Author: Ashish Bisht

Apple’s aggressive push into the Indian market is starting to pay off — and how. In FY25, the Cupertino-based tech giant reported record revenue of $9 billion in India, marking a 13% year-on-year growth. Two years after CEO Tim Cook described India as being “at a tipping point,” Apple’s strategic investments in manufacturing, retail, and ecosystem development are bearing impressive results. India: The New Growth Engine India has become a focal point of Apple’s global expansion strategy. While China remains its largest international market, rising geopolitical tensions, slowing economic growth, and supply chain diversification needs have prompted Apple to look…

Bengaluru-based fintech startup GoodScore has secured $13 million (approximately ₹115 crore) in its Series A funding round, led by Peak XV Partners. Existing backers Stellaris Venture Partners and Saison Capital also participated in the round. According to founder Sanchit Bansal, around 60% of the total funding was contributed by Peak XV Partners. The capital will be used to scale operations, deepen AI-powered credit advisory services, and enhance the startup’s credit marketplace, which connects borrowers and lenders across India. Read Also :- Over 9,000 Indian Firms Set Up in Dubai in H1 2025 Amid Growing Trade Ties and Pro-Business Reforms Revolutionizing…

Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for innovation, trade, and entrepreneurship, with over 9,000 Indian firms establishing operations in the emirate during the first half of 2025. This impressive surge in Indian business presence is a result of enhanced bilateral trade clarity, reduced tariffs, and Dubai’s commitment to creating a seamless and growth-focused ecosystem for global entrepreneurs. In 2024 alone, Dubai-India non-oil trade reached AED 193 billion, showcasing the deepening economic ties between the two regions. This growth is largely attributed to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which continues to simplify market access and streamline…

WeWork India made its much-anticipated debut on the Indian stock exchanges today, but the listing turned out to be a muted affair. The coworking space provider opened at ₹646.5 on the BSE and ₹650 on the NSE, just around its IPO issue price of ₹648. However, early trading saw the stock dip over 3%, signaling a lukewarm response from investors on listing day. This debut comes after WeWork India’s ₹1,348 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO), which garnered a subscription of 1.15 times. While retail participation was relatively modest, the issue saw strong interest from Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) and employees.…

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues its robust growth trajectory in India, with July 2025 marking a significant milestone in digital payments. The month witnessed an all-time high in transaction volume, reinforcing the country’s increasing reliance on cashless payment systems. Despite the surge, the top UPI app rankings remained unchanged, with PhonePe and Google Pay maintaining their lead in the digital payments ecosystem. UPI Records 19.47 Billion Transactions in July 2025 According to the latest data, UPI recorded 19.47 billion transactions in July 2025 — a 5.8% month-on-month increase and a 35% year-on-year growth. This remarkable performance underscores the growing adoption…

AI-driven SaaS unicorn Fractal Analytics has officially filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with India’s market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) worth INR 4,900 crore. This marks a major milestone for the Mumbai-headquartered AI powerhouse, as it sets the stage for one of the biggest tech IPOs in the Indian startup ecosystem in 2025. Read More :- Holiday Tribe Secures INR 25 Cr in Pre-Series A Funding to Revolutionize Travel Tech with AI Innovations IPO Breakdown: Fresh Issue + OFS The public offering will comprise two components: The fresh…

Holiday Tribe, a rising star in India’s travel tech space, has successfully raised INR 25 Cr (approximately $3 million) in its Pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by existing backer Powerhouse Ventures, with participation from GSF and a number of undisclosed angel investors. Notably, both Powerhouse Ventures and GSF have doubled down on their commitment to the startup, signaling strong investor confidence in its vision and growth trajectory. Powering Next-Gen Travel with AI Founded in 2022 by Anshu Sharma and Chirag Goyal, Holiday Tribe is on a mission to redefine the way people plan and experience vacations. The…

Shares of Yatra Online Ltd, a leading online travel aggregator, surged by 19.9% to INR 115.04 during morning trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) today, following the announcement of its impressive Q1 FY26 financial results. As of 09:20 AM, the stock was trading at INR 113.50, up 18.4% from its previous close of INR 95.87 on Friday, August 8. This sharp jump in share price reflects strong investor confidence after Yatra reported a consolidated net profit of INR 16 Cr, marking a 300% year-on-year (YoY) increase from INR 4 Cr in Q1 FY25. The company’s operating revenue also saw…

India’s leading travel tech company Yatra has announced impressive financial results for the first quarter of FY26, showcasing its resilience and strategic growth initiatives amid a turbulent travel environment. In the quarter ended June 2025, Yatra posted a consolidated net profit of INR 16 Cr, marking a 300% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to INR 4 Cr in Q1 FY25. On a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, profit also saw a moderate uptick of 5%, rising from INR 15.2 Cr in Q4 FY25. Read Also :- OpenAI Launches GPT-5 in India with Focus on Affordability and Advanced AI Capabilities Operating Revenue Soars 108%…

OpenAI has officially rolled out GPT-5, its most advanced large language model yet, to users across the globe, including India. This major update is accessible through ChatGPT as well as through enterprise APIs, empowering both individual users and businesses to leverage cutting-edge AI for a variety of applications. The launch marks a significant milestone in artificial intelligence innovation, promising enhanced capabilities in coding, writing, visual reasoning, and more. GPT-5 Available to All Users, Enhanced Access for Subscribers According to OpenAI, GPT-5 is now available to all users, with additional benefits for paid subscribers. Plus subscribers enjoy higher usage limits, while…