India’s Skincare Market Is Getting Smarter India’s skincare market is evolving as consumers increasingly look for ingredient-focused, targeted, effective, and affordable skincare products. Social media, e-commerce, and rising skincare awareness are helping new-age beauty brands in India reach a wider consumer base. Dot & Key: Making Skincare Simple and Effective Dot & Key is an…
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Introduction India’s consumer rental market has evolved significantly over the past decade, driven by changing lifestyles, urbanisation and the growing preference among younger consumers to access products without the burden of outright ownership. From furniture and appliances to electronics and other household essentials, rental platforms have emerged as an alternative to traditional buying. One of…
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Introduction India’s building materials and architectural solutions industry has been evolving rapidly, supported by urbanization, rising construction activity, commercial development, and increasing demand for specialized infrastructure solutions. Among the companies operating in this space, Glass Wall Systems has attracted investor attention as it moves toward its Initial Public Offering (IPO). Beyond the IPO itself, the…
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India’s Gifting & Celebration Economy India’s gifting market is moving from a largely offline, occasion-driven model to a digital-first and convenience-led ecosystem. As e-commerce adoption, smartphone usage and digital payments continue to grow, consumers are increasingly discovering and purchasing gifts online. At the same time, gifting is expanding beyond traditional products. Flowers, cakes, desserts, personalised…
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Inside Makoons: The Brand & Its Journey Makoons is a preschool and early childhood education brand founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The company operates through Makoons Play School and Makoons World School, focusing on holistic child development through structured, experiential, and activity-based learning. Makoons at a Glance Core Values Makoons’ core…
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When a company goes public, most IPO coverage focuses on the IPO size, subscription numbers and listing prospects. But there is another story worth exploring: who invested in the company before the IPO, who is selling their shares, how much they are cashing out, and how much value they are still holding after the IPO….
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India’s private market continued to see meaningful capital movement this week, with ₹2,601 crore raised across 27 funding deals between August 28 and September 3, 2026. While the overall deal activity remained spread across sectors, a handful of transactions stood out for the sheer size of capital involved. The week’s funding landscape was dominated by…
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August 2026 saw companies across energy, infrastructure, real estate, financial services, and media take on significant debt. HMEL and Auro Infra topped the list, followed by renewable energy player SAEL and infrastructure company Kakinada SEZ. August 2026: Biggest Debt Raisers HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited About the Company:HMEL is an integrated energy company involved in refining and…
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Introduction August 2026 M&A Deals in India highlight a diverse M&A landscape, with companies pursuing acquisitions across technology, infrastructure, healthcare, jewellery, consumer brands, logistics, pharmaceuticals, fintech, education, and mobility. The month recorded 23 acquisition deals, covering both large-ticket transactions and smaller strategic acquisitions. These deals highlight how companies are using inorganic growth to expand their…
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India’s unlisted market continued to attract significant investor attention in August 2026, with 93 deals accounting for ₹9,555.02 Cr in capital deployment during the month. Capital flowed across a diverse range of businesses, including healthcare, financial services, artificial intelligence, electric mobility, consumer brands, semiconductors, insurance, diagnostics, logistics, and digital infrastructure. The breadth of transactions reflects…
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