A Look at the Family Office Building the Next Generation of Consumer Brands India’s startup ecosystem is increasingly seeing the rise of founder-led investment firms and family offices that back bold consumer brands early in their journey. One such emerging investor is Nobody Ventures, a New Delhi-based family office established in 2024. Despite being relatively…
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Top 10 Unlisted Poultry & Animal Protein Companies Powering India’s Protein Economy
India’s poultry and animal protein industry has emerged as one of the country’s fastest-growing agribusiness sectors. Rising incomes, changing food habits, and increasing awareness of protein-rich diets continue to drive demand for poultry products, eggs, and animal feed. The industry has evolved from traditional farming into a modern, integrated ecosystem. Today, companies manage everything from…
Read moreWho Joined India’s Unicorn Club: January – June 2026?
India’s New Unicorns Signal the Next Wave of Innovation and Value Creation Introduction India’s startup ecosystem has entered a new phase of maturity. While the previous decade was largely defined by rapid user acquisition and aggressive capital deployment, 2026 is increasingly becoming a year of disciplined growth, stronger business fundamentals, and sectoral diversification. The country’s…
Read moreBig Cheques, Bold Bets – India’s Funding Week in Review
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,…
Read moreMore Than Jewellery: A Global Retail Success Story
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…
Read moreWeekly Deals: The Top Funding Stories Shaping India’s Startup Ecosystem
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….
Read moreWho Owns “Only What’s Needed” by Food Pharmer?
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,…
Read moreBack-to-School Season: India’s Unlisted Stationery Companies
As schools reopen across India and millions of students prepare for a new academic year, the stationery industry once again moves into the spotlight. From pencils and pens to notebooks, office supplies, and educational accessories, stationery remains a vital part of India’s educational ecosystem. While consumers are often familiar with popular brands found on retail…
Read moreAgilitas: India’s Next Big Sportswear Powerhouse
Agilitas at a Glance Agilitas Sports Private Limited is a Bengaluru-based sportswear and athleisure platform founded in 2023 by former Puma India Managing Director Abhishek Ganguly. The company is building a vertically integrated sports business spanning manufacturing, consumer brands, retail, distribution, and innovation-led operations. Financial Performance Snapshot Key Takeaways The Three Pillars Driving Agilitas’ Growth…
Read moreIndia’s Funding Pulse: 5 Startup Deals That Defined the Week
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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