Big money is slowing down in India’s top tech hub.Karnataka’s once-thriving startup scene just hit a major funding slump—dropping a staggering 30% in the first half of 2025. But not all is gloomy. While overall numbers are down, fintech is soaring, a few giants are still pulling in megadeals, and unicorns are still being born.
So, what’s really going on in India’s Silicon Valley? Let’s…
Overview: What Just Happened?
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a formal case against Myntra Designs Pvt. Ltd., a popular online fashion retailer owned by Walmart-backed Flipkart. The case revolves around alleged violations of India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) laws—amounting to a whopping ₹1,654.35 crore.
The agency claims Myntra used a clever workaround to bypass…
Punchmeal, a rising star in India’s culinary landscape, is redefining the art of healthy andauthentic Indian snacking. Founded with a passion for preserving time-honored recipes,Punchmeal offers a diverse range of homemade delights, all crafted with the freshestingredients and no preservatives. From their popular sugar-free laddoos and millet-basednamkeen to their traditional pickles and premium…
After a decade of leading ₹2,500 crore+ businesses at Procter & Gamble—building brands like Ariel, Olay, and Old Spice—Piyush Jain walked away from a rising global career. In 2022, he chose to build something closer to his heart: SkinInspired, a skincare brand on a mission to make high-performance, dermatologist-backed products accessible to upgrade skincare routines of Indian consumers.
When Sundeep Talwar first imagined Impact Guru Foundation (IGF-India), he envisioned more than an NGO delivering aid—it was to be a living embodiment of “Viksit Bharat,” a vision of an inclusive, sustainable India where progress is measured by human dignity, opportunity, and resilience. As CEO & Philanthropic Advisor, Sundeep’s benchmark for success isn’t revenue or balance sheet…
In the very center of Indore, where tradition crosses paths with technology, an idea was born in 2012 in the form of a small but fervent concept — an idea which would, in due course, mature into a name of repute in the IT sector. Infowind Technologies started on its journey with nothing but a passion for innovation and an urge to “play our fingers on the keyboard and create melodious…
Threads of Home, Stitched for the World: The Story of House of Aurea
Sisters Gauri Rastogi and Rrhea Rabani Rastogi are on a mission to make Indian craftsmanship wearable, modern, and effortlessly luxe — one timeless silhouette at a time.
It started quietly.
Between shared cups of chai and conversations that always circled back to one thing — how beautiful Indian textiles are, and how often…
Geora, a rising star in the fragrance industry, is redefining elegance with its nature-inspired scents that capture life’s most cherished moments. Headquartered in India, Geora specializes in crafting premium fragrances that blend passion, artistry, and sustainability. By drawing inspiration from the natural world, the company creates evocative perfumes that resonate deeply with consumers…
Led by an Award-Winning Scientist, Plenome Technologies Is Building the Future of Digital Trust
Imagine a world where organ donation is transparent, remote voting is hack-proof, and healthcare data speaks your language—literally. That world is already being built in India, and it’s backed by ₹6.5 crore in fresh funding.
Say hello to Plenome Technologies, a Chennai-based startup blending…
Tiger Global-Backed B2B Giant Raises Fresh Capital, Sets Stage for Blockbuster Public Debut
Captain Fresh is making serious waves — and it’s not just because of seafood.
The Bengaluru-based B2B seafood supply chain startup, backed by the likes of Tiger Global, Prosus, and Accel, has just secured ₹45 crore (~$5.3 million) in debt funding from Lighthouse Canton and Stride Ventures — a…
