Inamo Secures $8M to Scale Quick Commerce Infrastructure
Inamo, a Mumbai-based quick commerce enablement platform, has raised $8 million in a fresh funding round to accelerate its dark store expansion and technology stack. The investment was led by Prime Venture Partners, with continued support from existing backers Shastra VC, Antler India, and Gemba Capital. The capital infusion consists of $6 million in equity […]
Breaking the Monopoly: Avio Smart Market Stack and Huwel Target India’s ₹1,000 Crore TB Diagnostic Market
In a move that could fundamentally reshape India’s public health infrastructure, Avio Smart Market Stack Limited (ASMS) the entity formerly known as Bartronics India Limited has formalized a strategic alliance with Hyderabad-based Huwel Lifesciences. The two companies have signed a Share Subscription cum Shareholders’ Agreement, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked in late 2025. […]
Top 15 Marketing Leaders Driving India’s Luxury & Premium Automotive Brands
Introduction In a market where aspiration is rising alongside affluence, India’s luxury and premium automotive segment is being redefined by more than product superiority. It is being shaped by perception, experience, and culturally intelligent storytelling. Today’s premium car buyer seeks more than performance metrics; they seek identity, exclusivity, and meaningful brand engagement. At the heart […]
Brewing Courage at 50: How Madrasi Kaapi House Turned Passion into a Shark Tank Success
In India’s ever-evolving café landscape, authenticity often struggles to find space amid premium pricing and standardized experiences. Yet, one homegrown brand has quietly rewritten this narrative — blending tradition, warmth, and affordability into a scalable business model. Recently featured on Shark Tank India Season 5, the founding trio of Madrasi Kaapi House — Venkata, Simran […]
Turning ESG into Action: How Breathe ESG Is Building the Intelligence Layer for Climate Transition
As sustainability moves from voluntary ambition to regulatory and market necessity, companies are facing a new reality: reporting alone is no longer enough. ESG is rapidly evolving from a disclosure exercise into a strategic function tied directly to competitiveness, financing access, and supply chain participation. The next phase of climate action will not be defined […]
Constelli Raises $20 Million Led by General Catalyst to Boost Defence Tech R&D
Hyderabad-based defence technology startup Constelli has raised $20 million (approximately Rs 180 crore) in a new funding round led by General Catalyst. The round also saw participation from 360 One Asset Management and existing investor Pravega Ventures. The company had earlier secured $3 million in a pre-Series A round in January last year, led by […]
Swati Murarka on Patient Capital, Governance Discipline, and Building Institution-Grade Startups in India
India’s venture ecosystem has matured significantly over the last decade. Capital is deeper, founders are more seasoned, and governance conversations are happening much earlier in the lifecycle. Yet, as funding cycles evolve, one question remains central: what truly builds durable, institution-grade companies? In a detailed conversation with Indian Startup Times, Swati Murarka, Principal at Bertelsmann […]
Making Education Personal: How Interval Learning is Building a Learner-Centric Ecosystem
In today’s education landscape, one fundamental problem still exists: learning systems are often the same, but students are not. Each learner is different — in pace, in potential, in confidence, and in the support they need. This gap is what led five young educators and entrepreneurs — OK Sanafir,Aslah Thadathil,Najim Illyas, Shibily Ameen, and Ramees […]
Nykaa Among India’s Top 15 Best Workplaces in Retail 2026, Ranked by Great Place To Work®
In a major recognition for workplace culture, Nykaa has been named among India’s Top 15 Best Workplaces in Retail 2026 by Great Place To Work. The recognition was awarded to Nykaa’s Retail Beauty Business, FSN Brands Marketing Private Limited, and comes as part of the 10th edition of the prestigious study that evaluates workplace excellence […]
India’s First ₹5 Crore ‘Zero Prize’ Targets Verified Air, Water and Land Pollution Reduction
New Delhi, February 26, 2026: In a shift toward performance-linked climate accountability, the Zero Prize was announcedas India’s first national results-based environmental award that links financial reward directly to independently verified reductions in air, water, and land pollution. Convened by the School of Policy and Governance (SPG), the initiative is supported through philanthropic contributions, corporate […]
