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Home Exodus Sends Internet Demand From Metros To Tier 2, 3 Cities
Internet usage only increased by 10% since the beginning of the lockdown Reducing the quality of videos of OTT platforms has reduced consumption The exodus of daily wagers has shifted the surge from metro cities to Tier 2, 3 With everyone locked down inside their homes, people are glued to over-the-top (OTT) video streaming platforms and mobile games. With this, telecom companies were...
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Home #StartupsVsCovid19: Zomato Launches Zomato Market For Grocery Deliveries
Zomato has now added the services of grocery delivery The Zomato Market feature is now Live on Zomato app The company is offering its contactless delivery option Gurugram-headquartered foodtech unicorn Zomato has now added grocery delivery services amid the huge surge in demand for home deliveries for fresh produce and staples. The Zomato Market service is now live on the...
- 3 hrs ago
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Home From Startups To TikTok: Karnataka's Digital Strategy To Fight Covid-19
The state has roped in local film stars and TV artists for TikTok videos WhatsApp messages instantly get circulated to over 20-25 Lakh people through various groups Startups have come up with a slew of solutions pro bono to support government efforts Besides WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter, TikTok is the new social media sensation for state governments and authorities looking...
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Home Pallav Nadhani On Bootstrapping FusionCharts At 16 And The Need To Exit
Bootstrapped and profitable FusionCharts was recently acquired by US-based Idera, Inc Among its 28K clients are Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Adobe and IBM India must not forget that it has been an intellectual power for so long, said Nadhani "Our systems are breaking down. There are things that are happening which should not be happening in the...
- 4 hrs ago
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Home #StartupsVsCovid19: Swiggy CEO Gives Up 50% Of Salary To Support Delivery Partners
Swiggy is looking to raise INR 10 Cr to support a relief fund for delivery partners The fund will provide cover towards medical and hospitalisation expenses related to coronavirus Swiggy also introduced a tipping feature for it delivery partners to generate extra income Online food delivery platform Swiggy is looking to raise INR 10 Cr for a special relief fund...
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Home #StartupsVsCovid19: POSist's Ashish Tulsian On Being Empathetic In The Face Of Slowdown
POSist cofounder and CEO Ashish Tulsian joined Inc42 for the latest 'Ask Me Anything' session Tulsian delved into the finer aspects of running a business amid crisis situations such as the pandemic He suggested businesses should not rush into cost-cutting, but start with a contingency plan In the aftermath of countries going into an unlimited...
- 6 hrs ago
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Home #StartupsVsCovid19: Uber Launches UberMedic In India To Support Healthcare Personnel
UberMedic will provide transportation support for healthcare workers The drivers will be well-trained in Covid-19 safety protocols, the company assured Ola has offered 500 cabs to Karnataka govt for similar services as well Ride-hailing platform Uber has launched a new service called UberMedic to provide transportation support to the frontline healthcare...
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Home With Temples Out Of Reach, India Connects With Its Spiritual Side Virtually
The coronavirus lockdown has shut down some of the biggest temples, churches and mosques Some temple authorities have gone online to help people get a virtual experience Priests are also conducting religious ceremonies of their clients online For the last three years, SmartPuja has had a steady demand for its apps which connects consumers to priests along with required...
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Home #StartupsVsCovid19: Swiggy, Razorpay, Quikr Offer Support To Essential Services On Day 7 Of Lockdown
Ola and Swiggy are providing microloans to drivers and delivery partners Amazon and Snapdeal are donating to the PM-CARES Fund Startup founders and venture catalysts have also launched a fund to support startups On day seven of the 21-day lockdown period, the number of total positive cases of Covid-19 in India crossed the 1500 mark and the number...
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Home Nykaa Bags INR 100 Cr From Steadview Capital With Operations On Pause
Nykaa had announced its last funding round exactly a year ago The company is backed by TPG Growth, TVS Shriram Growth Fund, and others Nykaa is prioritising deliveries of essentials and has suspended most of its operations Mumbai-based fashion and beauty ecommerce platform Nykaa, on March 31, announced that it has raised INR 100 Cr from its existing investor Steadview Capital....
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