Inside HealthMitra’s Rise: Michael Nazareth on Building India’s Next Big Preventive Healthcare Movement
Introduction Preventive healthcare in India is undergoing a profound transformation—driven by digital adoption, rising awareness, and the need for accessible services across demographics. At the forefront of this shift is HealthMitra, a rapidly growing healthcare service platform bridging the gap between patients and essential care. In this exclusive conversation with Indian Startup Times, Michael Nazareth, […]
Clothing-Care Startup Iztri Secures $180K Pre-Seed Funding from AJVC
Bengaluru-based clothing-care startup Iztri has successfully raised Rs 1.5 crore ($180K) in a pre-seed funding round. The investment comes from AJVC, led by Aviral Bhatnagar. Plans for Expansion and Tech Development Iztri, co-founded by Rohit Ramesh and Ankit Choudhary, plans to strategically deploy the capital to: Expand its network across Bengaluru. Strengthen its technology and […]
VentureSoul Partners Achieves Base Target of Rs 300 Cr for Maiden Debt Fund
VentureSoul Partners, a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund, has successfully reached the base target of Rs 300 crore for its inaugural structured credit fund. The fund, which offers venture-debt and structured credit solutions to new-economy companies, is now exercising its green-shoe option and will continue to raise capital, with the final close targeted for […]
Leading With Clarity, Care & Culture: The Three-Decade HR Journey Shaping Organisations Across the Globe
Introduction In today’s fast-changing workplaces—where new companies emerge every day and employee expectations evolve just as quickly—HR leaders have become the steady hands shaping how people work, grow, and feel at work. They’re the bridge between people and performance, grounding business strategy in empathy, clarity, and culture. As part of our HR 100: People Leaders […]
IIT Bombay Winter Workshop 2025: Robotics & IoT Training for School Students | Apply Now
After witnessing an enthusiastic response to its Summer School earlier this year, IIT Bombay is back with the 2nd edition of the Makerspace Winter Workshop 2025, aimed at nurturing the next generation of creators and problem-solvers. Designed for students from Classes 8 to 12, the workshop will run from 25 December to 2 January 2026 […]
Top 50 Startup Accelerators Powering India’s Innovation Ecosystem in 2025
India’s startup ecosystem is entering a defining decade, powered by deep-tech innovation, industrial growth, and rising talent from Tier-2 and Tier-3 hubs. Government incubators, universities, corporates, and sector-focused accelerators are helping founders turn ideas into market-ready ventures with mentorship, capital, and infrastructure. To spotlight the leaders driving this change, Indian Startup Times presents the Top […]
Archies’ Legacy, Digital Reinvention & Global Vision: A Conversation with Varun Moolchandani
In an era where digital innovation reshapes every facet of business, legacy brands are rewriting their stories to stay relevant. Indian Startup Times (IST), India’s 3rd largest startup-focused media platform, recently sat down with Varun Moolchandani, Executive Director of Archies, to explore the brand’s evolution, its pivot to online commerce, and its ambitious global expansion plans. The […]
Panduranga Acharya: Navigating Law, Compliance & Strategy With Clarity and Courage
From Small-Scale Business to the Courtroom: A Surprising Beginning Panduranga Acharya never set out to become a lawyer—his journey unfolded almost by accident. After graduation, he wasn’t sure which professional path to choose. While running a small business and working on social initiatives, he found himself interacting closely with lawyers. Their confidence, fearlessness, and the […]
Navigating Modern HR: Insights from Jahangir Shaikh’s Leadership Journey
Introduction In an era of rapid organisational change, Jahangir Shaikh—Director of HR at Zepto—stands out as a leader who blends agility, empathy, and strategic vision. In our conversation, he shared his career journey across diverse industries, his philosophy of democratic leadership, and his perspective on the evolving role of HR in India’s fast-paced corporate landscape. […]
Candi Solar Secures $58.5 Million Debt Funding Led by IFC to Expand Distributed Solar Portfolio
Candi Solar, a clean energy company specialising in distributed solar solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) enterprises, has raised $58.5 million in debt funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. This funding comes shortly after Candi Solar’s $24 million Series C equity round raised in July 2025, underscoring […]
