ET Corporate Awards | At the core, our startup DNA still continues: Zomato CFO Akshant Goyal

While receiving the Emerging Company of the Year award at The ET Awards for Corporate Excellence in Mumbai, CEO Deepinder Goyal said Zomato is a unique business in India, in terms of the amount of direct and indirect employment the business creates.

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5G’s cosmic ring: Unlocking global connectivity with non-terrestrial networks

Satcom is answering the call for enhanced connectivity, but are India’s 5G non-terrestrial networks ready to take off? The integration of 5G NTN could revolutionise connectivity, enabling remote services and opening new revenue streams for telecom players, though challenges remain in scaling and profitability.

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Top tech and startup stories this week

Welcome to a new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter packed with the most important stories this week. Let’s take a look.

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US to hold hearing on China's efforts to boost semiconductor industry

The investigation, initiated by former President Joe Biden in December, seeks to safeguard American and other semiconductor manufacturers from China’s extensive state-led expansion of its domestic chip supply.

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Razorpay enters Singapore; targets $5 billion in payment volume from Southeast Asia over two years

The digital payments firm currently processes around $1 billion in TPV in Southeast Asia, said cofounder and MD Shashank Kumar.

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Blinkit, Zepto hike commissions to boost per-order earnings

Blinkit and Zepto are raising commissions to boost revenue amid competition and investor concerns. Zepto’s hikes align with its IPO plans, while Blinkit is shifting to a variable model. Both firms continue aggressive expansion despite increased cash burn and market pressures.

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Public sector banks eye fintech tie-ups for MSME loans

Public sector banks are strengthening fintech partnerships to boost MSME lending amid a government push. Co-lending models and digital solutions are driving growth, though operational challenges remain in scaling supply chain financing.

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