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Mithila Foods delivers traditional foods from Bihar and Jharkhand to Indian metros through a D2C model, aiming to revive cultural food experiences for migrants while supporting local farmers. The brand is expanding both domestically and internationally, catering to those who cherish regional culinary traditions. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/mithila-foods-bringing-authentic-bihar-jharkhand-staples-to-metro-kitchens/

SoftBank Vision Fund is cutting 20% of its workforce and shifting focus to AI investments, including a $40B OpenAI deal and $6.5B for Ampere, while funding its strategy through asset sales. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/softbank-vision-fund-plans-20-job-cuts-amid-strategic-shift-to-ai/

The IFC has invested $25 million in Trifecta Capital's fourth venture debt fund to support startups in electric vehicles, AI, and agri-tech sectors, enabling them to access capital without giving up equity. This investment is part of IFC's strategy to promote economic growth and sustainable innovation in India. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/ifc-invests-25-million-in-trifecta-capitals-fourth-venture-debt-fund/

Flipkart, India's e-commerce giant, reports a 25% rise in active sellers and a 30% increase in seller business ahead of the festive season. The growth is powered by enhanced technology tools like the NXT Insights platform and expansions into emerging trade hubs, supporting MSMEs. The company also introduces the New Seller Success Program for new entrepreneurs and focuses on ensuring compliance with GST norms. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/flipkart-marketplace-sees-25-rise-in-active-sellers-ahead-of-festive-season/

Urban Company's IPO was oversubscribed by nine times on the second day, mainly driven by high interest from retail and high-net-worth investors. The IPO involves 107.7 million shares and has attracted significant interest, with bids totaling 961 million shares. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/urban-company-ipo-day-2-shares-oversubscribed-9x-by-investors/

AWS DevSparks 2025 highlights AI's transformative role in software development, contrasting AI-managed and AI-assisted approaches. AWS is adopting an AI-first model to boost productivity and accelerate delivery, using methods like Mob Elaboration and Mob Construction. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/future-of-software-development-with-ai-insights-from-aws-devsparks-2025/

Elastic's Search AI platform is transforming India's digital ecosystem by providing tools for developers to integrate AI-powered search capabilities, enabling real-time insights and automating actions, crucial for handling vast amounts of data in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/unlocking-indias-intelligent-future-with-elastic-search-ai/

Flipspaces raised $50 million in Series C funding to enhance AI technology, expand globally, and acquire strategic companies in the interior design sector. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/flipspaces-raises-50m-to-expand-ai-powered-interior-design-services/

Young Indians, notably in their 20s and 30s, are driving the growth of the used car market. This shift towards used cars is based on cost-effectiveness, quicker ownership, and value for money. The trend highlights a generational change in car-buying attitudes prioritizing convenience, reliability, and eco-friendly options. Resultantly, the used car sector is expanding, even gaining traction in the luxury segment, set to surpass new car sales by FY26. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/young-india-driving-growth-in-the-used-car-market/

Motilal Oswal has upgraded Swiggy to a “buy” rating, expecting a 32% rise in price, driven by GST reforms and festive demand. This signals renewed momentum in India's food delivery sector, with growth projections rebounding above 20% over the next quarters. Quick commerce stabilizes as expansion slows and operating leverage improves. GST reforms create a more favorable tax environment, encouraging smaller city adoption. Broad GST rationalization supports economic growth, promising sustainable profitability for platforms like Swiggy and Zomato. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/swiggy-and-quick-commerce-in-india-gain-momentum-with-gst-reforms/

Utho Cloud offers a cost-efficient, Indian-based cloud solution reducing reliance on global providers, emphasizing data sovereignty and personalized support while expanding its services globally. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/utho-cloud-indias-homegrown-cloud-alternative-cutting-costs-by-70/

Darpan Sanghvi has launched CoFounder Circle, an AI-powered platform aimed at supporting startups with resources including co-founders, tools, and capital. The platform offers a novel equity sharing model and promises to transform India's startup ecosystem with AI and collaborative growth. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/cofounder-circle-darpan-sanghvis-ai-powered-startup-platform-relaunch/

Swiggy and Zomato have raised their platform fees due to high demand and operational costs, leading to consumer frustration. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/swiggy-raises-platform-fee-to-rs-15-amid-festive-season-demand/

The India Deep Tech Investment Alliance is a newly launched coalition between US and Indian venture capital and private equity firms aimed at boosting deeptech innovation and collaboration. It targets allocation of funds to sectors such as semiconductors, AI, and space technology, with long-term investments and active cooperation with government initiatives. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/india-deep-tech-investment-alliance-powers-india-us-innovation/

India Inc. struggles with hiring due to outdated practices. Emphasizing skills, training, and development over mere credentials can attract and retain top talent. 👉 Read the full post: https://growwh.com/how-india-inc-can-stop-pushing-talent-away-with-better-hiring/