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A DSGCP playbook based on insights from 100+ founders reveals how rising CACs, creative fatigue, weak retention and overdependence on digital channels are keeping most Indian D2C brands stuck below ₹100 crore

From cinema to conscious entrepreneurship, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is embracing a new chapter defined by purpose, simplicity, and self-discovery.

It will provide early stage capital, structured mentorship and operational support, allowing students to work on building companies while continuing their undergraduate or postgraduate studies.

Following the acquisition, Blitzllama's technology will be integrated into the VWO platform.

As part of the transaction, Paramount's non surgical businesses, including its lifestyle and hygiene operations, will be separated before completion of the deal and will continue to be owned by the Grover family.

The fund will invest in growing women-led ventures across technology, digital brands, healthcare, sustainability, consumer products, and creative enterprises globally.

The funding will support the company's plans to launch India's first privately developed L band Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite by 2026.

The below brands have announced their latest funding rounds.

The offering will include a fresh issue of equity shares worth INR 1,100 crore, while existing shareholders and co-founders will sell shares worth INR 1,242.35 crore through an offer for sale.

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The round also included participation from SE Ventures Energy, the investment arm of Schneider Electric, and Singapore based, India focused fund Riverwalk Holdings.

The funding round features a USD 200 million primary investment led by Goldman Sachs and a USD 40 million secondary share purchase by IVP, Menlo Ventures and Unusual Ventures from employees.

The board also approved the appointment of Neharika Vohra as an Additional Women Director in a non executive and independent capacity for a five year term starting December 11, 2025.

The entrepreneurial comeback of Yuvraj Singh: How he turned survival, sport & purpose into a brand empire.

The airline's Board said that safety norms were not violated, however, inquiries by aviation watchdog, DGCA, suggest otherwise.

Rajinikanth's story is a reminder that true stardom is rooted in values, not visibility.

The predictive analytics market alone reached a valuation of $12.4 billion in 2024, with forecasts projecting expansion to $38.1 billion by 2030. Vangalapat's contributions sit squarely within this transformation, bridging the gap between academic research and deployed industrial systems that generate measurable economic impact.

NeoSapien said that it plans to direct the fresh capital towards accelerating product development, enhancing visibility in the market, and strengthening the team across functions.

The company said that this combination brings together two iconic businesses with beloved brands, storied legacies, with capabilities that shape the future of snacking.

The partnership will see Microsoft join hands with IT giants to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI, with each of these companies deploying over 50,000 Microsoft Copilot licenses, collectively more than 2,00,000 licenses.

According to the Ministry, the scheme facilitates financial support to the first-time Micro & Small exporters on Registration-cum-Membership Certification (RCMC) with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), Export Insurance Premium, and Testing & Quality Certification for exports.

As Akshaye Khanna and Bobby Deol lead a powerful resurgence, Bollywood witnesses a rare cultural shift where talent, timing, and nostalgia collide to bring forgotten legends back to the spotlight.

When this enterprise decided to safeguard its entire SAP HANA domain on Google Cloud, the technical considerations were substantial.

With rising material costs and unpredictable supply chains, companies across sectors are seeking high-end, sustainable print solutions that are also fast, consistent, and cost-efficient.

Reginald Men, a premium segment personal care brand founded by Trisha Reddy Talasani in August 2022, features a range of men's products, with a focus on sunscreen and serum, a key category for Honasa.

With the latest transaction, JSW Paints now holds 61.2 percent of Akzo Nobel India.

With NTDP backing, India Accelerator will onboard 8 to 10 startups in March 2026, offering capital, regulatory support, partnerships and structured market entry.

The initiative is part of Hindustan Unilever's Project Circular Bharat and will support 50 startups over the next three years.

Moderated by Sachin Marya, Editorial Director of Entrepreneur India & APAC, positioned wallets as the gateway through which most users experience Web3. "I personally feel wallets are the main gate to W3. So that's where the game starts," he said.

The below brands have announced their latest updates.