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.
Mahindra Cuts Car Prices by Up to ₹1.56 Lakh Even Before Govt’s GST Rollout — Here’s Why
In a bold move, Mahindra & Mahindra has become the first automaker in India to immediately pass on the benefits of the latest GST...
How Much Does Ganesh Chaturthi Add to India’s Economy? Check Out the Detailed Breakdown
Every September, as Mumbai’s monsoon lifts and pandals bloom on street corners, one figure quietly stirs the pulse of the nation’s economy—and it isn’t...
Biggest Quick Commerce Sale to Go Live on Sept 19 as Instamart Announces Festive Sale With 50–90% Discounts
Swiggy Instamart has fired the first shot in India’s festive e-commerce wars, launching its ‘Quick India Movement’ sale from September 19 to 28—beating Amazon’s...
Haryana Govt Launches ‘H-HUB’ Startup Incubator in Gurugram, Announces Rs 2,000 Cr Fund of Funds
On September 5, 2025, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini unveiled plans for H-HUB, a premier incubator set to rise in Gurugram. This facility...
ICICI Bank Becomes First Private Bank to Launch a Startup-Focused Branch
ICICI Bank has opened a dedicated startup-centric branch in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout, marking a major strategic push to support the city’s vibrant founder community....
Not Drishti IAS, but PhysicsWallah Acquires 40% Stake in Delhi-Based Sarrthi IAS at Rs 250 Cr Valuation
PhysicsWallah (PW), one of India’s fastest-growing edtech startups, has acquired a 40% stake in UPSC coaching institute Sarrthi IAS, valuing the Delhi-based firm at...
OYO Parent Rebrands to PRISM, Retains Profitability for Second Consecutive Year
Hospitality unicorn OYO ended FY25 with a net profit of ₹244.8 Cr, a modest 7% jump over FY24’s first-ever profit, but the headline number...
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Vs Amazon’s Great Indian Festival: What to Expect
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale, kicking off September 23, features Samsung Galaxy AI as the title sponsor and Intel Core Ultra as tech sponsor,...
Freshworks Founder Girish Mathrubootham Steps Down as Executive Chairman to Focus on VC Fund
Four years after Freshworks’ Nasdaq IPO, founder Girish Mathrubootham will step down as executive chairman and board chair on December 1, 2025, to fully...
Amazon Finally Completes Acquisition of Fintech Startup axio To Double Down on BNPL Offering
Amazon announced the completion of its acquisition of digital lending platform axio (formerly Capital Float), marking one of the ecommerce giant’s largest India deals...