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…
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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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A Deep Dive into India’s Fastest-Growing Food & Beverage – Savory & Snacks Startups Introduction India’s Food & Beverages (F&B) sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, powered by evolving lifestyles, higher disposable incomes, and an ever-growing appetite for convenient yet quality snacking. Within this vast landscape, the Savory & Snacks sub-sector…
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As the festive season lit up the markets, India’s private funding ecosystem closed October on a high, clocking ₹2,769 Cr across 31 deals. The final week (Oct 24–30, 2025) showcased a balanced mix of clean energy, fintech, mobility, and lending stories, each signaling long-term conviction from both domestic and global investors. While Goldi Solar’s ₹1,422…
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India’s real estate sector is undergoing a digital transformation, from listings and brokerage to rentals and resale management. These five PropTech and Real Estate Operations (RE Ops) platforms are shaping the housing revival through scale, technology, and trust. 1. Square Yards Technology Private Limited (Square Yards) City: GurgaonFounding Date: 2014FY 2024 Revenue: ₹1009.42 CrLatest Valuation:…
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Electronic Payment Solutions are the backbone of India’s digital economy. From UPI and payment gateways to API-led banking and embedded lending, these platforms ensure seamless transactions for millions of businesses and consumers every single day. With over 130 billion UPI transactions in FY24, India now operates the world’s largest digital payments ecosystem. This explosive growth…
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Introduction India’s waste management and recycling sector is undergoing a profound transformation, from an informal, fragmented system to a structured, technology-driven industry that supports the country’s circular-economy ambitions. Every year, India generates more than 62 million tonnes of solid waste, out of which nearly 70% is collected and only 20–25% is effectively treated or recycled….
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India’s private markets continued to hum with activity this week, clocking ₹1,273 Cr across 8 deals, led by mobility, fintech, food, and digital hospitality. While growth-stage bets dominated, early-stage innovation also found capital support, a strong signal of investor confidence going into the festive quarter. Capital continued to flow across mobility, workflow automation, consumer finance,…
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Chakr Innovation Private Limited, founded in 2016 by Kushagra Srivastava, Bharti Singhla, and Arpit Dhupar (all IIT Delhi alumni), is a Gurgaon-based clean-tech startup tackling emissions from diesel generators. The company develops retrofit devices that capture up to 90% of harmful particulate matter and nitrogen oxides directly at the exhaust. With growing adoption across corporate…
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KisanKonnect Safe Food Private Limited is a farm-to-fork agritech company that sources fresh fruits and vegetables directly from 500+ farms. With a tech-enabled supply chain, it ensures safe, hygienic, and traceable food delivered to consumers’ doorsteps within 24 hours. They have offline stores Connecting 5K+ farmer families with 2.5L + happy families in Mumbai and…
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