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Ola Acquires Food Delivery Startup Foodpanda

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Ola, the homegrown taxi hailing startup has acquired the online food ordering and delivery startup, Foodpanda in exchange for a percentage of Ola’s stock. The cab aggregator startup announced a further investment of $ 200 million into Foodpanda’s India business over a period of time.

Ola has acquired the food delivery company from its German parent Delivery Hero in an all stock deal. However, the details of the share stock acquisition were not disclosed. With this acquisition, Ola will be able to enter the online food ordering and delivery industry.

Speaking about the acquisition, the co founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ola Bhavish Aggarwal said, “Our commitment to invest $ 200 million in Foodpanda India will help the business be focused on growth by creating value for customers and partners. With Delivery Hero’s global leadership and Ola’s platform capabilities with unique local insights, this partnership is born out of strength.

Post the acquisition, the current Chief Executive Officer of Foodpanda, Saurabh Kochhar will move on from his current role. Meanwhile, the founding partner of Ola, Pranay Jivrajka will take on the business as interim CEO. According to the transportation startup, the $ 200 million investment by Ola is more capital than any of Foodpanda’s competitors in India have raised to date. This collaboration will help Foodpanda India grow as the most preferred online food delivery service in the country, Ola added in a statement.

Speaking about the new partnership with Ola, the Chief Executive Officer and co founder of Delivery Hero, Niklas Östberg said,“The partnership with Ola will allow us to further consolidate markets where it strategically makes sense to collaborate with leading local players. At the same time, we consider our stake in Ola as a very valuable asset, while Ola’s investment commitment in Foodpanda India is a clear and confident signal to the Indian market.” 

Recently, Ola, based in Bengaluru, raised $ 1.1 billion from SoftBank Group and Tencent Holdings and is looking to further receive another $ 1 billion from the investors. FoodTech giants such as Swiggy and Zomato currently dominate the lucrative food delivery industry, while global taxi hailing firm Uber has also launched its food delivery service UberEATS in the Indian market.

Last month, Swiggy launched its mobile kitchen service, Swiggy Access and went on to acquire gourmet food startup 48East. The online food ordering and delivery platform also announced a new partnership with the employee benefits provider, Sodexo. Meanwhile, Zomato launched its exclusive membership programme, Zomato Gold, which provides users exclusive dine out services including complimentary meals and drinks.

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Blissclub Raises INR 33 Crore in Fresh Funding Months After Layoffs

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Blissclub, the women-centric D2C apparel brand, has raised INR 33 crore in a Pre-Series B funding round led by Elevation Capital, with Eight Roads Ventures also participating. This funding comes just three months after the company laid off 18% of its workforce-about 21 employees from creative, sales, marketing, growth, and product teams-due to high cash burn and challenges in securing new capital.

The latest investment was made through the allotment of 16,076 compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS) at a premium of INR 20,428 each. Elevation Capital invested INR 19 crore, securing a 24.5% stake, while Eight Roads Ventures contributed INR 14 crore, raising its stake to 15.79%. The capital will be used for working capital, capital expenditure, and general corporate purposes.

Founded in 2020 by Minu Margeret, Blissclub started as an online activewear brand for women and has since diversified its product range and established offline stores. Despite recent restructuring, the company’s revenue grew 27% to INR 86.9 crore in FY24 from INR 68.3 crore in FY23, though net losses also increased to INR 43.9 crore.

Blissclub’s successful fundraising, despite recent layoffs, underscores both the ongoing challenges and the resilience of India’s D2C startup sector in a difficult funding environment.

 

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Apple to Shift Entire US iPhone Assembly to India by 2026

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Apple is set to relocate all assembly of iPhones destined for the US market from China to India by the end of 2026, marking its biggest manufacturing shift in decades. The move is driven by escalating US-China trade tensions and steep tariffs—up to 145% on Chinese imports—making Chinese assembly increasingly costly for Apple. Although some smartphone imports are temporarily exempt, a 20% duty still applies to Chinese-made iPhones entering the US.

 

India, in contrast, offers a more favorable trade environment, with a paused 26% reciprocal tariff and ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade deal with the US that could shield Indian exports from future levies. Apple plans to more than double its current iPhone output in India, aiming to assemble over 60 million units annually for the US market. The company already produces about 25% of its global iPhones in India, working with partners like Foxconn, Tata Electronics, and Pegatron.

 

This shift is part of Apple’s broader strategy to diversify its supply chain and reduce reliance on China amid geopolitical risks. However, the transition’s success will depend on how quickly India can scale up its manufacturing capabilities and the outcome of ongoing trade negotiations.


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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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