Zoomcar’s Unsure Future, Honasa’s Sorrows, Matrimony.com Enters Fintech Game

Cash-strapped Zoomcar unsure of its future as it slashes Q2 losses, while Honasa sinks into the red with a INR 19 crore loss. Ola Electric faces growing scrutiny as CCPA probes its complaint handling, and Yudiz shares take a 5% dive following weak results.

On a brighter note, Rapido trims its losses by 45% YoY, and Matrimony.com enters the fintech game with a new marriage loan platform. Meanwhile, WazirX's hack investigation intensifies with an arrest, and the CCI considers legal action against Amazon and Flipkart in an ongoing antitrust case.

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“Jeena Mushkil Ho Gaya Hai”: Cash-Starved Zoomcar Unsure Of Its Future

Zoomcar's wheels are turning slower than ever, with cash reserves barely enough to keep the company running another year.

As mounting expenses outpace income, the management is banking on a crucial $30 million injection to stay afloat till November 2025. Partnering with Aegis Capital Corp, Zoomcar's lifeline hangs on securing this funding, leaving its future in a precarious limbo.

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“Bhaari Mistake Ho Gaya”: Trouble Mounts For Ola Electric As CCPA Launches Consumer Complaint Probe

Ola Electric finds itself in hot water as the CCPA launches a probe into its consumer complaint handling practices.

Despite Ola’s claim that 99.1% of over 10,000 complaints were fully resolved, the investigation will scrutinize whether these numbers hold up. With consumer rights on the line, the EV giant faces a tough challenge in defending its reputation and practices.

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“Chor Ki Daadhi Mein Tinka”: WazirX Hack As Delhi Police Arrests SK Musad Alam From Bengal

In a high-stakes cyber twist, Delhi Police arrested a West Bengal resident, SK Musad Alam, linked to the massive $230 million WazirX breach. The accused allegedly set up a fake account that sparked the security incident, while Liminal, a digital asset custody provider, reportedly hasn’t fully cooperated with the probe.

As WazirX aims for a trading comeback by February 2025, security concerns loom large in the crypto landscape.

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“Maamla Legal Hai”: CCI Mulls Moving SC Over Anti Trust Case Against Amazon, Flipkart

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is weighing a move to the Supreme Court, aiming to consolidate over a dozen petitions challenging its investigation of Amazon and Flipkart.

This follows CCI’s recent demand for turnover details from the e-commerce giants, hinting at potential penalties of up to 10% of their global revenue. With an interim stay from the Karnataka High Court, the case now treads a complex legal path, as sellers also raise challenges.

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“Badi Mushkil Baba Badi Mushkil”: Honasa Slips Into The Red, Posts INR 19 Cr Loss In Q2

Honasa Consumer, the parent company behind brands like Mamaearth, has hit a rough patch, slipping into a net loss of INR 19 crore for Q2.

This marks a sharp turn from last year’s INR 29 crore profit, as the company tackles a one-time inventory correction in its revamped distribution model. With the shift underway, Honasa faces the challenge of regaining its momentum in the quarters ahead.

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“Sthaayi Aur Dheerta Ki Aur”: Zoomcar Cuts Q2 Loss To $3.35 Mn, Revenue Dips 17% YoY

Zoomcar is steering towards stability, trimming its Q2 loss to $3.35 million—a 72.9% improvement from last year’s hefty $12.4 million.

Despite the progress, revenue slipped 17% YoY, and quarter-on-quarter losses ticked up by 32.4%, signaling bumpy roads ahead. The company’s cost-cutting measures may be helping, but the journey to profitability still looks challenging.

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“Ek Kadam Safalta Ki Aur”: Rapido FY24 As Losses Decline 45% YoY To INR 370 Cr

Rapido is picking up speed toward financial stability, slashing its FY24 losses by 45% to INR 370 crore. The bike-taxi startup credits this turnaround to a disciplined approach to cost management and targeted optimizations.

With expenses in check, Rapido is riding closer to a sustainable path in the competitive ride-hailing market.

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“Zindagi Ki Yahi Jeet Hai”: Yudiz Shares Drop 5% To Hit Lower Circuit After Weak H1 Results

Yudiz Solutions hit a rough patch today as shares fell 5%, landing at the lower circuit limit of INR 70.30 on the NSE.

The drop follows disappointing H1 FY25 results, with the blockchain and IT firm under pressure to reassure investors. With financials in focus, Yudiz has some work ahead to regain market confidence.

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“Hum Saath Saath Hai”: Matrimony.com launches fintech platform for marriage loans

Matrimony.com is stepping into the fintech arena with WeddingLoan.com, a new platform focused solely on financing weddings.

Partnering with lenders like IDFC, Tata Capital, and L&T Finance, it offers tailor-made loan solutions to help couples manage wedding expenses. With this unique addition, Matrimony.com is turning wedding dreams into a feasible reality for many.

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1. Drone startup Airbound has secured $1.7 million in seed funding led by Lightspeed, with backing from gradCapital and angel investors. The funds will boost R&D, focusing on enhancing medical supply chains with drone technology.

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2. SarvaGram has raised INR 565 crore ($67 million) in its Series D round, led by Peak XV Partners, to fuel its lending expansion. This funding follows recent discussions around the startup’s plans for growth in the lending tech space.

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3. OnePlay has brought on Akshat Rathee, cofounder of NODWIN Gaming, as an investor and advisor. This partnership is set to strengthen OnePlay’s position in both domestic and international gaming markets, though financial terms remain undisclosed.

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4. LegalKart, a legal consultation platform, has raised Rs 6.5 crore in its latest funding round from IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre. This follows its Rs 4 crore pre-Series A funding in January 2022, led by Mumbai Angels and others.

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5. BiteSpeed, an AI-driven e-commerce startup, has raised $3.5 million in Pre-Series A funding to enhance its AI offerings for e-commerce players. The round was led by Peak XV Partners' Surge accelerator, with additional backing from other investors.

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6. Wealth-tech startup Zeplyn has secured $3 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-driven wealth management tools for financial advisors. The round was led by Leo Capital, with additional support from Converge and several angel investors.

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7. Pikndel, a quick commerce logistics firm, has raised $1 million in seed funding to enhance delivery solutions for D2C and e-commerce brands. The round, led by VC Grid, saw participation from prominent investors, including D2C Insider Angels, Breathe Capital, and industry leaders.

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8. SaaS startup Mushin Innovative Labs has raised $250,000 in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The funds will help enhance sales, marketing, and R&D efforts while driving product innovation.

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