Swiggy, the Indian food and quick-commerce delivery platform, reported a sharp rise in its net loss for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. Despite a substantial boost in revenue, mounting expenses tied to its grocery division pushed losses higher. Revenue Growth Doesn’t Offset High Costs

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent remarks on Indian startups have managed to ruffle more feathers than a pigeon in a blender. Speaking at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025, Goyal lamented the state of India’s startup culture, accusing entrepreneurs of indulging in “dukaandari”—a not-so-subtle jab at food delivery apps and gig economy platforms that,