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Woman entrepreneur builds Rs 2 crore business with grass in 1 year
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1y ago
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In 2022, Payal Nath launched Kadam Haat Basketry Barn Pvt Ltd, where artisans hand-weave nine types of grasses into sustainable bags, home decor, and other items using traditional crafts. Kolkata-based Kadam Haat clocked Rs2 crore revenues in the first year and is approaching the Rs5 crore mark this fiscal. It empowers artisans, about 85% of whom are women.
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Nearly 75,000 sellers hit double-digit growth in 2023 sales: Meesho
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1y ago
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According to Softbank-backed ecommerce platform Meesho, around 75,000 sellers achieved double-digit growth, with over 20,000 sellers experiencing a ten-fold increase in their business. Meesho reported profitability throughout the year and claimed that nearly 10,000 sellers surpassed Rs 1 crore in sales. Additionally, the platform added 7 lakh new sellers, recorded transactions for 14 crore customers, and observed that 80% of orders came from tier-2 and smaller markets, with Sundays being the most popular shopping day.
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Kinara Capital commits Rs 575+ crore for MSMEs in Karnataka by FY24
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1y ago
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Bengaluru-based fintech firm Kinara Capital plans to disburse over Rs 575 crore in business loans in FY24 and support the growth of MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in Karnataka. In the last fiscal year, the company disbursed over Rs 341 crore, representing a 141% increase from the previous year. Kinara Capital offers collateral-free loans ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 30 lakh through its various products, aiming to boost business growth and create over 6000 new jobs in the local economies. The company has already disbursed over Rs 1,089 crore across 20,717 business loans.
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Raymond Realty to launch Rs 14,000 cr worth housing projects in FY26, fixes July 1 for listing on bourses
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Raymond Realty plans to launch six residential projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region this fiscal year, with revenue potential estimated at Rs 14,000 crore. The company will list on stock exchanges on July 1, following a demerger from Raymond Ltd. This move allows Raymond Realty to focus solely on real estate. The company's projects will range from Rs 2 crore to Rs 20 crore, targeting quality and timely completion. Raymond Realty also aims to explore joint development agreements in Mumbai and Pune.
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Zara India posts weakest sales growth in FY25 amid rising market competition; net profit up 23%
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Zara's Indian joint venture with Tata, Inditex Trent, experienced its weakest sales growth in fiscal year 2025, only increasing revenue by under 1% to Rs 2,782 crore, compared to 8% growth the previous year. The slow sales growth is attributed to increasing competition in India's crowded market. Despite sluggish sales, net profit surged by 23% to Rs 299 crore. Zara's business model, focusing on fast fashion, faces challenges amidst elevated inflation and discretionary spending impacts.
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AlgoBulls posts 4.4X revenue jump in FY24, swings to positive EBITDA
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AlgoBulls posts 4.4X revenue jump in FY24, swings to positive EBITDA Algorithmic trading-focused fintech startup AlgoBulls demonstrated hyper-growth during the fiscal year ending March 2024, while keeping tight control on expenses—with losses rising by only 50%. AlgoBulls’ revenue from operations surged to Rs 238 crore in FY24 from Rs 54.5 crore in FY23, according to its consolidated financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). AlgoBulls is an AI-backed algorithmic trading platform that offers tools enabling traders to automate their strategies. It allows users to either build custom strategies or choose from a range of pre-built options—revenue from these services accounted for 99% of its total revenue. On the expense side, the company’s cost of materials—its largest expenditure—surged 4.5X to Rs 236 crore in FY24, accounting for nearly 98% of total expenses. Employee benefit expenses doubled to Rs 3 crore, while other overheads, including operational and administrative costs, amounted to Rs 2 crore for the year. Overall, the firm’s total expenses jumped 4.3X to Rs 241 crore in FY24 from Rs 56 crore in FY23. AlgoBulls’ net loss increased by 50% to Rs 3 crore in the last fiscal year. However, it reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 1 crore, with an improved EBITDA margin of 0.42%, while its return on capital employed (ROCE) stood at -35%. At a unit level, AlgoBulls spent Rs 1.01 to earn a rupee. As of March 2024, the company reported Rs 9 crore of current assets which includes Rs 2 crore of cash and bank balance. According to TheKredible, AlgoBulls has raised a total of $2.5 million in funding to date, including a $2 million round from lead investor Venture Catalysts, which holds a 2% stake in the company. Meanwhile, the company’s founders—Pushpak Dagade, Jimmit Patel, and Suraj Bathija—collectively own 66.66% of the company.
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Exclusive: Wify bags $2 million in pre-Series A round
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1y ago
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Construction and home improvement platform Wify has raised Rs 17.5 crore or $2.1 million in its pre-series A round led by Capria Ventures. This is the first round of investment for the Mumbai-based company this year. The board at Wify has passed a special resolution to issue 30,455 pre-series A CCPS at an issue price of Rs 5,747 each to raise Rs 17.5 crore, its regulatory filing accessed from RoC shows. Capria Ventures has poured Rs 8 crore while Duo Design and Optimistic Trading company pumped in Rs 3 crore and RS 1.5 crore, respectively. Existing investors Blume Ventures and Singularity Growth also participated with Rs 2 crore and Rs 3 crore each in the Pre Series A round.. Wify has secured $2 million in its last seed round in July 2022. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company has been valued at around Rs 128 crore (post-money) in its maiden financing round.. Founded in 2019 by Vikram Sharm and Deepanshu Goel, Wify is in the business of on-site installation and post-purchase services to businesses and brands. The four-year-old firm registered over two-fold year-on-year growth and posted Rs 24.47 crore revenue in FY23. Meanwhile, the losses for Wify stood at Rs 5.65 crore in the same period.
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The Bear House bags ₹3 cr from Namita Thapar
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The Bear House secured ₹3 crore from Namita Thapar on Shark Tank India. The deal includes ₹1 crore for 1% equity and ₹2 crore as debt. The brand, known for smart casuals, expects ₹140 crore in revenue this year with 40%+ YoY growth. Expansion plans include offline stores and quick-commerce partnerships.
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Infibeam ends Q3 FY24 with Rs 900 Cr income and Rs 41 Cr profit
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1y ago
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Infibeam Avenues, a fintech firm, has reported impressive financial results for the third quarter of FY24. The company's operating revenue grew over 2X compared to the same period last year, reaching Rs 912 crore. The majority of the revenue came from its payment gateway and infrastructure business, amounting to Rs 858.2 crore. The company also earned Rs 6.37 crore in non-operating income. Despite increased expenses, Infibeam managed to achieve a marginal 1% increase in profits, reaching Rs 40.8 crore.
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Google India PAT rises 6% to Rs 1,425 crore in FY24
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Google India reported a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 1,424.9 crore in the fiscal year 2023-24, an increase from Rs 1,342.5 crore in the previous year. The company's total income for the year was Rs 7,097.5 crore, with Rs 5,921.1 crore from continuing operations and Rs 1,176.4 crore from discontinued operations. In 2020-2021, Google India had filed for the demerger of its IT business undertaking, which was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal in May 2023. The IT business undertakings were transferred to Google IT Services India Pvt Ltd.
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India’s small-town startups more resilient to funding winter than big-city counterparts
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1y ago
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The funding winter has served as a great leveller—the average deal size in tier 2 and tier 3 geography startups is now at Rs 42 crore, almost matching the Rs 43 crore level of tier 1 city startups
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