Carrying Forward a Century-Old Legacy: How Karan Shah Is Shaping the Future of Society Tea
In India, where tea is not just a beverage but an emotion woven into everyday life, Society Tea has stood the test of time—evolving with generations while preserving the trust of millions. At the heart of this legacy today is Karan Shah, a fourth-generation leader who represents both continuity and change in one of India’s […]
Purpose Over Hype: Mythri Tech’s Journey
Introduction In a startup ecosystem often driven by speed and scale, Laxmi Sai Praveen Kumar Panchakarla stands out for building companies rooted in responsibility and real-world problems. Through his companies Mythri Innovo Tech and Mythri Med Tech he aims to deliver unique solutions to pressing problems that we often overlook. Entrepreneurship Was Always The Plan […]
From Insight to Impact: How Krvvy Is Redefining Everyday Shapewear in India
In India’s fast-evolving D2C fashion landscape, building a brand in a sensitive and under-discussed category like innerwear and shapewear requires more than just great products, it demands empathy, trust, and deep consumer understanding. In an exclusive conversation, Yash Goyal, Co-Founder & CEO of Krvvy, shared the brand’s journey, early challenges, and long-term vision to become […]
Truva Raises $9 Million to Rethink How Indians Buy Resale Homes
Buying a resale home in India is rarely straightforward. Between unclear listings, incomplete information, legal uncertainty, and a fragmented buying process, what should be a life milestone often turns into a stressful experience. Truva, a Mumbai-based proptech startup, is trying to change that—and investors are taking note. The company has raised $9 million (around ₹78 […]
Launchpad at BECon’26: A National Stage for India’s Next Wave of Startups
At BECon’26, IIT Delhi’s flagship Business and Entrepreneurship Conclave, innovation finds its most tangible expression at Launchpad, the summit’s official startup expo. Taking place from 31st January to 1st February 2026, Launchpad is positioned as a high-visibility platform where early-stage and growth-stage startups gain direct access to investors, mentors, policymakers, and industry leaders. BECon’26 itself […]
National Startup Day Special: 20 Indian Startups Shaping 2026
Promising startups to watch India’s startup ecosystem is entering a decisive phase. After years of rapid expansion, funding cycles, and course correction, the next wave of success will be defined by execution, sustainability, and real-world impact. On this National Startup Day, Indian Startup Times spotlights 20 promising Indian startups shaping what 2026 could look like. […]
EtherealX Raises $20.5M Series A to Build India’s First Fully Reusable Medium-Lift Rocket
Ethereal Exploration Guild (EtherealX), one of India’s most ambitious space-tech startups, has raised $20.5 million in a Series A funding round co-led by TDK Ventures and BIG Capital, with strong backing from marquee investors including Accel, Prosus, YourNest Venture Capital, BlueHill Capital, Campus Fund, and Riceberg Ventures. The Bengaluru-based company, founded in 2022 by Manu […]
A Decade of Startup India: Voices That Celebrate a Generation of Builders
Every generation produces its own vocabulary of hope. Across the ecosystem, that vocabulary increasingly finds expression in the language of startups: of founders, capital, technology, and ambition. But behind the noise, the dashboards, and the celebratory statistics lies something older and more enduring: the individual decision to attempt something uncertain, and to persist with it. […]
Beyond Borders, Beyond Labels: How Nahida Shaikh is Shaping Legal, Finance & Global Strategy at Gupshup
In a world where companies scale faster than regulations can evolve, leadership at the intersection of law, finance, and global business strategy has never been more critical. Few leaders embody this evolution as powerfully as Nahida Shaikh, Senior Director-Legal & Finance at Gupshup. For over 14 years, Nahida has helped steer Gupshup’s expansion across 130+ […]
Emversity Raises $30 Million in Series A funding round to Bridge India’s Education–Employability Gap
Emversity, a rapidly emerging higher-education embedded training and employability platform, has secured $30 million (approximately Rs 271 crore) in a Series A round led by Premji Invest, with existing backers Lightspeed and Z47 doubling down on their commitment. The fresh capital marks a significant milestone for the young company, founded just in 2023, and signals […]
