Alienkind raises $3.2M to scale its sci‑fi QSR and wellness beverage story
Bengaluru; June 26, 2026 — Alienkind, a QSR and beverage brand that blends sci‑fi aesthetics with preservative‑free, wellness‑first drinks and plant‑forward food, has raised $3.2 million in a pre‑Series A round from existing backers including Prakash Sikaria, Flipkart senior VP Ravi Iyer, Arpan Sheth and others. The fresh capital follows a $1.2 million seed last […]
NSE chief urges startups and MSMEs to view listing as a tool for scale
Mumbai; June 26, 2026 — National Stock Exchange MD & CEO Ashish Chauhan used the JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) Foundation Day platform on Friday to make a simple, practical case to founders: treat public listing as a strategic growth lever, not a short‑term scoreboard. Speaking at an event themed “Compounding Bharat: Innovation Multiplied […]
Dvara KGFS Digital Services Appoints Ramkumar Ratnam as Chief Executive Officer
Chennai, June 24, 2026: Dvara KGFS Digital Services, a subsidiary of Dvara Kshetriya Gramin Financial Services (Dvara KGFS), which is focused on building digital infrastructure and expanding access to financial services in rural India, announced the appointment of Mr. Ramkumar Ratnam as Chief Executive Officer. The appointment marks a significant step in the company’s efforts […]
The Billion-Dollar Problem Brands Don’t See: Discoverability in an AI-first World
Introduction Consider launching a high-quality product in 2026. You invest in design, technology, marketing, customer experience, and distribution. Your team dedicates months to refining every detail. The product addresses a genuine need, receives positive feedback, and is positioned for success. Yet, potential customers do not discover it. Not because the product lacks quality. Not because […]
Gyros Organic Farm: Bringing Back the Taste of Trust, Tradition, and True Food
Introduction Some memories stay with you long after you leave the place where they were created. For Yogesh Tyagi, it was the image of his village in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, fields stretching across the horizon, food prepared slowly at home, oil extracted traditionally, and a community that understood the rhythm of nature. It was a […]
Amazon Commits $48 Billion Investment in India Through 2030, Expands AI Infrastructure and Quick Commerce Ambitions
Global technology giant Amazon has announced plans to invest $48 billion in India between 2026 and 2030, reaffirming its long-term commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies. The announcement follows a meeting between Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and represents one of the company’s largest investment commitments in the […]
NimbusPost Appoints Ankit Sood as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth and AI-Driven Logistics Innovation
Tech-enabled logistics platform NimbusPost has announced the appointment of Ankit Sood as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition as the company prepares for its next stage of expansion. Sood succeeds Irwin Anand, who has been leading the company since April 2025. With more than two decades of experience in scaling high-growth […]
AI Shopping Assistant Startup Zave Raises Rs 4.7 Crore in Bridge Round Led by Inflection Point Ventures
AI-powered shopping assistant startup Zave has secured Rs 4.7 crore in a bridge funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from existing investor Mucker Capital. The fresh capital will help the company accelerate product development, strengthen its AI infrastructure, and scale its platform as it experiences rapid user growth. Founded in late […]
CloudWorx: Building the Future of Web-Based Digital Twins and AI-Powered Applications (without GPUs!)
CloudWorx, founded by Yuvraj Tomar, Kaushik Bharadwaj M, and Dhaivat Pujara, is building a browser-based platform that aims to make digital twins and AI-powered enterprise applications more accessible, scalable, and easy to use. In a conversation with Indian Startup Times, the founding team shared how the company evolved from its earlier venture Thinqbot into CloudWorx, […]
The Wellness Power List 2026: India’s Top 100 Healthcare & Fitness Influencers
India’s wellness landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by a new generation of healthcare professionals, fitness coaches, nutrition experts, yoga practitioners, and digital creators who are reshaping how millions approach health. From evidence-based nutrition and preventive healthcare to strength training, holistic healing, and mindful living, these influencers are not just building audiences; they are […]
