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ONDC, launched by DPIIT in 2022 to counter Amazon–Flipkart and Swiggy–Zomato, is shifting from retail to mobility and logistics. Retail orders fell from 6.5M to 4.6M and share from 47% to 29%, but the network now spans 600+ cities, six lakh sellers, and sees mobility via Namma Yatri and Ola drive 56% of transactions.

ONDC, India’s Open Network for Digital Commerce, launched in 2022 to democratize e-commerce and challenge platform monopolies. By 2025, retail orders have slowed, consumer apps have exited, and mobility now drives 56% of transactions. Explore whether ONDC is failing or evolving as India’s next digital public infrastructure.

Zepto has converted into a public limited company ahead of filing its DRHP by December 15. Backed by Lightspeed, Avenir Growth, and General Catalyst, the $7 billion quick-commerce unicorn may raise $450–500 million as it scales 10-minute deliveries and posts rapid revenue growth.

Nexus Venture Partners secures a $700M fund to support early-stage AI, enterprise software, fintech, and consumer product startups in India and the US.

Indian startups raise $195.2M in funding, a 14% increase, with Ripplr’s $45M Series C leading the charge. Discover the key deals and investment trends.

Flutter Entertainment’s Junglee Games eliminates 350 positions across India following the 2025 RMG ban. Explore the impact on gaming industry and company financials.

PhonePe discontinues its Pincode hyperlocal commerce platform. Learn about the reasons behind the shutdown and the company’s strategic pivot to B2B solutions.

X (formerly Twitter) faces a $140M EU fine under the Digital Services Act. Issues include blue check subscriptions and impersonation problems.

Abu Dhabi’s delegation concludes successful visits to India and Singapore, signing deals to boost partnerships in key sectors. Learn more!

Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. from Warner Bros. Discovery in an $82.7 billion deal, combining HBO, DC, Harry Potter and Netflix originals into a dominant global streaming and studio powerhouse.