Shreshtha Verma

Associate Editor: Shreshtha is an IIMC pass-out and has worked with Exchange4Media & Indian Television among other organisations. A true; bred 'Purani Dilliwali' her interests include - Music, Photography & Food.

Inside Unacademy’s ESOP Pause: Employee Backlash, Valuation Cuts, and the Shadow of an Acquisition

Did Unacademy pause its ESOP changes after employee backlash? Here’s why former staff objected, how valuation cuts played a role, and what it means amid upGrad acquisition talks.

By Shreshtha Verma

Jan 06, 2026 10:55 IST logo

4 Min read

From Zepto to OYO: 2026 Could Be the Biggest IPO Gold Rush in India’s Startup History

By Shreshtha Verma

Jan 05, 2026 13:09 IST logo

4 Min read

Tie Rajasthan Digigest

Rajasthan DigiiFest–TiE Global Summit 2026: Why Jaipur Could Anchor India’s Next Startup Wave

By Shreshtha Verma

Jan 02, 2026 15:02 IST logo

6 Min read

2026 For Startups

2026 Begins: What This Year Could Mean for India’s Startup Ecosystem

By Shreshtha Verma

Jan 02, 2026 14:03 IST logo

4 Min read

Funding Slows, Markets Open: What 2025 Revealed About India’s Startups

By Shreshtha Verma

Dec 30, 2025 14:34 IST logo

5 Min read

What Is Manus? The AI Startup Meta Just Bought—and Why Everyone Is Talking About It

By Shreshtha Verma

Dec 30, 2025 12:46 IST logo

3 Min read

Big Bets, Bold Exits: Nazara, Honasa and Entero Lead a High-Stakes Day of Bulk Deals in Indian Markets

By Shreshtha Verma

Dec 29, 2025 17:24 IST logo

4 Min read

Ola Electric Secures ₹367 Cr Under PLI-Auto: A Big Push for India’s EV Manufacturing Ambitions

By Shreshtha Verma

Dec 25, 2025 14:52 IST logo

3 Min read

From Fields to Founders: How Four Villages in Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore Are Becoming Startup Hubs

By Shreshtha Verma

Dec 23, 2025 15:08 IST logo

2 Min read

Top Funding Trends

Top Funding Trends That Shaped 2025: How Capital, Caution and Conviction Redefined Startup Investing

By Shreshtha Verma

Dec 22, 2025 20:18 IST logo

3 Min read