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From Coca-Cola’s red cans to McDonald’s spicy McAloo Tikki, some foreign brands have seamlessly woven themselves into the fabric of Indian life. But how did these international giants transform from outsiders to beloved household names? In this article, we explore the stories of seven iconic brands that didn’t just enter the Indian market—they embraced it, … Read more
The month of September continued to remain modest in terms of venture capital (VC) inflow, and this week saw the debt component getting highest traction. The total VC funding for the second week of the month came in at $242 million cutting across 23 deals. In contrast, the previous week saw a total amount of … Read more
Are you looking to enhance your skills in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and using chatbots like ChatGPT? Look no further! In this article, we will explore the top 7 free Udemy courses that will help you master AI and ChatGPT. Designed by industry experts, these courses cover key concepts to give you a … Read more
Funding Futwork secures Rs 21 Cr in Series A funding Futwork, which provides mobile app-based contact centre solutions, has raised Rs 21 crore in a Series A round of funding led by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Artha Venture Fund, with participation from D2C Insider Angels and investor Abhishek Goyal. Sri Ganapathy, Armaan Vananchal and Niranjan Nakhate, … Read more
American automaker Ford Motor Company on Friday said it is preparing to utilise its Chennai manufacturing plant to roll out vehicles for exports, and has communicated the same to the Tamil Nadu government. The company, which in 2021 had said that it would stop manufacturing vehicles in India, has submitted a Letter of Intent (LOI) … Read more
The ecommerce sector is poised for nearly 20% growth, Delhivery said in a report on Friday, as India gears up for the festive season. The report, Direct2Celebrations: Festive Insight for Brands, analysed over 125 million shipments from the last festive season (September – November 2023). It found that about 75% of consumers prefer shopping online … Read more
Homegrown ecommerce marketplace Flipkart wrapped up its seller conclaves held across nine key cities as part of its nationwide initiative ahead of the festive season. The in-person seller conclaves attracted more than 4,500 sellers from Hyderabad, Jaipur, Surat, Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ludhiana, and Tirupur. It aimed to expand growth opportunities for over 1.4 million entrepreneurs … Read more
BSE-listed non-banking finance company (NBFC) Moneyboxx Finance Limited has raised Rs 176 crore. The additional capital will allow the company to invest in technology, improve operational efficiencies, and further strengthen its position in rural India. The capital raise includes Rs 63 crore through a preferential equity issue and Rs 113 crore through equity warrants from … Read more
Zomato now delivers food directly to train coaches at over 100 railway stations, Co-founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal shared in a post on LinkedIn and X. “We’ve already served 10 lakh orders on trains,” he added. The foodtech player, in partnership with IRCTC began delivering orders to train coaches in April this year. The features … Read more
Companies become great in adversity. They don’t always become great when tailwinds are all with you, Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Food Marketplace, Swiggy, tells YourStory Founder and CEO Shradha Sharma in an interview. The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic caused a great deal of pain to businesses across sectors. However, the hospitality industry had its unique set … Read more