Surat | August 19, 2025 – What began in 1947 as a small textile shop in Surat has today grown into a ₹100 crore empire — Kesaria Textile Company. With over one lakh traders and resellers in its network and exports to 40+ countries, the brand has become a household name in India’s textile ecosystem. But its vision now goes beyond selling fabrics: Kesaria wants to build India’s next 10,000 entrepreneurs. From Legacy to Opportunity Surat has long been India’s textile capital, but Kesaria Textile has rewritten what legacy looks like. The company, trusted for quality and variety, has shifted…
Author: Aman Atulya
New Delhi, August 19, 2025 – OpenAI has unveiled a new subscription tier for Indian users called ChatGPT Go, priced at ₹399 per month. The plan aims to make advanced AI features more affordable while widening access to the company’s flagship model GPT-5. Affordable AI for Indian Users ChatGPT Go bridges the gap between the free tier and the premium ChatGPT Plus subscription, which costs ₹1,999 per month. While Plus continues to cater to power users with access to legacy models like GPT-4o and OpenAI’s video generation tool Sora, Go has been designed as a lower-cost entry point for professionals,…
Bengaluru, August 19 – PixelSky Capital, a secondaries-focused fund backed by boutique investment bank IndigoEdge and Yumlane founder Hitesh Ahuja, has achieved its first close at Rs 150 crore. The fund is targeting a total corpus of Rs 400 crore to build a portfolio of late-stage startup investments. Funding Snapshot Strategy & Pipeline PixelSky Capital plans to add at least three more secondary investments over the next few quarters. The fund is actively exploring new-age businesses at the cusp of profitability, with its next deal expected in the October–December 2025 period. Target companies are those with valuations between $300 million…
Surat, August 19 – Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, has invested ₹137.5 crore in Goldi Solar, one of India’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers. The strategic backing is set to accelerate Goldi Solar’s expansion and strengthen its position as a global renewable energy player. Funding Snapshot Powering India’s Clean Energy Transition Kamath emphasized the scale of opportunity in renewable energy, stating that India must build world-class companies to lead the clean energy shift. His investment aligns with the country’s ambitious 280 GW solar target by 2030, while also supporting the government’s PLI scheme that encourages domestic solar manufacturing. Goldi…
Bengaluru, August 18, 2025 – ShareChat, India’s leading social media platform, has appointed Neha Markanda as its Chief Business Officer (CBO) for both ShareChat and Moj platforms. Markanda steps into the role previously held by Gaurav Jain, who departed the company in June. A Seasoned Leader with Diverse Experience With over 22 years of experience, Markanda brings a wealth of expertise from her tenure at Google India, where she served as Head of Industry, E-commerce. In this capacity, she led strategy across multiple verticals, delivering consistent market growth. Additionally, she spearheaded Google India’s health strategy and played a pivotal role…
Mumbai, August 18, 2025 – Captain Fresh, a B2B seafood supply chain startup, is set to raise ₹1,700 crore (approximately $200 million) through a fresh issue of shares as part of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The company is reportedly eyeing a total issue size of $350–400 million, including an offer for sale (OFS). Company Overview Founded in 2019 by Utham Gowda, Captain Fresh operates as a multi-species seafood brand, providing a platform for sourcing and supplying animal protein, including fish, crabs, lobsters, and other seafood. The company has raised over $200 million to date from investors such as…
New Delhi, August 18, 2025 – Samsung has stepped up its ‘Make in India’ play by rolling out laptop production in the country, strengthening India’s position as a global electronics hub. Manufacturing Snapshot The electronics giant has already been a dominant player in smartphone manufacturing in India. With laptops now entering its local assembly lines, Samsung signals a long-term commitment to India’s manufacturing ecosystem. This expansion comes as the Indian government continues to push the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to attract global tech investments. Why It Matters For India’s startup and innovation ecosystem, Samsung’s move is more than just…
Ahmedabad, August 2025 – In a landmark first growth capital injection, Wealth Company Asset Management -the AM arm of Pantomath Group has invested ₹460 crore (approx. $52 million) into Amnex Infotechnologies through its Bharat Value Fund (BVF). Why It Matters Amnex, founded in 2008 by Aditya Shah and Tapan Gosaliya, specializes in AI, IoT, GIS, and blockchain-driven solutions tailored for mission-critical applications ranging from smart cities and mobility to utilities, mining, logistics, and agriculture. The company operates asset-light, boasts a 75% compound annual growth rate over the last three years, and maintains ROCE above 40% a powerful signal of operational…
Mumbai | August 2025 – Quick commerce giant Zepto has joined hands with real estate disruptor House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) to roll out a striking campaign, “Land in 10 Minutes.” The collaboration has caught India’s startup ecosystem by surprise, sparking conversations about bold marketing and cross-industry creativity. Campaign Snapshot Market Innovation Zepto, known for groceries and essentials delivered in minutes, used this campaign not to sell real estate but to sell an idea—that speed and imagination are now its biggest brand currencies. Partnering with HoABL, a new-age real estate brand that makes land ownership digital-first, transparent, and consumer-friendly, added…
New Delhi, August 18, 2025 — Artha India Ventures has announced the close of its latest investment vehicle, the Artha Select Fund (ASF), at ₹432 crore, exceeding its original ₹330 crore target by 31%. Funding Snapshot ASF will deploy ₹20 crore average cheques into 12–14 high-growth startups drawn from Artha’s 135-company portfolio. The fund is focused on Series B and C rounds, where scaling capital is most critical. India’s growth-stage startups often face a funding gap between early traction and global scale. ASF aims to close that gap by doubling down on Artha’s proven portfolio companies. By supporting only the…