India’s protein boom runs into a whey crisis as prices surge 4X, shortages loomIndia's demand for protein-rich foods is surging as health-conscious consumers embrace protein shakes, bars, and fortified snacks. This tre...
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
IT reworks hiring for Gen Z; HCLTech CEO on AIHappy Thursday! India’s IT sector is seeing a sharp rise in replacement hiring as Gen Z professionals switch jobs faster. This and more in ...
Sports startups cash in on India’s everyday athlete economy boomA surge in sports participation is fueling a boom in platforms for everyday athletes. Startups are making it easier to book courts and find...
From ₹1K gigs to ₹70 lakh hustle: Techie quits moonlighting to reclaim LifeA young platform engineer from a tier-3 college revealed his intense moonlighting journey, juggling two remote roles to earn Rs 70 lakh ann...
Cultfit raises $47 million from Singapore’s TemasekFitness startup Cultfit raised $47 million (Rs 440 crore) from Singapore-based Temasek, its first major funding in two years. The Bengaluru...
Curefit reports 31% increase in revenue in FY25, Ebitda losses narrowThe growth was driven by rising same store sales; expansion of its service business, which includes group classes, personal training, and g...
How to start a gym business and make it succeed: Here’s a 6-step guideA consumer-first mindset powered Saif Malik’s gym to rapid success, says Yasmin Hussain.
Anand Mahindra is super impressed with this smart home gym created by four IITans that can fit in the 'tiniest flat'Anand Mahindra Smart Home Gym: Mahindra lauds four IITians for inventing the Aerleap X, a smart wall-mounted home gym designed for limited ...
Cult.fit takes profit call, terminates over 100 employeesFitness firm Cult.fit has laid off 100 to 120 employees as part of a cost-cutting exercise, people in the know told ET. The firm’s parent e...
Mukesh Bansal-led Cult.fit acquires Gold’s Gym India businessCult.fit will enable all Gold’s Gym centres with its technology and customer app. The Bengaluru-based startup will also look to expand the ...
Fitness startups keep fingers crossed as Karnataka’s new guidelines leave little window for re-openingNeighbourhood gyms are concerned about viability of their business even if they are allowed to reopen after some time with a number of rest...
Startup MultiFit helps people exercise without traditional gym equipment"Our functional training looks at ‘movements’ more than ‘exercise’: Samir Kapoor and Sally Jones Kapoor, Co-founders, MultiFit
Startup FITPASS makes going to the gym economical and convenient for customersArushi and Akshay Verma, Co-founders, FITPASS. Prominent gym chains that are part of the FITPASS network include Gold’s Gym, Snap Fitness a...
Virat Kohli starts new venture Stepathlon to tackle fitness issues affecting kidsThe venture, called Stepathlon Kids, seeks to tackle fitness issues affecting kids by taking them through to a 30-day pedometer-based virtu...
Startups like Shopclues tie up with fitness chains like Gold’s Gym, FitMeIn to keep employees fit in metrosAn aggregated external workout programme gives employees the flexibility of choosing the type of workout they want to be involved with, ens...
Virat Kohli to invest Rs 90cr, set up chain of gymsThe gyms will be launched under the brand name Chisel. The brand is jointly owned by Kohli, Chisel Fitness and CSE, which is the agency tha...