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TREND | 20 Nov 2025

Top 26 e-commerce platforms declare themselves free of dark patterns: Govt

Business Standard

The government on Thursday said 26 leading e-commerce companies have self-declared that their platforms are free from dark patterns. Zepto, Zomato, Swiggy, Jiomart and BigBasket are among these 26 e-commerce platforms. This is a significant step towards protecting consumer interest in the digital marketplace, the Department of Consumer Affairs said in a statement. As many as 26 leading e-commerce platforms have voluntarily submitted self-declaration letters confirming compliance with the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023, it added. The Department has been making efforts to curb deceptive online design practices that mislead or manipulate consumers. These 26 e-commerce players have conducted internal self-audits or third-party audits to identify, assess and eliminate any presence of dark patterns. "All 26 companies have declared that their platforms are free from dark patterns and do not deploy any manipulative user interface designs," the statement .

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TREND | 20 Nov 2025

Stylework raises 30 crore in pre-Series B round to scale operations

Business Standard

Workspace aggregator Stylework has secured Rs 30 crore in pre-Series B funding to boost its tech platform, expand across markets and strengthen leadership hiring amid rapid growth in India's flexible

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TREND | 18 Nov 2025

Startups attend Budget consultations for the first time; capital markets demand tax cuts

Business Line

Founders from Boat, Miko, Daalchini Technologies, Teal India and others attended the meeting.

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TREND | 14 Nov 2025

BigBasket's Traditional Leaf Plates Initiative Divides Internet: 'They Commercialised Pattals'

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While this was initially a sustainability experiment, these leaf plates now contribute over 25% of BigBasket's sales in the disposable tableware segment.

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TREND | 12 Nov 2025, 09:53PM

L'Oral Big Bang North Asia Drives Open Innovation atCIIE, Partnering with Global Startups to Shape the Future of Beauty

Business Line

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TREND | 10 Nov 2025

IN-SPACe, SIDBI launch 1,000 crore venture fund for space startups

Business Standard

IN-SPACe and SIDBI Venture Capital have signed a contribution agreement to operationalise the Rs 1,000 crore venture capital fund aimed at boosting innovation and private participation in space sector

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TREND | 10 Nov 2025

Zepto To Snitch: Top 10 Rising Startups Driving Delhi-NCR's Business Landscape

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Bengaluru-based Zepto, which employs at least 400 full-time staff in its Delhi office, has emerged as the top-ranking rising startup in the region.

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TREND | 08 Nov 2025

India Clinch T20I Series Against Australia As Rain Washes Out 5th T20I

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Put in to bat, India made a blazing start with openers Abhishek Sharma (23 not out off 13 balls) and Shubman Gill (29 not out off 16 balls) going on the offensive.

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TREND | 07 Nov 2025

Oppo Find X9, Find X9 Pro Launch In India Set For Nov. 18 Check Camera, Battery, Other Specs, Features

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Oppo has also introduced a Privilege Pack for the Find X9 Series, available for Rs 99.

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TREND | 05 Nov 2025

Private equity firm ChrysCapital closes record $2.2 billion fundraise

Business Standard

New fund marks first local investor participation