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Snapdeal Founders Looking At Plan B?
Snapdeal cofounders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal are looking at alternative options as Flipkart’s revised termsheet has a lot of “holdbacks and clause,” according to a report by Moneycontrol.
The report also stated the new term sheet made an all stock deal “difficult to consider” and therefore the founders have been meeting with other senior executives looking for an alternative path. These one on one meetings with senior executives including heads of multiple business units have been taking place for at least the past one week.
The Snapdeal and Flipkart acquisition has been one of the most talked about mergers in recent times. Snapdeal, till date, has received two all stake acquisition offers from Flipkart. The first offer of $ 550 million was way below the initial expectation of $ 1 billion and at a much lower valuation. The second offer was sent last week was for $ 900 million after Snapdeal reportedly asked for a better valuation.
According to the Moneycontrol report, this much awaited deal is not just a negotiation of numbers anymore and now also includes terms, clauses and holdbacks. One of their sources also said the Flipkart deal was now in a state of “limbo.”
Logistics and digital payments arm Vulcan and FreeCharge will be sold separately and the company will also be shutting down multiple warehouses as a part of Plan B. This plan may also include another round of massive layoffs affecting around 600 to 1000 employees of the company.
While alternative measures are being set up, reports also claim ecommerce website Infibeam has made an offer to acquire Snapdeal at a valuation of $ 1 billion. The Moneycontrol report added one of their sources said the founders were more likely to be keen on Infibeam as they will get to retain their positions, post acquisition. Both Snapdeal and Infibeam have neither confirmed nor denied these rumors.
Founder Kunal Bahl, in an email to employees sent in April, indicated the founders had little control over the developments as the investors had taken most of the decisions out of their hands.
OpenAI’s introduction of trusted contact safeguards for potential self-harm cases reflects a major evolution in AI responsibility.
Beyond Moderation
AI safety is shifting from simply blocking harmful content to actively supporting user wellbeing through:
- early risk detection
- human-centered intervention
- stronger emotional safety frameworks
This positions AI as more than an information tool—it becomes part of broader digital support systems.
Key Industry Impact
Trusted contact models could influence future safety standards across:
- AI assistants
- mental health platforms
- social media
- digital health services
The Bigger Challenge
While promising, success depends on balancing:
- privacy
- consent
- ethical intervention
- user trust
Final Take
This move signals that the future of AI safety may rely not just on preventing harmful responses, but on building more responsible, human-connected support systems.
Rozana, India’s leading rural retail platform, has secured ₹290 crore ($35 million) in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from Omidyar Network India, Vivid Capital, and Tana Investment Holding. This Rozana funding brings its total capital to over ₹500 crore, fueling hyperlocal expansion in underserved rural markets. Founded in 2021 by brothers Prashant and Prateek Chauhan, the startup’s phygital model blends micro-stores, app-based ordering, and last-mile delivery to connect 5 million+ users in 12 states with brands like ITC and HUL.
The ₹290 crore investment will supercharge Rozana’s rural omnichannel retail strategy, targeting 5x growth in 18 months. Plans include adding 5,000 micro-stores in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan; AI-powered inventory tech; and new categories like groceries and electronics. By empowering 20,000+ rural micro-entrepreneurs, Rozana taps into India’s $700 billion rural retail boom, where smartphone penetration and UPI drive 12% annual growth.
This Rozana Series B milestone positions it as a frontrunner against rivals like Ninjacart, eyeing unicorn status by 2028 amid ONDC tailwinds. CEO Prashant Chauhan emphasized, “We’re building rural prosperity through accessible premium brands.” For more on Rozana funding news and rural retail trends, stay updated on India’s startup ecosystem.
Peak XV Partners has launched three new funds totaling $1.3 billion, targeting India’s booming startup ecosystem. The lineup features the $600M Surge fund (8th edition) for early-stage ventures, a $300M Growth Fund for Series B+ scaling, and a $400M Acceleration Fund for rapid portfolio expansion. This commitment arrives as India’s VC inflows rebound, with AI and fintech leading 2026 trends.
These funds build on Peak XV’s legacy of backing unicorns like Zomato and Pine Labs, offering founders capital plus strategic guidance amid post-winter recovery. Early-stage deals surged 20% last year per Tracxn, positioning Peak XV to fuel the next wave of innovation in SaaS, climate tech, and consumer plays.
For startups eyeing Peak XV new funds or Surge fund 2026 applications, this signals prime opportunities. Investors and marketers should watch for deployment updates India remains a global VC hotspot.
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