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From Cashfree Payments launching ESOP buyback for 400+ employees to Unbox Robotics raising $28M in Series B, YourStory brings you today’s headlines with the latest developments across sectors.Featured storiesShadowfax CEO on navigating the gig work efficiency puzzle ahead of IPOAbhishek Bansal, Co-founder and CEO Shadowfax, isn’t too worried about the central government’s recent directive to ecommerce companies to stop 10-minute delivery promise.In fact, he believes that rather than stifling growth, these regulations will legitimise the gig worker sector, raise benefits and expand the talent pool. The logistics provider says it allows delivery partner to operate across multiple delivery formats, from ecommerce delivery agents to food delivery or quick commerce riders, all inside one app, making it unique in India’s logistics ecosystem.Now, Shadowfax is set to test the capital markets’ appetite for this model. The Bengaluru-based company, which offers logistics support to a host of consumer marketplaces—from food delivery to beauty and general goods—is set to open its Rs 1,907 crore IPO today.The conversation around the gig economy has intensified in recent months, following the implementation of the Code on Social Security and a series of state-specific legislations. These regulations aim to formalise the sector by introducing a social security welfare fund,…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

IPO-bound quick commerce firm Zepto has selected eight startups for the first cohort of its Zepto Nova innovation programme, which aims to provide market access and logistics support to early-stage manufacturers, the company said on Monday.The startups, chosen from 49 applications, will gain access to Zepto's delivery network and consumer base. The cohort includes companies working on products ranging from artisanal chocolates to aloe vera-based batteries.Zepto Nova was launched under a partnership with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, a government body that supports startup development in India."By enabling these founders with go-to-market opportunities and visibility, we aim to play a meaningful role in supporting homegrown brands for the future," said Vinay Dhanani, president of supply chain and category at Zepto.The selected startups include Milleto Nutto, Aloe Ecell, Flavours of Calicut, Thy Chocolates, No Cap Foods, Nesta Toys, Watch Out, and Makerverse. Aloe Ecell is developing battery technology based on aloe vera, while Flavours of Calicut produces Kerala snacks, and Thy Chocolates makes bean-to-bar chocolates. In August 2025, DPIIT signed a memorandum of understanding with Zepto to mentor manufacturing startups through the six-month programme, which focuses on hardware, IoT, packaging and sustainable manufacturing technologies.The government agency has…  ​Read More​YourStory RSS Feed

Streaming platform JioHotstar has announced a significant update to its subscription pricing strategy. From January 28, 2026, the service will increase prices for its Super and Premium plans for new subscribers and roll out monthly billing options across all subscription tiers, aiming to match evolving viewer preferences and diversify payment flexibility. What’s Changing in Subscription Pricing JioHotstar’s revised pricing will affect the Super and Premium tiers primarily. While the Mobile plan’s base monthly price remains low, yearly and quarterly prices for higher tiers have been adjusted upward ahead of the upcoming change. Existing subscribers who maintain auto-renewal settings will continue to pay their current rates until their next renewal cycle. New Monthly Plans Across All Tiers For the first time, JioHotstar is introducing monthly subscription options for all its tiers: Mobile, Super, and Premium. The monthly plans start at ₹79, offering clear flexibility for users who prefer short-term commitments or want to pay month-by-month rather than choosing quarterly or annual plans. Updated Pricing Structure Under the new structure, key pricing tiers for new users from January 28, 2026 are expected to be: Mobile Tier Monthly: ~₹79 Quarterly: ~₹149 Annual: ~₹499 Super Tier Monthly: ~₹149 Quarterly: ~₹349 Annual: ~₹1,099 Premium Tier…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Indian Railways is embarking on one of its most ambitious rail infrastructure upgrades in recent years, with a plan to renew more than 7,900 km of track over the next two years. The initiative aims to strengthen the backbone of the nation’s transport network, enhance safety standards, and improve operational speeds for both passenger and freight trains nationwide. Renewing Nearly 8,000 km of Tracks Track renewal refers to the systematic replacement and strengthening of worn rails, sleepers, ballast, and associated components to restore and improve track quality. In the fiscal year 2024–25, Indian Railways completed renewal work on around 6,851 km of track. Currently in 2025–26, over 7,500 km of track renewal work is actively in progress. Building on this momentum, the railways have now set a target of 7,900 km of renewals for the next two years. Why This Upgrade Matters 1. Enhanced Safety and ReliabilityTrack renewal directly improves the structural integrity of rail lines, reducing the risk of derailments and unscheduled speed restrictions. Upgraded tracks are essential for handling modern rolling stock and higher traffic loads safely. 2. Higher Speed CapabilitiesAlongside these efforts, Indian Railways has nearly doubled its high-speed track coverage over the past decade—from about 31,445…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Realme is teasing a new battery-focused smartphone for India called the Realme P4 Power, confirmed through Flipkart and Francis Wong on X. The phone targets gamers and heavy users, with teasers suggesting extreme battery performance. Realme P4 Power Teased as a Battery Beast for Gamers and Heavy Users Realme hints the battery is “beyond the thousand mAh race,” shows figures past 7,000mAh, and says mAh has entered five digits, strongly pointing to a 10,000mAh battery. Leaks support the 10,000mAh claim, which would place the phone in power-bank territory. Despite the large battery, Realme claims the phone is slim, pocket-friendly, and has a “pencil-thin body.” Reverse charging is supported, allowing the phone to charge other devices. The battery is rated for 1,650 charging cycles with an “80 percent battery health” guarantee for four years. Realme claims up to 31 days standby time, nearly two hours of use at 3 percent battery, and about one and a half days of normal usage. The phone weighs around 218 grams. It is promoted as gaming-friendly, though the processor is not yet revealed. The display is confirmed as a 1.5K panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, with reports suggesting a quad-curved AMOLED screen. Software support…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

