Delhivery Q1 net profit down 65%; Helping older adults find purpose

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The government has also pressed Meta on deepfakes, child sexual abuse material and unlabelled synthetic content, with further discussions expected.

In today’s newsletter, we will talk about 

• Delhivery Q1 net profit down 65% 
• Helping older adults find purpose

Here’s your trivia for today: What do you call a person who speaks five or more languages?

Logistics

Delhivery Q1 net profit down 65% 

Delhivery reported a 28% rise in Q1 FY27 revenue to Rs 2,931 crore, even as net profit fell 65% to Rs 32 crore due to Ecom Express integration costs. The logistics company also saw strong shipment growth and expects the momentum to continue through FY27. 

Key takeaways: 

• Delhivery’s revenue grew 28% YoY, while net profit declined to Rs 32 crore, mainly due to Ecom Express integration costs.
• The company’s express shipments rose 55.2% YoY to 322 million, while PTL freight volumes grew 18.4%.
• The logistics firm also announced Vani Venkatesh’s elevation to Deputy CEO, while COO Ajith Pai will step down from his role.

In-Focus

Helping older adults find purpose

Mumbai-based WalkAbout, co-founded by Deval Delivala, is a community-driven engagement platform that is changing the way India views life after 55 by helping older adults stay active, independent, connected, and purposeful. 

Key takeaways: 

• Delivala believes ageing should not mean dependence or inactivity. WalkAbout encourages people to prepare in their 40s, 50s, and 60s for an active and independent life well into their 80s and beyond.
• WalkAbout offers programmes across finance, health, enrichment, and social engagement—from business accelerators and financial planning to fitness, mental health support, hobbies, and peer-led classes.
• The platform shows that it is never too late to learn, start a business, pursue a hobby, or build new relationships. By creating a supportive community of peers, WalkAbout helps older adults overcome loneliness and stay engaged with life.

News & updates

• Ethanol testing: India’s state-run fuel retailers have said that nationwide testing of E20 petrol found ​no evidence to support claims of high ‌chloride contamination or moisture and that fuel quality remained within prescribed limits, according to a joint statement.
• Startup support: DPIIT has partnered with Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24, and the Council for Startup India to support startups. The MoUs offer startups access to payments, technology, risk management, and other business services.

What do you call a person who speaks five or more languages?

Answer: Polyglot

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