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On the occasion of International Women's Day, we spoke with Tanya Eldred Bhat, the founder of XO Curls, about building a brand dedicated to celebrating natural curls in India. In this interview with StartupTalky, Bhat shares the inspiration behind starting XO Curls, the journey of creating products for
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When India was still learning to trust online marketplaces, Vinay Sanghi was already building one for cars. From meeting 30 dealers a day to leading a listed auto-tech giant, Sanghi’s journey shows how patience and discipline can quietly build industry leaders. Of great note, he is now the Chairman
When Fig Living began its journey, the intent was simple: to create thoughtfully designed lighting that people would want to live with every day. What followed over the next year was not a loud launch or a blitz of campaigns, but steady momentum driven by how the products were being
The Fractal Analytics IPO is live now, and investors are watching closely. The issue opened for public subscription on 9 February and will close on 11 February 2026. Early interest has been muted, with the overall subscription still under 20% mid‑way through Day 2. But behind the IPO buzz
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In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, marking National Tourism Day, Alok K Singh, Chairman & CEO of SNVA Traveltech Ltd shares how Travomint has grown into a global online travel platform serving customers across 60+ countries. Built on a foundation of transparency, trust, and human support, Travomint combines technology-driven booking
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In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, marking National Tourism Day, Mr. Pranav Dangi, CEO & Founder of The Hosteller, shares how the brand has grown into one of India’s largest self-operated backpacker hostel networks while redefining youth travel experiences. With 70+ properties across mountains, beaches, cities, and heritage destinations,
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The IT services market is forecasted to reach $1.65 trillion in 2026, growing from $1.51 trillion in 2025, with projections of $2.51 trillion by 2031 at a CAGR of 8.78% from 2026 to 2031. As more companies adopt cloud, AI, and custom software, the demand for
Soult, a Mangaluru-based startup, announced its official global launch at TiECon Mangaluru 2026, unveiling the world’s first Digital Life Vault designed for comprehensive legacy management. Soult enables individuals and families across the world to securely organize financial assets, critical documents, personal memories, wishes, and life instructions within one private
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In this exclusive interaction with StartupTalky, held on the occasion of National Startup Day, Shashi Kumar, CEO & Founder of Akshayakalpa Organic, reflects on how purpose-led startups are reshaping India’s food and farming ecosystem from the ground up. Drawing from Akshayakalpa’s journey of building a farmer-first, organic dairy
Shark Tank India has come a long way from early scepticism to undeniable scale. And Anupam Mittal, Founder and CEO of People Group and one of the show’s original Sharks, believes the initial doubts no longer hold relevance. In a recent LinkedIn post, Mittal reflected on the journey of
Federal Bank has unveiled The Fortuna Wave, its refreshed brand identity that marks a significant milestone in the Bank’s journey of evolution, relevance, and future readiness. The launch, held in Mumbai, took place in the presence of the Bank’s leadership team and its brand ambassador Vidya Balan, signalling
According to a senior company official, global technology giant Lenovo hopes to treble its business in India over the next three years, relying on a booming Motorola smartphone market and "high double-digit" growth in its infrastructure and services verticals. Amar Babu, president of Lenovo Asia Pacific, thinks that
Periods are routine. Discomfort should not be. That simple belief sparked the journey of HealthFab, a Bengaluru-based femtech startup that is quietly changing how Indian women experience menstruation. What began as a mission to offer better comfort and sustainability turned into a nationally recognised brand after its appearance on Shark
Grano69 Beverages, the company behind the rapidly growing beer brand Proost, has announced a major milestone for FY25, crossing 115 crores in revenue and achieving EBITDA breakeven. This marks an exceptional 174% growth over last year’s revenue of 42 crore and a sharp rise in volumes from ~2.5
When Dr. Premila Naidu began her career, paediatric dentistry wasn’t a calling she consciously chose—it was a curiosity that slowly grew into a mission. During her postgraduate training, she became fascinated by the emotional and behavioural layers that defined a child’s experience in a dental chair. But
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Maaz Ansari, Co-Founder of Oriserve, on how enterprise conversational
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Meghna Joshi, Founder of SWAN (Skilled Workforce Advancing Nation)
India has officially overtaken Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic journey. The development reflects India’s strong growth momentum at a time when several major economies are facing slower expansion and higher inflation pressures. Recent global economic assessments and
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky speaks with Ashvany Bansal, Founder & CMD of Mamosure, who reflects
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StartupTalky presents Recap'25, a series of exclusive interviews where we connect with founders and industry leaders to reflect on their journey in 2025 and discuss their vision for the future. In this edition of Recap’25, StartupTalky features Gaurav Bhagat, Managing Director of Consortium Gifts, on how 2025
An American business owner has made global headlines by sharing a large portion of the proceeds from the sale of his company with his employees, in a move described by many as rare and life-changing. Graham Walker, the former chief executive of Fibrebond, distributed around $240 million (approx INR 2,
* 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
With over 10 lakh happy customers and delivery across 15,000+ pincodes in India as well as 20+ countries, 9shines Label has grown into one of the nation’s most trusted comfortwear brands. Known for turning everyday nighties into stylish, feel-good essentials, the brand blends breathable fabrics, trend-led designs, and
India’s biggest franchise success stories are no longer limited to food courts, gyms, or retail chains. A quieter revolution is taking shape within India’s residential neighbourhoods, and FABO is one of the brands leading it. By turning everyday laundry into a profitable, tech-enabled service category, FABO has built