India’s startup and tech ecosystem witnessed a week defined by strategic consolidation, regulatory friction, and shifting power dynamics. From healthcare major Practo’s aggressive expansion move to WhatsApp’s ongoing tussle with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the broader narrative points to one thing: scale is no longer enough — governance, compliance, and long-term defensibility are becoming central to growth.
Practo’s “Mega Meal” Signals Consolidation in Healthtech
Practo appears to be entering a decisive expansion phase, informally dubbed by insiders as a “mega meal” strategy — a term reflecting its appetite for inorganic growth and vertical integration.
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