Ritesh Agarwal: News
OYO speeds up IPO plans amid crucial debt repayment deadline
OYO Hotels, a major player in the hospitality industry, is fast-tracking its IPO plans.
How family's marriage pressure inspired this 'Shark Tank' pitcher's brand
The fourth season of Shark Tank India recently saw a pitch from Pooja Balani and Narpat Singh Rathore, co-founders of the cheesecake brand Miss Cheesecake.
Deepinder Goyal's 'Shark Tank' exit not linked to Swiggy: Makers
The producers of the popular reality show, Shark Tank India, have finally broken their silence over the raging controversy of Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's exit from its fourth season.
'Shark Tank India' S4 sets premiere date: January 6, 2025
The fourth season of the popular Hindi-language business reality show, Shark Tank India has finally announced its premiere date: January 6, 2025.
OYO raising funds from founder Ritesh Agarwal at ₹32,000cr valuation
Ritesh Agarwal, the founder and CEO of OYO, is looking to invest ₹550 crore into the hospitality chain. This will increase his stake from 30% to 32%.
Snapdeal's Kunal Bahl joins Shark Tank India, replaces Deepinder Goyal
Snapdeal and AceVector Group co-founder Kunal Bahl, has been named as a new judge for Shark Tank India's fourth season.
IPO-bound OYO records first-ever annual profit in FY24
OYO, a leading travel tech firm, has announced its first-ever annual profit after tax (PAT) of ₹229 crore for the financial year 2024 (FY24).
OYO eyes ₹1,000 crore fundraise in significant down round
OYO, a leading Indian hospitality startup, is currently in advanced discussions to raise approximately ₹1,000 crore ($120 million).
OYO achieves first profitable year with ₹100cr gains in FY24
Travel tech platform OYO has reported its first profitable fiscal year in 2023-24, recording a net profit of nearly ₹100 crore, as revealed by founder Ritesh Agarwal on social media.
OYO reportedly negotiating new funding round at $3 billion valuation
Indian budget-hotel chain start-up, OYO, is in discussions for a funding round, that could decrease its valuation to $3 billion or less, as per TechCrunch.
OYO requests SEBI to expedite IPO approval
OYO's top bankers and executives met with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to discuss the company's progress and speed up its IPO approval.
National Startup Day: Meet the entrepreneurs shaping India's future
India, with its vibrant and diverse business landscape, has witnessed the rise of visionary entrepreneurs who have not only revolutionized industries but also left an indelible mark on the global stage.
OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal is going to be a father!
OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal shared a piece of happy news with his followers on Friday. Posing gleefully with his wife-entrepreneur Geetansha Sood, the businessman announced the couple was soon going to be parents.
'Shark Tank India': Zomato, OYO founders join as new sharks
After two successful seasons, Shark Tank India will soon return for a third installment with a captivating blend of innovation and ambition.
OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal's father dies after falling from building
Ramesh Agarwal, the father of OYO Rooms founder Ritesh Agarwal, died after falling from the 20th floor of a high-rise building in Gurugram, Haryana, on Friday, reported NDTV.
OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal invites PM Modi to his wedding
OYO Rooms founder Ritesh Agarwal took to social media on Sunday (February 19) to share a string of photos with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
COVID-19 effect: OYO extends employee furlough by another six months
The fallout of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry has forced OYO India to extend the furlough period of some of its employees by another six months.
Pay back time: OYO is making its early-stage investors rich
The general partners (GPs) at Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia Capital have raked a huge payout from India's leading hotel chain OYO Hotels & Homes.
OYO raising $1.5 billion from founder Ritesh Agarwal, SoftBank, others
In a major development, India's second most valuable start-up, OYO Hotels & Homes, has confirmed its plan to raise $1.5 billion in fresh funding.
OYO caught leaking personal customer data, phone numbers
India's popular hotel and homestay chain OYO is facing flak for leaving the personal data of its customers exposed.
OYO founder Ritesh booked for cheating hotelier of Rs. 1cr
OYO Hotels Founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal has been booked by the Whitefield police in Bengaluru on charges of cheating and criminal breach.
Five successful CEOs in India who are not even graduates
Graduation is considered an important milestone in a student's learning journey.