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Hungama Music shuts down after over a decade

Hungama Music’s exit follows a trend of consolidation and retreat in India’s music streaming market.

The streaming service, which launched in 2013, ceased operations on April 15, 2025, and has removed its entire music catalog.

MediBuddy’s marketing chief Saibal Biswas steps down after nearly 3-year stint

His departure comes at a time when MediBuddy continues to expand its footprint in the digital health space.

Biswas stepped down in early April, though his next professional move remains under wraps.

Early-stage bets rise even as D2C funding falls 18% in 2024: Tracxn Report

Top-performing segments in 2024 included organic beauty brands, online jewellery platforms and personal care startups.

Early-stage startups bagged $355 million, a 25% jump over 2023, while seed-stage startups attracted $141 million, up 18% from the previous year.

Apple vs Meta: The AI turf war heats up as Meta blocks Apple Intelligence in its apps

With AI now the next big battleground, Meta’s move to wall off Apple’s tools may be a glimpse into a broader trend: tech giants siloing their AI ecosystems to maintain dominance.

Meta and Apple have had a frosty relationship for years, clashing over privacy, App Store economics and ad tracking policies.

Google faces £5 billion UK lawsuit over ad tech practices

The claim asserts that Google’s long-standing grip on the digital ad market has come at a steep cost to UK advertisers—billions of pounds.

Nearly half of Indians still unaware of term insurance, reveals Policybazaar Report

Industry-wide, term insurance grew by 18% in FY24, compared to a CAGR of just 2% over the past five years.

Health insurance has now emerged as one of the top three ‘must-have’ financial products for 28.3% of respondents, ranking alongside traditional instruments like gold, real estate and fixed deposits.

BluSmart hits the brakes! EV cab startup suspends services amid SEBI probe

BluSmart is now reportedly pivoting away from the app-based cab business model altogether.

The company has disabled new bookings on its app across key cities like Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, leaving users with no option to book rides or select future time slots.

Zepto drops ‘Kiranakart’ tag ahead of IPO; renames to Zepto Private Limited

Zepto sharpens its brand recall ahead of an IPO expected in the coming months.

The rebranding move is a strategic alignment of identity and intent as Zepto sharpens its brand recall ahead of an IPO expected in the coming months.

Digital-First travel: 48% of Indians book entire trips via smartphones, reveals American Express Report

92% of Indian respondents said they seek out unique, locally made goods that tell a story and serve as lasting mementos of their journeys. (Photo: Unsplash)

More than 67% rely on travel review websites, while 55% trust social media and 51% seek word-of-mouth advice from friends and family.