Articles by: Upendra Kasbekar

Quick Delivery Companies Make Waves with Colorful Sales

Quick Delivery Companies Make Waves with Colorful Sales

This Holi, Zomato’s Blinkit and Swiggy’s Instamart saw a remarkable surge in business as Indians turned to quick commerce platforms for their festive needs, including colours, water guns, and flowers. Blinkit’s founder, Albinder Dhindsa, revealed that they hit record-high orders and OPM, showcasing heightened activity on the platform. Instamart reported a fivefold increase in flower sales compared to last year,[Read More…]

by March 26, 2024 News
Uber to Pay $178 m to Cab Drivers in Australia to Settle Legal Dispute

Uber to Pay $178 m to Cab Drivers in Australia to Settle Legal Dispute

Uber has agreed to pay A$271.8 million ($178 million) to settle a lawsuit brought by Australian taxi operators and drivers, who say they lost income when the ride-hailing company moved into the country, a law firm said on Monday. The settlement is Australia’s fifth-largest, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers said in a statement. The class action suit was filed in 2019 in[Read More…]

by March 19, 2024 News
3 different bus services to ply on Atal Setu

3 different bus services to ply on Atal Setu

Uber has launched a new pilot project that offers shuttle bus services for corporates and office-goers over the Atal Setu (MTHL bridge). This service is currently available from Nerul to SoBo and is being offered after the MSRTC and BEST. The first few lucky riders can enjoy a free ride, while others may have to pay Rs 170 per ticket.[Read More…]

by March 18, 2024 News
Gulf Oil Lubricants is considering acquiring companies to enhance its electric vehicle infrastructure.

Gulf Oil Lubricants is considering acquiring companies to enhance its electric vehicle infrastructure.

Hinduja Co is exploring acquisitions of charge point operators and firms in intelligent grid tech, according to Gulf Oil Int’l CEO. Gulf Oil Lubricants India plans to become a leader in the electric vehicle charging ecosystem by acquiring charge point operators (CPOs) and companies in the intelligent grid technology space, according to top executives. “We are looking at the complete[Read More…]

by March 15, 2024 News