Meesho’s On Roll, Delhivery’s ESOPs, Cashfree Payments Testing Waters

Plus, news about 100X.VC's partner departure, Swiggy's Lawsuit, Ola's loss, Swiggy's oversubscription, CCI's probes, and fundraises for UnifyApps and Zoomcar

(Saturday Deep Dive) - VC Exit through Secondary Funds

What secondary funds are, the role they plan in the startup ecosystem in India, their pros and cons, and what the future holds for Secondary funds as well as Indian startups that are using them

Nivesh Acquires Wealthzi, ED Raids Offices, EaseMyTrip' Hyperface Collaboration

Plus, news about Flipkart Leap, Brainbee, Simplilearn, Freshworks, PhysicsWallah, Instakart, BrowserStack, and fundraising updates for Northern Arc, Nexstem, GalaxEye, Enlog, Pulse, Thesys, and Boldfit

PB Fintech’s Shares Soar, Swiggy IPO Sees Muted Response, Paytm Introduces New Feature

Meesho Faces Backlash, CarTrade’s Surge, Veefin's Overseas Acquisition

Plus, Ola's shares tumble, Paytm CPO quits, DeHaat and Swiggy's losses widen, Yubi cuts loss, new CEO for FEF, and funding updates for Marut Drones and Stage

Zomato Faces Backlash, magicpin Reduces Platform Fee, Delhivery Expands ESOP and more

Kuku’s Fortunes Rise, Rare Rabbit Soars High, Google India Bounces Back

(Saturday Deep Dive) - Emergence of D2C Startups in India: Part II

India's Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands are reshaping retail by bypassing traditional middlemen to deliver products directly to customers. From the farm-to-door chocolates to customized, toxin-free skincare, D2C brands connect with consumers in a way that's transparent, personal, and tailored. In last week's Part 1 of this series, we dived into how D2C brands are leveraging India's booming digital space to build relationships, enhance personalization, and innovate with real-time customer feedback. In Part 2, we will explore the triumphs and challenges faced by these startups: from omnichannel expansion and sustainable practices to overcoming high customer acquisition costs. As D2C brands grow, they’re becoming not just product providers but storytellers, shaping personalized, engaging retail experiences.

Ola Bounces Back, Whatflix's Surge, Happy Diwali!

May this Diwali bring you light, prosperity, and the spark of innovation to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Happy Diwali from StartupChai!

Swiggy Instamart Glitches, Nazara’s Datawrkz Expands, CoinDCX Goes Decentral

Plus, Zaggle's employee rewards, Nazara's acqusition, Meesho and Niyo narrow loss, Navi Finserv's green light, Ninjacart and Moneyview's revenue jump, and oolmate's fundraise

Ola’s Sorrows, Karnataka's Startup Programs, Cashfree's PPI License

slice’s Merger, Tata’s Neu, First Cheque's Pre-Seed Plan