What if a founder’s ₹5.7 Cr salary is not even the biggest number in their compensation package? Sounds surprising, right? One founder received ₹12 Cr in bonuses and performance incentives on top of the fixed pay, while another recorded a staggering ₹549.3 Cr in ESOP gains. Then there is a ₹31.7 Cr stock-option cost sitting … Read more
You have probably seen Pilgrim somewhere before. Maybe it was a creator applying a serum on Instagram, a skincare recommendation on YouTube, a product listing on Nykaa, or a discount popping up while you were browsing online. That is the interesting part. In a beauty market packed with D2C startups, celebrity-backed brands, global companies, and … Read more
The AI market has no shortage of chatbots. But Bhindi AI tried to solve a different problem: what if you could simply tell AI what you wanted done and let it actually do the work? Launched in 2025, Bhindi AI built an agentic AI platform designed to connect with other applications and execute multi-step tasks. … Read more
For a brief period, Bribes.fyi became one of the most talked-about websites in India. The platform offered something simple but powerful: a place where people could anonymously report bribes they were allegedly asked to pay while dealing with government departments. However, just weeks after gaining nationwide attention, the website has shut down, leaving many users … Read more
When you hear “AI,” your mind probably goes straight to ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity or Claude. These are the names that have made artificial intelligence feel almost like an everyday tool. But did you know that India is building a fast-growing AI ecosystem of its own? And it is not just about creating another ChatGPT-like chatbot. … Read more
Think about the last time you watched a YouTube video, travel vlog, or Instagram Reel. Chances are, a tripod was somewhere behind the scenes. As content creation explodes, Ulanzi and Peak Design are taking very different routes to win creators. One focuses on accessibility and variety, while the other bets on premium design and engineering. … Read more
If you’ve searched for an app that lets you check liquor availability or order alcohol online in Delhi, you’ve probably come across the e-Abkari App. Some people even believe it allows doorstep liquor delivery. But is that actually true? The app has attracted attention because it is an official application developed for the Delhi Excise … Read more
“Entrepreneurs are the engines of economic growth.” This belief has been echoed by economists and business leaders for decades. Startups create jobs, solve everyday problems, and often become the companies that shape a country’s future. But every engine needs fuel. For startups, that fuel is funding. Today, that fuel is becoming harder to find. Not … Read more
Has Zepto hit the brakes just before one of the biggest milestones in its journey? That is the question many observers are asking as the Zepto IPO moves closer to reality. For a company that built its reputation on aggressive growth and lightning-fast execution, the latest numbers tell a different story. Zepto has sharply slowed … Read more
Having an Indian skintone and facing skin matching makeup is one of the most difficult task for Indians. One lipstick looks too bright, one foundation turns grey after an hour, and half the “international shades” never even suit your face properly. That is exactly why Indian makeup brands like SUGAR Cosmetics and MARS Cosmetics have … Read more
