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Tarun Mottlia edits LazyFounders, covering Indian startups, funding rounds, AI and product launches. Every story on the site is AI-assisted and checked against its cited sources before publication.
Stories by Tarun Mottlia
Icertis raises $566M+ for enterprise contract management SaaS
Icertis, a contract lifecycle management SaaS unicorn founded in 2009, has raised over $566 million in funding. Inc42 reports on its technology and growth.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
D2CX Converge Season 2: Multi-city meetup series for early-stage D2C founders
Inc42’s invite-only series for D2C founders with up to ₹10 Cr revenue features operator-led sessions and peer networking in multiple cities.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
ESDS Software Solution's ₹720 Cr IPO: A Phenomenal Subscription Success
ESDS Software Solution's ₹720 Cr IPO sees a phenomenal subscription success, shattering previous records with QIBs and NIIs leading the demand.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
Meta Removes 39 Scam Ads Promoting Malicious Android Apps After India Warning
Meta removed 39 Facebook and Instagram ads directing users to phishing sites hosting malicious Android apps, following an Indian government warning.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
VinFast Halts Production in India to Reassess Costs: 2026 Insights
VinFast halts production in India to reassess costs. Learn about the impact on local manufacturing and future plans.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
Icertis replaces CEO after whistleblower alleges misconduct and favouritism
Icertis CEO Anand Subbaraman stepped down following a whistleblower complaint alleging misconduct and favouritism.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
upGrad acquires Unacademy for $200 Mn after 94% valuation drop
upGrad completes acquisition of Unacademy at $200 Mn, down over 94% from its $3.5 Bn peak valuation in 2021. Key details and implications for edtech.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
Top Programs to Elevate Your D2C and Startup Management Skills
Discover the top programs in 2026 to elevate your D2C and startup management skills. Learn from India's top founders with D2CX by Inc42 and ManagementX by Inc42.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
Alteon raises $2.5 Mn pre-seed for ultra-long-endurance autonomous aircraft
Bengaluru-based Alteon secures $2.5 Mn in pre-seed funding to advance wind-powered autonomous aircraft capable of months-long flights.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
Kepler Aerospace Secures $8M Funding for Autonomous Swarming ISR Satellites
Kepler Aerospace secures $8M funding to deploy six autonomous swarming ISR satellites under iDEX contracts. Learn more about this groundbreaking spacetech startup's mission.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
UPI transaction volume rises 4% to record 24.51 billion in August
UPI transactions grew 4% month-on-month to 24.51 billion in August, reflecting strong adoption despite a marginal dip in transaction value.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
Inc42 launches three startup programs for D2C and leadership
Inc42 introduces three hands-on programs: D2CX, D2CX Foundations, and ManagementX, aimed at D2C founders and startup leaders in India.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
Zepto raises free delivery threshold, launches paid membership and premium grocery line
Zepto increases its free delivery threshold to ₹199, introduces Zepto Club memberships, and expands into premium grocery with Select to boost order values…
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
India’s electric two-wheeler registrations fall 16% in August, Ola Electric boosts market share
India’s electric two-wheeler registrations fell 16.2% month-on-month to 172,000 units in August, even as Ola Electric improved its market share, per Inc42.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 1, 2026
OpenAI Buys Tens of Thousands of Macs for AI Agent Training
OpenAI has reportedly purchased tens of thousands of Apple Mac minis and Mac Studios to train AI agents using reinforcement learning. Here’s why this matters.
Tarun Mottlia
Aug 31, 2026
OpenAI to end AI model access for SpaceX-owned Cursor in November
OpenAI will terminate its agreement with Cursor on 12 November 2026, ending access to its AI models due to concerns over compliance and trust following…
Tarun Mottlia
Aug 31, 2026
13-year-old with no coding background earns $2,600 in 3 days with AI study app
A 13-year-old from Shanghai built an AI-powered study app with no coding experience, earned $2,600 in three days, and won a competition by proving demand.
Tarun Mottlia
Aug 31, 2026
Gen Z uses AI the most but trusts it the least, Glassdoor study finds
A Glassdoor study reveals Gen Z employees are the most active AI users but also the most skeptical.
Tarun Mottlia
Aug 31, 2026
Cashlo app launches to offer UPI cash, loans and GST services for small retailers
Cashlo, launched by MJ Digital Services, provides small retailers with UPI cash withdrawal, loans, bill payments, GST, and ITR filing services.
Tarun Mottlia
Aug 31, 2026
India’s franchise model offers structured entry into retail entrepreneurship
YourStory reports how India’s franchise model is helping new entrepreneurs enter retail with lower upfront challenges, and what it takes to succeed.
Tarun Mottlia
Aug 31, 2026
Sensex falls over 400 points as crude oil prices surge past $90
Indian stock markets fell sharply in early trade on August 31, driven by rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel rose.
Tarun Mottlia
Aug 31, 2026
India's Logistics Revolution: Strategic Shifts
Discover how India's logistics sector is evolving, focusing on strategic shifts, infrastructure growth, and tech integration to dominate global supply chains.
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Aug 31, 2026
What pet insurance covers and how owners can prepare
Pet insurance helps cover eligible veterinary expenses, but policies vary by terms and exclusions.
Tarun Mottlia
Aug 31, 2026
Minus Degre turns 300 tonnes of plastic waste into Eco-Panel for brands like Adidas
Ghaziabad startup Minus Degre converts plastic waste into eco-friendly Eco-Panel for furniture and interiors, serving brands like Adidas and Steve Madden.
Tarun Mottlia
Aug 31, 2026