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Why won’t VCs or anyone else invest in BigBasket?
Early movers don’t always win and other lessons from India’s constantly evolving startup landscape.
06 Sept 2025
Can Rapido’s Ownly rewrite India’s food delivery economics?
With transparent pricing and a zero-commission model, Ownly seems like the first serious challenger to the Zomato-Swiggy duopoly.
19 Aug 2025
Will India’s quick commerce success eventually gut the MRP?
Beyond convenience charges and private labels as ways to increase margins, it is dynamic pricing that offers a sustainable way out for quick-commerce players.
09 Aug 2025
Lenskart may be the redemption Indian new-age businesses need
The 17-year-old eyewear company is finally approaching the public markets. Its stellar numbers and international footprint set it apart.
05 Aug 2025
Swiggy’s many battles
As losses mount in Q1FY26, the company finds itself in conflict with a former ally, behind on efficiency and committed to the costs of experimentation.
31 Jul 2025
Curefoods takes an old-school shot at a public listing
The Bengaluru-based startup has set its sights on an IPO all too quickly. A good mix of tech and services at a reasonable valuation might be its drawcard.
14 Jul 2025
Wow! Momo, Domino’s want to own their destiny, reduce reliance on food delivery apps
With cost pressures mounting, QSR brands are betting on loyalty programs, dine-in menus and their own apps to survive and belatedly improve their stocks’ prospects.
13 Jul 2025
Rapido’s food delivery bet puts investor Swiggy in a tight spot
The bike taxi company learned the ropes in food delivery while working with Swiggy. Now it wants to compete directly.
22 Jun 2025
Restaurants desperately seek a third alternative in food delivery
Long plagued by Zomato and Swiggy’s machinations, restaurateurs are now saddled with charges for unsolicited ads and promotional discounts. Can ONDC help them break the duopoly?
08 Jun 2025
Five ways Zepto is deceiving you with dark patterns
The quick commerce app is testing limits on how far it can go before its users start noticing they are being manipulated and cheated.
02 Jun 2025