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…
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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…
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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 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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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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Rosada Unicorn Private Limited is a fast-emerging D2C brand focused on designing, manufacturing, and selling customized baby & kids products. Founded in 2023 and based in Kolkata, the company is building a niche in emotionally-driven, high-quality everyday essentials for children. In a market where parents are increasingly seeking personalization and quality, Rosada Unicorn is positioning…
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India’s startup ecosystem saw strong momentum in the first week of May 2026, with startups collectively raising ₹1,144 crore across 20 deals between May 1 and May 7, 2026. From space-tech and semiconductors to quick commerce and consumer brands, investors continued backing high-growth and innovation-led businesses across sectors. Among the biggest highlights of the week…
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Kissht (OnEMI Technology Solutions), a digital lending fintech platform, is launching its ₹925.92 Cr IPO. Backed by strong early investors and rapid AUM growth, the company is entering public markets at a time when fintech lending is both high-growth and high-risk. OnEMI Technology Solutions Limited is a technology-enabled lender in India, primarily offering digital loans through…
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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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