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Rising tech costs drive EMI sales; Shadowfax Q2 profit soars
Happy Friday! Shoppers are turning to EMIs as electronics prices rise. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
BlackBuck Q2 profit rises 42% to Rs 41 crore, revenue up 56%
The Bengaluru-based company’s revenue from operations grew 56% YoY to Rs 235 crore as compared to Rs 151 crore in the year-ago quarter. Total expenses for the Blackbuck increased 36% YoY to Rs 114 crore, mainly due to higher customer acquisition spending across its core businesses and investments in Superloads, the company said in its investor presentation.
AI startup Simplismart raises $14 million from Dallas Venture Capital, Nvidia as demand for inference grows
As enterprise adoption of AI models scales, companies are seeking more cost-efficient ways to operate AI tools. Simplismart, founded by former Oracle and Google engineers Jain and Devansh Ghatak, provides software that helps enterprises select and deploy AI models suited to their specific workloads and run things more efficiently.
Bihar cops struggle to confirm Tiger Shroff shooter identity after woman says accused not her son
Bihar Police is currently verifying the identity of a man arrested for allegedly firing at actor Tiger Shroff. The accused, Ritik from Begusarai, was apprehended along with two others after the incident in Mumbai. Authorities are investigating claims made by Ritik's parents, who do not recognize him in the photograph shown. An audio clip linked to a gangster suggests the attack was motivated by a feud with Salman Khan.
Gangster Anil Pandit emerges as key suspect in Tiger Shroff firing case
Gangster Anil Pandit is linked to multiple extortion cases and a shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Police have arrested three alleged shooters connected to the incident and expanded their investigation. They are examining Pandit's social media posts that threaten the Bollywood industry and demand an apology from Salman Khan. Investigators are tracing communication methods used by the criminal network to coordinate attacks.
How Lawrence Bishnoi’s rivalry with Salman Khan began: From the 1998 blackbuck case to firing at Tiger Shroff’s car
The firing at Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai has brought renewed attention to Lawrence Bishnoi’s long-running hostility towards Salman Khan. The feud traces back to the 1998 blackbuck poaching case, in which Khan was convicted in 2018. Threats against the actor later escalated to gunfire outside his home, while three suspects have now been arrested in the Tiger Shroff firing case.
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Salman Khan to Tiger Shroff: Bishnoi gang’s growing shadow over Bollywood
Tiger Shroff was unharmed when unidentified attackers fired shots at his vehicle in Mumbai's Juhu area. Two individuals, including his driver, sustained injuries in the incident. Police have launched a significant investigation involving the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, suspected due to previous threats to Bollywood figures. Similar security concerns have emerged for other prominent actors such as Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh.
Tiger Shroff attack: 5 Bollywood stars who faced assassination attempts on them in the past
Tiger Shroff's firing incident in Mumbai has brought attention back to security concerns in Bollywood. From Rakesh Roshan surviving a shooting in 2000 to Salman Khan facing gunfire outside his Bandra residence, here are five cases involving Bollywood personalities who were targeted in firing incidents or faced threats to their lives.
Delhi HC seeks Salman Khan's response on 'Kala Hiran' producer's plea
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to actor Salman Khan regarding his suit against the film 'Kala Hiran'. The film's producer, Amit Jani, argues that Khan's claims represent parallel litigation concerning the same issues. Khan is seeking to restrain the release and dissemination of the film, which he claims infringes on his personality rights.
Quant Small Cap Fund exits SBI Funds Management, Jubilant FoodWorks and 4 other stocks in August
Quant Small Cap Fund, managed by Quant Mutual Fund, exited six stocks and added four new names in August 2026. The fund increased exposure to 12 stocks while reducing holdings in seven others. Its portfolio stood at 104 stocks, with HFCL commanding the highest allocation at 6.70%. The fund’s AUM rose to Rs 35,557 crore during the month.
Karnataka zoo horror: 31 blackbucks dead in just 4 days; What is this mysterious bacterial outbreak sweeping Belagavi?
A bacterial infection has caused a devastating loss of 31 blackbucks at Kittur Rani Chennamma Zoo in Belagavi, reducing the population from 38 to just seven. The Karnataka Forest Minister has ordered a high-level probe and dispatched specialist teams to contain the outbreak and protect the remaining animals.
