PIL Gaming: Ashrith Munikuntla’s Gamified Quest for Lifelong Life Skills
Ashrith Munikuntla shifted from fintech innovations like facial attendance systems and India’s digital rupee project to PIL Gaming, tackling gaps in children’s confidence, emotional intelligence, and communication. Drawing on behavioral economics and design expertise, his platform blends physical sessions with digital tracking, using genuine gamification—missions, levels, IPs like Pitch Please and Fit PIL—to make skill-building […]
India Innovation Day 2026: The Audacity of Now!
In a landscape where conversations around innovation often get lost in noise, certain rooms stand out for their clarity, intent, and real momentum. One such gathering is the upcoming India Innovation Day 2026, where ideas are not just discussed—they are actively shaped, funded, and executed. Indian Startup Times is proud to come on board as […]
CHOSEN Raises $5 Mn Series A to Expand Science-Led Skincare for Indian and Global Markets
CHOSEN, a Chennai-based skincare brand focused on science-backed solutions for melanin-rich skin, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from BOLD, Alkemi Growth Capital, and several angel investors, including Avnish Anand, Co-founder and Ex CEO of CaratLane, along with a cohort of practicing […]
HealthFab Raises ₹20 Crore Series A to Expand Menstrual Wellness Offerings and Distribution
HealthFab, a startup focused on menstrual hygiene and wellness, has raised ₹20 crore (around $2.1 million) in a Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital. The fresh capital will be used to expand the company’s period care product portfolio, scale its presence across quick commerce and general trade channels, and strengthen its manufacturing capacity. […]
From Rejection to Reinvention: How Srinivasan Yagnanarayanan is Building the Future of Industrial Training with GRAHAS VR
In the world of startups, some founders chase trends. Others build where no clear path exists. For Srinivasan Yagnanarayanan, the journey began not with opportunity but with rejection. Denied roles due to rigid policies rather than lack of skill, he chose not to conform to the system but to challenge it. Today, through Square Comp […]
From Fintech to Folk Art: How Yosha Gupta is Building MeMeraki into India’s Cultural-Tech Powerhouse
In an era where technology is redefining industries, few founders are using it to revive tradition. Indian Startup Times brings forward one such story—of a founder who is bridging the gap between India’s rich artistic heritage and modern digital consumption. Meet Yosha Gupta, the visionary behind MeMeraki, a platform that is not just enabling artisans […]
From Collapse to Inner Calling: Uma Mansharamani’s Journey of Rebuilding Lives Through Tajurba
For many entrepreneurs, success stories are often told through milestones of revenue, scale, and recognition. But for Uma Mansharamani, the real story began when everything fell apart. Before founding Tajurba, Uma was among Delhi NCR’s leading apparel exporters, having built a business that reached significant heights, including a highly successful IPO. At that point, it […]
From Hostel Idea to Rethinking Computing: How Chitranshu Mahant is Creating an OS Revolution with PrimeOS
In a world where smartphones dominate access and laptops struggle to keep up with evolving user behaviour, Chitranshu Mahant is building something fundamentally different. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Primebook, he isn’t just creating another cost-effective laptop he’s reimagining how computing itself should work for the next generation. A Late-Night Idea That Sparked a […]
Nuvie: From Cult.fit Leader to Feel-Good Protein Revolution – Prashant Paliwal’s Bold Startup Journey
Prashant Paliwal, co-founder of Nuvie alongside Hem Narayan, both ex-Cult.fit leaders, is on a mission to make daily protein easy to stick to. Prashant shared how Nuvie transforms protein into indulgent treats —like sugar-free, lactose-free protein shakes and India’s first “Proffee” (protein cold coffee)—proving wellness can be fun, not punishing. Roots in Fitness, Born from […]
18startup: Prakash Balasubramanian’s Mission to Forge Venture-Ready Founders
Prakash Balasubramanian, a lifelong learner who devours knowledge like a honey bee gathering nectar, left corporate life to co-found 18startup with Teja and Zeeshan. This initiative nurtures raw, early-stage founders, bridging gaps in people skills and financial acumen to transform ideas into sustainable ventures—originally dreamed as a school turning students into founders by age 18. […]
