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Pet care firm Vetic raises $40 million led by Bessemer Venture PartnersVetic, a pet care startup, has secured $40 million in funding. This investment will fuel the expansion of its clinic network, adding 25 new...- Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
- Mind the Mat: How shoe rules are quietly dividing Indian homesThe debate over wearing shoes indoors is gaining traction in India, with some embracing no-shoe rule for hygiene and tradition, while other...
- Ratan Tata once took an F-18 for a spin in the skies, and the world still talks about itRatan Tata, a visionary industrialist, is remembered for his grace, grit, and generosity. His legacy extends beyond business, highlighting ...
- Economy likely created 115,000 jobs in July as US labour market loses momentumThe US job market is gradually weakening, impacting new college graduates particularly hard, with unemployment reaching a high of 5.8% in M...
- India mints only five unicorns so far; investors say 2021-style boom unlikely to returnBesides macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical issues, investors turned more cautious after the exuberant period of 2021, prioritising ...
- Travel insurance now covers pet emergencies, scuba and hole-in-one partiesA new breed of policies now caters to adventurous and niche activities like golfing and scuba diving besides offering emergency coverage fo...
- 'Pet parents, not owners': Indians make space for pet products in monthly expenditureMillennials and Gen Z are reshaping India's economy, driving e-commerce, cafe spaces, convenience services, and the expanding pet care indu...
- Sensex at 1,50,000 by 2029: The ultimate compounding machineLooking back, the story of the Sensex is the story of India in a sense. In 1979, India was virtually a basket case in the global scheme of ...
- Sky-high home rents trouble IT employees back in officeTechies are battling the highest increase in house prices and rentals as landlords have started charging inordinate amounts amid the return...
- View: Puppies and Rolexes have had it tough since CovidThe prices for pets have been rising amid high inflation. The demand for pets like cats, dogs and rabbits witnessed a surge during Covid. H...
- A journey to remember! Over 1.5K fur babies have travelled long-distance in train this year in IndiaThe Central Railways (CR) witnessed a spike of almost 50 per cent in pet travel bookings, as compared to the last financial year.
- Beware of fun games about first celeb crush! You may be the next victim of Covid online fraudIt may appear harmless, but you are giving away your passwords or answers to security questions.
- Pandemic drives growth in pet care industryPet care startups and retailers are wooing investors eager to cash in on rising need for pet ownership in the country during the pandemic.
- US-China goods trade booms as if virus, tariffs never happenedExports from South Korea and Taiwan to the US have also risen over the same period, underscoring the strength of U.S. demand despite one of...
- Pandemic puppy fest has begun: Covid pet boom leaves veterinarians exhaustedVets were already struggling to meet the pre-pandemic demand.
- The RWA & the cooked: Tap your colony’s fun, hair-tearing and super goss-rich WhatsApp groupPre-Covid, all RWA WhatsApp groups acted more or less in the same way.
- This robo-dog follows commands, goes on walks and doesn't leave unpleasant surprises behindThe high-tech hound uses sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
- Tesla and other green energy investments look bubble-likeHence, when people talk about the “energy transition,” on some level what they’re describing is a transition of capital, or money being dep...
- Pet breeders enjoy the new boom: Small dogs in high demand amidst Covid bluesBreeders said that with the surge in demand, since the imposition of lockdown in the last week of March, waiting lists for new puppies have...
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