Shiprocket launches Fastrr to bring AI-first checkout, ads and shopper intelligence together
Mumbai; July 10, 2026 — Shiprocket used SHIVIR 2026 to put its AI thesis into practical form, unveiling Fastrr — an AI‑native pre‑order and checkout suite designed to cut friction, boost conversions and tie marketing spend directly to fulfilment outcomes. Unveiled at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake before 2,500 founders, brand operators and tech leaders, […]
CHINI KUM Founder Priyank Jain: Building a Guilt Free Zero-Sugar Beverage Brand for Health-Conscious India
After years in the corporate world with brands like Samsung, Motorola and Flipkart, Priyank Jain chose to build something of his own: CHINI KUM – Guilt Free Drinks, a zero-sugar beverage brand designed for a market increasingly aware of diabetes, obesity, and the need for healthier everyday choices. From corporate experience to a consumer brand […]
Tetr Students Raise ₹1 Crore in Collective Seed Funding from Founders of Noise, Libas, Palo Alto Networks and Others
A cohort of student entrepreneurs from Tetr College of Business has collectively raised over ₹1 crore in seed funding, marking one of the largest collective early-stage fundraises by undergraduate student founders in India within a single academic cohort. The funding has been secured by startups built by international students representing more than 50 countries, with […]
BAAS Technologies Raises ₹5 Crore Pre-Seed Round Led by Inflection Point Ventures to Advance Indigenous Rocket Propulsion
Pune-based space-tech startup BAAS Technologies has raised ₹5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from SINE IIT Bombay and a group of private angel investors. The fresh capital will be used to accelerate research and development of the company’s liquid and solid rocket propulsion systems, establish a […]
Fincart Launches AI-Powered Wealth Management App to Deliver Personalized Financial Planning
Financial planning and wealth management platform Fincart has launched the latest version of its Fincart App, introducing AI-powered financial planning and goal-based investing to help users manage their wealth through a single digital platform. The upgraded app brings together a wide range of investment products, including mutual funds, digital gold, unlisted stocks, Portfolio Management Services […]
BlackSoil Acquires Credit Fair’s Solar Financing Business to Expand Renewable Energy Lending
Alternative credit platform BlackSoil has acquired the solar financing business of Credit Fair in an undisclosed deal, marking a strategic move to strengthen its presence in India’s rapidly growing renewable energy financing ecosystem. As part of the acquisition, BlackSoil will take over Credit Fair’s entire solar financing vertical, including its experienced management team, proprietary technology […]
From Traditional Tutoring to AI-Powered Learning: How Yolearn.AI’s Kirti Prakash Mishra is Personalising Education for Every Student
For decades, personalized tutoring has been considered the gold standard of education. Every parent wants individual attention for their child, yet for most families, quality one-on-one tutoring remains expensive and difficult to access. Kirti Prakash Mishra believes technology can finally bridge this gap—not by replacing teachers, but by making personalized learning available to every student. […]
From Accelerating Startups to Strengthening India’s Space Ecosystem: Govindarajan DS on Kicksky’s Vision for the New Space Economy
India’s space sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Since the government’s space sector reforms and the opening up of private participation, a new generation of entrepreneurs have begun building technologies that were once reserved for national agencies. At the center of this evolving ecosystem is Kicksky, India’s first VC-backed SpaceTech Accelerator, helping founders bridge the […]
Building Timeless Workwear for Modern India: How Sanya Pradhan is Redefining Fashion with Cove and Lane
India’s fashion landscape is evolving rapidly as work and lifestyle continue to merge. Today’s professionals are no longer shopping separately for office wear and casual clothing—they are looking for versatile pieces that seamlessly transition from boardroom meetings to dinner outings. Recognizing this shift, Sanya Pradhan, Founder of Cove and Lane, set out to build a […]
Building a Category, Not Just a Brand: How SHOEGR Is Transforming Footwear Care in India
From identifying overlooked consumer habits to building a new footwear care ecosystem, Co-founder Saurabh Gupta explains why future success lies with brands that influence consumer behaviour, not just those that sell products. Most successful startups start with a simple, often overlooked observation rather than a billion-dollar idea. For Saurabh Gupta, Co-founder of SHOEGR, that observation […]
