India’s alcohol industry is among the largest consumer markets globally, driven by rising urban demand, premiumisation, and expanding retail distribution. While listed liquor giants attract most investor attention, several unlisted companies have quietly built strong manufacturing and brand-led businesses across whisky, rum, vodka, and IMFL categories. The above list highlights India’s leading unlisted hard liquor…
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India’s startup ecosystem kept the momentum alive this week with 20 funding deals collectively raising ₹715 Cr between May 08 and May 14, 2026. What stood out wasn’t just the capital inflow, it was the diversity of sectors attracting investor confidence. From space technology and digital commerce infrastructure to consumer food brands and manufacturing-led startups,…
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India’s fragrance and perfumes market is quietly scaling into a high-growth consumer segment, driven by rising disposable income, premiumization, and increased grooming awareness across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. From legacy perfumery houses to digital-first D2C brands, the sector is seeing a mix of traditional expertise and modern branding. In this blog, we break…
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Introduction India’s private market activity remained steady yet concentrated this week, with ₹3,852 Cr raised across 24 deals. While the deal count reflects consistent momentum, the real story lies in where the money is flowing. A deeper cut shows that capital is not spreading evenly, instead, it is clustered in high-conviction sectors like climate, fintech,…
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A Week That Revealed Investor Priorities Between February 13 and February 19, 2026, India’s private capital market sent a clear message: capital is being deployed with intent, not abundance. A total of ₹2,694 Cr was raised across 27 deals, but the real story lies in how capital was concentrated. A small set of large deals…
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Top 5 Funding Deals (Jan 16 – Jan 22, 2026) Deals dominated India’s startup ecosystem this week, with major funding activity across mobility, finance, robotics, consumer brands, and space-tech. Between Jan 16 and Jan 22, 2026, investors backed high-growth companies solving real-world problems, showing that large deals are increasingly flowing into infrastructure-heavy and deep-tech sectors…
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India’s startup funding deals remained active in mid-January 2026, with investors backing a mix of wealth platforms, healthcare models, hygiene brands, and education-led scale plays. Between Jan 09 and Jan 15, 2026, India recorded ₹2,611 Cr across 28 deals. The week’s funding deals were clearly led by a few large rounds, showing that bigger cheques…
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When we think of women’s health in India, fertility often dominates the conversation, and for a long time, that’s been understandable. But the emerging wave of FemTech 2.0 is radically expanding the narrative. Today’s women-led (or women-focused) startups aren’t just solving reproductive issues; they’re addressing the full spectrum of women’s wellness, from sustainable period care…
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India Startup Funding Snapshot – December 2025 India’s startup ecosystem closed December 2025 with ₹6,779.49 crore raised across 71 deals, reflecting steady investor confidence despite selective capital deployment. Funding activity was anchored by large, late-stage and strategic rounds across energy, healthcare devices, EVs, fintech, and deep-tech. While deal volumes stayed consistent, capital was clearly concentrated…
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India’s Plant Protein & Alternative Meat Innovators Where conscious eating meets next-gen food technology India’s plant-protein and alternative meat ecosystem is no longer niche, it’s a fast-scaling food-tech movement reshaping how the country eats. Driven by urban consumers, sustainability shifts, and the pursuit of healthier protein, these startups are building everything from tempeh and soy-based…
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