Swiggy’s Pyng, Blinkit To Deliver SIMs, and PhonePe’s UPI Circle

Swiggy’s Pyng steps beyond food, now connecting users to verified service pros; Blinkit zips in with 10-minute SIM card delivery across cities; CleverTap quietly absorbs rehook.ai to power its customer engagement stack; and PhonePe rolls out UPI Circle, letting you manage payments for loved ones without bank-linking. Besides, there’s also Startup Spotlight to savor.

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”Sarva Gunn Sampann”: Now, Swiggy Launches Its Professional Service Pyng For Consumers

Swiggy just went beyond food—meet Pyng, their new AI-powered service app that connects you to verified pros for everything from plumbing to personal training.

After opening the platform to professionals in January, it’s now rolling out for consumers across India. Think of it as your one-stop app for life’s little (and big) fixes—Swiggy style.

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“Raste Ka Maal, Saste Mein”: Blinkit Debuts 10-Minute SIM Card Delivery In Delhi, Other Cities

In a quiet shift toward hyper-convenience, Blinkit now delivers Airtel SIM cards to your doorstep in just 10 minutes.

Launched across 16 cities including Delhi and Gurugram, the service lets users skip store queues entirely. With Aadhaar-based self-verification at home, even mobile connectivity becomes another thing that arrives before you finish your tea.

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“Hum Saath Saath Hai”: Tiger Global-Backed CleverTap Acquires rehook.ai

CleverTap, backed by Tiger Global, has quietly snapped up rehook.ai to strengthen its all-in-one customer engagement play.

The move folds more AI-powered capabilities into its platform just as it plans a homecoming—relocating to India with IPO ambitions. A silent consolidation, but with loud intentions.

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“It’s All About Business”: PhonePe Launches UPI Circle For Users To Manage Payments For Trusted Contacts

PhonePe’s new feature, UPI Circle, quietly reimagines how we handle payments for those closest to us.

It lets users create UPI IDs without linking a bank account—ideal for kids, parents, or anyone you support. Think of it as a gentle step toward financial inclusion, managed within trusted circles.

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1. Bengaluru-based CENTA has raised fresh funds in an extended Series A to scale operations and boost its tech stack. The teacher-focused platform connects over 1.7 million educators to career opportunities across India.
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2. Beverage brand Rio Innobev has raised ₹10 Cr in its first institutional pre-Series A round led by Atomic Capital. The funds will power its push into wider distribution, brand building, and upgrades to its fruity, fizzy, and functional drink lineup.
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“Ghar Ghar Engineer”: Blix Education Empowers Young Innovators Through Hands-On STEM Learning

Blix Education is turning screen-free play into a STEM-powered adventure for kids aged 5 to 14 with build-it-yourself kits that teach robotics, mechanics, and problem-solving.

From the bestselling robotics kits to its nationwide Blix-A-Thon competitions, the brand is quietly shaping young minds to think like engineers. After a spotlight moment on Shark Tank India Season 3, Blix is now gearing up to scale, blending curiosity and tech in every box.

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