Introduction Unacademy, a pioneering ed-tech startup in India, was founded in 2015 by Gaurav Munjal, Roman Saini, and Hemesh Singh. What began as a humble YouTube channel offering educational content soon transformed into a comprehensive online learning platform, aiming to democratize education by providing high-quality resources to everyone, irrespective of their geographical location. Over time,…
The going has got rough for one of the foremost online travels agency in India named EaseMyTrip. The financial report of the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 has shown rough-sailing for the company. As expected, revenue and consequently the profit level have significantly declined in comparison with the previous Q. Although it has…
Business advisory firm Riveron, backed by Kohlberg & Co, has acquired a startup Yantra, establishing itself as a top NetSuite Alliance partner. The move integrates Yantra’s state-of-the-art AI, data science and automation capabilities and increases Riveron’s global team size to more than 1,000. “Yantra’s startup agility enhances our ability to deliver technology solutions that fuel…
In the rapidly evolving and highly competitive landscape of the Indian online brokerage market, Groww has distinguished itself as a formidable contender, achieving a remarkable 20.35% market share. This case study delves into the innovative marketing strategies that enabled Groww to surpass well-established competitors such as Zerodha and Upstox. It emphasizes the strategic utilization of…
Introduction In the volatile landscape of financial markets plagued with uncertainties of global spillovers and inflation, the role of regulators is crucial in maintaining stability and investor confidence. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has found itself at the center of a controversy following a report by Hindenburg Research, a US-based investor-activist…
Rare Rabbit, a high-end fashion brand from Bengaluru, secured its first investment of Rs 150 crore ($18 million) in a funding round led by A91 Partners. This funding aims to propel the brand’s growth trajectory. Founded in 2015, Rare Rabbit offers designer clothing for both men and women and boasts over 100 stores across…
Introduction Since its inception by Jeff Bezos in 1994, Amazon has evolved into a global e-commerce powerhouse, operating across numerous countries. One of the most noteworthy expansions has been into the Indian market, a region teeming with both significant challenges and enormous potential. Since its entry in 2013, Amazon has risen to become one of…
After five years of its existence, Mumbai-based healthtech startup, Kenko Health is out of business. The startup which had attracted over $13 million investment from investors such as Peak XV, BEENEXT, and Orios Venture Partners had no cash at one point despite this funding. This resulted in their shut down of offices in Bengaluru and…
Mahindra Finance injects fresh energy into its leadership team with the appointment of Bijoy Thaplial as CBO and Mod Narayan Singh as CCO. The strategic moves aim to accelerate growth, enhance customer experience, and strengthen regulatory compliance. To freshen up the leadership team, Thaplial, an experienced banker, and performer joining from BBVA becomes the new…
Former Housing.com CEO Rahul Yadav has secured investment from Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh for his new startup, Intelligent Interfaces. The amount of investment has not been disclosed. Yadav was ousted from Housing.com in 2015 amidst controversy. Yuvraj also mentioned through his facebook account with a picture of Yadav, Nishant Singhal and himself that “Proud to…
