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Bengaluru based online grocery startup BigBasket has received the government’s approval for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the food retail sector. The CEO and cofounder of BigBasket, Hari Menon confirmed the development to the Financial Express saying the company had received the government’s approval for their FDI proposal to undertake retailing of food products. The company had applied for approval of their proposed investment of about $ 16.5 million, in September last year.

According to Menon, the company is yet to finalize on the finer details of the business plan but has committed to invest around Rs. 100 crores in the project. Till date, only Amazon, Groffers and BigBasket have received government approval for foreign investment from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP.)

Currently, BigBasket sells household products such as soaps and shampoos through its ecommerce channel, offering over 20,000 products from over 1000 brands and servicing over 5 million registered customers. They plan to spin off and start an entirely new entity since 100% FDI is only applicable for food products manufactured or produced in India. The startup, which has a presence in 30 cities including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Delhi-NCR, currently receives over 50,000 orders each day.

BigBasket was founded by V.S. Sudhakar, Hari Menon, V.S. Ramesh, Vipul Parekh and Abhinay Choudhari in 2011. They have raised about $ 305.8 million in investments in six funding rounds and are said to be the biggest online grocery player in the country. In July, it was reported the consumer shopping arm of Paytm Ecommerce Pvt., Ltd., Paytm Mall was also interested in investing $ 200 million in the online retail startup for a substantial stake.

Amazon has committed about $ 500 million investment in the food retail sector while Groffers has confirmed to commit about $ 40 million for its FDI. BigBasket’s investment will help the egrocer in the battle to capture a major share of the food retail sector.

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Dunzo Gets Breather as NCLT Rejects Insolvency Petition from Invoice Discounters

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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Bengaluru bench has dismissed an insolvency plea filed against quick commerce startup Dunzo by its invoice discounters, declaring the petition “not maintainable” after several postponements. This decision offers temporary relief to Dunzo, which has been facing multiple insolvency petitions from various creditors, including Velvin Packaging Solutions and Betterplace Safety Solutions, over unpaid dues.

The invoice discounters alleged that Dunzo had paid only 50% of the required amounts, though the exact sum was not disclosed. Despite ongoing settlement talks, no resolution was reached, and the tribunal noted Dunzo’s delays in responding to creditor petitions. Dunzo continues to grapple with severe liquidity issues, delayed payments, and significant losses—reporting a ₹1,801.8 crore loss in FY23 and owing approximately ₹11.4 crore to major vendors like Google India and Facebook India.

While this NCLT ruling provides Dunzo some breathing room, the company still faces ongoing financial and operational challenges as it works to resolve its outstanding liabilities.

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How a Golden Retriever Became the Heart and Soul of a Hyderabad Startup’s Workplace

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Hyderabad-based startup Harvesting Robotics has won hearts online by appointing a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). Denver, introduced by co-founder Rahul Arepaka in a viral LinkedIn post, has quickly become the star of the office, spreading joy and boosting morale among employees. The company is now officially pet-friendly, a move Arepaka calls their “best decision.”

Denver’s new role has sparked widespread attention, with thousands liking and commenting on the announcement. Many see Denver’s presence as more than just a cute story—it highlights a growing trend of pet-friendly workplaces that prioritize employee well-being and happiness. As companies increasingly focus on holistic wellness, Denver’s appointment shows that sometimes, a wagging tail is the best way to brighten the workday.

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Info Edge Shareholders Approve ₹1,000 Crore Investment in New Venture Fund

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Info Edge (India) Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved an investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in the company’s third venture capital fund, Info Edge Ventures Fund III. The proposal received near-unanimous backing, with 99.9995% of valid votes in favor out of 1,274 participants.

Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a wholly owned Info Edge subsidiary, will act as sponsor and investment manager for the new fund. This move strengthens Info Edge’s commitment to backing early-stage startups and expanding its footprint in India’s venture capital landscape.

Info Edge has a strong track record as an early investor in leading Indian startups like Zomato and PB Fintech, with combined holdings in these firms valued at ₹31,500 crore ($3.7 billion) as of March 31, 2025.

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