New Healthcare Section Offers End-to-End Support for Women’s Health Needs Healthcare platform PharmEasy has launched WomenCare, a dedicated category designed to provide comprehensive healthcare support for women across different stages of life. The new category will go live with special offers around International Women’s Day. WomenCare has been positioned as a one-stop digital destination addressing women’s evolving healthcare needs. The category features curated sections covering sexual wellness, fertility, menstrual health and intimate hygiene, PCOD management, as well as skin and haircare. The company said additional healthcare segments will be introduced over time to expand the offering. Integrated Health Services and…
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Institutional Investors Including Goldman Sachs and Mirae Asset Pick Up Shares Chinese technology giant Tencent, through its affiliate Tencent Cloud Europe BV, has offloaded a portion of its stake in PB Fintech through a block deal on the stock exchange. According to exchange data, Tencent Cloud Europe BV sold 48,40,439 shares of PB Fintech at ₹1,435.10 per share, resulting in a transaction value of approximately ₹694.65 crore. Prior to the sale, Tencent Cloud Europe held 97,48,750 shares, representing a 2.12% stake in the company. Following the block deal, its shareholding reduced to 49,08,311 shares, or about 1.06%. Global and Domestic…
Workforce transition impacts about 3–4% of company staff Walmart-backed ecommerce giant Flipkart has asked around 400–500 employees to leave the company following its annual performance review process, according to people familiar with the development. The number represents roughly 3–4% of Flipkart’s workforce, higher than the usual 1–2% of employees typically exited each year for performance reasons. In response to media queries, Flipkart said the company conducts regular performance evaluations aligned with clearly defined expectations, and a small percentage of employees may transition out of the organisation as part of the process. The company added that it is providing transition support…
Goldman Sachs Alternatives leads Series C round for eldercare technology Sage, a New York-based senior care technology company, has raised $65 million in a Series C funding round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, with participation from existing investors IVP and Goldcrest. The funding will help the company expand its artificial intelligence platform designed to support caregivers in nursing homes and assisted living facilities as demand rises for technology-enabled eldercare solutions. Capital to strengthen AI platform for caregivers and care facilities The fresh capital will be used to enhance Sage’s AI-powered care platform and expand its deployment across senior care facilities.…
D2C Streetwear Brand Secures Backing from India SME Investment Fund and Namita Thapar Mumbai-based omnichannel clothing brand Bonkers Corner has raised ₹95 crore (around $10.5 million) in its Series A funding round led by India SME Investment Fund. The round also saw participation from Radhakrishna Ramnarain Pvt Ltd, Namita Thapar, and more than 20 other investors. According to regulatory filings, the board of Bad Brains Streetstyle Pvt Ltd allotted 3,12,644 Series A compulsorily convertible preference shares at an issue price of ₹3,038 each to raise the funds. This marks the first major institutional funding round for the direct-to-consumer fashion brand.…
Bertelsmann India Investments leads round to expand rural retail platform Rural omnichannel retail startup Rozana has raised Rs 290 crore ($31.6 million) in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments, with participation from Fireside Ventures, US-based Spark Growth Ventures, Bikaji Family Office, FE Securities, and several family offices. The investment reflects growing interest in technology-driven retail models addressing India’s vast rural consumption market. With this round, Rozana has raised nearly $60 million in funding to date. Capital to strengthen technology, private labels and brand partnerships The fresh capital will be used to strengthen Rozana’s technology infrastructure, expand…
OneFlow Holdings and South Park Commons back healthtech startup Healthtech startup Cent has raised an undisclosed amount in funding from OneFlow Holdings and South Park Commons. The investment comes as interest grows in AI-driven healthcare solutions focused on early disease detection and preventive diagnostics. Cent aims to build a technology-led screening platform capable of identifying serious medical conditions before symptoms appear. Capital to advance AI-powered early detection capabilities The fresh funding will support the development of Cent’s AI-led diagnostic platform and expansion of its screening capabilities. The startup is focused on building advanced detection systems for critical diseases such as…
Al Nahyan and Al-Ketbi families back virtual-first healthcare expansion Healthtech startup TruDoc Healthcare has raised $15 million (approximately Rs 125 crore) in a pre-Series B funding round with participation from the Al Nahyan family and the Al-Ketbi family, along with existing investor Pulsar Capital. The investment supports the company’s efforts to scale its virtual-first healthcare infrastructure across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region as demand grows for remote and home-based medical services. Capital to scale telemedicine and at-home critical care services The proceeds will be used to expand TruDoc’s virtual healthcare platform and strengthen its hospital-at-home model across GCC markets.…
Leadership Hires Strengthen Supply Chain and Corporate Communications E-commerce major Flipkart has appointed Somnath Das as Vice President, Supply Chain, and Digbijay Mishra as Vice President, Corporate Communications, strengthening its senior leadership across operational and strategic functions. Focus on Strengthening Supply Chain Operations Somnath Das will lead supply chain operations for Flipkart’s large business segment, focusing on improving network efficiency and building technology-led supply chain capabilities. He brings over two decades of experience across the consumer packaged goods, retail, and food and beverage sectors. Before joining Flipkart, Das served as Senior Vice President at Jubilant FoodWorks. He has also held…
Artha Venture Fund leads investment to expand AI-powered customer engagement platform AI-powered customer engagement startup Cheerio AI has raised Rs 8 crore in a seed funding round led by Artha Venture Fund through its Artha Venture Fund II. The round also saw participation from Hyderabad Angels, TiE Angels, LetsVenture, Invention Engine, and several angel investors. The investment highlights growing demand for AI-driven platforms that help enterprises optimise customer acquisition and retention strategies. Capital to develop multi-modal AI capabilities and global expansion The fresh capital will be used to build advanced multi-modal AI capabilities, including a proprietary small-model LLM designed for…