Buffer: From a Side-Project to a Leading Social-Media Scheduling Platform

What began in 2010 as a simple side project to solve one man’s problem of scheduling his tweets – later blossomed into Buffer, a global social-media management tool used by…

IIT Bombay Launches India’s First Incubator-Linked Deep-Tech VC Fund Worth ₹250 Crore

The premier engineering institute IIT Bombay – via its incubator Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) – has launched a ground-breaking deep-tech venture capital fund, worth ₹250 crore. Called the…

PM Modi Welcomes Microsoft’s $17.5 Billion AI Bet on India – Says Youth Will Seize the Opportunity

On December 9, 2025, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded Microsoft’s announcement of a whopping US $17.5 billion investment in India – calling it the company’s largest ever in Asia….

From 3 Air Mattresses to a Global Stay Marketplace: The Story of Airbnb

What started in 2007 as a desperate, creative solution to pay rent, by renting out air mattresses – has become Airbnb: a global platform revolutionizing travel and accommodation. Today, Airbnb…

Delhi Founder Celebrates Brother’s First ₹9,000 From YouTube After 4 Years of Hard Work

A small win, decades-long dreams: a founder based in Delhi recently shared a deeply personal moment online when his younger brother finally earned ₹9,000 from YouTube, a milestone that came…

Harley-Davidson India Names Ahaan Panday as Brand Ambassador

Harley‑Davidson India has appointed Ahaan Panday as its new brand ambassador, marking the first time the iconic motorcycle brand in India has officially aligned with a celebrity face. What This…

FirstCry: From a 2010 Baby-Products Idea to India’s Leading Childcare Retailer

FirstCry started in 2010 as an online store aiming to serve a glaring need: quality baby, maternity and children’s products in India. What began from a small setup in Pune…

Bengaluru to Open India’s First Startup & Tech Museum at NGEF Campus by 2027

Bengaluru is set to get a dedicated museum celebrating India’s journey in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. Slated to open by 2027, the museum will be housed at the old NGEF…

This Bengaluru-based founder’s stockbroking app, “Lemonn”, achieved ~2 million users in just 18 months

In April 2024, PeepalCo, the parent company behind crypto-unicorn CoinSwitch, launched Lemonn, a fresh stock-market investing and trading app aimed at simplifying equity investing for Indians. Within 18 months, Lemonn…

Wakefit Raises ₹580 Crore from HDFC Life, Bajaj Life and Other Investors Ahead of IPO

Home-furnishing firm Wakefit has announced a fresh capital infusion of ₹580 crore from anchor investors including HDFC Life Insurance Company, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company, and several other institutional backers….