Introduction India’s biggest funding deals of the week closed between July 3–9, 2026, across 26 funding deals, pulling in a combined ₹2,180 Crore and the mix of sectors, investors, and deal sizes tells a much bigger story than the numbers alone. From a South Korean institution writing a ₹900 Crore cheque into India’s broking ecosystem,…
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Malabar Gold: The Golden Financial Powerhouse Founded in 2001, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is the flagship jewellery retail company of the Malabar Group, which traces its origins to 1993 under the leadership of M.P. Ahammed. Headquartered in Kozhikode, Kerala, the company has grown from a regional jewellery retailer into one of the world’s largest jewellery…
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India’s private market continued to witness healthy capital deployment during the week of June 26 to July 02, 2026, with startups and growth-stage companies collectively raising ₹1,650 crore across 27 disclosed funding deals. The week’s funding activity reflected strong investor confidence across sectors such as lab-grown diamonds, fintech, consumer brands, renewable energy, and enterprise infrastructure….
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Overview India’s startup ecosystem continued to attract significant venture capital and strategic investments in June 2026, reinforcing the country’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing innovation hubs. Despite a more disciplined investment environment, investors remained highly active in companies with strong fundamentals, scalable business models, and technology-driven solutions. The month witnessed over ₹15,000 crore…
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Introducing Bodycraft Founded in 1997, Bodycraft is one of India’s leading beauty, wellness, and aesthetic care brands, known for pioneering the clinic-salon hybrid model that combines salon, spa, dermatology, and wellness services under one roof. The company was born from the vision of Mrs. Manjul Gupta, an army wife who sought to redefine beauty and…
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Introduction to the Industry India’s health and wellness food market is not just growing, it is thriving at an unprecedented pace. As consumers become increasingly aware of nutrition, ingredient transparency, and overall well-being, their expectations from food brands are evolving rapidly. Consequently, there is a clear shift away from traditional packaged foods toward healthier, cleaner,…
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India’s startup funding landscape remained active between May 29 and June 4, 2026, with investors backing businesses across retail, sportswear, electric mobility, creator-tech, and manufacturing. Although the week recorded 16 disclosed deals worth ₹1,322 Cr, only a handful of transactions stood out for both their size and strategic significance. In addition, these investments reflected the…
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India’s Private Market Is Heating Up Again After a measured start to the year, May 2026 delivered a strong signal from India’s unlisted market. Investors deployed significant capital across mobility, consumer brands, fintech, aerospace, semiconductors, manufacturing, and sustainability-focused businesses. From mega funding rounds to strategic investments, the month reflected growing investor confidence in companies building…
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India’s startup ecosystem remained active during the week of May 22–May 28, 2026, with companies collectively raising ₹864 crore across 19 funding deals. While deal activity was spread across multiple sectors, a handful of transactions accounted for a significant share of the capital deployed. From AI-powered biotech and semiconductor manufacturing to fintech and agritech, investors…
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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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