Category: Startups

Big Bets, Small Towns: Rural Startups Attract Record VC Funding in 2025

October 6, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

India’s bustling metros have always been the focus of startup chatter. But 2025 marked a turning point—rural startups in small towns and villages are now raising record venture capital (VC) investments. In this new wave, local founders solve challenges that matter deeply to their communities, backed by bold investors who see Bharat as a goldmine…

Funding & Investments, Indian Startups

Zero to Crores: The Story of a WhatsApp-Only Sustainable Fashion Brand

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

Imagine launching a fashion brand with no website, no Instagram, and almost no capital. Only WhatsApp. Yet, within a year, the brand is worth crores and adored by a new wave of eco-conscious customers. This is not just a fairy tale; it’s the real story of India’s WhatsApp-only sustainable fashion success—where simplicity, trust, and planet-first…

Indian Startups, Startup Stories

From ₹5,000 and a Dream: How Zepto Changed India’s Grocery Game in 10 Minutes

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

In 2021, a revolution quietly began in a Mumbai apartment. Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra—two ambitious Stanford dropouts—looked at India’s grocery delivery struggle and decided it was time for something radically faster. They started with ₹5,000, a WhatsApp group, and a belief: what if you could get groceries delivered in just 10 minutes? This question…

Startup Stories

Why This Small-Town Teacher’s AI Startup Is Giving Silicon Valley Sleepless Nights

October 6, 2025October 12, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

On a rainy evening in Sonipat, Haryana, Rohit Mehra sat alone in his one-bedroom apartment, staring at a handwritten rejection letter from an angel investor. “You lack pedigree,” it read coldly. For most, this would have been the end. For Rohit—a high-school teacher who taught himself coding using borrowed library books—it was just the beginning…

AI Effect, Indian Startups, Startup Stories

Simple Energy’s Bold IPO Ambition: The Future of Indian EV Startups

October 4, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

Simple Energy, a burgeoning player in the Indian electric vehicle (EV) market, is making headlines with its ambitious plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO). This move underscores the growing momentum in India’s EV sector and reflects confidence among investors in the potential of electric mobility solutions. Company Overview and Market Position Founded in…

Startup Stories

Agnikul Commissions India’s First Rocket 3D Printing Facility

October 1, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

Agnikul’s Milestone in Rocket Manufacturing Agnikul Cosmos, an emerging player in India’s spacetech industry, has made a significant leap by commissioning the country’s first dedicated 3D printing facility for rockets. This facility is expected to revolutionize the manufacturing of rocket components, enabling faster production times and reduced costs. Facility Overview Located in Chennai, the new…

Indian Startups

Aarttai and Sridhar Vembu: India’s Homegrown Messaging App and the Visionary Behind It

October 1, 2025October 22, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

Aarttai: A New Contender in Messaging Aartai, a homegrown messaging app developed in India, is poised to reshape the landscape of digital communication. Launched by the tech visionary Sridhar Vembu, Aarttai aims to provide users with a secure and user-friendly platform that caters specifically to the needs of the Indian market. The Vision Behind Aarttai…

Indian Startups

Lalit Keshre’s Recognition in TIME’s 2025 List

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

In a significant acknowledgment of his contributions to the fintech sector, Lalit Keshre, co-founder and CEO of Groww, has been named to TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the World’s Most Influential Rising Stars. This recognition highlights Keshre’s role in transforming how Indians manage their investments and savings. Impact of Groww on the Indian Fintech Landscape…

Startup Stories

Can Snabbit Replicate Zepto’s Playbook for Daily Helpers?

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

In the fast-evolving gig economy, startups are continuously emerging with innovative solutions to everyday challenges. One such startup, Snabbit, is positioning itself as a potential game-changer in the realm of domestic helpers. Drawing inspiration from the rapid success of Zepto, a company that revolutionized the grocery delivery space, Snabbit aims to organize and streamline the…

AI Startups

Wastelink Is Solving Food Waste Crisis

October 1, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

Food waste is a pressing global issue, with an estimated one-third of all food produced for human consumption going uneaten. This not only contributes to environmental degradation but also exacerbates food insecurity. In the U.S. alone, approximately 40 million tons of food are wasted annually, translating to roughly $408 billion in losses. The Impact of…

Startup Stories

Goldman Sachs Sells Eternal Shares Worth INR 267 Cr: Implications for the Indian Foodtech Landscape

October 1, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

In a notable development within the Indian startup ecosystem, Goldman Sachs executed a substantial block deal today, selling 8.2 crore shares of the foodtech giant Eternal for approximately INR 266.9 crore. The transaction, reported to have taken place at a price of INR 325.50 per share, represents a 1% discount compared to the last close…

Startup Stories

Flipkart Announces $50 Million ESOP Buyback to Reward Employees Ahead of IPO

July 14, 2025July 17, 2025 Startup Gatha No Comments

Flipkart, one of India’s leading e-commerce companies, has announced a major Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) buyback worth $50 million, benefiting thousands of employees and fueling excitement ahead of its much-anticipated IPO. What is the Flipkart ESOP Buyback Plan? Flipkart has launched this buyback initiative to allow employees to monetize a portion of their vested…

Startup Stories