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From Solving COD problems to powering 300 million transactions worth billions a month: the journey of Cashfree Payments

Cashfree has emerged as an infrastructure player that thrives on compliance, scale, and global ambitions

In 2025, as the Bengaluru-headquartered company turns 10, it has transformed into one of India’s largest fintech infrastructure providers, enabling more than a million merchants to move money seamlessly.

In a strategic shift, Zepto is also planning to relocate its headquarters from Mumbai to Bengaluru by November

Quick commerce unicorn Zepto raises $340 million in follow-on round, valuation jumps to $5 billion

Byju’s promoters have been accused of creating a communication blockade with investors

Byju’s forms working group with Prosus, Peak XV, and others for asset sale coordination

Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath launches 'WTF Fund' for entrepreneurs under 22; check details

Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath launches 'WTF Fund' for entrepreneurs under 22; check details

Oyo in talks with Apollo to refinance $660-mn loan after delayed IPO: Report

Oyo in talks with Apollo to refinance $660-mn loan after delayed IPO: Report

CRED’s total income for FY23 jumps 3.5x to Rs 1,484 crore

CRED’s total income for FY23 jumps 3.5x to Rs 1,484 crore

Preqin report pegs dry powder at $15.6 billion in 2022, up from $11.1 billion at the end of 2021

India-focused PE/VC funds raise record $8.5bn in 2022 despite sharp decline in deals

The oversubscribed fund saw investments from several LPs

Kae Capital closes Rs 410 crore winners fund to back previous portfolio standouts

Kamaths’ Rainmatter and Natco Pharma invests in women hygiene brand

Company says entire amount reinvested in business to scale it

Byju’s promoters rake in over $400 mn in secondary share sale since 2015

The Bengaluru-based company said at the time that the new capital would be used to expand its product

How Mojocare unravelled after $20 million Series A funding round

Corporate

This is among the largest fundraises in India’s consumer tech space and the second-largest QIP by a non-banking company in the country.

Swiggy raises ₹10,000 crore in QIP, funds to fuel Instamart, tech and M&A growth

‘Agreement fully in force’: ICC, JioStar clarify on media deal over reports of exit ahead of T20 World Cup

'Identifying flights where passengers were severely impacted': IndiGo issues fresh statement for refund

‘Can’t compete on...’: Nithin Kamath explains why Zerodha won’t enter personal loans, credit cards

IndiGo appoints external expert to identify, assess root cause of flight operations disruption

Economy

The scheme was first introduced in 2005 as the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA), before being renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

MGNREGA renamed: Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana to have 125 days, minimum wage Rs 240 per day

RBI Summer Internship 2025: Application deadline Dec 15, stipend Rs 20,000; check details

Cabinet likely to approve MGNREGA renaming, new nuclear framework, higher education bill

Rupee hits record low in early deals, more correction ahead?

US-India trade talks: PM Modi speaks to President Trump to review bilateral trade, investment

Policy

Crucially, the legislation opens India’s tightly controlled nuclear ecosystem to private participation, breaking a decades-old monopoly of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

Modi govt unveils SHANTI Bill: Will private players power India’s nuclear leap?

FinMin reviews revival of mega PSU insurance merger; privatisation, FDI hike also under review

Equal pay, social security, night-shift protections: What the new labour codes mean for India’s IT workforce

Aatmanirbhar push: India rolls out historic labour codes for a future-ready workforce. Check details

Finance Ministry proposes raising FDI limit in state-run banks to 49%