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Ola Electric is revving up the electric scooter market! Their new models, the S1 Z and Gig, have sent their stock soaring 20% in a single day.
The S1 Z is designed for budget-conscious buyers, while the Gig is perfect for delivery riders.
With these new offerings, Ola is aiming to dominate the electric two-wheeler segment.
Know more about the ongoings of Ola and their layoff trail from here.
The NPCI is working hard to make net banking and mobile banking payments interoperable. This means you'll soon be able to pay anyone, regardless of their bank, directly from your net banking or mobile banking app.
This will make digital payments even more convenient and accessible just like UPI & credit cards.
Also Read: AI in UPI Payments: Is Your Money in Danger?
E-commerce firms are trying to reduce delivery time to same-day or even 2-4 hours, spurred on by quick commerce competition.
Major players now offer same-day deliveries across metros and tier-I cities:
More brands are also planning to enter the Quick commerce vs E-commerce battle, including Pilgrim and Rare Rabbit.
Karnataka is investing ₹650 crore in a space and defence manufacturing hub, set to be operational in 18-24 months.
The state aims to capture 50% of India's space market between 2025-2029 and create high-end jobs over 10 years. It will also train 5,000 students and professionals to meet global standards in 5 years.
With 32 spacetech firms and 15 defence companies, Karnataka leads India in innovation and investment.
Also Read: How Karanataka's Bengaluru is making the state tech hub on a global level?
59% of employers are planning to hire. Gurugram (22.6%) & Coimbatore (24.6%) are becoming new job hubs alongside established ones like Bengaluru (53.1%), Mumbai (50.2%), and Hyderabad (48.2%).
This expected growth is mainly driven by the below sectors along with their net employment change:
TeamLease Services’ Employment Outlook report says– 22% of employers intend to maintain their current workforce.
Also Read: Understanding Form 16: The Essential Guide for Salaried Employees
Deepinder Goyal, the mastermind behind Zomato, is serious about his commitment to the company. He's extended his salary waiver for another two years, meaning he won't be taking a paycheck until March 2026!
This isn't the first time Goyal has made this sacrifice. He previously waived his salary for three years, starting in 2021.
The question arises: Is it a sign of true dedication or just a clever business strategy? Only time will tell.
Also read: Zomato enters the movie segment competing with BookMyShow.
Amazon is all set to launch a 15-minute quick commerce delivery service in India named Tez. This service will enter into the booming sector of quick commerce by December of this year or early next year.
The quick commerce sector is currently led by companies like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart and has managed to gain $5.5-6 billion (₹46,475-50,700 crore) in gross sales this month.
But, ONDC might slow down the Tezi of Tez. Click here to know how.
Quick commerce platforms like Blinkit and Zepto are not just delivering groceries fast; they're also raking in big bucks (₹1,000 crore) from advertising!
These platforms are attracting more and more users, making them a prime spot for brands to showcase their products.
Blinkit's ad revenue has quadrupled, and Zepto is also seeing significant growth in this area.
Also Read: How is Zepto Leaving Other Delivery Firms Behind?
A federal court in Texas has ordered Samsung to pay ₹118 million (₹996.2 crore) to computer memory company Netlist Inc.
Samsung was sued by Netlist in 2022 alleging that Samsung’s memory modules used in cloud computing services and other data-intensive technology infringed its patents.
Netlist also won $445 million (₹3,738 crore) in May from chipmaker company Micron in a separate lawsuit over some of the same patents.
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, just got richer. His net worth surged by a whopping $70 billion (₹5.8 lakh crore), thanks in part to Tesla's soaring stock price.
The electric car giant's shares skyrocketed after a certain election, boosting Musk's fortune to a mind-boggling $347.8 billion (₹29.2 lakh crore).
Is this the peak of Musk's wealth? Only time will tell.
Also Read: How Twitter is Suffering From the "Elon Musk" Effect?
Billionaire Gautam Adani and his group are facing serious allegations. US prosecutors have accused them of a massive bribery scheme worth $265 million (over ₹2220 crore).
However, the Adani Group is fighting back, claiming these charges are baseless and only affect a small part of their business.
They insist that the majority of their companies are clean.
Is this just a storm in a teacup, or is there more to this story? Know it all from here.
Quick delivery firm Zepto raised over ₹2,900 crore from High Net Worth Individuals like Raamdeo Agarwal (Motilal group), Ranjan Pai (Manipal group), Haldiram Snacks family office, Sachin Tendulkar, etc.
With this new funding, Zepto’s domestic holding has gone over 30%. Zepto's CEO Aditya Palicha claims the company is 100% FDI regulations compliant.
Over the past few years, the quick commerce firm has been preparing to take on Blinkit, Swiggy’s Instamart and BB now.
Will it succeed? Know it all from here.
Zomato CEO, Deepinder Goyal, has stirred up a storm with his latest job posting. He's looking for a Chief of Staff, and the job description is as demanding as it gets, needing an investment of ₹20 lakh by the applicant.
People online are divided. Some think it's a bold move, while others find it over the top.
What do you think? Is it a dream job or a nightmare? Know more about the company from here.
Lisa Su, the mastermind behind Advanced Micro Devices (AMD's) comeback, is setting her sights on India!
AMD, now a tech titan worth $223 billion (₹18.7 lakh crore), is investing heavily in India and building two supercomputers here.
This isn't just about business; India is a crucial talent hub for AMD, with over 8,000 employees contributing to products across all market segments.
Keep eye on the forthcoming developments with Bullets by Insider.
Zomato's got the appetite for India's food delivery market! The food delivery giant now controls a whopping 58% of the market share, leaving Swiggy with a 42% slice of the pie.
Meanwhile, Zomato's quick commerce arm, Blinkit, is leading the charge in speedy deliveries.
Want to know more about this food fight? Click here.
Groww, the popular stockbroking platform, just had a bit of a valuation rollercoaster. During its recent move back to India, its worth was slashed to under $2 billion (₹16,800 crore).
This means they paid a hefty tax bill of ₹1,340 crore to the US government. That's a 30% drop from their previous $3 billion (₹25,200 crore) valuation!
Why the sudden dip? Well, it's a clever tax strategy. By reducing their valuation, they can lower their tax burden.
Other fintech giants like Razorpay are considering similar moves.
Also Read: Groww App Review: Is It Really Safe?
Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale played a pivotal role in Walmart's international sales.
According to Walmart CFO John David Rainey, the sale led to double-digit growth in FlipKart’s revenue and customer base, with same-day deliveries surging up to 2.5 times in the festive season.
The international net sales of Walmart boomed by 8% YoY to $30.3 billion (₹2.5 lakh crore).
Wanna know the full story of the Flipkart-Walmart merger? Click here.
Byju's lenders, including Glas Trust, are raising eyebrows over an upcoming EGM called by Aakash Institute. They fear this meeting could interfere with the ongoing insolvency proceedings against Byju's.
Glas Trust, representing a group of US lenders who loaned Byju's $1.2 billion (₹10.08 crore), is concerned about the potential impact of the EGM on their investments.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story from this link.
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