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Flying smart: Why India's airline startups are betting on hybrid fleets

New Delhi, July 4 -- Airline startups-such as Lucknow-based Shankh Air, Gurugram-based FlyBig, and Goa-based Fly91-are moving beyond the industry's leasing-first model, opting instead for a hybrid fle... Read More


Govt clears bike taxis, but Rapido, Uber must wait for state green light

New Delhi, July 1 -- The ministry of road transport & highways (MoRTH) has issued fresh guidelines laying out a framework for states to permit the use of non-transport (privately registered) motorcycl... Read More


Mint Explainer: Why intracity delivery is getting crowded

New Delhi, July 1 -- India's hyperlocal logistics space is rapidly evolving, with new entrants like Delhivery stepping into the ring. After a successful pilot in Ahmedabad, Delhivery has officially la... Read More


That water filter is secondary. It's the service that sells now

New Delhi, June 26 -- In India's fast-growing water purifier market, the biggest disruption isn't just about cleaner water-it's also about who can deliver it with the least friction. As product innova... Read More


Rapido sharpens focus on Delhi, partners ONDC for metro-ride integration

New Delhi, June 25 -- Ride-hailing platform Rapido is sharpening its focus on Delhi, which has become its largest market across India. The company is now partnering with open e-commerce network ONDC t... Read More


Micro-drama startups are vying with Reels and Shorts for screen time

New Delhi, June 23 -- Manisha, a 37-year-old domestic worker, boards a local train every morning from Sion to Dadar in Mumbai-her short 10-minute ride serving as a sanctuary removed from the humdrum a... Read More


Mint Primer: People love them but do bike taxis have a future?

New Delhi, June 20 -- Karnataka's ban on bike taxis has revived the debate on their legality and safety. With Indian states taking varied stances, more bans could upend low-cost urban mobility and dis... Read More


Urban Company swings to profitability, trims IPO size

Mumbai, June 19 -- Home services marketplace Urban Company swung to a consolidated net profit of Rs.239.8 crore in FY25, reversing a loss of Rs.92.7 crore in the previous fiscal, as the Gurugram-based... Read More


Urban Company swings to profit ahead of IPO, trims issue size amid market recalibration

Mumbai, June 18 -- Home services marketplace Urban Company swung to a consolidated net profit of Rs.239.8 crore in FY25, reversing a loss of Rs.92.7 crore in the previous fiscal, as the Gurugram-based... Read More


Compliance-driven Namma Yatri eyes funds to expand across India

New Delhi, June 17 -- Namma Yatri is charting a compliance-first course amid tightening regulations, as the zero-commission ride-hailing app looks to raise funds in the next few months to bolster its ... Read More