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In an effort to take on cab aggregators like Ola and Uber, the Bangalore Taxi drivers are coming together to create their own platform, Namma TYGR. The new platform is backed by the ex Chief Minister of Karnataka and leader of Janata Dal (secular) H.D. Kumaraswamy.

The taxi drivers initiative was launched on Saturday and it already has about 10,000 drivers on its roster. Out of the 10,000 drivers, 5,000 are already active and the new cab service provider has already attracted a lot of interested members.

Competing with Ola and Uber will not be easy for Namma TYGR. However, in an attempt to set themselves apart from  Ola, Namma TYGR also offers rides at affordable rates. Namma TYGR provides Hatchback services starting at Rs. 12.50 per km, Sedan at Rs. 14.50 per km and SUV at Rs. 18.50 per km. Like Ola, they will also have outstation and rental services soon.

TYGR’s charges are almost double of what Ola and Uber offer. This is primarily due to the fact that this new competition does not have any major financial backup. However, unlike Ola and Uber, TYGR’s rates are fixed, with no surges during peak times.

TYGR drivers are also given a host of benefits as opposed to Ola and Uber drivers. Better profit margins, insurance cover for families, textbooks for their children, healthcare including accident and life cover and car maintenance. Currently functioning in Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ranchi and Indore, TYGR is also planning to expand to Kota and Bhubaneswar as well.

Ola and Uber have been receiving a lot of flak in the past couple of months because of a bunch of reasons, customer negligence being one of the main concern. TYGR’s launch comes at a good time and poses a real threat to these popular cab aggregators. What remains to be seen is the longevity and sustainability of TYGR and whether it will be able to take on deep pocketed investors like Softbank.

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Dunzo Gets Breather as NCLT Rejects Insolvency Petition from Invoice Discounters

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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Bengaluru bench has dismissed an insolvency plea filed against quick commerce startup Dunzo by its invoice discounters, declaring the petition “not maintainable” after several postponements. This decision offers temporary relief to Dunzo, which has been facing multiple insolvency petitions from various creditors, including Velvin Packaging Solutions and Betterplace Safety Solutions, over unpaid dues.

The invoice discounters alleged that Dunzo had paid only 50% of the required amounts, though the exact sum was not disclosed. Despite ongoing settlement talks, no resolution was reached, and the tribunal noted Dunzo’s delays in responding to creditor petitions. Dunzo continues to grapple with severe liquidity issues, delayed payments, and significant losses—reporting a ₹1,801.8 crore loss in FY23 and owing approximately ₹11.4 crore to major vendors like Google India and Facebook India.

While this NCLT ruling provides Dunzo some breathing room, the company still faces ongoing financial and operational challenges as it works to resolve its outstanding liabilities.

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Hyderabad-based startup Harvesting Robotics has won hearts online by appointing a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). Denver, introduced by co-founder Rahul Arepaka in a viral LinkedIn post, has quickly become the star of the office, spreading joy and boosting morale among employees. The company is now officially pet-friendly, a move Arepaka calls their “best decision.”

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Info Edge Shareholders Approve ₹1,000 Crore Investment in New Venture Fund

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Info Edge (India) Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved an investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in the company’s third venture capital fund, Info Edge Ventures Fund III. The proposal received near-unanimous backing, with 99.9995% of valid votes in favor out of 1,274 participants.

Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a wholly owned Info Edge subsidiary, will act as sponsor and investment manager for the new fund. This move strengthens Info Edge’s commitment to backing early-stage startups and expanding its footprint in India’s venture capital landscape.

Info Edge has a strong track record as an early investor in leading Indian startups like Zomato and PB Fintech, with combined holdings in these firms valued at ₹31,500 crore ($3.7 billion) as of March 31, 2025.

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