Dealmaking stays strong as startup M&A momentum carries into 2026Indian startups are experiencing a surge in M&A exits, particularly in consumer, fintech, and ecommerce sectors, signalling a robust recove...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
USV Pharma buys 79% stake in Wellbeing Nutrition for Rs 1,583 croreUSV Pharma has acquired a 79% stake in Wellbeing Nutrition for Rs 1,583 crore in an all-cash deal, expanding into India’s nutraceutical sup...
12 Feb, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Marico to acquire majority stake in protein supplement brand Cosmix valuing it at Rs 375 croreMarico will acquire a 60% stake in plant-based nutrition brand Cosmix, valuing the startup at Rs 375 crore. Founded in 2019, Cosmix is boot...
04 Feb, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
FMCG majors turn to D2C for growth, but profitability remains distantHindustan Unilever, ITC, Marico, and Emami, among others, have either acquired or taken controlling stakes in at least a dozen digital-firs...
06 Oct, 2025, 09.01 AM IST
Dhan's unicorn fundraise; IT's flat Q2Happy Monday! Stock-trading startup Dhan has raised $120 million at a unicorn valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
06 Oct, 2025, 08.01 AM IST
Two-third of acquisitions by FMCG firms in last 5 fiscals in D2C space: Crisil RatingsFMCG giants are increasingly acquiring D2C brands, with two-thirds of recent acquisitions in this space. These buyouts offer established pl...
25 Sep, 2025, 03.40 PM IST
FMCG bigwigs turn to D2C lifeline as inflation bitesFacing subdued demand and intense competition, leading consumer goods manufacturers in India are aggressively expanding their direct-to-con...
17 Aug, 2025, 05.00 AM IST
Nutrition brand Plix partners with GoKwik to boost online presence and increase repaid OrdersGoKwik uses technology and data-driven tools like KwikCheckout to help eCommerce brands grow by simplifying the checkout process. This not ...
18 Mar, 2025, 04.26 PM IST
ITC, Nestle and other FMCG giants widen ecomm web to click with customersMajor packaged goods cos such as ITC, Nestle, Amul, Dabur, and Marico are expanding their ecommerce platforms to multiple cities, offering ...
24 Jan, 2025, 12.22 PM IST
India goes maida-free: The rise of ‘Better-for-You’ snackingIndian consumers, particularly mothers, are increasingly seeking healthier snack options for their families. "Better-for-you" (BFY) brands ...
08 Dec, 2024, 05.30 PM IST
Average unicorn time for startups down to 5.5 years: ReportIndia ranks third on the list of most unicorns birthed by a country, but only two companies hit the $1-billion-plus valuation last year. Th...
17 Jan, 2024, 09.14 AM IST
Indian startup funding at five-year low in Q3: TracxnThe report, dated Wednesday (September 27) further indicated a 33% reduction in late-stage funding rounds, and drastic declines of 74% and ...
28 Sep, 2023, 01.29 PM IST
How Harsh Mariwala's Marico is reinventing itself with changing timesMarico, one of India's largest FMCG companies, has successfully diversified its product portfolio to reduce its reliance on its traditional...
04 Sep, 2023, 04.06 PM IST
Chew on this: Wellness gummies gain popularity among millennialsThe rise in interest in wellness products has resulted in a surge of nutraceutical players in India. An Accenture survey across 16 countrie...
02 Aug, 2023, 04.31 PM IST
Marico to acquire 58% stake in Satiya Nutraceuticals for Rs 369 croreIt has completed acquisition of 32.75 per cent of the paid-up share capital of Satiya Nutraceuticals through primary infusion and secondary...
27 Jul, 2023, 12.49 PM IST
Marico to acquire majority stake in The Plant Fix- Plix for Rs 369 croreAs part of the transaction, the company has acquired 32.75% stake in Satiya Nutraceuticals on a fully diluted basis and requisite majority ...
26 Jul, 2023, 11.19 PM IST