 delivery service’ for pharmacies
The pharmacies opting for ‘4X4-hour delivery service’ will also enjoy benefits of up to a 30-day credit p ...More
The pharmacies opting for ‘4X4-hour delivery service’ will also enjoy benefits of up to a 30-day credit period along with attractive offers on the total order value on items available on the platform. ...Less
- Filmfare Awards 2011: Udaan, Dabangg top winners
The 56th Idea Filmfare Awards saw 'Udaan' making a clean sweep taking home 7 Filmfare Awards including Be ...More
The 56th Idea Filmfare Awards saw 'Udaan' making a clean sweep taking home 7 Filmfare Awards including Best Supporting Actor (Male), Best Film (Critics) and Best Story. ...Less
- Udaan announces e-B2B sale to help small businesses
Udaan has invested more than Rs 4000 crores in the past 12-18 months across different pillars of business ...More
Udaan has invested more than Rs 4000 crores in the past 12-18 months across different pillars of business to accelerate and strengthen capabilities to serve its customers better. ...Less
- Udaan to go public by May 2023, announces new Esop plans
Udaan also announced that it will issue employee stock options (Esop) to every employee and made a key ch ...More
Udaan also announced that it will issue employee stock options (Esop) to every employee and made a key change in its policy under which they can now vest stocks every quarter, instead of waiting for a minimum of one year. ...Less
- Udaan names cofounder Vaibhav Gupta as CEO, eyes IPO in 18-24 months
Amod Malviya and Sujeet Kumar, the other two cofounders, will support the effective functioning of a "CEO ...More
Amod Malviya and Sujeet Kumar, the other two cofounders, will support the effective functioning of a "CEO-led organisation" and will continue to shape strategic roadmap and investment decisions as active board members. ...Less
- udaan eyes strong sales in cold beverage segment
To achieve growth the company is ramping up its inventory and has partnered with beverage makers like Pap ...More
To achieve growth the company is ramping up its inventory and has partnered with beverage makers like Paper Boat, Rasna, Dabur, Redbull and Coca. It aims to cater to lakhs kirana retailers this season through its extensive distribution reach covering over 1200 cities. ...Less
- Late-stage startups tap alternative funding routes amid softening valuations
To preserve their valuation, Udaan, PharmEasy shore up capital through debt instruments like convertible ...More
To preserve their valuation, Udaan, PharmEasy shore up capital through debt instruments like convertible notes. ...Less
- Udaan CFO Aditya Pande resigns; firm announces senior-level changes
Kiran Thadimarri, group finance controller, will be elevated to the executive management team. Further, V ...More
Kiran Thadimarri, group finance controller, will be elevated to the executive management team. Further, Vishnu Menon, head - corporate strategy & investor relations, has been given additional charge of business finance. ...Less
- B2B ecommerce platform udaan removes 1 year ESOP cliff
The one year ‘cliff’ period is a widely prevalent industry practice that requires employees to wait for o ...More
The one year ‘cliff’ period is a widely prevalent industry practice that requires employees to wait for one year for their ESOPs to start vesting. ...Less
- Udaan to buy back employee stocks worth Rs 165-175 crore
Udaan joins a slew of companies such as Cred, Swiggy, Razorpay, Acko, Zerodha and Browserstack that have ...More
Udaan joins a slew of companies such as Cred, Swiggy, Razorpay, Acko, Zerodha and Browserstack that have announced Esop buybacks in the past six months ...Less
- udaanCapital partners with Northern Arc Capital to facilitate disbursal of credit to over 50,000 kiranas on their platform
The company currently facilitates disbursal of over Rs 8000 crore of credit per annum to over 1.5 lakh ki ...More
The company currently facilitates disbursal of over Rs 8000 crore of credit per annum to over 1.5 lakh kiranas/small businesses across the country. T ...Less
- Udaan raises $75 million from UK’s M&G, Lightspeed at flat valuation
CEO Vaibhav Gupta stated that an additional $25 million could be expected in the upcoming quarter. The in ...More
CEO Vaibhav Gupta stated that an additional $25 million could be expected in the upcoming quarter. The investment comes as the Bengaluru-based B2B ecommerce firm works to stabilise its operations, at a time when several B2B ecommerce startups are going public. ...Less
