Call it the 78% problem: most brands still talk about themselves. Customers don’t care. They care about getting a job done. That gap kills campaigns. They have features at the forefront, insist on templated assertions and hope that repetition will work. Ishrath Nawaz says the contrary. Unless the context of the customer precedes your message, it will not land, however glossy the movie or clever…
Bengaluru is witnessing a new wave of healthcare innovation, and Plazza, a quick medicine delivery startup, is leading the charge. Founded by former Zomato executive Aman Priyadarshi and Aniruddha Sen, co-founder of the now-defunct Kenko Health, Plazza has raised $1.4 million in a seed funding round led by All In Capital.
Other participants in the round included Better Capital, Tracxn founder…
India’s ayurveda and herbal wellness market is booming, and one startup is riding the wave with unmatched momentum. Kapiva, a leading ayurvedic wellness brand, has just raised $60 million in its latest funding round to fuel research, brand building, and global expansion—cementing its position as a frontrunner in India’s fast-growing wellness ecosystem.
Funding Details: How Kapiva Sealed $60…
India’s premium ice cream market just got its next big headline. Hocco, the fast-rising luxury ice cream brand founded by the Chona family (creators of Havmor), has raised a fresh Rs 115 crore at a dazzling Rs 2,000 crore valuation. The round comes barely four months after it bagged $10 million (Rs 83 crore) in Series B funding from the Chona Family Office and Sauce.VC, following a $12 million…
India’s co-working giant WeWork India is finally making its Dalal Street debut—and the timing couldn’t be more interesting. The company has locked in October 3 as the opening date for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO), with a price band of ₹615–648 per share.
At the higher end of the band, WeWork India aims to raise close to ₹3,000 crore, valuing the company at a hefty…
India’s electric vehicle (EV) story has so far been dominated by two-wheelers, e-rickshaws, and four-wheelers. But one Bengaluru-based startup believes the real sweet spot lies somewhere in between. iGoWise Mobility (iGo), an EV startup founded in 2020, has just raised ₹8.2 crore in fresh funding from ISB Angels and other investors to bring its bold vision to life.
And its flagship product—a…
Groww, the IPO-bound stock brokerage best known for equities and mutual funds, has pulled off a surprise entry into the fixed-income world. Within just three months of launching bond offerings, the platform has already captured a double-digit share of retail participation in multiple public bond issues—a feat that traditional banks and offline distributors have guarded for years.
According to…
AI is transforming how businesses access capital, and Recur Club is at the forefront of this revolution. The AI-native debt marketplace has just raised $50 million to supercharge its platform, making debt financing faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever.
The fresh funding round includes $8 million in equity led by InfoEdge Ventures, LC Nueva, Physis Capital, String Ventures, and…
The Increasing Demand for Homestyle Cooking
India’s food industry is expanding exponentially, driven by changing lifestyles, hectic schedules, and the proliferation of food ordering platforms. While it has never been more convenient to order food, the option remains largely for restaurant food. This leaves consumers with a number of challenges that extend beyond convenience, ranging from issues…
From a Modest Beginning to a Fashion Vision
Ranjana Creations, founded by Ranjana Khanna, is a women’s wear brand based in Janakpuri. Registered as a micro-enterprise, the label focuses exclusively on ready-to-wear women’s fashion with a vision of delivering premium quality, original designs, and inclusive sizing. Ranjana did not come from a background in fashion or marketing. Instead, she…
