India’s startup ecosystem is often criticised for over-planning and under-executing. Ghazal Alagh, Chief Mama and Co-founder of Mamaearth and Honasa Consumer brands, has now weighed in with a sharp message for early-stage founders: perfection is overrated. In a recent LinkedIn post, Alagh shared hard-earned lessons from building seven consumer
* Profits surge to INR 43.07 crore * Rental revenue from operations reaches INR 265.96 crore * EBITDA rises to INR 118.41 crore Rentomojo, a consumer technology company offering furniture and appliances on a rental model, has reported its FY25 financial results, marking its third consecutive year of profitability as
Signalling renewed market confidence and sector momentum, DJT Microfinance, one of India’s rapidly growing microfinance institutions committed to advancing financial inclusion, has secured funding of INR 130 crore from Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and leading Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). This strategic funding will support the company’s expansion plans
India’s startup ecosystem closed the day on a strong note with notable funding activity across wealthtech, biopharma, fintech, and deep tech sectors. PowerUp Money raised fresh capital to deepen its advisory offerings, while PlasmaGen Biosciences secured significant funding to expand its plasma-derived therapy portfolio. MSME lender Dugar Finance strengthened
The introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules marks a significant change in India's digital regulations, especially for the financial sector. For years, digital lending, onboarding, and automated financial processes have outpaced the existing guidelines on handling personal data. The new rules provide essential clarity, setting
India’s startup and enterprise ecosystem continued to witness strong momentum with a mix of funding activity and strategic acquisitions. Blue and grey-collar hiring platform WorkIndia raised INR 97 crore in a Series B round, while social investing startup StockGro secured USD 13 million in Series B1 funding to scale
GABIT, the award-winning full-stack longevity company, today announced its acquisition of Näck, a clean, science-led nutrition brand. This move brings together GABIT’s cutting-edge health tracking smart ring technology and AI-based health coaching with Näck’s thoughtfully formulated supplements, creating a seamless ecosystem where wellness is tracked, guided, and objectively
India’s startup ecosystem closed the day on a strong note on 18th December 2025, with multiple funding announcements spanning electric mobility, AI-driven education, industrial manufacturing, and workforce hiring platforms. Electric motorcycle maker Oben Electric led the funding highlights with a sizeable pre-Series B round, while early-stage AI startup CuePilot
Thyrocare Technologies Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Thyrocare” NSE: THYROCARE, BSE: 539871), a leading healthcare diagnostics company, has appointed Dr Ramesh Kinha as its Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to scale its operations across India. Dr Kinha is a seasoned healthcare and diagnostics
India’s startup ecosystem remained vibrant on 17th December 2025, marked by fresh funding rounds across biotechnology, creative AI, and longevity science, alongside major IPO-driven milestones. Early-stage biotech startup Cellarim Labs, experiential tech player Tagbin, and longevity-focused Decode Age collectively raised capital to scale innovation, research, and market expansion. Meanwhile,
Backed by Rosy Blue and Kashikey, the brand enters the market with ₹1000 crore in strategic investment and a new experiential retail model for 100% natural gemstones & diamond jewellery.
Meesho co‑founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey has officially joined the billionaire club after the company’s shares surged sharply since its recent stock market debut. The rise in share price has transformed his ownership in the business into a nine‑figure fortune. Meesho’s shares jumped from their initial
India’s startup ecosystem continued to witness strong momentum on 16th December 2025, with funding activity spanning spacetech, D2C beauty, climate tech, deep tech, and consumer appliances. Spacetech startup Digantara led the day with a $50 million Series B round, while haircare brand Moxie Beauty and shapewear startup Underneat secured
India’s startup and business ecosystem remained active on 15th December 2025, marked by early-stage funding momentum and strategic moves by industry leaders. Kids-focused resale platform IPF, legal-tech startup Lawyered, and D2C watch brand Rotoris collectively raised fresh capital to scale technology, expand operations, and strengthen market presence. Alongside startup
Bangalore based IPF, India’s most trusted peer-to-peer marketplace for preloved kids’ products, has announced raising INR 3.2 crore (~$375,000) in seed funding led by Titan Capital, with participation from Better Capital and angel investors including Ranjit Pratap Singh (co-founder & CEO, Pratilipi), Aashish Jindal and Vivek Gulati
* Women above 40+ years who have experienced menopause will work towards building a community and get paid ₹1 Lakh * Earthful launches 2 month paid internship for women to speak on Menopause * Brand aims to hire 5 women above 40 years old to lead India’s most overdue conversation on menopause
12th December 2025 brought a mix of major corporate developments and strategic innovation across global and Indian business ecosystems. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella showcased the power of generative AI with a new cricket analytics app, while Skoda Volkswagen India announced a voluntary early-retirement scheme aimed at strengthening operational efficiency. Global
The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed steady activity on 11th December 2025, with notable funding rounds across healthtech, wearables, specialty coffee, and managed office solutions. Growth-stage funding continued to strengthen India’s innovation landscape, while early-stage ventures attracted investor confidence in emerging consumer and technology categories. Alongside funding updates, key corporate
Inito is moving beyond fertility to build a broader at-home hormone and health diagnostics platform Inito, the company on a mission to simplify health with at-home diagnostics, today announced it has raised $29 million in Series B funding, led by Bertelsmann India Investments and co-led by existing investor Fireside Ventures.
* Planned deployment across 18–20 deep-tech startups * Focus on lab-to-market deep-tech ventures building globally relevant, IP-led technologies * Over 50% of the fund has already been subscribed to, and this is part of the first bullet BYT Capital, an India-focused deep-tech venture capital firm founded by Amit Chand, Dinesh Kumar, and
* The funds will be used to scale on quick-commerce platforms, with a target of capturing 5–8% of the coffee category and reaching ₹60–80 crore ARR. * The startup has been featured on Shark Tank India and is backed by visionary investor Ritesh Agarwal. * Toffee Coffee Roasters is among the
The Indian startup ecosystem recorded a dynamic day on 10th December 2025, marked by strong fundraising momentum across fintech, energy efficiency, clean nutrition, edtech, AI, and pet care. Major deals included Skydo’s $10M Series A, Smart Joules’ $10M Series B, and significant rounds for Uolo, Earthful, KNOT, and Dr.
Digital adoption platform Whatfix has reduced its workforce by around 6% in its first large restructuring exercise since the company was founded. The Bengaluru-headquartered SaaS firm, backed by global investors including SoftBank and Warburg Pincus, confirmed that the move is part of a broader shift in its business priorities as
The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed a high-momentum day on 9th December 2025, marked by significant capital inflows across fintech, AI, and private-equity-led SME financing. Major highlights included Fibe’s $35 million Series F round led by IFC, showcasing sustained investor confidence in consumer digital lending. AI platform Emergent drew strategic