- udaan expands rural network coverage in Uttar Pradesh under ‘Project Vistaar’
Project Vistaar aims to empower small retailers and kirana store owners by providing them access to a wid ...More
Project Vistaar aims to empower small retailers and kirana store owners by providing them access to a wide variety of food and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products. ...Less
- Udaan builds war chest to take on Reliance, Amazon and Flipkart
Udaan has raised $280 million in a follow-on funding round from a clutch of new and existing investors at ...More
Udaan has raised $280 million in a follow-on funding round from a clutch of new and existing investors at an estimated valuation of $3.1 billion. ...Less
- Udaan gets $50 million in Series-B round to take off
This is one of the biggest funding rounds at an early stage in the Indian startup ecosystem. ...More
This is one of the biggest funding rounds at an early stage in the Indian startup ecosystem. ...Less
- Udaan fires 180-200 staff, 5% of its workforce, to cut costs
A company spokesperson confirmed the development to ET without disclosing the number of employees it had ...More
A company spokesperson confirmed the development to ET without disclosing the number of employees it had fired. ...Less
- Throttle Aerospace Systems, udaan complete trial-run for drone delivery of medicines
During the pilot, two variants of drones were successfully tested - Medcopter X4 and Medcopter X8 - with ...More
During the pilot, two variants of drones were successfully tested - Medcopter X4 and Medcopter X8 - with simulated deliveries to udaan customers. ...Less
- Udaan to raise $500 million, valuation may climb 2x to $2.2 billion
Round may see new investors like Hillhouse, Altimeter along with existing backers. ...More
Round may see new investors like Hillhouse, Altimeter along with existing backers. ...Less
- Kodak, Treeview announce distribution partnership for televisions
Kodak and Treeview range of televisions will be available under the electronics category on the udaan pla ...More
Kodak and Treeview range of televisions will be available under the electronics category on the udaan platform to electronics and large appliances retailers across 100 cities in East and North-East India. ...Less
- udaan partners with government, SIDBI to transform Fair Price Shops into ‘Jan Poshan Kendras’
The initiative aims to boost dealer incomes and improve nutrition. Initially, 60 shops across four states ...More
The initiative aims to boost dealer incomes and improve nutrition. Initially, 60 shops across four states are involved, with the potential to expand to 1.3 lakh shops upon successful validation. ...Less
- UK’s Prudential may lead Udaan down round; below $2 billion value seen
The Lightspeed India-backed startup is likely to see a significant drop in its valuation, to under $2 bil ...More
The Lightspeed India-backed startup is likely to see a significant drop in its valuation, to under $2 billion during the new financing round compared with its last peak valuation of $3.2 billion, said people aware of the contours of the deal being discussed. ...Less
- Trustroot puts Rs 139 cr in Udaan
Udaan set to take off with a fresh tranche of funds from Trustroot, even as HealthKart gets fresh funding ...More
Udaan set to take off with a fresh tranche of funds from Trustroot, even as HealthKart gets fresh funding. ...Less
- udaan reports over 300% rise in premium FMCG packs sales
In the last one year, the FMCG category, in particular, has surged, achieving an impressive two-fold incr ...More
In the last one year, the FMCG category, in particular, has surged, achieving an impressive two-fold increase in size. ...Less
- Udaan’s food & FMCG business achieves 95% YoY growth
To cater to the growing demand, udaan plans to scale its warehouse capacity to 50 million square feet acr ...More
To cater to the growing demand, udaan plans to scale its warehouse capacity to 50 million square feet across the country in the next 8 years. ...Less
- udaanCapital disburses INR 4000+ crores in supply chain financing to 2,500+ MSMEs
· The platform caters to the working capital supply chain financing requirements of last mile distributor ...More
· The platform caters to the working capital supply chain financing requirements of last mile distributors and retailers of emerging and established brands. ...Less
- Udaan raises $225 million from DST Global, Lightspeed to become India's fastest Unicorn
The company, founded by former executives of Flipkart, is in advanced talks to raise $225 million from in ...More
