Author: Ansh Singh

New Delhi: One of the most vital innovations in defence technology that took place in India this week is the successful fundraising of $ 20 million by Constelli. The US-based venture capital firm headed this investment round, and existing and new investors had significant roles. Constelli is a technology start-up company that operates within the defence systems and solutions to support missions in the area of national security, advanced sensing, robotics, and secure communications. The products of the company are aimed to facilitate the armed services to apply modern technology in a safer, faster, and more efficient manner. With this…

Chennai: Supreme Power Equipment Limited (SPEL) (NSE: SUPREMEPWR), One of India’s leading manufacturers of power and distribution transformers, has secured domestic orders aggregating to ₹128 Cr from Hyderabad-based companies, strengthening its order pipeline and near-term revenue visibility. Orders Secured on 22nd April 2026 Order 1 • Order Value: ₹51.30 Cr • Scope: Supply of 20MVA, 110/33–11 kV power transformers • Execution Timeline: Approximately 13 months Order 2 • Order Value: ₹23.30 Cr • Scope: Supply of 160MVA, 220 kV transformer • Execution Timeline: Approximately 13 months Orders Secured on 13th April 2026 Order 3 • Order Value: ₹39.90 Cr • Scope: Supply of 20MVA, 110/33–11 kV power transformers • Execution Timeline: Approximately 17 months Order 4…

Surat (Gujarat) [India], April 23: In a progressive move that puts people at the heart of policy, Shree Ramkrishna Exports (SRK), one of India’s leading natural diamond crafting and export companies, has become the first in the gems and jewellery sector to go beyond the statutory requirements of the Code on Wages, 2019 by implementing a 55% fixed wage structure, exceeding the mandated 50%. At a time when India’s new labour codes are reshaping compensation frameworks across industries, SRK has chosen to lead with intent and responsibility. Under the Code on Wages, 2019, wages comprising basic pay, dearness allowance, and retaining…

Mumbai : Patel Retail Limited (BSE: 544487 | NSE: PATELRMART), one of India’s leading integrated retail and food processing companies and a prominent exporter of agricultural and food products, has announced the launch of its 51st Patel’s R Mart store located at Ganesh Nagar, Rasayani, Khalapur, Raigad. The newly launched store strengthens the company’s growing presence in the Raigad region focused on increasing accessibility across suburban and emerging urban markets within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Through its expanding network, the company continues to provide customers with quality groceries, daily essentials, household products, and value-driven offerings under one roof. The launch of…

New Delhi: The involvement of celebrities in the Indian startup ecosystem is growing, and more celebrities are starting businesses in various industries, including wellness, fashion, and consumer goods. This trend has been brought to the fore by recent activity on Shark Tank India, where entertainment-related founders have pitched their businesses to investors. Such ventures have been assessed by investors such as Namita Thapar on the basis of business fundamentals, scalability and market positioning. The negotiations in these pitches have been based on the operations and not brand recognition itself. A number of celebrity-driven startups have also raised funds beyond the…

New Delhi: Television actor Neha Marda appeared on Shark Tank India to present her wellness-focused business and secured an investment deal during the episode. The pitch included details about the product category, target market, and pricing structure. The founder outlined the brand’s positioning and its approach to reaching consumers in the wellness segment. The sharks engaged in a detailed discussion covering margins, distribution channels, and expansion plans. Questions were raised regarding scalability and competitive positioning in the market. After negotiations, the founder accepted an offer of ₹1.8 crore from the investors. The deal was finalized on the show following agreement…

New Delhi: India’s electric vehicle market is growing fast, and Ather Energy is planning major expansion to capture more customers. The Bengaluru-based startup is increasing production capacity and opening new experience centres in different cities. Electric scooters are becoming popular because fuel prices are high and people want cleaner transport options. Government incentives have also helped boost EV sales in India. Ather Energy has built a strong brand image for offering smart and connected electric scooters. The company plans to expand into more Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Earlier, EV adoption was mainly seen in metro cities. But now smaller towns…

New Delhi: India is home to over 2.5 million montesied content creators, who influence over $400 billion in consumer spending, expected to cross $1 trillion by 2030, according to a BCG report. But behind this rapid growth, one challenge has remained consistent: access to the right tools. For many aspiring creators, especially outside metro cities, the journey didn’t begin with content ideas. It began with limitations. Cameras were expensive, lighting setups were hard to source, and even basic studio gear wasn’t easily available in smaller towns. Talent was everywhere, but infrastructure wasn’t. Studiobackdrops’ goal was to make it easy for everyone…

New Delhi: A recent episode of Shark Tank India featured an unusual outcome when a startup pitch resulted in a job offer instead of an investment deal. The entrepreneur entered the show seeking funding for his business and presented his product, revenue model, and future plans to the panel. While the judges acknowledged the effort and clarity in the pitch, they expressed concerns about scalability and long-term viability. Despite declining to invest, Pratham Mittal extended an alternative opportunity to the founder. He offered the entrepreneur a role within his organization, citing his understanding of the market and communication skills as…

New Delhi: The matter related to Nidhi Mittal, wife of Lenskart founder Peyush Bansal, has become a buzzing topic on social media, blending elements of social media archive, corporate conduct and public opinion. It began after some of Mittal’s previous tweets from 2013-2015 were seen on social media site X. Screenshots of these posts circulated showing her political stance. (As Reported) These posts seemed to back the Aam Aadmi Party and to criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi… There were also references to political slogans such as “vote for muffler man”, which were related to…