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BIS conducts raid at FirstCry warehouse in Bengaluru

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BIS conducts raid at FirstCry warehouse in Bengaluru
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BIS conducts raid at FirstCry warehouse in Bengaluru Brainbees Solutions Limited, the parent company of FirstCry, said on Monday that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) carried out a surprise search and seizure at one of its Bengaluru warehouses. According to a filing with the stock exchanges, the operation took place on May 26, 2025, culminating in the seizure of products worth approximately Rs 90 lakh. The BIS alleged non-compliance with hallmarking requirements under Section 14(6) of the BIS Act, 2016, a serious charge that could lead to further legal proceedings. The Pune-based company, which runs one of India’s biggest online stores for baby and kids' products, said the raid did not affect its daily operations. It added that it is taking legal advice and believes the seized products follow BIS rules. FirstCry has stressed that it follows strong corporate and regulatory rules. However, the incident highlights how authorities like the BIS are becoming more watchful about product safety and certification. In November last year, the company was investigated by the GST department in Mumbai. The company also shared its quarterly results on Monday, reporting an 18% year-on-year rise in revenue to Rs 1,930 crore for Q4FY25. However, its losses grew by 74% to Rs 75 crore during the same period. BrainBees debuted on the stock exchange at Rs 446 and is now trading at 355.95 on May 27 (11:42 AM), bringing its total market capitalization to Rs 18,557 crore (approximately $2.18 billion).

Fragaria Fruits raises $2 Mn in seed round led by WEH Ventures

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Fragaria Fruits raises $2 Mn in seed round led by WEH Ventures
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Fragaria Fruits raises $2 Mn in seed round led by WEH Ventures Farming company Fragaria Fruits has raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by WEH Ventures, along with participation from Rainmatter, Spiral Ventures, and angel investors such as Sashi Kumar. The startup had previously raised Rs 1.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round. The fresh funds will be utilized to scale its operations in Bengaluru, expand its premium fruit portfolio to include blueberries and raspberries, and provide a year-round supply of high-quality, sustainable produce to the Indian market, Fragaria said in a press release. Co-founded in 2024 by Harish Varadharajan, Timothy Chad Van Niekerk, and Damian López-Salazar, Fragaria Fruits aspires to address a critical gap in India’s fruit industry: the lack of consistently high-quality, fresh fruit available year-round. It aims to redefine the fruit-eating experience for Indian consumers by delivering premium, sustainably grown produce using world-class farming techniques. According to the Chennai-based startup, its flagship brand, Oh! Fruits, offers European strawberries grown in Chennai using advanced vertical farming technology, which are twice as sweet as conventional Indian varieties, pesticide-free, and have a shelf life up to three times longer than typical market options. The company’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its water recycling systems, solar power integration, and efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of farming while maintaining affordability. By using Controlled Environmental Agriculture (CEA) and vertical farming, Fragaria has built a sustainable and scalable model to grow premium strawberries year-round. It plans to expand production in Bengaluru, increasing daily output from 2–3 kg to 120–150 kg. The startup doesn't have any local brands to compete with for fruits, but there are limited imported fruit brands in India, such as Driscoll’s (berries), Zespri (kiwi), and Rockit (apples).

Performance nutrition brand Neulife raises $1 Mn in seed round

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Performance nutrition brand Neulife raises $1 Mn in seed round
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Neulife, a Mumbai-based performance nutrition company, has raised $1 million in seed funding co-led by Subhkam Ventures and Singularity Ventures, with participation from Sunicon Ventures, Cosma Ventures, and select HNIs. This is the company’s first external funding round since its founding. The proceeds will be used to develop new products, expand clinical research and trials, and scale the company’s protein product portfolio. Neulife also plans to use part of the capital to accelerate its global expansion and strengthen R&D capabilities. Founded in 2014 by Samit Gupta, Neulife operates as an R&D-led performance nutrition brand. It launched its D2C business in 2022 and focuses on developing scientifically validated, metabolically efficient proteins using its patented Ketofuel MCT technology. Neulife’s core products include Pro Standard Whey, launched in 2023, and Super Isolate, launched in 2024. Both products are designed to offer over 30% higher protein absorption and efficiency compared to conventional whey or plant proteins. Its R&D unit has filed five patents, with two granted and three pending. Neulife aims to capture around 15% market share in India’s premium protein segment by 2028. It is also planning to raise an additional $3 million by 2026-end to support expansion and new product development. Neulife’s products are available across its website and key online marketplaces, targeting professional athletes and fitness consumers seeking science-based performance nutrition.

