India’s Open Network for Digital Commerce is expanding fast with logistics providers and buyer platforms joining.
Month: May 2026
India’s Digital Public Infrastructure Extended Beyond UPI Into AI-Ready Frameworks
New government policy discussions centre on enabling secure data sharing for startups building on India Stack.
upGrad Eyes Unacademy Acquisition at 90% Valuation Cut in All-Stock Deal
The edtech giant is reportedly close to buying Unacademy at a fraction of its peak valuation.
Snabbit Closes $56 Million Series D in Largest Home Services Deal of Q2 2026
The on-demand home services startup raised the round co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital and Mirae Asset.
Indian Startups Raised $7.36 Billion Across 743 Equity Rounds in 2026 So Far
Despite a slowdown from last year’s pace India’s startup ecosystem continues to attract significant capital.
India Has 131 Unicorns After Skyroot Became Newest Member on May 7
The space-tech startup Skyroot joined India’s unicorn club making it the country’s 131st billion-dollar company.
Petrol Price in Mumbai Rises to Rs 111.18 Per Litre Amid Global Supply Volatility
Mumbai sees another daily fuel hike despite falling global crude as taxes and exchange rate keep prices elevated.
Crude Oil Falls to $94.82 a Barrel as US-Iran Peace Talks Progress
Brent crude declined as news of a preliminary Hormuz reopening deal circulated among regional officials.
India’s Sensex Rises 1.25% to 76357 as Iran Deal Hopes Lift Global Sentiment
Indian markets gained alongside global equities on optimism around the US-Iran ceasefire deal.
Barriers to US Jobs Grow for International Students as Visa Restrictions Tighten
International graduates say the American Dream is collapsing as employers face scrutiny for hiring foreign workers.