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Moneycontrol to Congregate Leading Voices at ‘Startup Conclave 2024’
Mumbai: Moneycontrol, a financial news platform, has announced the second edition of the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024. This premier event, set for 9 August 2024, at ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru, is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and resilient startup ecosystem in India. The conclave will bring together a diverse group of policymakers, investors, leading startup founders, industry leaders, and emerging entrepreneurs for an engaging exchange of ideas and strategic insights.
Following a challenging two-year funding winter, India’s startup landscape is witnessing a remarkable resurgence marked by increased profitability, late-stage funding, a vibrant secondary market, and numerous tech IPOs. Themed “Persist | Reset | Rebuild” this year’s conclave will emphasize the resilience and adaptability of startups in the face of an AI-driven world and evolving regulatory frameworks. The event will delve into the future of India’s startup ecosystem, providing essential insights for the next wave of entrepreneurial success.
Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024 will feature a series of insightful sessions led by prominent figures including Karnataka Minister for IT-BT and science & technology Priyank Kharge; Karnataka Government, department of electronics, information technology, biotechnology and science & technology, secretary Dr Ekroop Caur; India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant; Narayana Health, founder and chairman Dr Devi Prasad Shetty; SoftBank, head of India and EMEA Sumer Juneja; PhonePe, co-founder and CEO Sameer Nigam; Swiggy, co-founder Sriharsha Majety; Sorin Investments, founder and chairman Sanjay Nayar; Games24x7, co-founder and co-CEO Bhavin Pandya; Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd, chief of engineering Nabendu Das; IndiQube, co-founder Rishi Das; Adobe, head of sales channel & SMB, digital media India & SA Ajay Joseph; DTDC Express, CEO Abhishek Chakraborty; Peak XV Partners, MD Shailesh Lakhani.
Moneycontrol has been instrumental in nurturing the startup community, sharing compelling narratives of innovation, success, failure, and resilience. Through initiatives like the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave, the platform continues to champion the entrepreneurial spirit and support the growth of India’s dynamic startup ecosystem.
Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024 is supported by banking partner IDFC FIRST Bank, exclusive logistics partner DTDC, VC partner Peak XV, workplace partner IndiQube, and associate partners Games24x7, Share.Market, Adobe, Tally, Reliance India Ltd, state partner KITS, luxury partner Da Milano Italia and event technology partner Townhall.
The event will commence at 10:00 am on 9 August 2024, at ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru, and will be livestreamed for a global audience.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