Groww widens lead over Zerodha in active users; Dhan, INDmoney surge

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Groww widens lead over Zerodha in active users; Dhan, INDmoney surge
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News All Stories Groww widens lead over Zerodha in active users; Dhan, INDmoney surge Despite its dominant position, Groww's month-on-month (MoM) growth slowed slightly as the platform added only 76,135 new users in January, reflecting a 0.58% increase from December. India’s stockbroking landscape continues to see major shifts as Groww maintains its lead with 13.23 million active users, according to the latest data from January 2025. The platform now holds a 26.66% market share among the stock broking apps. Despite its dominant position, Groww's month-on-month (MoM) growth slowed slightly as the platform added only 76,135 new users in January, reflecting a 0.58% increase from December. As per media reports, the Lalit Keshre-led company is targeting a public listing in 10-12 months, with a valuation goal between $6 billion to $8 billion. Meanwhile, Zerodha, once the market leader in India’s brokerage industry, saw a decline in its user base. The discount broker ended January with 8.08 million active clients, down from 8.12 million in December. This slowdown highlights increasing competition in the sector, with users migrating to newer platforms offering more features and incentives. Angel One, the third-largest broker, also maintained strong numbers, recording 7.77 million active clients with 15.65% market share. However, its M-o-M growth remained modest at 0.18%. Other major brokers, including Upstox and ICICIdirect, continue to hold their positions but with mixed performance. While Ratan Tata-backed Upstox reported 2.86 million active users, ICICIdirect reached 1.95 million clients with a 0.13% growth. Among traditional players, HDFC Securities showed a 2.82% MoM growth whereas Kotak Securities had a marginal increase of 0.08%. Emerging broker Dhan saw one of the highest growth rates. The firm expanded its user base by 3% to 960,668 active clients. Similarly, INDmoney posted a 3.50% MoM growth. While some legacy players such as Sharekhan, Paytm Money, and 5paisa registered a decline in users, newer entrants like Share.Market grew by 6.09%, signaling a shift in investor preferences. When it comes to revenue, Zerodha is the largest player among new-age stockbroking apps, with Rs 9,372 crore in revenue and Rs 5,496 crore in profits in FY24. Groww's revenue surged to Rs 3,145 crore in FY24, while Upstox reported Rs 1,311 crore in revenue with a Rs 190 crore profit. Groww incurred losses due to a one-time tax payment for shifting its domicile.

BlinkIt brings EMI option for orders over Rs 2,999

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BlinkIt brings EMI option for orders over Rs 2,999
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Blinkit, the quick commerce platform, has introduced an EMI (Equated Monthly Installments) option for its customers, allowing them to split payments for purchases over Rs 2,999. This option will be available on all orders except those containing gold and silver coins. The new EMI feature is part of Blinkit's strategy to expand its customer base and drive more significant purchases on its platform. With a growing number of consumers relying on quick commerce for grocery, household items, and more, this option can make larger orders more accessible. By enabling consumers to spread payments over time could also lead to higher-value transactions, as per experts tracking this space. Currently, it has tied up with several banks such as HDFC, SBI, ICICI, Kotak Mahindra, Axis, RBL and CITI Bank to provide EMI options via credit cards. For Blinkit, introducing EMI as a payment option aligns with its focus on scaling up and increasing customer loyalty. Quick commerce is highly competitive, with companies like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto all vying for market share. By facilitating such transactions, Blinkit aims to increase its average order value, a key metric in its growth strategy. Early this week, Blinkit launched the Seller Hub to enable brands to manage their presence on the platform independently, without needing intermediaries. Over 200 brands already have access, the platform offers tools for brands to control their quick commerce operations efficiently. Blinkit has emerged as a leader in the quick commerce space, and recently, HSBC valued it at around $20.8 billion, more than twice the valuation of its parent company, Zomato, which was valued at $9.2 billion by the banking firm. An EMI option, through third party lenders, is one more way to eke out margins in the tough e-commerce business. Not to mention that it might deter some deal seekers to stick with Blinkit just for the convenience of the EMI. So improved margins here too. With the wider portfolio of products like gold and mobiles etc that has been added, an EMI option was a natural progression, one could argue. So what could go wrong? Other than the typical initial costs of processes for the added feature, not much, one would imagine, with a very strong upside if it takes off well. In which case, it will not be a unique offering for too long in any case.

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