Entrepreneurs
Crafting Men’s Confidence
Shark Tank-backed The Bear House is redefining men's style with bold confidence.
The Makers Co.
Business News
Decode Your Skincare
Bengaluru-based brand's dermatologist-approved, multifunctional products are crafted to deliver results without irritating the skin—making them ideal for both first-time and seasoned users.
Business News
How Ugaoo Turned Houseplants into a National Movement for Urban India
"We didn't wait for the perfect moment we jumped in, took risks, and built everything from scratch," Siddhant Bhalinge, Founder, Ugaoo
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From Charging Phones to Powering Homes: How Ambrane Became a INR 260 Cr Bootstrapped Electronics Brand
"One day, I was in the metro carrying a power bank. A man saw it and asked, 'What are you doing with this gadget?' I said, 'I'm charging my phone.' He asked, 'Will it charge mine too?' That's when it hit me that we were solving a real problem people hadn't even named yet," says Ashok Rajpal, Founder and Director, Ambrane
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Bottling Nostalgia: Nikhil Doda, Co-Founder, Director & COO of Lahori Zeera
The flagship drink, Lahori Zeera, isn't your average soda. It's fizzy, yes, but it's also fortified with black pepper, dry ginger, lemon juice, cumin, and a carefully calibrated mix of salt and sugar, effectively making it India's sassiest electrolyte drink
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The Scientific Foodies: Bharat Bhalla and Varun Kapur, Co-Founders, Yu Foods
Before launching Yu, the duo ran a full-scale consumer survey, speaking to over 500 people about their packaged food habits. The verdict? Guilt, preservatives, and a lingering suspicion of the mystery-meat variety. That led them to deep-dive into food preservation technologies, where they stumbled on something unexpected—NASA, yes, NASA
Starting a Business
The Wellness Disruptor of D2C
Currently, around 90–92 per cent of Wellbeing Nutrition's business comes from India. It's now also available across the GCC region, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE, generating nearly INR 1.5 crore in monthly business
Leadership
From IIT Kanpur to Global Unicorns: Naveen Tewari’s Relentless Pursuit of Creation
"It was not until Harvard Business School that the idea of creation began to crystallise, "They weren't interested in conversations about industries or markets. They were just obsessed with creation," Naveen Tewari, Founder of InMobi and Glance
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From Rural Roots To Global Recognition: Vijay Naidu’s Fintech Revolution
As India's first fintech leader and network marketer to be awarded a diplomatic passport, Naidu's journey defies convention — and his impact defies limits
Business News
Visionaries Tackling Hair Damage
Iluvia addresses hard water-induced hair damage with its vegan, sulfate-free Hard Water Shampoo. Operating D2C and B2B2C, it partners with salons, offers sustainable solutions, and plans international expansion by 2025.
Business News
Natural Beauty Creator
Nat Habit crafts 100% natural, Ayurveda-inspired personal care products, leveraging fresh ingredients, eco-friendly packaging, and a D2C model. Boasting a 52% repeat rate, it plans product expansion and offline retail entry.
Business News
Hair Care Revolutioner
Traya offers personalised, science-backed hair loss solutions combining Ayurveda, dermatology, and nutrition. With AI-powered diagnostics, a thriving community, and a diverse product range, it aims for global expansion and brand trust.
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Quality Hygiene Provider for Every Age
The Indore-based hygiene brand Millennium Babycares excels in baby, fem-care, and adult hygiene products.
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The Indian Glow: Romita Mazumdar, Founder and CEO, Foxtale
She gained invaluable insights by working in a beauty store and interacting with over 3,000 women which guided the product development
By Kavya Pillai
Business News
Transforming Dairy
Starting with small-scale pilots in 2016, they allowed customers to subscribe and pay for milk in advance. By 2019, they established a solid customer base of around 5,000 subscribers, setting the groundwork for their D2C journey
By Kavya Pillai
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Athleisure Driven By Modern Lifestyles
Kabra's journey began during his MBA studies abroad in 2015, culminating in the launch of XYXX in 2016. The brand name reflects a disruptive vision, emphasizing individuality.
By Kavya Pillai
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Doyens of D2C: How these Founders are Reshaping the Space
Our current issue is one dedicated to the doyens of D2C. One clear theme, which emerged out of our conversations with entrepreneurs featured in this edition, is their newfound focus towards quick commerce, which is driving sales to a new high
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Innovative Fashion Strategist
The Pant Project offers custom-fit pants with personalised styles, leveraging D2C, social media engagement, and data analytics. Plans include expanding to denims, athleisure, and omnichannel experiences with INR 100 crore revenue goals.
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Revolutionizing Sleep
Through extensive research, the team discovered that Indians are among the most sleep-deprived people in the world, often spending nearly 26 years of their lives on beds supported by outdated mattress technology. This gap in the market highlighted a critical need for innovation
By Kavya Pillai
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The Wellness Crusader
"We observed a highly unorganised sector riddled with counterfeit products, misleading label declarations, and a lack of proper quality control measures. As consumers, we struggled to find authentic, highquality products we could trust," said Shreyans Jain, founder & executive director, Nutrabay
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The Cow-loving Milkman: Dr. Kishore Indukuri of Sid’s Farm
In 2016, with just 20 cows and a dream of creating something better, Sid's Farm was born—a direct-to-consumer (D2C) dairy brand driven by a passion for quality
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Pet Companion
Founded in 2021 by Varun Sadana, the Bengaluru-based Supertails simplifies pet parenting with a digital platform offering products, personalised support, and resources.
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Going Nuts
"Our mantra has always been to discover what resonates with consumers and scale it across channels, aligning with evolving market dynamics," said Akash Sharma, co-founder, Farmley
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Miss Fashionista
She candidly admits that while building a brand from a tier-III city was not easy, "it has been worth it."
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Affordable Footwear Innovators
Founded by Prateek Singhal and Ahmad Hushsham in 2021, Yoho offers affordable, comfortable footwear with over 100 styles, including orthopaedic slippers and sneakers, and plans to expand into kids' and sports footwear.
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The Comfort Redefiner
Freecultr, founded in 2019, redefines India's innerwear market with a data-driven, consumer-centric D2C model. Expanding globally, it emphasises comfort, sustainability, and customer feedback, aiming for 50% growth by 2025.
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Data Breach Drama: When Trust Turns Costly in a Digital Age
Amid surging data breaches, Indian businesses are prone to financial and reputational fallout. Can cyber insurance emerge as a safeguard?