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Amazon India the Indian arm of the global ecommerce company Amazon, announced a new collaboration called Startup C-Cube, with crowdfunding platform Kickstarter and seed accelerator HAX. Amazon India, through this collaboration, is gearing towards creating a conducive environment for early stage product startups in the country.

On the occasion of Amazon Launchpad’s first anniversary in India, Amazon.in launched a special contest to identify and support product startups in India. One successful startup will receive funding and mentorship to scale its offerings in India. The winning startup would also be supported by the three companies throughout the entire “concept to customer” journey to launch their product across European and US markets as well as in India.

Speaking about the partnership, the Vice President of Category Management, Amazon India, Manish Tiwary said, “Business growth of some of the startups on Amazon Launchpad has elicited interest in these startups, from VCs as well as other funding agencies in the last one year. We are very happy to bring Kickstarter and HAX to India to give Indian startups an opportunity to get their ideas noticed at the global stage and arm them with resources to convert these into real business opportunities.

The collaboration aims to connect Indian startup communities with like minded people, showcase their ideas and grow them into real business opportunities while additionally supporting the Government’s ‘Startup India’ initiative. This partnership will also provide HAX and Kickstarter an introduction to the Indian startup ecosystem.

Amazon claims over 17,000 products across various categories by startups have made their way to through the Launchpad program which was launched in December last year. Launchpad provides a platform to help Indian startups increase their customer base in India and abroad. To reach the maximum number of startups across India, Amazon also partnered with the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion’s Startup India Initiative, Nasscom 10,000 startups and Indian Angel Network.

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PhonePe’s PINCODE Launches 10-Minute Medicine Delivery in Cities

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PhonePe’s PINCODE app has launched a 24×7 online medicine delivery service in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune, promising delivery of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines within 10 minutes from nearby local medical shops. Unlike conventional e-pharmacies that use dark stores, PINCODE partners exclusively with neighborhood pharmacies, enabling faster deliveries and supporting local businesses in the digital economy.

Customers without prescriptions can select a “no prescription” option when ordering; a qualified doctor then provides a free teleconsultation and issues a digital prescription compliant with telemedicine guidelines, ensuring seamless access to medicines. The app offers competitive pricing by passing discounts from local pharmacies directly to customers and charges no delivery fees.

PINCODE’s hyperlocal model enhances healthcare accessibility and convenience while empowering local pharmacies, helping them remain integral to their communities and stimulating local economic growth. Launched in 2023, the app focuses on quick commerce with an emphasis on speed, reliability, and supporting local sellers.

In summary, PhonePe’s PINCODE app is transforming medicine delivery in major Indian cities by combining ultra-fast 10-minute delivery, free doctor consultations, and a hyperlocal sourcing model that benefits both consumers and neighborhood pharmacies.

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Piyush Anchliya Joins Cashfree as CFO Amid Fintech Boom

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Cashfree Payments has appointed Piyush Anchliya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15, 2025. Anchliya brings over 15 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, with senior roles at Barclays, Bandhan Group, and most recently as CFO of Bandhan AMC. He holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Tech. from IIT Kharagpur.

In his new role, Anchliya will lead Cashfree’s financial strategy, optimize operations, and support the company’s next growth phase. He will report to CEO and Co-founder Akash Sinha, who highlighted Anchliya’s expertise as vital for sustainable scaling and strengthening the company’s financial foundation. Anchliya succeeds outgoing CFO Vikas Guru, who will assist during the transition.

Founded in 2015, Cashfree Payments processes over $80 billion annually for more than 800,000 businesses. The company recently raised $53 million in funding led by KRAFTON and Apis Growth Fund II and secured key RBI licenses, positioning it for accelerated growth in India’s fintech sector. Anchliya’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Cashfree aims to expand its leadership in digital payments.

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Flipkart’s Jeyandran Venugopal Likely to Join Reliance Retail as CEO

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Jeyandran Venugopal, the outgoing Chief Product and Technology Officer of Flipkart, is set to become the CEO of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRV), the retail arm of Reliance Industries. His appointment, expected to be finalized in May after his exit from Flipkart, signals Reliance’s push to strengthen its retail business with a technology-first approach.

Venugopal brings extensive experience from leading roles at Flipkart, Myntra, Yahoo, Snapdeal, and Amazon, where he focused on scaling technology platforms and driving innovation. At Flipkart, he managed product, engineering, data science, and more, helping build robust systems and improve user experience.

His move comes as Reliance Retail undergoes transformation, including cost-cutting and a renewed focus on digital growth. Venugopal’s leadership is expected to accelerate Reliance’s ambitions in omnichannel and tech-driven retail, positioning the company for continued dominance in India’s evolving market.

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