While much of the global economy was entering holiday mode, the Indian startup ecosystem was busy signing checks. In the week of December 19 – 25, 2025, a total of 15 deals brought in ₹1,378 Crore in funding. This isn’t just a year-end “cleanup”; it’s a signal of high-conviction bets in sectors that go far…
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December Funding Watch: Top 5 Deals (Dec 12–18, 2025)
The Indian startup ecosystem continued to attract steady investor interest in the Third week of December 2025, despite year-end slowdown expectations. Between December 12 and December 18, startups raised a total of ₹1,462 Cr across 25 deals, reflecting sustained confidence in growth-stage companies. What stands out this week is the clear tilt toward Series B…
Read moreWhat Became Fabindia’s Star Product in FY25?
Introduction: A Legacy Brand Reinventing Itself Fabindia is one of India’s most iconic lifestyle and ethnic-wear brands, a company that has built its identity on handcrafted textiles, rural craftsmanship, and contemporary Indian aesthetics. Founded in 1960, the brand has grown from a small exporter of handwoven fabrics to a diversified retail powerhouse spanning garments, home…
Read moreTPG’s Investment Journey: From Early Investment to IPO Returns
If you study India’s biggest value-creation stories over the past decade, one trend becomes clear:The real money was made before the IPO bell rang. Among global private equity firms operating in India, TPG Capital stands out for its ability to identify scalable businesses early, invest with discipline, and exit with conviction at the moment of…
Read moreWho Made the Most? Investor – Wise Payoffs from the Corona Remedies IPO
Corona Remedies Limited is an Indian pharmaceutical company, incorporated in 2004, that develops, manufactures and markets branded pharmaceutical formulations across multiple therapeutic areas, including women’s healthcare, cardio-diabeto (cardio-metabolic), pain management, urology, and more. Over the years, Corona Remedies has carved out a niche for itself in India’s domestic pharmaceutical market. By June 2025, the company…
Read moreBrandworks Technologies: How This Electronics Player Is Scaling Smart
Introduction Brandworks Technologies Private Limited is one of India’s fastest-growing electronics manufacturing partners, building an integrated ecosystem across OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) and ODM (Original Design Manufacturing). Founded in 2017 in Vasai, Maharashtra, the company has positioned itself as the backbone for smart IoT devices, consumer electronics, and next-gen lifestyle hardware. Its core mission: help…
Read moreWho Encashes the Meesho IPO?
Meesho’s IPO isn’t just another listing, it represents one of India’s strongest consumer-internet success stories reaching maturity.What started nine years ago as a small idea to help neighbourhood resellers sell on WhatsApp has turned into a social-commerce giant powering India’s value-first shoppers and small sellers. Founded by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal in 2015 (IIT…
Read moreThe Funding Week That Broke the Pattern- November’s Final Stretch Turns Red-Hot
What a way to close the month.The final funding week of November didn’t just close the month, it rewrote the month’s leaderboard. With ₹1,911 Cr raised across 32 deals, this became the highest deal-count week of November 2025, proving once again that founders who keep building win, even when the market moves in slow motion….
Read moreWhere Is iD Fresh’s Revenue Really Coming From in FY25?
India’s fresh food category has transformed massively in the last decade, and iD Fresh Food has been one of the biggest forces behind this shift. From turning simple idli–dosa batter into a ₹681-crore+ business to expanding into parotas, dairy, beverages, and chapatis, the company has built a strong ready-to-cook ecosystem. But what does this ₹681…
Read moreWho Grabbed India’s Biggest Funding Deals This Week (Nov 14–20, 2025)?
Every week, India’s startup ecosystem throws up a surprise, but this week, the spotlight wasn’t on flashy consumer apps or high-burn unicorns. Instead, the biggest cheques quietly flowed into the sectors that actually keep India running: farming, logistics, aviation, and supply chain. It almost feels like a shift in the startup narrative.Instead of “What’s the…
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