CCI Quashes InstaAstro’s Complaint, Blinkit’s New Feature, Ather Energy Gets SEBI Nod

Competition Commission shuts down InstaAstro’s dominance complaint against Astrotalk, while Blinkit gave users the power to wipe order histories clean. Ather Energy revs up with SEBI’s nod for its INR 3,100+ crore IPO, and Curefoods bites into growth by acquiring Krispy Kreme’s South and West India operations. Meanwhile, NPCI opens the UPI floodgates for WhatsApp Payments, making it accessible to all 500 million Indian users.

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“Ye Sab Bakwaas Hai”: CCI Quashes InstaAstro’s Abuse Of Dominance Complaint Against Astrotalk

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed InstaAstro’s complaint against Astrotalk, citing a lack of evidence for abuse of dominance.

InstaAstro had accused the rival platform of leveraging its market position unfairly in the online astrology space. The ruling underscores the need for robust evidence in competition law cases, even in niche digital markets.

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“Aap Sabko Azaadi Mubarak Ho”: Blinkit Rolls Out Feature To Allow Users To Delete Order History

Blinkit has introduced a feature allowing users to permanently delete their order history, providing greater control over their data.

Deleted orders will no longer appear in the app, but customer support for such orders will also be unavailable. Notably, orders placed by others will still remain visible in their respective accounts.

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“Meri Bhi Haan Hai”: Ather Energy Gets SEBI Nod For INR 3,100+ Cr IPO

Ather Energy has secured SEBI approval for its INR 3,100+ crore IPO, marking a significant milestone for the EV sector.

Following Ola Electric, Ather is set to become India’s second EV maker to go public. The IPO includes fresh shares worth INR 3,100 crore and an offer for sale of up to 2.2 crore shares.

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“Hum Saath Saath Hai”: Curefoods acquires Krispy Kreme, expands its footprint in India

Curefoods has acquired Krispy Kreme’s operations in South and West India, signaling a major expansion in the F&B space.

The deal strengthens Curefoods by tapping into Krispy Kreme’s established customer base and network. As part of the agreement, Landmark Hospitality Services will also gain a stake in Curefoods India.

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“Jaa Simran Jaa, Jee Le Apni Zindagi”: NPCI removes UPI user onboarding cap for WhatsApp Payments

The NPCI has lifted the onboarding cap for WhatsApp Payments, allowing all 500 million WhatsApp users in India to access its UPI service.

Earlier limited to 100 million users, this move could significantly boost WhatsApp’s presence in India’s digital payments space. It marks a new chapter in the competition among UPI players.

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