India’s TikTok rival Mitron app controversy & Pakistani connection myth
India's TikTok rival, the Mitron app has been making headlines since its launch and in the recent days, a controversy regarding the app's connection with Pakistan
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Funding rounds, acquisitions, regulatory shifts, and major business developments from across the Indian startup and technology landscape.
Kris Gopalakrishnan – co-founder of Infosys and chairman of Axilor Ventures invests in Myelin Foundry
Bengaluru-based deep tech startup Myelin Foundry on Thursday announced that the company raised an undisclosded amount from Kris Gopalakrishnan
Piaggio India launches e-commerce platform for Vespa and Aprilia
The Indian arm of the Italian automobile manufacturer, Piaggio on June 10 announced that the company has launched an e-commerce store
Anil Valluri joins Google Cloud India as Senior Director
Google Cloud has reportedly appointed Anil Valluri as Senior Director for Google Cloud in India. The announcement came yesterday
Bengaluru-based HealthPlix raises $6 Mn in Series B round led by JSW Ventures
Bengaluru-based healthtech startup HealthPlix yesterday raised $6 million in a Series B round led by JSW Ventures with participation from existing investors
Gurugram-based Yolo Bus raises $3.3 Mn in a Series-A round from Nexus Venture Partners
India's Yolo Bus that standardises inter-city bus travel, today announced that the company has raised $3.3 million in a Series-A round led by Nexus Venture
Wooden Street – Jaipur-based custom furniture startup scoops $3 Mn funding
Jaipur, India-based custom furniture startup Wooden Street on Tuesday (June 2) raised $3 million in a Series A funding round from the Indian Angel Network
BookMyShow lays off 270 employees
India's online ticket-booking platform BookMyShow has reportedly let go its 270 employees in a wake of economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Enactus NSUT launches Project KITABAT to revive art of Urdu and Arabic Calligraphy
A group of NSUT students have set out to revive the intricate art of Urdu and Arabic Calligraphy through Project Kitabat.
Groupe SEB India appoints ex-Reynolds country manager Ashish Kakkar as the CEO for India
Groupe SEB, a French small domestic appliance maker announced that the company has appointed Ashish Kakkar as the CEO for India operations.
[Exclusive] Biogreen develops a transparent biodegradable face mask
Bengaluru, India-based biotechnology startup Biogreen today told LAFFAZ that the company has developed a biodegradable and transparent face mask.
Gurugram-based SaaS startup SirionLabs raises $44 Mn from Tiger Global
The Gurugram, Haryana-based SaaS company SirionLabs has raised $44 million from Tiger Global Management and Avatar Growth Capital in a Series C round.