india

OneCell Diagnostics bags $16M to help limit cancer reoccurrence using AI

Biotech & Health /

Cancer, one of the most life-threatening diseases, is projected to affect over 35 million people worldwide in 2050 — 77% more than the estimated 20 million cases in 2022, according to the World Health Organization. Cancer survivors globally reached 53.5 million, and the reoccurrence rate of the disease varies between 15 and 100%, depending on […]

OneCell Diagnostics bags $16M to help limit cancer reoccurrence using AI Read More »

India’s Arzooo, once valued at $310M, sells in distressed deal

Startups /

Arzooo, an Indian startup founded by former Flipkart executives that sought to bring “best of e-commerce” to physical stores, has sold its assets in distressed sale to Moksha Group. The deal follows Arzooo engaging with several startups, including Bengaluru-headquartered Udaan, for potential merger opportunities, according to people familiar with the matter. Arzooo had raised approximately

India’s Arzooo, once valued at $310M, sells in distressed deal Read More »

Indian news agency sues OpenAI alleging copyright infringement

Government & Policy /

One of India’s largest news agencies, Asian News International, has sued OpenAI in a case that could set a precedent for how AI companies use copyrighted news content in the world’s most populous nation. Asian News International filed a suit in the Delhi High Court on Monday, alleging the AI company illegally used its content

Indian news agency sues OpenAI alleging copyright infringement Read More »

India orders Meta to curb WhatsApp data sharing, levies $25M fine

Apps /

India’s competition watchdog has ordered WhatsApp to stop sharing user data with other Meta units for advertising purposes for five years and also levied a fine of $25.4 million for antitrust violations related to WhatsApp’s controversial 2021 privacy policy. The Competition Commission of India, which began the investigation in 2021, found that WhatsApp’s “take-it-or-leave-it” privacy

India orders Meta to curb WhatsApp data sharing, levies $25M fine Read More »

India’s HealthKart valued at $500 million in new investment

Startups /

Indian omni-channel nutrition startup HealthKart has raised $153 million in one of the country’s largest consumer startup transactions this year, valuing the business at about $500 million, according to a source familiar with the matter. The new investment was co-led by private equity firms ChrysCapital and Motilal Oswal, with Avendus Capital serving as financial advisor.

India’s HealthKart valued at $500 million in new investment Read More »

Oyo founder seeks new investment at $3.8 billion valuation

Startups /

Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal’s investment vehicle has proposed to inject another $65.1 million into the hotel management startup, according to shareholder notifications reviewed by TechCrunch. The investment, through Redsprig Innovation Partners, would value the SoftBank-backed company at $3.8 billion, according to terms shared in the extraordinary general meeting notice. While this represents a 38% premium

Oyo founder seeks new investment at $3.8 billion valuation Read More »

Reliance, Disney complete India media merger valued at $8.5B

Media & Entertainment /

Reliance and Disney have completed their landmark Indian media merger, creating an $8.5 billion entertainment powerhouse in the country’s streaming and television markets. The deal, proposed in February, brings together Disney’s Star India with Reliance-controlled Viacom18 under a joint venture that will control about 85% of India’s streaming market and roughly half of television viewership

Reliance, Disney complete India media merger valued at $8.5B Read More »

ePlane looks to ride the Indian government’s interest in air taxis with new $14M round

Transportation /

Soaring private vehicle ownership and declining use of public and non-motorized transport have created mounting traffic congestion in India, the world’s most populous country, which also struggles with relatively narrower roads and inadequate parking facilities in cities. New Delhi recognizes these challenges and has been exploring new ways to address them quickly. Indian Prime Minister

ePlane looks to ride the Indian government’s interest in air taxis with new $14M round Read More »