Tech investor Lachy Groom in talks to back Pronto; valuation set to double at $200 millionUS investor Lachy Groom is in talks to invest $15-20 million in Pronto. This funding round values the instant househelp startup at $200 mil...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki rolls out container-based ‘Quickstop’ service units in key citiesMaruti Suzuki launches Quickstop, a new service format for faster car maintenance. These compact, container-based units are set up in busy ...
30 Mar, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Pronto raises $25 million led by Epiq Capital; valuation hits $100 millionExisting backers Glade Brook Capital, General Catalyst and Bain Capital Ventures also participated in the round. Pronto's valuation has mor...
03 Mar, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Bengaluru water crisis: Using drinking water for these activities will cost you Rs 5,000; Rs 500 daily for repeated offenceBengaluru has banned the use of potable water for non-essential activities like gardening and vehicle washing. Violators will be fined. The...
19 Feb, 2025, 11.35 AM IST
Dirty cars now becoming cool in Bengaluru? Car wash business takes a hit amid water crisisBengaluru's water scarcity crisis has severely impacted car wash businesses relying on borewell water. Some have shut down while others suf...
27 Mar, 2024, 03.17 PM IST
Bengaluru govt fines 22 families Rs 5000 for over-using Cauvery water amid water crisisBengaluru has fined 22 families ₹5,000 each for using Cauvery water for non-essential activities during the water crisis. The Bangalore Wat...
25 Mar, 2024, 02.58 PM IST
Treated water supply for IPL 2024 matches amidst water crisis in BengaluruBengaluru's BWSSB supplies treated water from Cubbon Park plant to M Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2024 matches amid severe water crisis. The...
22 Mar, 2024, 05.50 PM IST
As India's Silicon Valley runs dry, this Bengaluru doctor has some water-saving tips you can useBengaluru, India's tech hub, faces a severe water crisis. Dr. Divya Sharma shared on social media how her family's simple water-saving habi...
18 Mar, 2024, 08.43 PM IST
Bengaluru water crisis: RWAs ban car washing, ask residents to use disposables and wet wipes amid shortageBengaluru's resident welfare associations have taken decisive action in response to the city's escalating water crisis. Implementing water ...
06 Mar, 2024, 05.44 PM IST
Fixigo raises seed funding in a round led by Agility VenturesFixigo plans to use the funds in expanding its services in newer markets and brand building exercise.
17 Nov, 2022, 06.35 PM IST
CleanseCar raises $2 million in pre-Series A round, expands operations across IndiaCleanseCar offers daily car wash, on-demand bike service and roadside assistance for cars.
09 Oct, 2019, 03.48 PM IST
Intense rain pounds Pune; 17 killed, nearly 16,000 rescuedA number of low-lying areas in and around Pune were flooded after heavy showers lashed the city on Wednesday.
26 Sep, 2019, 04.50 PM IST
Here's why Bengaluru must take hard decisions to become sustainable in water usageFaced with a harsh summer, which, authorities say , is the worst in fifty years, there are some lessons Bengaluru needs to learn, and fast.
10 Mar, 2017, 11.19 AM IST
Car wash startup Robovac secures funding, merges with rivalWaterless car washing co merges with rival Enzo to form RobovacEnzo and receives angel funding
13 Oct, 2016, 10.41 PM IST
CarZippi launches 24x7 SOS service in BengaluruCarZippi, a Bengaluru based mobile car wash and detailing service provider start-up, has launched a 24x7 CarZippi SoS service (car breakdow...
30 Dec, 2015, 09.08 PM IST
Valet parking now just an app awayEvery car owner in the city would have hoped for a valet on call to worry about Bengaluru's parking nightmare and let one hop off peacefull...
22 Jun, 2015, 10.57 AM IST
Startups like Zoomcar, RoomsTonite gear up to meet needs of last-minute travellersOn-demand transportation has gone beyond taxi services. Zoomcar and Wicked Ride offer self-drive rentals on cars and luxury bikes, respecti...
09 May, 2015, 04.00 AM IST