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NPCI To Roll Out Unified Soundbox Infrastructure For Merchants: Report
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is working on building a common interoperable infrastructure for UPI soundboxes to enable a single device to process UPI payments across different payment apps.
Shadowfax’s Inflection Point And The Next Frontier
It was FY22 and Shadowfax was still viewed largely as another fast-growing logistics startup battling for ecommerce deliveries in India’s crowded third-party logistics (3PL) market.
Indian Listed New-Age Tech Company Tracker: Market Cap, Revenue & More
For years, we at Inc42 have tracked the Indian tech startup ecosystem and seen it grow from a kid to an adult. Among the clearest signs of evolution and maturity of this ecosystem is the growing number of startups eyeing a public listing now.
D2C 3.0: The New Rules Of India’s D2C Economy
India’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecosystem is entering a new phase. A decade ago, most D2C brands were built around Instagram marketing, digital storefronts, and online-first consumer behaviour.
2026 Franchise Financing: What Every Franchisee Needs to Know Before Expanding, Buying, or Launching
Franchising has long been one of the most powerful models in business ownership. The systems are proven, the branding is established, and the operational playbook already exists.
Dil Foods Bags ₹72 Cr To Expand Footprint, Launch More Cuisine
Virtual restaurant operator Dil Foods has raised ₹72 Cr (around $7.7 Mn) in its Series B funding round led by Bikaji Foods Family Office, with participation from V3 Ventures, MJV Ventures, and Alteria Capital.
Wingreens Farms Raises ₹120 Cr, Acquires Safe Harvest
Packaged food player Wingreens Farms has acquired sustainable food company Safe Harvest in a share swap transaction, after concluding its ₹120 Cr (around $12.6 Mn) Series D funding round led by Ashish Kacholia, with participation from Alchemy Fund.
Swiggy Sinks 7% After Q4 Results Amid Rising Quick Commerce Competition
Update | May 11, 2026, 11:33 IST Shares of Swiggy ended today’s trading session 6% lower at ₹263.7 apiece on the BSE. Its market capitalisation stood at ₹72,789.4 Cr (about $7.6 Bn) at end of the day.