Startup Originals Team- January 28, 2026
Startup Originals TeamAquaAirX Raises ₹12.5 Crore in Seed Funding Led by Zerodha’s Rainmatter Arm
Clean-air technology startup AquaAirX has raised ₹12.5 crore in a seed funding round led by Rainmatter, the investment arm of Zerodha, to accelerate product development, expand its team, and conduct…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 28, 2026
Shadowfax Shares List at 9% Discount After ₹1,907 Crore IPO Debut
Shares of logistics and last-mile delivery firm Shadowfax made a muted debut on the stock exchanges, listing at a discount of around 9% to the issue price after its ₹1,907…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 28, 2026
From Jobless in 2020 to a $900 Million Exit in 2026: The Silent Rise of Khaby Lame
In 2020, as the world shut down under the weight of the pandemic, millions lost their livelihoods overnight. Among them was a 20-year-old factory worker in Italy named Khaby Lame….
- Startup Originals Team
- January 27, 2026
Swiggy Enables Food and Grocery Orders Through ChatGPT and Claude AI Tools
Swiggy has introduced a new feature that allows users to order food, groceries, and even reserve restaurant tables using popular AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude, marking a significant…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 27, 2026
Pain Care Chain Nivaan Care Raises $7 Million to Expand Clinics and Improve Treatment Access
Nivaan Care, a specialised pain management healthcare chain, has raised $7 million in a new funding round to support its expansion plans and strengthen the delivery of comprehensive pain care…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 27, 2026
India Plans to Cut Import Tax on EU Cars Under Proposed Trade Deal to Boost Sales
India is considering a reduction in import taxes on cars from the European Union as part of an ongoing trade agreement, aiming to boost vehicle sales and strengthen economic ties…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 27, 2026
Indian AI-Powered CLM Platform SpotDraft Raises $8 Million from Qualcomm Ventures
SpotDraft, an India-founded, AI-powered contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform, has raised $8 million in fresh funding from Qualcomm Ventures to accelerate product development and expand its enterprise customer base. The…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 27, 2026
Mysore Sandal Soap: The 108-Year-Old Legacy That Turned Karnataka’s Sandalwood Into Global Pride
Few Indian brands carry history, heritage, and emotion as deeply as Mysore Sandal Soap. At over 108 years old, it stands as Karnataka’s pride and the world’s only soap made…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 26, 2026
From ₹50 to a ₹15,600 Crore Real Estate Empire: The Extraordinary Journey of PNC Menon
From growing up in extreme poverty in Kerala to building one of India’s most respected real estate companies, PNC Menon’s life story is a powerful example of resilience, discipline, and…
- Startup Originals Team
- January 26, 2026
PVR INOX Sells Gourmet Popcorn Brand 4700BC for ₹226.8 Crore, Completes Exit
Multiplex operator PVR INOX has completed the sale of its gourmet popcorn brand 4700BC in a deal valued at ₹226.8 crore, marking a full exit from the fast-growing packaged snacks…