Anicut Capital has announced the final close of its third private credit vehicle, Grand Anicut Fund IV (GAF-IV), at Rs 1,275 crore, exceeding its initial target of Rs 1,000 crore. The Chennai-headquartered investment firm said the fund will back companies across consumer, engineering services, SaaS, manufacturing, hospitality, and shipbuilding sectors. According to the firm, GAF-IV […]
MC Tech3 Year-End Wrap 2025: Ecommerce, Quick Commerce, IPOs and the Big Consumer Internet Reset
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we kick off our year-end wrap with a deep dive into how 2025 reshaped ecommerce and consumer internet in India. From blockbuster FMCG acquisitions and a surge in startup IPOs to fierce quick commerce rivalries and big-ticket funding rounds, we break down the deals, data points and shifts that defined […]
MVD bid to rein in rash driving by delivery boys of e-commerce platforms
Following a rise in traffic rule violations, the Motor Vehicles department has initiated steps to curb rash and negligent driving by delivery boys of e-commerce platforms. According to Transport Commissioner C.H. Nagaraju, notices have been issued to delivery representatives of Blinkit, Swiggy, Zepto, Bigbasket etc., following rise in traffic violations by delivery boys of these […]
Shopify Integrates AI Product Discovery
Shopify’s forthcoming Agentic Storefronts will feed structured product data to generative AI platforms and enable shoppers to complete purchases in the chats. The direct connection means that even the smallest merchants on Shopify can sell via ChatGPT, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, and similar AI solutions. Introduced as part of Shopify’s Winter ’26 Edition — which included […]
Speciale Invest launches ₹1,400 crore Growth Fund II to back deep-tech startups
Speciale Invest, a deep-tech venture capital firm, has launched a ₹1,400 crore Growth Fund II to support early-stage startups in India. The fund targets deep tech startups past technology validation but lacking stable revenues, helping them scale operations and build sustainable businesses with market-ready solutions. The fund aspires to address a critical gap in India’s […]
Tata Steel, FSN E-Commerce, Orissa Minerals and Market Trends for Sep 2025
Quarterly Results Overview and Market Sentiment The Sep-2025 quarter saw 43.0% of companies reporting positive results, a slight rise from 40.0% in Jun-2025 but marginally below the 44.0% recorded in Mar-2025. The Dec-2024 quarter had 41.0% positive outcomes, indicating a relatively stable but cautious earnings environment. This trend suggests that while some companies have managed […]
[Weekly funding roundup Dec 13-19] MoEngage provides boost to VC inflow
The third week of December saw a sharp rise in venture capital funding into Indian startups, driven by the Series F funding round of MoEngage, as well as an increase in the number of deals. The total funding for the week stood at $363 million across 29 deals, compared to $131 million in the previous […]
Google and Nvidia VC arms back vibe coding startup Lovable
The VC arms of Google and Nvidia have invested in Swedish vibe coding startup Lovable’s $330 million Series B at a $6.6 billion valuation, the company announced on Thursday. The news confirms an earlier story from CNBC, which reported on Tuesday that Lovable had raised at that valuation, trebling its valuation from its previous round […]
Ecommerce Enters a Defining Year: 5 Predictions for 2026
ChannelEngine’s 2026 predictions reveal that AI-driven discovery, marketplace diversification, and social commerce will transform how brands reach consumers NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — An expert discussion among leaders from ChannelEngine, Salsify, and ZEOS by Zalando highlights 2026 as a defining year for global ecommerce. AI-driven discovery, marketplace diversification, and social commerce acceleration are […]
Recommendation Engines & AI-Powered Customer Support
With an ever-expanding range of eCommerce activities and a level of information exchange never before seen, it is now more important than ever for businesses to find ways to leverage interest into sales, better connect with customers, and outperform the competition. Natural Language Processing (NLP) allows online stores and their operators to do this. By […]