Snitch founder Siddharth Dungarwal praised fashion startup Sawsee for its premium joggers, sharp branding, and aesthetic website. Initially skeptical about pricing, he later called the quality “Lululemon-level” and urged the team to maintain their premium positioning. His feedback comes just days after Sawsee’s launch, offering strong early validation for the brand’s high-end fashion vision.

Veeba founder Viraj Bahl recalls building his first sales team without structured hiring tools or market data, relying instead on trust, referrals, and street-smart hustle. Early recruits came from kirana visits, not LinkedIn, and those who stayed shaped Veeba’s rise. His core mantra: hire for hunger, honesty, and resilience, skills can be taught, but belief builds brands.

Rapido said it continues to engage with the state government and is seeking a viable policy framework after Karnataka High Court refused to stay the suspension of bike taxi services in the state. "We urge our captains and users to stand with us as we continue…constructive dialogue with…authorities," Rapido said. "Our priority is to protect…interests of gig workers," it added.

Bengaluru has climbed seven spots to be ranked 14th among the top 40 spots in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. US' Silicon Valley tops the list, followed by New York City, London and Tel Aviv. The report said that Bengaluru-based startups raised $268 million in seed funding in 2024, and Karnataka produced 32 unicorns between 2020-2024.

Bihar’s 45-day 'Ideas Yatra' campaign aims to uncover 1 lakh grassroots business ideas across 38 districts, focusing on women entrepreneurs, rural youth, and craftspeople. Backed by the Bihar Startup Policy 2022, it offers seed funding, mentorship, and incubation support, showcasing Bihar’s bold shift toward local, inclusive innovation and redefining India’s startup narrative beyond metros.

Top startups like Meesho, Zepto, Razorpay, and Groww are shifting their headquarters back to India in a reverse-flipping trend. Driven by favorable IPO conditions, improved regulations, and national priorities, this move reflects rising confidence in India’s business ecosystem and signals a strategic pivot towards building globally competitive companies from within the country.

US-based investment firm Fidelity raised Lenskart's valuation to $6.1 billion in its latest portfolio update. This represents a 22% markup from the $5 billion valuation at which Fidelity acquired Lenskart shares in a secondary transaction in 2024. Lenskart is reportedly eyeing a public issue of over $1 billion, making it one of the largest IPOs in India's new-age consumer-tech sector.

Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked the suspension of Zepto's operational license for its Dharavi dark store. The suspension was lifted following a detailed reinspection by the Food Safety Commissioner and the submission of a compliance report by Zepto. The report included internal audit, water analysis, and photographic evidence of corrective measures taken at the site.

As digital video viewership surges during the IPL season, brands are increasingly turning to YouTube creators to drive campaigns. Marketing leaders say creator-led storytelling, shoppable video formats, and cross-device engagement are reshaping ad performance metrics. The shift reflects how consumer behaviour and brand strategies are evolving in India's fast-growing digital advertising ecosystem.

India has overtaken the United States to become the largest absorber of office space globally, driven by the rise of Global Capability Centres, expanding domestic firms, and changing post-pandemic work trends. Analysts say demand is strongest in sectors like banking, pharmaceuticals, and engineering, with increasing preference for green buildings and premium-grade offices across major cities.