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Myntra To Leverage Kirana Stores For Deliveries

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Myntra, the Flipkart owned fashion ecommerce startup, is leveraging neighborhood kirana stores for last minute deliveries. In an attempt to bolster its presence in the Indian market, Myntra has been aggressively scaling its network of kirana stores. The move might help the company reduce the delivery time by 25%.

According to the company the 2,000 kirana stores and other small shops, working under the Mensa Network scheme, are responsible for the delivery of one in every five orders.  Chief People Officer and Head of New Initiatives, Manpreet Ratia, speaking about the MENSA scheme said, “We are aiming to do (sic) 70% deliveries through MENSA. We have invested majorly in technology to enable and further, scale MENSA to the next level.” Around 23% of Myntra’s nonsale deliveries are completed by these corner stores. However, the volume of deliveries goes up significantly during sales season, like the Big Billion Days.

Launched in April this year, 40% of the stores that are a part of the Mensa Network are family run grocery stores, while the rest are various service providers such as mobile repair shops, recharge shops and stationery stores, among others. Further, to boost its delivery services, the ecommerce startup also launched ‘Project Mass’ with the aim of assisting its delivery staff to start their own businesses and shops and add to the Mensa Network. These businesses will also be provided with a seed investment of Rs. 40,000 each.

According to Ratia, Project Mass is aimed at helping employees who have had a long association with Myntra and now want to go on the entrepreneurial path. “These people will act as brand ambassadors for MENSA and attract shops in their vicinity to join the network,” he further added. Over 370 delivery associates have opted for Project Mass so far and 250 of these stores have already started operations. Founded by  Mukesh Bansal along with Ashutosh Lawania and Vineet Saxena in 2007, the company crossed $ 1 billion in annual Gross Marketing Value in 2016 to become a unicorn company.

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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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Google’s Iconic ‘G’ Logo Gets First Update in 10 Years

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Google has refreshed its iconic ‘G’ logo for the first time in nearly 10 years, replacing the familiar solid blocks of red, yellow, green, and blue with a smooth, vibrant gradient that blends these colors seamlessly. This subtle update gives the logo a softer, more fluid, and modern appearance, aligning with Google’s evolving digital identity and current design trends.

The new gradient transitions smoothly from red to yellow, yellow to green, and green to blue, making the logo more visually appealing and adaptable across various devices, especially on mobile platforms. This redesign also reflects Google’s growing emphasis on artificial intelligence, echoing the gradient style used in the branding of Google Gemini, the company’s AI-generative assistant.

The updated ‘G’ logo has started rolling out on iOS through the Google Search app and on some Android devices, particularly Pixel phones running the Google app beta version 16.18. However, most other platforms, including the web and non-Pixel Android devices, still display the classic solid-color logo. A wider rollout is expected in the coming weeks.

So far, Google’s main wordmark and other product logos like Chrome, Maps, and Gmail remain unchanged. Given the shift toward gradient designs and AI-inspired visuals, similar updates to other Google icons may follow in the future.

In summary, this first major update to the ‘G’ logo since 2015 signals a subtle but meaningful shift in Google’s branding strategy, blending tradition with innovation as the company deepens its focus on AI and modern design aesthetics.

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Ixigo Halts Bookings for Flights and Hotels to Turkey, China

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Indian online travel platform ixigo has suspended all flight and hotel bookings to Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan in response to these countries expressing support for Pakistan after India’s military strikes-dubbed ‘Operation Sindoor’-against terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The move, announced by CEO Aloke Bajpai on X, was described as an act of solidarity with India during heightened diplomatic tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.

ixigo’s decision aligns with similar actions by other Indian travel companies, including EaseMyTrip and Cox & Kings, which have also restricted travel services to Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan. The suspensions come amid widespread calls for boycotts after these countries condemned India’s military response and backed Pakistan.

The travel industry’s collective response underscores how geopolitical developments are influencing business decisions, with Indian companies emphasizing national interests and unity in the face of international criticism

 

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