Shiprocket’s Delivery Strategy, Poonawalla Fincorp’s Bet On AI, and TrucksUp Fixes Trucking Industry

Shiprocket is zipping its same-day delivery service into Bengaluru as it gears up for an IPO, while Foxconn and HCL are scouting EPC partners to fuel India’s semiconductor ambitions. Poonawalla Fincorp is bringing AI into lending with a slick new underwriting system, and TrucksUp is tackling India’s empty miles crisis with smart freight-matching tech.

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“Aaj Ki AI, Sab Par Bhaari”: Poonawalla Fincorp unveils AI-powered underwriting solution

Poonawalla Fincorp is adding some AI magic to lending. Teaming up with IIT Bombay, the NBFC has launched an AI-powered underwriting solution that blends machine intelligence with human expertise.

Faster credit decisions, smoother approvals—fintech just got a serious upgrade.

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“Kaisa Laga Mera Magic”: With AI, TrucksUp is fixing India’s empty miles problem

India’s trucking industry has a big problem—empty miles mean wasted fuel and lost revenue. Enter TrucksUp, a Gurugram-based startup using AI to match freight with empty trucks, making logistics smoother and more efficient.

Think of it as Uber for trucks, but with a brainy AI twist.

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“Sarfaroshi Ki Tammana”: IPO-Bound Shiprocket Takes Its Same-Day Delivery To Bengaluru

Shiprocket is speeding up its IPO dreams — literally. The logistics unicorn just expanded its same-day delivery service to Bengaluru, adding to its growing presence in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.

With MSMEs in focus and a public listing on the horizon, Shiprocket is gearing up for a high-speed takeoff.

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“Honge Sabke Sapne Sakar”: Foxconn-HCL JV Seeking EPC Partner For Semiconductor Plant

Foxconn and HCL’s semiconductor ambitions are picking up steam! Their joint venture is in talks with L&T and Taiwan’s CTCI to rope in an EPC partner for the upcoming chip plant in Uttar Pradesh.

With Foxconn already pumping in big money, India’s chip dreams are inching closer to reality.

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1. DCDC Kidney Care just secured ₹150 Cr from Singapore-based ABC Impact to expand its dialysis services across India. With Temasek-backed funding, the healthcare player is set to strengthen its mission of accessible kidney care.
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2. Bengaluru-based Apna Mart has secured ₹214 Cr from Accel and Fundamentum, fueling its expansion in the competitive kirana-tech space. Going head-to-head with SuperK and Frendy, it’s gearing up for a bigger retail play.
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