Startup Funding

For Real raises Rs 3.2 crore from Titan Capital to build online factory outlet marketplace

For Real, an online factory outlet marketplace redefining branded value shopping in India, has raised Rs 3.2 crore in a pre-Seed funding round from Titan Capital. The startup will use the fresh capital to build and scale its technology platform and drive early user adoption. Founded by Anurag Sheth and Mohit Sheth, For Real is building a dedicated online factory outlet marketplace that separates liquidation from primary commerce. The platform enables brands to liquidate excess inventory in a predictable and transparent manner, without impacting their core sales channels. For consumers, it offers a discovery-led value shopping experience focused on branded products rather than random discount-led browsing. “We have backed Anurag and Mohit because they have a clear understanding of a real and persistent problem brands face with excess inventory. They are building a structured, tech-led off-price marketplace with a strong focus on brand integrity, rather than short-term liquidation. As...

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Zomato parent Eternal's net profit jumps 73% to Rs 102 crore in Q3 FY26; revenue rises 202%

Eternal Limited, formerly known as Zomato, reported strong growth in revenue and profit for the third quarter of FY26. The performance was mainly driven by the rapid expansion of its inventory-led quick commerce business Blinkit and a change in revenue recognition after moving to an inventory ownership model. The Gurugram-based foodtech and quick commerce company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 102 crore for Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 59 crore in the same quarter last year. This represents a year-on-year increase of about 73%. Revenue from operations rose sharply to Rs 16,315 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 5,405 crore in Q3 FY25, an increase of around 202% year-on-year. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenue increased 20% from Rs 13,590 crore in Q2 FY26. The company said the sharp rise in reported revenue was largely due to its shift to inventory ownership in quick commerce. Under this model, revenue now includes the full value of goods sold instead of only marketplace commissions...

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Wall Street seeks to shape Trump affordability ideas, sources say

Major Wall Street banks are ​pushing back on some of President Donald Trump's ideas for lowering the U.S. cost of living ahead of ⁠mid-term elections, while suggesting others in an effort to shape policy, sources familiar with the discussions said.

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Nvidia boss sees 'trillions' in AI spending ahead

The infrastructure to develop and power generative artificial intelligence models will require further "trillions" of dollars in investment, the head of top AI chipmaker Nvidia said Wednesday.

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Netflix shares fall 4% as co-CEOs go on defensive over $83 billion Warner Bros deal

Netflix's co-CEOs found themselves in an unusual position after the company's latest earnings ⁠report: on the backfoot. The streaming pioneer's decision to plunk down nearly $83 billion on Warner Bros' assets marks a significant departure from the company's long-standing mantra: build, don't buy.