BlackBuck gets Buy rating as Ambit sees strong growth ahead, values stock at Rs 885
Ambit Capital initiated coverage on Zinka Logistics, parent of BlackBuck, with a Buy rating and Rs 885 target price. The brokerage highlighted BlackBuck's emergence as India's largest commercial vehicle technology platform, driven by its expanding tolling and telematics offerings and improved profitability. The company has significantly digitized India's trucking ecosystem, serving a substantial portion of the trucker base.
Trucking aggregator Blackbuck logs 53% rise in Q2 revenue, posts Rs 29 crore profit
Trucking aggregator Blackbuck reported a significant 53% revenue increase to Rs 151.1 crore in the September quarter, swinging to a net profit of Rs 29.19 crore from a substantial net loss a year prior. The company's core businesses grew 36.68% year-on-year, while growth businesses like Superloads and Vehicle Finance saw a remarkable 226.
Blackbuck’s early backers make up to 5X profit, but late investors lose on weak listing
Blackbuck’s nearly 10-year-old journey has seen many ups and downs. It started off with a full-stack approach to aggregating trucks. When this did not take off, it shifted to a more asset-light model connecting fleet operators with customers.
Logistics tech startup Blackbuck gets $150m, nears unicorn status
The latest fund raise values the Bengaluru-based Zinka Logistics Solutions, which runs Blackbuck at around $800-850 million.
Carcass of blackbuck found in Kabisurya Nagara forest range
Forest officials recovered the carcass of a three-year old female blackbuck at Kandha Kharida under Kabisurya Nagara forest range, about 50 km from here. The animal might have died due to some ailments on Thursday.
Online freight-booking service BlackBuck raiseS Rs 155 crore
BlackBuck has raised Rs 155 crore, or $25 million, in funding led by Tiger Global Management and the partner’s fund of DST Global.
Did dogs kill 80% of Kadi's blackbucks?
Attacks by stray dogs have resulted in the drastic reduction of the blackbuck population from 5,000 to a mere 1,000 in Kadi in Mehsana district in north Gujarat. The Wildlife Institute of India had in its report raised an alarm over the Great Indian Bustard being killed by stray dogs.
Did dogs wipe out 80% of Kadi's blackbucks?
In a shocking statistic, stray dogs bit on an average 735 people in Gujarat daily this year, as per state health records. It now emerges that dogs are a major threat to wildlife — especially the blackbuck.
Plan to save blackbucks & turtles
Odisha government has sanctioned Rs 2.25 crore for conservation of blackbucks and freshwater turtles under state plan scheme of wildlife conservation and protection.The wildlife wing will implement it, said sources.
Another blackbuck dies, toll touches 18
Lucknow zoo authorities are yet to control the reasons taking a toll on the lives of blackbucks.On Tuesday, another of the specie died in the zoo taking the total toll to 18.
10 blackbucks die in Lucknow zoo
Taking cognizance of the death of 10 blackbucks at Lucknow zoo in the past four days, state zoo minister SP Yadav paid a surprise visit to the animal habitat on Tuesday.
Poachers leave blackbuck seriously injured, villagers protest
The frequent poaching of blackbucks in some areas of Sriganganagar district has triggered protest among Bishnoi community which alleges that as many as 60 cases of blackbuck poaching were reported in the past six months.
Blackbuck found dead in Aska forest
A blackbuck was found dead near Bhetanai village under Aska forest range in Ganjam district.Forest personnel recovered the carcass of the two-year-old male blackbuck on Monday evening.
Blackbuck count doubles in Vallanadu sanctuary
The recent wildlife census conducted in Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary has some good news for wildlife lovers as the number of blackbucks here has almost doubled.
Blackbucks fall prey to accidents, poachers
Increase in the population of blackbucks in Ganjam's Balipadar-Bhetanai threatens their existence.
Blackbucks face perils of development
Over the last one month, speeding vehicles have killed seven blackbucks on the five-km stretch between Khetakhatli to Kalatalav village.
'Reserve 33% of panchayat land for blackbucks'
Alarmed by the spurt in deaths of state animal, the blackbuck, Haryana wildlife department has come up with a unique strategy wherein all village panchayats have been asked to reserve 33% area of common land in each village for the animal.
Blackbuck population in India on the decline: Study
Blackbucks, the Indian antelopes found in abundance in the plains, grasslands and scrubs of Madhya Pradesh, has registered a steady decline in population during the last decade.
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