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Flipkart, India’s largest ecommerce startup, will start selling insurance products on its platform including general, life and health insurance. According to filings with the Registrar of Companies, the ecommerce firm will also venture into other categories such as motor insurance later.

In the filings, the company stated, “The company intends to venture into the new line of business viz., solicitation and servicing of insurance policies by acting as a Corporate Agent. In this regard, the company is required to alter its objects clause in order to align its main objects clause in line with the new line of business the company proposes to undertake.”

However, Flipkart can launch this product only after obtaining regulatory approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA.) Under IRDA’s regulations, Flipkart can partner with three other insurers under each of insurance category to facilitate and provide end to end transactions. The exact time of the launch, however, cannot be specified as it is not clear whether the company has already obtained the regulatory approval.

Flipkart’s intentions to venture into financial services marketplace was first revealed in June this year. The insurance industry of India has seen tremendous growth in the last few years. According to sources, the company was also in talks with a slew of digital lending startups with the hope to add a new revenue generating business to its suite of offerings.

The company is leaving no stones unturned to capture the highest position in the Indian ecommerce market. Flipkart also received a $ 4 billion war chest from SoftBank, Microsoft, Tencent and eBay earlier this year. The investments and backing by some of the biggest venture capital firms has given the ecommerce company the space to look into investing in other IoT areas. For this purpose, Flipkart even relaunched its grocery offering service Supermart and initiated discussions with vertical ecommerce players like Swiggy, BookmyShow, Urbanclap, Urban Ladder and Pepperfry.

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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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PayU Gets Final RBI Nod to Operate as Payment Aggregator Ahead of 2025 IPO

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PayU India, owned by Prosus, has received final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator, a year after getting in-principle approval in April 2024. This authorization allows PayU to onboard new merchants and offer digital payment solutions, joining other major players like Razorpay, CCAvenue, and BillDesk.

The RBI’s nod comes as PayU prepares for its planned IPO in the second half of 2025, following a delay from its original 2024 timeline due to market conditions. The company, which serves over 450,000 merchants, reported $319 million in revenue from its core payments and credit business in the first half of FY25.

PayU stated that the approval will help it build a resilient, compliant, and innovation-driven institution, supporting merchants of all sizes and advancing the Digital India vision. The company has also strengthened its risk management and expanded its presence in real-time payments through a strategic stake in Mindgate Solutions.

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