Indian Startup Funding Weekly: $274 Million Raised as EV, Insurtech and D2C Deals Lead the Charge
Posted on 13th Aug 2026 15:41:19 in Business, Digital Marketing
Indian startups raised $274.4 million across 22 deals in the first week of August 2026, a 74% jump from the previous week, led by River Mobility's $120 million EV round.
ONDC in 2026: How India's Open Commerce Network Is Opening New Doors for Small Businesses
Posted on 13th Aug 2026 06:14:41 in Business, Digital Marketing
ONDC crossed 500 million transactions in July 2026. Here is what India's open commerce network means for small businesses — and a practical guide to joining it.
WhatsApp Business in 2026: The Complete Playbook for Indian Small Businesses
Posted on 12th Aug 2026 06:10:25 in Business, Digital Marketing
WhatsApp is India's most powerful small-business marketing channel, with 500 million users and 98% message open rates. This playbook covers profile setup, catalogues, quick replies, automation and real results from Indian local businesses.
How Indian Small Businesses Are Winning With AI in 2026: Tools, Costs and Results
Posted on 11th Aug 2026 06:09:01 in Business, Digital Marketing
How Indian Small Businesses Are Winning With AI in 2026: Tools, Costs and Results
D2C Boom Moves to Small Towns: Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities Now Power India's E-Commerce Growth
Posted on 9th Aug 2026 07:51:12 in Business, Digital Marketing
Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities now drive 66% of new D2C orders in India. McKinsey, IBEF and ONDC data show why small-town India is the new growth engine of e-commerce - and what small businesses should do about it.
