ETtech Deals Digest: Sarvam mega round lifts startup funding to $403 million this week, up 36% on-yearIndian startups secured a significant $402.6 million in funding across 20 deals, with AI firm Sarvam leading the pack with a $234 million i...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
The operations network behind Amazon's play to become India's everyday storeAmazon is reshaping India's quick-commerce sector through significant investments in foundational infrastructure rather than merely focusin...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
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...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Psychology says people who fall silent in group conversations aren't withdrawn or disengaged; they're processing at a depth most rooms don't recognize, and their silence is often the deepest form of attentionMany people are wrongly labelled as disengaged or not team players simply because they are quiet. Neuroscience reveals that these individua...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
FirstClub raises $55 million from Peak XV, Sofina; valuation doubles to $255 millionQuality-focused grocery delivery startup FirstClub has secured $55 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Delhi to likely get first pet park this year as city munic revives stalled projectDelhi is set to unveil its first dedicated pet park in Jangpura later this year. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is reviving a long-pend...
30 May, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
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...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Shadowfax eyes 30% growth in FY27, bets big on dark stores, Qcommerce pushThe logistics startup plans to increase its dark store count to 100 from 15 currently in FY27 as it scales what it describes as "vertical q...
17 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
How cats’ sense of smell influences their appetite more than fullnessNew research from Iwate University suggests cats' intermittent eating habits are driven by olfactory sensor-specific satisfaction, not just...
08 May, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
88% ‘hard-to-recycle’ plastic: PolyCycl’s bet on turning waste into valueIndia's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...
01 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Amazon Now expands to Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata as part of 100-city pushAmazon is bringing its rapid delivery service, Amazon Now, to 100 cities across India. This expansion will be backed by over 1,000 speciali...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
New pet at home? Here’s why pet insurance should be your first move, not an afterthoughtGetting a new pet is exciting but also costly and risky. Many owners forget to buy pet insurance early, which can lead to problems later. V...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
National pet day April 11: which pet is best for you? The surprising life-saving health benefits of having pets, plus smart ways to adopt and support animal welfare worldwideNational Pet Day April 11: Over 70% of U.S. households own a pet, yet millions of animals still wait in shelters every year. This National ...
11 Apr, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
$900 tax credit for pet owners? New bill could put cash in your pocketA new proposal may give pet owners tax credit money for caring for dogs and cats. The plan could cover supplies and vet visits if approved....
06 Apr, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Pet project, caring when we're gone: Indians are taking to companionship beyond their own speciesThe pet population in India is increasing. It is expected to reach over 50 million by 2026. People are treating pets like family members. I...
08 Nov, 2024, 11.25 PM IST
India’s pet retail on its way up as Upstox founders invest in pet brand ‘Pet Warehouse’Pet Warehouse, founded November 2021 in Bengaluru, secured funds from Upstox's Ravi Kumar and Kavitha Subramanian. Expanding to 25+ stores ...
23 Jul, 2024, 12.11 PM IST
Now, a dedicated taxi service for pets in BengaluruSantosh Shekhar founded Kuharika Pet Ventures, which runs a transport service called Pet Cabs, which can be hailed through an Android app.
03 Mar, 2016, 02.29 PM IST