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Flipkart To Launch Artificial Intelligence Unit, AIForIndia

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After launching the first data analytics brand, Billion, Flipkart is all set to create an Artificial Intelligence unit called AIForIndia in order to strengthen its business offerings.

The ecommerce giant is looking at expanding its services by investing millions of dollars into the venture and has already initiated its hiring process. Flipkart is looking to hire AI specialists for this particular project and is considering hiring people from the IIT sector for the project.

The AIForIndia project will be headed by Chief Data Scientist, Mayur Datar, Bansal and Flipkart’s Chief Executive Offidcer, Kalyan Krishnamurthy. The company is expected to reap benefits of the new technologies to solve issues both on the consumer and supply sides.

Not just in India, this ecommerce giant is also looking at expanding their reach into the United States as well. Flipkart has been on an acquiring spree since earlier this year when it acquired Silicon Valley based F7 Labs. According to reports, F7 Labs has already started working on an AI project called Mira.

Apart from this, Flipkart has also tied up with Microsoft in order to leverage its position in the AI and machine learning space. This is being done in order to better understand the world of machines and t0 foster a better relationship with sales.

Flipkart has been making a lot of new additions, thereby securing its position as a leading ecommerce platform. To make matters interesting, Flipkart’s fashion arm, Myntra, has started using these new technologies in order to sell products more efficiently.

Through this artificial intelligence process, customers can order online using their voice only. The ecommerce giant is all geared up to double down its work with artificial intelligence technologies, across operations ranging from conversational search, visual similarity, better last mile delivery, fraud detection, personalization to warehousing.

Right now, the use of AI is moderate. There are some interesting projects in the marketplace, customer support, search and personalization. You will see much more innovation coming out of Flipkart in the next year…this is going to be a big game changer for us,” said the Executive Chairman of Flipkart, Sachin Bansal.

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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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