A legal settlement from September 2025 has recently resurfaced online and gone viral because of its unusual focus on – palak paneer! The University of Colorado Boulder settled a federal lawsuit in September 2025 by paying $200,000 to two Indian PhD candidates, Aditya Prakash and Urmi Bhattacharyya. Read on to find out what happened at the university! University of Colorado Boulder Settlement Over Palak Paneer Goes Viral The couple alleged discrimination over the smell of South Asian food and claimed they were subjected to a hostile environment. The dispute originated on September 5, 2023, when Prakash heated his Indian lunch at the university and had a confrontation with staff. The lawsuit was filed in May 2025 and included claims of discrimination against South Asian food smells and a hostile campus environment. Their case was supported by 29 peers. The couple later accused the university of retaliation, including loss of teaching roles and withholding of their degrees. Settlement Includes $200,000 Payout, Degree Awards, and Permanent Separation from University As part of the settlement, the university paid $200,000, awarded both of them Master’s degrees, and barred them from any future association with the university. The university denied any liability despite agreeing to…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

The latest company’s Q3 FY26 investor presentation revealed that Reliance’s quick commerce business JioMart clocked a daily order run rate of 1.6 million by the end of December 2025. Jiomart Becomes The Second-largest Quick Commerce Player in India  This is a significant achievement as the brand marked a sharp 53% quarter-on-quarter jump and an over 360% year-on-year growth in average daily orders. In comparison to its peers Blinkit averaged around 2.4 million daily orders in the July-September quarter and Swiggy Instamart handled about 1.1 million. Reliance said JioMart is now India’s second-largest quick commerce player by order volume, trailing Blinkit  based on these numbers. During the quarter, this company added 5.9 million new customers with its overall customer base expanding 43% year-on-year. So far, the company’s registered customer base expanded to 378 million. And why not as now JioMart operates across more than 5,000 pin codes, supported by over 3,000 stores in over 1,000 cities. Jiomart Claiming Transaction Frequency Twice Of Its Competitors  Moving ahead, Reliance claimed that transaction frequency on its digital platforms is roughly twice that of competitors while denying  to disclose the exact figures. In the meantime, Reliance continued to add dark stores and deepen its catalogue,…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups

Over 8 crore contributing members of the retirement fund body Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon be able to withdraw their funds using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) via the BHIM app from the coming April. Enabling EPF Withdrawals Using UPI By April This Year  With the use of this new facility, EPFO contributing members can witness their available balance, which will be segregated to show the eligible balance for withdrawal and the minimum 25% balance separately. They have an internal discussion converging towards capping the initial withdrawal at Rs 25,000 per transaction, according to a senior government official reportedly. Further adding, “Work is going on for the development of the entire system. Three parties are involved in the development of the system — EPFO, C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), and the NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) and there is also involvement of the State Bank of India for payment coordination. The withdrawals would be facilitated through the BHIM app initially, which will credit the amount to the UPI-linked bank account directly.” It is noteworthy here that each and every EPFO member will be able to avail the UPI facilities through the BHIM app, with the…  ​Read MoreBusiness Archives - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups