Tesla Arrives In India, Centre To Curb Obscenity, and Perfios Snaps Up IHX

Tesla is quietly deepening its India bets with a new office near Mumbai’s BKC, setting the stage for its $2 billion investment drive. Meanwhile, Centre is eyeing new rules to curb obscenity on OTT and social media, signaling stormier skies for digital platforms. Over in Bengaluru, Rapido is gearing up to zip into food delivery, aiming for your next budget meal with big QSR tie-ups. And in a strategic healthcare play, Perfios has snapped up IHX to reshape how health insurance claims get done. Besides, there’s also Startup Spotlight to savor.

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“Swagat Nahi Karoge Humara”: Tesla Expands India Presence With New Office In Maharashtra

Tesla is quietly stepping on the accelerator in India, leasing a new 30-seater office near Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex for ₹3 lakh a month.

This comes just months after it locked in a flashy 4,000+ sq ft showroom space nearby for nearly ₹4 crore a year. With a $2 billion investment plan on the table, talks are heating up with Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra for a full-fledged EV plant.

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“Waqt Rehte Sudhar Jaao”: Centre Mulling Regulations To Curb Obscenity On OTT, Social Media Platforms

The Supreme Court has called out the growing obscenity on OTT platforms and social media, describing it as a "serious issue" needing urgent attention.

In response, the Centre is considering stricter regulations, with notices already sent to major players like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Meta, and Apple. A quieter, more regulated digital space may soon be on the horizon.

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“Hum Saath Saath Hai”: Rapido Planning For Food Delivery Pilot In Bengaluru Soon

Rapido is gearing up to roll out a food delivery pilot in Bengaluru, teaming up with big names like McDonald’s, KFC, and Pizza Hut.

The plan is to tap into dense outlet networks for quick deliveries within a 5 km radius, targeting smaller, under-₹250 orders. If all goes well, your next budget meal might just arrive on a Rapido ride.

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“Waah, Kya Scene Hai”: Perfios buys healthcare information exchange platform IHX

Perfios is making a big healthcare move, snapping up the health information exchange platform IHX in a strategic deal.

The idea is to blend Perfios’ data expertise with IHX’s ecosystem to simplify health insurance claims — a sector long overdue for disruption. While the deal’s price tag stays under wraps, the impact on the insurance tech game could be significant.

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1. Zepto founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra are reportedly close to raising around ₹1,500 Cr in structured debt at a nearly $5 billion valuation. Edelweiss has placed a binding bid, with the loan carrying a steep 16% interest and an equity-linked kicker pushing total returns to about 18%.
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“Recycle Karo Aur Khush Raho”: Rescript Pioneers Sustainable Stationery in India

Rescript, founded in 2019 by Ashutosh Ananth and Naren Raj, is rewriting the future of paper with 100% recycled, unbleached products. After a Shark Tank India appearance boosted its buzz, the eco-startup is doubling down on saving trees and water through B2B partnerships and green stationery.

With big goals for 2025 and collaborations like Bengaluru FC, Rescript is making sustainability not just a choice, but a cool statement.

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