While no fresh funding rounds were confirmed today, India’s startup and tech ecosystem saw significant developments across public markets, enterprise strategy, and civic innovation. From Ola Electric’s improving margins to Groww’s new platform, here are the key highlights.
Key News Highlights for 14 July 2025
Ola Electric shares soar after Q1 results
Ola Electric’s shares rose approximately 17–18% to around ₹46–47 on the BSE following its June-quarter earnings release. Despite reporting a still-widening net loss of ₹428 crore, sequential improvement was notable—down from ₹870 crore in the previous quarter. Operational efficiencies were clear: auto segment gross margins jumped to 25.6% from 13.8%, and June marked the first EBITDA‑positive month for the auto business. The company expects FY 26 gross margins of 35–40%, with revenues projected at ₹42-47 billion.
Groww to launch ‘915’ trading platform
Ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering, Bengaluru-based Groww is set to roll out a new trading platform named ‘915’, targeting high-volume and professional traders. The move aims to diversify its revenue streams beyond retail investors.
Blinkit shifts to an inventory‑led model from 1 September
Eternal’s rapid commerce arm, Blinkit, plans to transition to an inventory-led business model starting 1 September 2025. Under this, Blinkit will purchase stock directly from sellers (opting in by 30 July) and manage compliance, warehousing, and reverse logistics. The shift aims to improve margins and supply chain control, supported by IOCC status—Eternal anticipates investing under ₹1,000 crore in inventory capital.
TCS prioritises wage hikes amid margin focus
TCS CFO Samir Seksaria told PTI that delivering deferred salary increases to over 600,000 employees remains a priority. The company is targeting operating margins in the 26–28% range, up from 24.5% in Q1, balancing wage costs with growth and margin recovery.
EaseMyTrip’s Prashant Pitti pledges ₹1 crore for Bengaluru traffic
EaseMyTrip co‑founder Prashant Pitti announced he would personally commit ₹1 crore towards developing an AI and Google Maps-based solution to map and alleviate Bengaluru’s traffic congestion. The pledge, shared on LinkedIn/X, reflects an entrepreneur stepping into urban infrastructure challenges
Jane Street deposits ₹4,843 crore in escrow to comply with Sebi
U.S. quant firm Jane Street deposited ₹4,843.5 crore (~$567 million) into an escrow account, complying with Sebi’s interim order amid allegations of market manipulation linked to Bank Nifty options. The deposit is a mandatory step toward lifting its trading ban in India, subject to regulatory review. The firm maintains its trading was “basic index arbitrage” and reserves the right to contest Sebi’s findings.
Apoorva Bajj
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