The company, founded by former executives of Flipkart, is in advanced talks to raise $225 million from investors. ...Less
- Udaan buys ShopKirana; Paytm Money’s new CEO
B2B platform Udaan has acquired retail tech startup ShopKirana. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...More
B2B platform Udaan has acquired retail tech startup ShopKirana. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less
- Udaan logs lower net loss, flat operating revenue in FY24
After two rounds of layoffs in 2023, the ecommerce platform had 1,500 employees on its roll at the beginn ...More
After two rounds of layoffs in 2023, the ecommerce platform had 1,500 employees on its roll at the beginning of 2024, compared to the peak of 5,000. ...Less
- udaan shipped over 260 million products across 1000 cities in 2021
Demand for staples products grew by 45% YoY and included 12 lakh tonnes of sugar and oil and 5 lakh tonne ...More
Demand for staples products grew by 45% YoY and included 12 lakh tonnes of sugar and oil and 5 lakh tonnes of rice, pulses and flours. ...Less
- 2022 Year in Review | Udaan, Ola and Oyo log most senior executive exits this year
At least 50 top executives - ranging from C-suite to category and business heads - left Udaan in 2022, as ...More
At least 50 top executives - ranging from C-suite to category and business heads - left Udaan in 2022, as the company grappled with funding and business model issues, even as two of its founders moved away from active roles over the course of the year. ...Less
- Udaan product shipment jumps six-fold to 1.7 billion in 2022
The Lightspeed Venture and Microsoft-backed unicorn had shipped 260 million products, catering to over 22 ...More
The Lightspeed Venture and Microsoft-backed unicorn had shipped 260 million products, catering to over 22 million orders, and driven by demand for FMCG products, catering to around 50 million orders in 2021. ...Less
- ETtech Deals Digest: Startup funding rises to $511.47 million on Udaan boost
The latest week saw about 84% of the total capital being deployed in growth- and late-stage startups. Bes ...More
The latest week saw about 84% of the total capital being deployed in growth- and late-stage startups. Besides Udaan, it included the likes of agritech firm Vegrow, fintech firm Aye Finance and electric vehicle battery tech firm Exponent Energy. ...Less
- Udaan starts multiple deliveries per day for pharmacies in six cities
The 4X4 delivery service' has been rolled out after a pilot programme and receiving extensive feedback fr ...More
The 4X4 delivery service' has been rolled out after a pilot programme and receiving extensive feedback from pharmacies in select cities, which required enhanced delivery capabilities. During the pilot phase, the business witnessed a 45 per cent rise in orders in the select cities. ...Less
- FatakPay launches FatakUdaan to enable credit building for millions of Indians
Digital lending startup FatakPay has launched FatakUdaan, a new credit-building product for credit-unders ...More
Digital lending startup FatakPay has launched FatakUdaan, a new credit-building product for credit-underserved Indians. This initiative aims to help millions, particularly first-time borrowers and gig workers in smaller cities, establish and improve their credit scores. ...Less
- IndiaMART stock likely to see rerating after Udaan fundraise
According to media reports, Udaan did revenue of ₹65 crore and incurred a loss of ₹60 crore in FY18 ...More
According to media reports, Udaan did revenue of ₹65 crore and incurred a loss of ₹60 crore in FY18 ...Less
- 'Udaan' actress Kavita Chaudhary succumbs to cardiac arrest at 67; friends mourn loss
Actress Kavita Chaudhary, known for her role as IPS officer Kalyani Singh in 'Udaan', passed away at 67 d ...More
Actress Kavita Chaudhary, known for her role as IPS officer Kalyani Singh in 'Udaan', passed away at 67 due to cardiac arrest on February 15. Battling cancer, she was undergoing treatment in Amritsar. Close friends and colleagues, Anang Desai and Amit Behl, mourned her sudden demise, reminiscing about their time together at the National School of Drama. ...Less
- Udaan’s funding; China’s DeepSeek retort
B2B ecommerce firm Udaan raised $75 million from M&G Prudential and Lightspeed at a flat valuation, its C ...More
B2B ecommerce firm Udaan raised $75 million from M&G Prudential and Lightspeed at a flat valuation, its CEO Vaibhav Gupta said on Monday. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less
- Tamil Nadu CM O Pannerselvam writes to Prime Minister on 'design flaws' in CBSE's UDAAN scheme
