Aishwarya Anand

Rohit Kapoor, CEO–Food Marketplace at Swiggy, said dine-out culture is growing fastest in smaller towns, where restaurant expansion is driving demand at roughly twice the pace of big cities.

The $23.6 million (₹215 crore) Series A round was led by Accel, with participation from IIFL and Rocket Capital, alongside continued backing from Prime Venture Partners, 3one4 Capital, Trifecta Capital and Commerce VC.

Moving Tech Innovations acquires Automicle Holding BV to take its Namma Yatri zero commission city first mobility model to Europe and deepen India EU DPI ties.

Rentomojo operates a tech-led, direct-to-consumer platform that offers furniture and home appliances on a rental and subscription basis. The company is currently the largest player in the organised online rental segment, with an estimated market share of 42-47% based on subscription revenue in FY25.

Curefit appoints four independent directors to strengthen governance and IPO readiness, backed by Temasek funding and improving financial performance

Zepto has not received final SEBI approval for its IPO, sources said, calling reports speculative. The company is in final stages, assessing investor interest and market readiness ahead of launch.

Jungle Ventures hosts a cricket field AGM in Mumbai, reflecting a shift in venture capital toward relationship driven investing and long term founder partnership

MakeMyTrip posts record FY26 gross bookings of 10.4 billion, stronger profits and rapid AI driven growth led by Myra and rising demand from smaller cities

Tech-enabled grab-and-go coffee chain abcoffee has raised ₹61 crore in a Pre-Series B funding round led by Kliff Ventures, the newly minted consumer retail vehicle of K Hospitality Corp.

OYO parent PRISM has received SEBI’s approval for its proposed IPO, sources told CNBC-TV18. The company is now preparing its updated filing while assessing market conditions and listing timelines.