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Uber Partner With Delhi Police For Himmat App

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Uber India has partnered with the Delhi Police to ramp up safety measures for the women in the city. The cab hailing company will integrate features from the Himmat app released by the Delhi Police into their app for quick access in case of emergencies. This is Delhi Police’s first collaboration with a technology based company to intensify the safety of women in the nation’s capital. The collaboration is also a part of Uber’s ‘180 Days of Change’ initiative. 

The Himmat App was launched in 2015 and since then has been downloaded 90,000 times with 31,000 registered users. Shweta Rajpal Kohli, Head of Public Policy for Uber India and South Asia said they were honored to be partnering with the Delhi Police. She added Uber believes technology led solutions to overcome safety challenges are vital in making mega cities safe for women.

The Uber app, along with their emergency button, will have an additional touch point for passengers to quickly access the police helpline in the case of an emergency. The partnership also provides Himmat with the opportunity to sensitize more women about the availability of this assistance as Uber is used by lakhs of women commuters across Delhi.

Speaking about the collaboration, Special Commissioner of Police for Women Safety, Airports and Modernisation, Sanjay Baniwal said, “Technology helps enable a more robust surveillance network and allows Himmat be harnessed to provide quick and timely assistance to women in distress.” The quick access to the Uber app will allow passengers to send a distress call to the Police Control Room and their relatives in an event of any emergency. A 30 second audio and video recording from the phone is relayed to the authorities when a passenger taps the distress call option.

The partnership between Uber and the Delhi Police will be developed across three phases. The first phase will include an in app access to the Himmat app along with a link to download the Himmat app from the app store. Users will be able to directly access the Himmat app from within the Uber app in the second phase and the third phase will provide an API integration for easy access between both the apps.

The safety of female passengers has been an issue for both the cab hailing aggregators Ola and Uber. Although both the companies have introduced various safety measures for passengers including a panic button, such collaborations will add to the safety of solo women travelers.

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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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