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In this round of India Digest from August 6 to August 11, 2021, read our big story of the week, the weekly buzz, and more.

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KrASIA India Digest

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

Q&amp;A

4 thoughts on cryptocurrency trading in India from Sumit Gupta co-founder of CoinDCX. Indians have invested USD 6.6 billion in the crypto market.

4 thoughts on cryptocurrency trading in India from Sumit Gupta, co-founder of CoinDCX

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Avanish Tiwary

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Online travel agency ixigo is one among the few internet companies to turn profitable in FY 2021.

Indian travel booking firm ixigo files for USD 215 million IPO

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

The spirituality market in India was worth approximately USD 44 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 10% during 2021-2026.

Reaching gods with just a click

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Rama Chandran

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

The online food delivery market in India was worth around USD 4.66 billion in 2020.

Who leads the food delivery race between Zomato and Swiggy in India?

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Measurable AI

Dream11, India’s fantasy sports platform, engages cricket and football fans who create virtual teams to compete for prizes.

Dream11

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

The 13-year-old Tiger Global-backed company is the largest gaming platform in India, with a nearly USD 5 billion valuation.

Indian gaming unicorn Dream Sports sets up USD 250 million fund to invest and acquire startups

Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

Byju's

Unacademy, an online learning platform in India, provides test prep courses, video lessons, and live classes for students.

Unacademy

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

Edtech in India is set to become a USD 30 billion market over the next decade, from the current USD 700–800 million.

Indian edtech firms push for M&amp;As to supercharge growth

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

CarTrade garnered bids for 263 million equity shares against an IPO size of 12.9 million equity shares.

Indian automobile marketplace CarTrade's IPO oversubscribed 20 times

Indian automobile marketplace CarTrade&#8217;s IPO oversubscribed 20 times

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

Zomato, which entered the food delivery segment in 2015, completed a billion orders on its platform last week.

Zomato's losses expand 168% in April–June quarter

Zomato&#8217;s losses expand 168% in April–June quarter

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

China

The plan outlines three steps for China to embed AI across science, industry, and society.

Analysis: China’s roadmap to integrate AI across its economy through 2035

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

Chair Zhao Yan is steering the company away from hype-driven marketing, investing in synthetic biology to rebuild growth and credibility.

After years of “sleep,” Bloomage faces biotech’s hard realities with a bet on science

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Carro and Dat Bike raise funding, Terra Oleo debuts with seed round, six new China deals, and more

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Sudo Lim

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.