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Growth Strategies

From Food to Full-Stack Care: How India's Pet Care Market is Evolving

As urban pet parenting rises, spending is shifting towards premium nutrition, grooming, wellness and services, reshaping the country's pet care market

News and Trends

Flipkart-backed Shadowfax Sets IPO Price Band at INR 118–124

The IPO will open for public subscription on January 20.

News and Trends

Choco Up Appoints New Leaders in Strategy, Risk, and Australia Operations

New roles focus on corporate planning, risk oversight, and Australia operation

News and Trends

3one4 Capital Completes Partial Exit from Dhan Parent

The firm said the exit delivered an internal rate of return (IRR) of about 65 percent for the fund.

News and Trends

Elevation Capital-backed AI Fashion Startup Alle Shuts Down

The decision to close the company was taken in October last year.

News and Trends

Innovaccer Completes INR 600 Cr ESOP Buyback for Employees

The buyback follows Innovaccer's USD 275 million Series F funding round, which comprised a mix of primary and secondary capital.

News and Trends

CarDekho-backed Carrum Raises Series A Funding from Uber

The company said the fresh capital will be used to expand its fleet and scale business operations.

News and Trends

On-Demand Beauty Startup Dazzl Bags USD 3.2 Mn Funding Led by Stellaris Venture Partners

The round also saw participation from a group of founders and operators, including Ritesh Agarwal, Maninder Gulati, Abhinav Sinha, Sameer Brij Verma, and Abhishek Bansal.

Technology

India Urges Quick Comm Platforms to Drop 10-Minute Delivery Deadline for Gig Workers

All major quick commerce platforms are likely to drop 10-minute moniker from their platforms.

News and Trends

Specialty Chemicals Startup Atomgrid Secures USD 7 Mn Funding

The fresh funds will be used to deepen its export footprint, establish on ground teams and offices in key international markets, and accelerate the development and launch of new products through its R&D.

News and Trends

Women's Hygiene Brand Pee Safe Secures USD 32 Mn from OrbiMed

The fresh capital will be used to expand Pee Safe's offline retail footprint, strengthen brand-led marketing, and expand rapidly across quick commerce and leading marketplaces.

News and Trends

Amagi Raises INR 805 Cr from Anchor Investors Ahead of IPO

The IPO will open for public subscription on January 13 and close on January 16.

News and Trends

Wint Wealth Holding Company Raises INR 250 Cr in Series B Funding

The capital will be utilised to accelerate the adoption of corporate bonds among retail investors across India and to strengthen its NBFC operations.

Taxes

Stop Leaving Money on the Table: How Recent Tax Changes Create New Opportunities for Solopreneurs and Small-Business Owners

Join us for a free webinar with Lisa Greene-Lewis, Principal Communications Manager and tax expert at Intuit TurboTax.

Growing a Business

Why Traditional Reputation Management Fails in an AI-Driven World

Traditional page-one SEO is no longer the whole game. AI Overviews and AI tools like ChatGPT shape first impressions before anyone clicks.