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
Retail investors’ bond rush; Rapido’s angels exitHappy Thursday! Retail participation in corporate bonds is surging as platforms ramp up awareness efforts. This and more in today’s ETtech ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
This Indian metro city has the most pampered pets. It’s not Delhi or MumbaiBengaluru leads India in pet pampering, with most spending on treats and premium items. Cat food demand is high, making Mumbai the cat capi...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Carlyle-backed Viyash Scientific buys Italy’s BioForLife for Rs 188 croreViyash Scientific, backed by Carlyle, is acquiring Italy's BioForLife for Rs. 188 crore. This move aims to build a leading global companion...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.58 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
Patanjali Foods Q4 Results: Profit jumps 46% to Rs 524 crore despite margin pressurePatanjali Foods reported a strong rise in quarterly and annual earnings, driven by robust growth in its edible oils and FMCG businesses. Wh...
31 May, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Quote of the day by Rita Rudner: 'My husband and I are either going to buy a dog or have a child. We can't decide whether to ruin our carpets or ruin our...' Life lessons on family, relationships, happiness and humor by American stand-up comedian and actorQuote of the day by Rita Rudner highlights the balance between family life, relationships, humor and personal choices. The quote uses comed...
24 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
India Inc lets in furry friends to tackle work worriesCompanies such as Nestle, WeWork India, Swiggy and DriveU are adopting pet-inclusive practices, as organisations look for new ways to reduc...
24 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
A chaotic dog bath inspired a 9-year-old girl to invent a device that could finally keep pets still long enough to dry themMeet Marissa Streng, a prodigious inventor who, at the tender age of nine, conceptualized the Puff-N-Fluff. This ingenious device puts an e...
22 May, 2026, 05.45 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
This Simple Ice Trick Can Keep Your Toilet Cleaner; Here’s HowDiscover a simple, science-backed method for toilet maintenance: flushing frozen ice cubes weekly. This practice uses gentle friction and c...
06 May, 2026, 06.39 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
Warren Buffett: Why ‘risk’ doesn't mean what Wall Street says it meansIn a letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett declared war on one of finance's most sacred concepts: Beta. The academics had it backwards, he...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.22 PM 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
'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...
21 May, 2024, 10.18 PM IST