Your customers want instant answers. Research shows 90% of consumers rate immediate response as critical when asking customer service questions. Traditional support cannot match this speed. AI-powered customer support solves this problem. Online stores now use automated systems that work around the clock. But you face a choice — AI chatbots for Ecommerce or AI […]
Venture Capital Momentum In India Defies Global Funding Headwinds In 2025, Report Reveals
India’s venture capital market strengthened its global standing in 2025, recording year-on-year double-digit growth in both deal volumes and values during January-November despite persistent volatility across major economies. The divergence from declining trends in other key markets signals rising investor conviction in India’s startup fundamentals, “positioning the country as a strategic destination for long-term VC […]
China launches venture capital fund to lead the charge on tech investment
China has launched a national fund designed to channel state-backed money into early-stage bets on tech, a move officials said could ultimately steer trillions of yuan into preferred avenues of investment. Beijing’s National Venture Capital Guidance Fund was unveiled on Friday, at a ceremony which also introduced three investment vehicles covering major cross-regional agglomerations: the […]
Startup investor Anicut Capital closes Rs 1,275 crore GAF-IV, its third private credit fund
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 […]