Empowering Uber’s Driver Partners: The Launch of Uber Pro in India

Uber Pro is structured around four tiers: Blue, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond, with Diamond being the highest. Drivers start at the Blue tier and can progress to higher tiers by earning points from completed trips and meeting specific performance criteria, such as maintaining high app ratings and minimizing trip cancellations​​​.

Zomato Rides the Rails: A Strategic Partnership with IRCTC

The partnership was unveiled as a Proof of Concept (PoC) at five key railway stations: New Delhi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Varanasi. This initiative allows passengers to pre-order meals through the IRCTC E-Catering portal, with Zomato assisting in the supply and delivery​​​​.

Bengaluru’s Female Founders: Leading India’s Startup Revolution

Bengaluru has emerged as the leading city in India for women-led startups, hosting 1,783 such enterprises. This makes it the top destination for women entrepreneurs in the country, surpassing Mumbai and Delhi, which have 1,480 and 1,195 women-led startups respectively​​​​​​​​.

Chaitanya India Fin Credit Acquisition: A New Chapter in Svatantra Microfin’s Growth Story

Svatantra Microfin Private Limited’s acquisition of Chaitanya India Fin Credit Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Navi Group led by Sachin Bansal, marks a significant consolidation in the Indian microfinance sector. This strategic move, valued at Rs 1,479 crore (approximately $178 million), has positioned Svatantra as the second-largest microfinance company in India.