Protein & clean labels priorities in snacking; quick commerce fuelling healthy snacking: Farmley reportIndian consumers now prioritize protein content and natural sweeteners in their snack selections. Quick commerce and ingredient transparenc...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
In consumer goods, access to capital no longer the primary differentiator; profitability key for survivalIndia's consumer businesses are changing their strategy. They are now focusing on profitability rather than just rapid growth. Digital plat...
26 Mar, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
L Catterton doubles down on India, warns against ‘growth at any price’ betsGlobal private equity firm L Catterton is increasing its India investments. The firm is adopting a selective approach, backing strong found...
18 Mar, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Diwali Snack Wars: New kids aim to bite into India’s legacy brandsDiwali 2025 India Snacks: India's Rs 46,571-crore snack market is a fierce battleground this Diwali, pitting legacy giants like Haldiram's ...
21 Oct, 2025, 12.11 PM IST
Spice and crunch: Why India's namkeen market is hotIndia's rapidly expanding snacks market is attracting significant interest from global giants like General Mills and PepsiCo, alongside pri...
18 Sep, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
Health-focused food brands build financial muscle as demand risesIndia’s health-focused food brands are seeing strong growth, driven by rising awareness, higher incomes, and quick commerce expansion. Bran...
31 May, 2025, 10.33 AM IST
- L Catterton to raise $600 million for debut India-focused fund
L Catterton, backed by LVMH, is launching a $600 million India-focused fund, its first dedicated investment vehicle for the country. The fu...
28 May, 2025, 09.02 PM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $158 million this week; up 72% on-yearIndian startups secured $157.7 million between May 10 and 16, marking a significant increase from the previous year but a decline from the ...
16 May, 2025, 11.22 PM IST
Snack brand Farmley raises $40 million in funding led by L CattertonAccording to cofounder Abhishek Agarwal, the round comprised 70% primary capital and remaining secondary sales by early stage investors lik...
12 May, 2025, 09.12 AM IST
Fintechs’ expansion play; Doubling down on AppleHappy Monday! New-age fintech AMCs are establishing a niche in a market dominated by banks and traditional wealth managers. This and more i...
12 May, 2025, 07.28 AM IST
Rising trend of new-age consumer brands attracting VC investors in IndiaIndia's new-age consumer brands, catering to Gen Z and millennials, are attracting substantial venture capital. Brands like Mokobara, Sugar...
02 Sep, 2024, 06.11 PM IST
Startups write a $1.5-billion twist in winter’s taleDecember brings the highest monthly fundraise of 2023, though the annual total is the lowest in 7 years.
27 Dec, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
Snacking brand Farmley raises Rs 56 crore in funding from BC Jindal Group, othersFarmley cofounder Akash Sharma said the company registered a revenue of around Rs 150 crore in the financial year 2023 and has now touched ...
17 Dec, 2023, 04.51 PM IST
Startup lender UC Inclusive Credit raises $8 million from Singapore's Insitor PartnersThe non-banking finance company will be raising another $1 million from existing investors. The total infusion in local currency terms woul...
27 Nov, 2023, 06.30 PM IST