Fashion quick-commerce startup ZILO has raised $15.3 million (about Rs 140 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners as the company looks to expand to new markets. Peak XV Partners invested $8 million in the round, while existing investors InfoEdge Ventures and Chiratae Ventures each added $2.5 million. The round…
India is one of the largest telecom markets in the world, with more than 1.2 billion mobile subscribers. Data prices are among the lowest globally, usage continues to rise, and 5G adoption is accelerating rapidly. Yet structurally, the market has narrowed to just two serious players. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel together control over 80%…
Material Depot, a home interiors materials platform, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from Whiteboard Capital, DeVC, Soma Capital, MyAsiaVC, and several angel investors, including Ramakant Sharma of Livspace, Ankit Nagori of Curefoods, Shashvat Nakrani of Bharatpe, Abhiroop Jayanthi…
For over three decades, sports goods trader S.P. Gupta of Etawah district has run a business shaped by routine travel, steady learning, and a close understanding of local demand. His work centres on the sale and servicing of sports equipment, including rackets, bats and carrom boards, as well as supplies for institutional and government buyers….
In a narrow residential pocket near the Billa Mandir area of the Mathura district, a small home-based unit quietly produces pagdis and decorative mukuts used in religious performances and temple traditions. The work involves cutting fabric, marking patterns, stitching, shaping the base, and finishing each piece with lace, beads, stones, and pearls before packing them…
The India Fintech Foundation (IFF) and the Unified Fintech Forum (UFF) will be holding a one-day conclave in Bengaluru on February 6 bringing together the key stakeholders of the ecosystem to discuss the evolving nature of this segment. The AI-in-Fintech Bharat Conclave (ABC) will bring together policymakers, regulators, technology experts, and fintech founders to deliberate…
In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, sports goods manufacturing is more than an industrial activity—it is a defining part of the city’s identity. From school playgrounds to professional training grounds and competitive tournaments, sports equipment made in Meerut travels across India and to global markets, supported by a dense network of manufacturers, suppliers, and skilled workers. At…
The government has expanded the scope of startup definition to include deep tech startups with a recognition period of up to 20 years and a turnover limit of Rs 300 crore. In a gazette notification from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said, “in the case of an entity recognised as…
Black pottery from Azamgarh is known for its restraint. There is no glossy glaze or bright colour. Instead, the craft is defined by a deep, matte-black finish that gives each piece a quiet elegance—whether it is a surahi, tea set, dinnerware, or flower pot. Much of this pottery comes from the Nizamabad region, where families…
Edtech firm PhysicsWallah (PW) on Thursday reported about 33% year-on-year growth in both its top and bottom lines. It posted operating revenue of Rs 1,082.4 crore in Q3 FY26 and a profit after tax of Rs 102.3 crore, driven by an expanding paid user base and strong operating margins. The paid user base of the…
