Wellness tracking applications are gaining popularity by offering features that monitor physical and mental health metrics. Apps like Headspace and Calm provide guided meditation and mindfulness exercises, while fitness apps track workouts and nutrition, supporting users in achieving comprehensive well-being goals through accessible digital platforms.

Consumers' growing environmental awareness is shaping beauty app features that promote sustainable and eco-friendly products. Apps like Think Dirty and Good On You provide insights into brands' ethical practices, enabling users to make informed, environmentally conscious purchasing decisions, reflecting a shift towards green consumerism in the beauty industry.

Info Edge Founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani has called out fellow founder and columnist Suhel Seth for his comment that 80% of the startups in India are "nothing but a racket". "Start-up founders take a risk with their careers and their future to do what they do," Bikhchandani wrote on X. "They are heroes and they should be respected...not abused," he added.

Businessman Suhel Seth expressed support for Union Minister Piyush Goyal's remarks on startups and said, "80% startups in India are nothing but a racket." Speaking on Republic TV, Seth said, "The first thing that...startup founders do is buy themselves Lamborghinis and homes in Amrita Shergill Marg and big apartments." "[Founders] can keep defending...Startups aren't changing the world," he added.

Ola Electric denied allegations of manipulating February sales data, stating only fully paid orders were counted, not token reservations. The discrepancy arose from vendor negotiations affecting vehicle registrations on the VAHAN portal. The Transport Ministry demanded clarification, warning of action if unresolved.

Austrian founders Gregor Reitinger, Patrick Ranner, and Leon Hartl have built Monkify.ai—an AI hiring app that reduces the time recruiters spend on hiring for jobs. With smart contracts and algorithm-based matches, it instantly connects recruiters to a suitable candidate. While Gregor and Patrick have shifted to India, Leon manages operations remotely from Austria.

The metaverse is revolutionizing virtual experiences, offering businesses innovative ways to engage customers. Companies like Microsoft, Apple, Nike, and Coca-Cola are integrating this technology, with the market projected to reach $800 billion by 2024. Marketers must grasp the metaverse's dynamics to effectively leverage its potential for customer engagement and brand growth.

The India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) announced the top five winners of the TruthTell Hackathon, a global challenge aimed at combating misinformation and manipulated media using technology. This Hackathon is part of the Create in India Challenge for the upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.

OpenAI plans to buy an AI hardware startup led by former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for around $500 million, The Information reported. The startup, io Products, has reportedly already raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective and others. OpenAI could also partner with io Products instead of acquiring it.

Peak XV Partners MD Rajan Anandan said anyone saying 10-minute delivery is not innovation should try building the infrastructure. "To deliver something in 10 minutes in India, in the most traffic-dense cities on planet Earth, is really hard," he said. Earlier, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal questioned Indian food delivery startups for turning unemployed youth into cheap labour.