Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu’s recent investment in Fitday is more than just a business deal. It is a strategic alliance and reflects a growing trend where celebrities use their influence to promote health-conscious lifestyles. The investment is through Mahesh Babu’s GMB Entertainment firm and it is learned to boost the expansion efforts of Fitday. Fitday […]

The recent milestone of Paysharp in securing final approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator (PA) signals a promising shift in the fintech arena of India. The Chennai-based startup is now among an elite group of 36 RBI-approved payment aggregators. It is standing alongside established players like Razorpay, […]

Akshayakalpa Organic is a pioneering dairy startup having prominent presence in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. It is targeting a milestone of Rs 400 crore in revenue for the financial year 2024-25. It generated Rs 286 crore in revenue last year with its organic farming model that is gaining momentum. Akshayakalpa Organic was founded by […]

The inaugural International Solar Festival 2024 was held in New Delhi on September 5 and 6. It gathered global leaders, innovators and young entrepreneurs to celebrate advancements in solar technology. A key highlight of it was the SolarX Startup Challenge and emerging startups from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region including India showcased innovative solutions in solar […]

Altigreen Propulsion Labs is paving a different path compared to other electric vehicle (EV) startups. It is not relying heavily on government incentives for sustainability. It is ensuring its electric three-wheelers remain viable without such incentives. Its strategy is mainly focused on innovation and resilience. The startup is based in Bengaluru and has very well […]

Ather Energy is preparing for initial public offering (IPO) with a target valuation of somewhere between $2 and $2.25 billion (Rs 16,800-19,000 crore). The electric scooter manufacturer is backed by Hero MotoCorp and sources reveal that it is expected to file draft papers by next week to raise around Rs 3,500-4,000 crore through the public […]

Post-harvest losses account for nearly 40% of agricultural produce in India and this result with an annual economic loss of $14 billion. Maharashtra-based brand Moomba from the stable of S4S Technologies is addressing the challenge with solar-powered dehydration technology. The primary aim is to turn the discarded crops into shelf-stable food ingredients. More than 3,500 […]

AI-driven B2B revenue and receivables automation platform Valyx has successfully secured $800,000 in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Huddle Ventures and Waveform Ventures. Some other notable investor participants were Bharat Founders Fund and Propell Fund. Bengaluru-based Valyx startup was founded in 2023 with an aim to streamline financial operations for businesses by automating billing, […]

The online meat startup sector in India was once a boom and it was basically driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Startups like Licious and FreshToHome witnessed considerable early successes. Licious became a unicorn in 2021 and was valued at $1.47 billion. FreshToHome raised $104 million in 2023. Today, the companies are facing significant challenges. They […]

Retention consultancy company WebEngage has lately announced accepting applications for its cohort-based startup program titled REV. Selected startups are to gain access to their AI-powered customer data platform (CDP) and analytics dashboard along with $25,000 in platform credits. All these are apart from the dedicated consulting services and some additional benefits given through strategic partnerships […]