UDAAN scheme has been designed by CBSE to mentor girl students to compete for admission to premier engine ...More
UDAAN scheme has been designed by CBSE to mentor girl students to compete for admission to premier engineering institutions like IITs and NITs. ...Less
- Byju’s plans a PE lesson for Aakash; inside Udaan’s funding
Byju’s is talking to a few private equity firms to offload a controlling stake in Aakash Institute, one o ...More
Byju’s is talking to a few private equity firms to offload a controlling stake in Aakash Institute, one of the beleaguered edtech’s prime assets, sources told us. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less
- Udaan’s sale to offer discounts for SMEs, kirana shops
This sale is aimed at benefitting lakhs of small retailers and kirana shop owners especially from Tier 2, ...More
This sale is aimed at benefitting lakhs of small retailers and kirana shop owners especially from Tier 2, 3 cities. ...Less
- Passengers to get tea and water for Rs 10 each at Udaan Yatra Cafe in Bhubaneswar airport
The Airports Authority of India has launched an Udaan Yatri Cafe at Biju Patnaik International Airport in ...More
The Airports Authority of India has launched an Udaan Yatri Cafe at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, offering budget-friendly food and drinks for travelers. Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu inaugurated the cafe, emphasizing Prime Minister Modi's vision to make air travel accessible and address concerns about high airport food costs. ...Less
- 15 million Covid safety essentials sold across India on Udaan during second wave
The second wave saw a huge demand of over 11 million protective masks, making it the largest item sold on ...More
The second wave saw a huge demand of over 11 million protective masks, making it the largest item sold on the platform. ...Less
- Udaan sees a big take-off from small cities
The comeback is also in part due to the collapse of offline B2B retail channels in the country, hurt by t ...More
The comeback is also in part due to the collapse of offline B2B retail channels in the country, hurt by travel and access restrictions due to the pandemic. ...Less
- Former Flipkart execs' startup Udaan raises $10 million from Lightspeed
Udaan has hired a team of over 20 people, half of whom have been picked from Flipkart to form a core team ...More
Udaan has hired a team of over 20 people, half of whom have been picked from Flipkart to form a core team who are initially focusing on products in electronics and apparel. ...Less
- Jupiter Electric Mobility joins hands with logistics operator Porter for Udaan programmme
Jupiter Electric Mobility has partnered with logistics operator Porter for its Udaan programme to support ...More
Jupiter Electric Mobility has partnered with logistics operator Porter for its Udaan programme to support small entrepreneurs and drivers in the electric logistics segment. The collaboration will guide drivers in purchasing the Tez electric vehicle and help them scale operations, increasing earnings while contributing to a sustainable logistics ecosystem. ...Less
- Akasa Air adds digital visa services to its growing travel portfolio
Akasa Air has partnered with Udaan India to introduce end-to-end visa services, offering digital assistan ...More
Akasa Air has partnered with Udaan India to introduce end-to-end visa services, offering digital assistance for over 100 countries. This integration on Akasa Air's website provides expert support for documentation, submission, and real-time tracking. ...Less
- udaan announces organisational changes in business and tech verticals
While the Essentials business will be integrated with the Discretionary business, the product and enginee ...More
While the Essentials business will be integrated with the Discretionary business, the product and engineering will branch out as separate functions. ...Less
- InterGlobe Enterprises appoints Aditya Pande as Group CEO
Aditya Pande has been appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer of InterGlobe Enterprises, effective ...More
Aditya Pande has been appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer of InterGlobe Enterprises, effective from March 1, 2024. This move follows Pande's resignation as the Chief Financial Officer of Udaan, concluding a three-year tenure. Apart from IndiGo, Pande will have the overall responsibility of setting InterGlobe's strategic agenda and overseeing the leadership of the company's line businesses and corporate staff functions. ...Less