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Beyond ‘no subscription’, NeoSapien sees a paid future for advanced AI features
The Bengaluru-based AI wearables startup is exploring another funding round in early 2027 but its CEO said there was no pressure to raise capital because its cash burn remained low and capital from earlier round was still in the bank.
Paytm targets one-third UPI market share as Sharma steps up consumer acquisition
Paytm currently accounts for about 8.1% of UPI transaction volumes, behind PhonePe's 45.6% and Google Pay's 32.2%, according to September data from the National Payments Corporation of India.
A teacher’s maternity leave side hustle made $125,500. Now her old worksheets still earn thousands
A kindergarten teacher turned a maternity leave side hustle into a business that generated $125,500 in 2022. Her online store sells educational worksheets to other teachers, and some of the resources she created years ago continue to bring in thousands of dollars in income.
Diwali clean-up opens up a growing market for home organisers
As Diwali approaches, urban Indian households are hiring professional organizers to help them declutter and organize. Companies like Joy Factory and Messmerize report significant growth in festive bookings compared to last year. The demand for such services not only peaks during festivals but is also becoming a year-round requirement. Organizers focus on sorting belongings and creating organized spaces rather than deep cleaning homes.
Amazon Prime Video subscriber paid Rs 1,499 for a year, but ads appeared before the plan expired; court orders Rs 9,499 payout
A Hyderabad consumer commission has directed Amazon Prime Video to pay Rs 9,499 to a subscriber after advertisements appeared during his paid annual membership and the platform sought an additional Rs 699 for ad-free viewing. The commission held the platform guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice, ordering a full subscription refund, Rs 5,000 in compensation and Rs 3,000 towards litigation costs.
Dan Ni started TLDR as a side project with a reported $500. How his newsletter business reached 8 million subscribers and eight-figure revenue
Dan Ni started TLDR as a side project with a reported $500 in starting costs. By 2024, his newsletter business had crossed eight figures in revenue and was profitable. Today, TLDR reaches more than 8 million subscribers through 14 free daily newsletters.
In 2020, Molly Wolchansky started The Agent Nest with $500; by 2024, the real-estate marketing platform was generating an estimated $120,000 a year
Wolchansky first created social media content for her mother, who used to work as a real-estate agent. Other agents as well showed interest in the material. That gave her an idea of the demand for affordable marketing resources. Later, she worked with real-estate professionals through a marketing agency.
AI agent startup RapidCanvas raises $29 million from Vertex Ventures, others
Hitachi Ventures and existing investors Accel, Peak XV Partners, Valley Capital Partners and Titanium Ventures participated, taking the startup’s total funding to $52.5 million.
In 1992, Jan Koum's family relied on food stamps; 22 years later, Facebook agreed to buy WhatsApp, which he co-founded, for $19 billion
Jan Koum grew up in Ukraine and had limited access to technology. He also reportedly had concerns about government surveillance. According to reports, his family moved to California in 1992. He was only 16 at that time. His father remained in Ukraine, and staying in touch with members was difficult.
Sunil Bharti Mittal is prowling for big kill on his African safari
Airtel Money’s London listing has put a roughly $7 billion valuation on Sunil Bharti Mittal’s African fintech bet, highlighting how far the business has moved beyond basic mobile wallets. With more than 54 million customers and growing revenues, the next challenge is to deepen usage across payments, remittances, credit, savings and insurance, turning Airtel Africa’s telecom reach into a broader financial-services platform.
Anthropic IPO prospectus reveals deep reliance on Amazon, Google for sales and compute
Anthropic plans a highly anticipated IPO and seeks a valuation of approximately $2 trillion. The company reported a sharp increase in revenue alongside rising operational losses due to its aggressive expansion plans. Almost half of its 2025 sales came from Amazon and Google, highlighting its reliance on these tech giants. Anthropic's relationships with these cloud providers are both a competitive advantage and a risk factor.
NSE IPO impact on BSE explained: How the mega listing may benefit a rival
NSE is set to make its grand debut on the BSE on September 24, 2026. This significant event is anticipated to enhance BSE's market presence and revenue potential. While analysts foresee only a modest revenue boost from trading NSE shares, the surge in investor activity and institutional investments could unveil far larger opportunities.
UPI charges from October 15: FAQs on who will pay 0.4% MDR and what consumers, small vendors & large merchants need to know
UPI Payment: UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will continue to be free for users. A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be introduced for certain merchant transactions above Rs 2,000. The revised framework is aimed at supporting investments in UPI infrastructure, innovation and cybersecurity. Most person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions are expected to remain unaffected. The new provisions will come into effect from October 15, 2026.
Dish TV hopes for a turnaround aided by smart TV VZY, e-Com solutions and content hub
Dish TV is launching new initiatives like VZY smart TV and ShopZop e-commerce to address subscription losses. The company's Watcho content platform shows early signs of traction and growth. Dish TV aims to recover and grow by integrating DTH and OTT services. This repositioning is a response to declining pay-DTH subscribers and rising OTT platforms. The company seeks to lead the industry's shift from set-top boxes to smart screens.
ET Startup Awards 2026 | Bootstrap Champ: Habuild stretches profits without bending to VC cash
Founded in 2020 by Saurabh and Trishala Bothra and Anshul Agrawal, the platform aimed to make yoga more accessible and has become one of India's largest digital wellness platforms, growing without external funding.
Credit cards 2026: Top credit cards for movies, entertainment, dining: Compare features and fees
Entertainment enthusiasts can now make their movie nights and dining experiences more affordable with specially designed credit cards. Cards like the PVR Inox Kotak, Axis My Zone, RBL Bank Play, and IDFC First Millenia offer attractive benefits such as movie ticket discounts, free subscriptions, and food deals.
X slashes subscription fees in India by up to 48%
The social media firm has slashed premium account subscription fee for mobile app by about 48% to Rs 470 from Rs 900 it charged earlier on a monthly basis. The subscribers of premium and premium-plus service at X get a checkmark next to their name or ID.
Tata Sons raises royalty fee 2x to Rs 200 crore
The owner of the Tata brand name kept the royalty fee at Rs 100 crore for a period of five years, before finally raising it by two times. TCS, TaMo and others will now have to pay Rs 200 crore as royalty fee to Tata Sons.
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock subscription fee in 2024: Details you need to know
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Paramount+, and Peacock are offering subscription fee for their viewers in 2024.
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