Nitin Gupta: Rebuilding fresh commerce around trust, zero inventory and personalisation
After years of building technology at scale for Ola, Flipkart and Milkbasket, Nitin Gupta—now Co‑Founder and CTO of Handpickd—made a deliberate shift from solving someone else’s problem to owning the problem end‑to‑end. The category he chose: fresh produce. His observation as a consumer was blunt. Most platforms were optimised for everything except actual freshness. At […]
RoadGrid Secures ₹13 Crore TDB Support to Build Universal EV Charger Manufacturing Facility
EV charging technology startup RoadGrid has secured ₹13 crore in financial assistance from the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to support a ₹27.5 crore manufacturing project for its patented Universal EV Charger. The funding will be used to establish a dedicated manufacturing and assembly facility, marking a significant […]
SuperManager AGI Enters ₹50 Crore Acquisition Process With Fortune 500 Giant
Enterprise agentic AI startup SuperManager AGI, formerly known as Oqlous AI, is in the acquisition process with a Fortune 500 global firm in a deal valued at ₹50 crore. Founded in February 2025, the startup has reached the potential acquisition stage in less than two years, making the development notable in India’s rapidly evolving enterprise […]
When Water Becomes a Living Landscape: Vikash Kumar on Building India’s Future of Natural Pools
Introduction There are some ideas that begin with a business opportunity. Others begin with a memory. For Vikash Kumar M, Founder and Creative Head of Biosphere Nature Pools LLP, the idea began with water itself, the kind that felt alive. Growing up swimming in ponds and wells on his family’s ancestral land near Pollachi, Vikash […]
The BFSI Cybersecurity 100: India’s Most Influential CISOs – 2026
Introduction The BFSI sector is undergoing a profound digital transformation, bringing unprecedented opportunities for innovation while simultaneously expanding the cybersecurity landscape. As banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, fintechs, and financial platforms become increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer has evolved from managing technology risks to becoming a strategic […]
How AI Accountant is bringing real-time accounting to India’s small businesses
Digital payments have become almost instantaneous for Indian businesses but accounting has not for some reason. While founders can make a payment in seconds, understanding its financial impact often takes days or even weeks. Records are spread across invoices, bank statements, GST filings, spreadsheets and conversations with accountants, leaving business owners without a clear picture […]
How HisabKitab Is Using AI to Simplify Accounting and GST Compliance for Indian Businesses
For decades, accounting has remained one of the most manual and repetitive business functions, demanding significant time from businesses and chartered accountants alike. While digital accounting software has improved record keeping, many professionals continue to struggle with rigid systems, manual data entry, GST compliance, and limited customization. Recognizing these challenges firsthand, Abhinav Sharma & CA […]
Imarticus Learning Acquires Singapore’s BELLS Institute to Expand Southeast Asia Presence
Professional education company Imarticus Learning has acquired Singapore-based BELLS Institute of Higher Learning in its first international acquisition, marking a significant step in its strategy to expand across Southeast Asia. The transaction establishes Singapore as the company’s regional hub and strengthens its presence in the fast-growing professional education and workforce development market. The acquisition combines […]
Truth & Hair Raises ₹5.4 Crore Seed Funding Led by Inflection Point Ventures to Expand Hair Beauty Brand
Hair beauty and styling brand Truth & Hair has raised ₹5.4 crore in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The startup also gained national attention after appearing on Shark Tank India Season 5, where it secured an on-air investment offer from Varun Alagh, Co-founder of Mamaearth. The newly raised capital will […]
Vault by Virat Kohli Strengthens Growth with Virat Kohli and Vikas Kohli as Strategic Investors
Premium franchise-led fitness chain Vault by Virat Kohli has announced the onboarding of cricketer and entrepreneur Virat Kohli and his brother Vikas Kohli as strategic investors, formalising a combined 28% equity stake in the company. The investment will support the company’s ambitious expansion plans, enabling it to strengthen its footprint across India through its franchise […]
