Hardik Goyal
Hardik Goyal is the founder editor of Startupro News, India's dedicated startup and business news platform. He covers startup funding, IPOs, founder stories, and the Indian tech ecosystem. With a passion for entrepreneurship and a deep understanding of India's startup landscape, Hardik brings daily insights to founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts across India and beyond. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter/X.
Infosys Announces Biggest-Ever ₹18,000 Cr Share Buyback at 19% Premiuml; Stock Price Climbs
Infosys has set a new benchmark with the announcement of its largest-ever share buyback, worth ₹18,000 crore, aiming to repurchase about 10 crore shares...
Sending Warm Wishes to Those Who Need Care: Zomato’s Response to a Hospital Food Order Went Viral
A recent Zomato delivery from a hospital has won the internet—not because of what was ordered, but how the platform responded. The customer shared...
Blinkit to Deliver iPhone 17 on Launch Day — Here’s What to Expect
Blinkit, India’s leading quick-commerce platform, announced it will deliver the entire iPhone 17 range within 10 minutes of launch on September 19, making it...
India’s Viral Matrimony Platform Knot.dating Expands Premium Matchmaking Services to 5 Countries
Knot.dating, India’s AI-powered matrimony platform, has gone global, launching in five countries—the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, and Australia. This comes just months after its...
Amazon Now Expands to Mumbai, Aims to Leverage Prime Customer Base to Drive Adoption
Amazon has ramped up its quick-commerce ambitions by expanding the Amazon Now ultra-fast delivery offering to Mumbai, joining Bengaluru and Delhi in its metro...
Nykaa Expands to the UK, Launches Katrina Kaif-Backed Kay Beauty
Online beauty giant Nykaa has officially launched its celebrity-backed Kay Beauty brand in the United Kingdom, making it the first Indian beauty label stocked...
Perplexity Valuation Hits $20B as it Secures $200M in Fresh Capital
AI-powered search startup Perplexity has secured $200 million in fresh capital, bringing its valuation to a staggering $20 billion—just two months after a previous...
Aviral Bhatnagar’s AJVC Closes Debut Fund at Rs 165 Cr, Targets Investments in 100 Startups
Aviral Bhatnagar’s journey with AJVC—what began as a widely read startup blog, “Life of a Junior VC”—has come full circle. In just nine months...
Silicon Valley Firm Copies Puch AI and Raises $15 Mn — How Did the Founder React?
In a surprising turn of events, India’s technological narrative is shifting. No longer are Indian startups seen merely as imitators of Silicon Valley. Now,...
PhysicsWallah Failed to Protect Students? — Zerodha Flags Unique Concerns in PW IPO Papers
PhysicsWallah’s draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), filed for its highly anticipated ₹3,820 crore IPO, drew online attention after Zerodha highlighted an unusual risk disclosure:...