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Swiggy looks to double Instamart revenue without costly dark store expansion
While rivals add thousands of dark stores, Instamart added just 40 warehouses in Q2 FY26, focusing instead on boosting revenue from existing locations and larger facilities.
Nasscom partners with UIDAI to support deep-tech startups in India
The partnership between Nasscom and UIDAI aims to open new pathways for startups in the ID-tech space to build solutions that can power the backbone of India’s digital identity infrastructure.
Biotech startup Helex raises $3.5M to advance gene therapies for kidney diseases
Hyderabad- and Cambridge-based biotech startup Helex will use the capital to advance its gene therapy platform and develop targeted treatments for inherited kidney disorders.
Swiggy to hold board meeting to mull Rs 10,000 Cr fundraise
The proposed fundraise comes as the food-tech giant reported widening losses in Q2, weighed down by higher spending.
Captain Fresh turns profitable in FY25, posts Rs 42 crore in PAT
Captain Fresh swung to black in FY25 after suffering a loss in the previous year, while consolidated revenues rose nearly 2.5x during the fiscal year.
Bharat is powering the gaming boom in India: Report
According to the report, Bharat users already make up over 70% of India’s social media population, and a growing share of them engage primarily in regional languages.
Swiggy’s Q2 loss widens as bullish marketing, delivery costs outpace revenue
Swiggy posted revenue from operations of Rs 5,561 crore in FY25, up sharply from Rs 3,601 crore a year earlier. Total revenue climbed to Rs 5,620 crore.
AI boom is making billionaires richer, more in the West than Asia
The ongoing AI boom is making billionaires richer across the world, but the trend is more prominent in the West than in Asia where the slowdown in China has affected wealth creation, according to wealth intelligence firm Altrata.
The mushroom that you eat can power your laptop: Scientists find an alternative to rare earth-powered chips
Research by scientists who study neuromorphic computing, which is a field that mimics how the human brain transmits information, have turned fungi into a sustainable, low-cost replacement for rare-earth materials used in advanced chips.
Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes For Today: October 30
Free Fire Max is one of the most popular games on the planet, and for good… The post Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes For Today: October 30 appeared first on Fossbytes.
upGrad turns EBITDA positive in FY25 as AI-led expansion fuels global growth
upGrad has reported EBITDA profitability in FY25, marking a strong turnaround driven by steady revenue growth, operational efficiency, and its AI-led global expansion. The milestone underscores upGrad’s evolution into a scalable, profitable, and tech-driven learning powerhouse.
Jupiter Money raises Rs 115 Cr from Mirae Asset, BeeNext, 3one4 Capital
Fintech company Jupiter aims to achieve operational breakeven within 24 months while doubling its user base over the next 2-2.5 years, it said.
Fintech firm SalarySe raises $11.3M in Series A round
The newly-raised capital will be used to scale the firm’s payments, credit, and money management features and make it affordable, personalised, and seamless for its users.
Drip Capital raises $50M from TD Bank to boost SMB trade finance
The deal lifts Drip Capital’s total debt funding to more than $500 million, backed by institutions including Barclays, the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation, and East West Bank.
Equirus to set up a Rs 1500 Cr private equity fund to back mid-market cos
The fund will be set up in partnership with former CEO of Oman India Joint Investment Fund, Srinath Srinivasan
Microsoft’s AI-fuelled cloud engine steers first quarter earnings
Driven by robust cloud adoption and AI workloads, Microsoft has posted strong quarterly gains in the first quarter. Revenue rose 18% year-on-year while net profit surged 12%.
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (October 30, 2025)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Wednesday, October 30, 2025.
Got an Unverified Apple Pay Usage Text? Here’s What to Do Immediately
Key TakeawaysApple never sends SMS messages asking you to verify transactions, click links, or share credentials. Any text requesting such action should be treated as fraudulent and deleted immediately.Scammers constantly update fake Apple Pay messages to appear genuine. Keep your software updated, use spam filters, and inform family or colleagues so they don’t fall victim […]
IntrCity SmartBus raises Rs 250 Cr in Series D round to scale up fleet
The company plans to have a network of about 1,000 buses in the next couple of years as the firm looks to achieve overall profitability in FY26, the company’s Co-founder and President Kapil Raizada told YourStory.
