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NABARD has joined hands with the RBI Innovation Hub to revolutionize agricultural lending - The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) collaborate with the Reserve Bank of India’s subsidiary RBI Innovation Hub to enable faster processing of agricultural…

Swiggy Launches ‘Smart Links’ To Help Increase Restaurant Online Reach - The new marketing tool called ‘Smart Links’ boost restaurants’ online orders by converting digital engagement into sales. - Smart Links offers customised links that restaurants can share on social media…

BharatPe launches all-in-one payment device BharatPe One - BharatPe One is an all-in-one payment product that integrates POS, QR, and speaker into one device. - The company plans to launch the product in 100+ cities in the first phase. - It will further scale it to 450+…

Log9 Materials has rebranded its mobility business as ‘Amphion’, a full-stack EV asset management company. - The startup said Amphion will provide solutions like financing, data and analytics, charging infrastructure, and energy efficiency to address the challenges faced by the…

Indian Biogas Association joins hands with HAI to promote Green Energy. - The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) & Hydrogen Association of India (HAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting the production of green energy within the nation - This…

Spacetech startup Digantara Inaugurates 25,000-sq ft Satellite Assembly Facility In Bengaluru - The facility houses a satellite assembly, integration and testing area as well as a command and control center for monitoring space traffic. - The Bengaluru-based startup is…

Indian energy companies launch UPI-like system for EV charging - A group of 20 energy companies have joined hands to build a common transaction network called the Unified Energy Interface (UEI) for electric vehicle users. - The UEI Alliance includes leading energy players such…

IREDA Opens New Office in GIFT City to help fund Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Projects - Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) has opened an office in GIFT City, Gandhinagar, which will specialize in providing debt options denominated in foreign…

Cropin Launches Akṣara: A Micro Language Model for Climate Smart Agriculture - ‘Akṣara’ is designed to address the problems faced by the underserved farming communities in the Global South by removing barriers to knowledge, and empowering anyone in the agriculture ecosystem to…

Zomato Introduces All-Electric Large Order Fleet - The Fleet is capable of delivering orders for gatherings of up to 50 people. - The new electric vehicles are designed to address customer complaints about the inconvenience of managing large orders, which were previously…

Happiest Minds Partners with Mind Sculpt Analytics to Revolutionize Personalized Medical Diagnostics with AI - Happiest Minds Technologies has been selected by Mind Sculpt Analytics to develop an advanced diagnostic platform leveraging AI and ML technologies. - The project aims…

Ashneer Grover, together with Aseem Ghavri, has launched Lending Tech Platform ZeroPe - ZeroPe has been developed by Third Unicorn, a company established by Ashneer Grover and Aseem Ghavri. - The platform will offer medical loans of up to INR 5 Lakh in partnership with…

Omega Seiki Mobility Partners with Exponent Energy to Launch Innovative Fast-Charging 3-Wheeler EV - The new OSM Stream City Qik electric three-wheeler boasts a rapid charging capability, achieving a range of 126 kilometers with just a 15-minute charge. - Following extensive…

The Sleep Company rolls out second tranche of Rs 2.4 crore ESOP buyback for employees - The current buyback will benefit a total of 105 employees, including 50% of women employees. - Mumbai-based The Sleep Company rolled out the first tranche of its ESOP programme worth INR…

Zoho’s Founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu on April 10th announced the launch of new venture Karuvi. - Karuvi is a Chennai-based mechatronics startup that designs and builds consumer and industrial power tools and other mechanical systems. - The brand name Karuvi draws its…

Ghost Kitchens India Strengthens Gujarat Expansion with Acquisition of Shy Tiger Brands - This comes days after Ghost Kitchens India secured $5 Mn in its Series A funding round. - Founded in 2019 by Karan Tanna, Ghost Kitchens is a platform which offers a virtual restaurant…

Flipkart launches bus bookings on its app on April 8th - The company has partnered with multiple state transport corporations and private aggregators for this launch. - They provide services for 10 lakh bus connections with connectivity to more than 25,000 routes across India.…

Ather Energy has launched its new family-oriented electric scooter, the Rizta in India. - The Rizta has been launched with two models and three variants. - The scooter comes with several other features likes skidcontrol, WhatsApp on dashboard in addition to features already…

Startup Mahakumbh: Massive Startup Event from March 18-20, 2024 - From March 18-20, 2024, Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi will host Startup Mahakumbh, a gathering for startups, investors, and business experts. - There will be a special Future Entrepreneurs Day on March 20 aimed at…