India Inc lets in furry friends to tackle work worriesCompanies such as Nestle, WeWork India, Swiggy and DriveU are adopting pet-inclusive practices, as organisations look for new ways to reduc...
24 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
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...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Shadowfax eyes 30% growth in FY27, bets big on dark stores, Qcommerce pushThe logistics startup plans to increase its dark store count to 100 from 15 currently in FY27 as it scales what it describes as "vertical q...
17 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
88% ‘hard-to-recycle’ plastic: PolyCycl’s bet on turning waste into valueIndia's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...
01 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Pet grooming home service startup BhaoBhao raises $200,000 from angel investorsThe startup is in discussions to raise $4-5 million by the year-end to fuel its expansion and bring its premium pet grooming services to a ...
27 Aug, 2025, 09.07 PM IST
Pet food brand Drools turns unicorn after Nestlé SA picks up minority stakeThe deal values Drools at over $1 billion, making it India’s third unicorn of 2025. This is Drools’ second major fundraise after L Catterto...
26 May, 2025, 09.17 PM IST
Pet care startup Petjio World in talks to raise $1.5 million seed fundingPet care startup Petjio World is seeking $1.5 million in its first institutional funding round, engaging with VC firms and family offices t...
29 Apr, 2025, 10.40 AM IST
Catwalk goes canine in this festival season pet galaThe evolving pet parenting culture in India is driving a surge in the pet fashion market. This festive season, sales of pet fashion items l...
30 Oct, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
What’s new in paw-some perks? Insurance, leaves & moreNew-age companies like WeWork, DriveU, InMobi, Simpl, and Bizongo are embracing pet-friendly policies and practices to accommodate employee...
20 Apr, 2024, 05.30 AM IST
Paw Power: How pets are becoming a serious business in IndiaIndia's pet care industry is growing at a CAGR of 16.5%, according to Decipher Market Research Agency, with the market size expected to rea...
06 May, 2023, 10.51 PM IST
Pet care startup Vetic raises $3.7 million in seed fundingThe startup will use the capital to bolster its technology, establish state-of-the-art medical infrastructure, and expand its network of cl...
30 Nov, 2022, 02.42 PM IST
Pet care startup Vetic raises 3.7 million in a seed funding roundThe freshly raised capital will be used by the company towards further bolstering technology, establishing state-of-the-art medical infrast...
30 Nov, 2022, 12.00 PM IST
Pet care industry grows after pandemic; attracts FMCG companiesLast week, Nestle India entered into the segment by acquiring the pet foods business from its fellow subsidiary Purina Petcare India for Rs...
31 Jul, 2022, 05.02 PM IST
Emami acquires 30% stake in pet-care startup Cannis Lupus ServicesIn a release, Emami said the company will roll out a range of natural, ayurvedic and chemical free products for pets and will scale up the ...
21 Jul, 2022, 06.18 PM IST
Petcare startup Wiggles raises $5.5 million from Anthill Ventures, othersWiggles will use the funding from Anthill Ventures and others for R&D of new category-creating products and expansion. Its peers Heads Up F...
28 Oct, 2021, 10.44 AM IST
Deepika Padukone invests $2.6 mn in pet care platform SupertailsOther investors include Titan Capital, Sauce VC and Whiteboard Capital.
01 Jul, 2021, 11.00 AM IST
Amid lockdown, Bengaluru startup launches online medical consultation for petsFloap will also launch online consultation with nutritionists, behaviourists, trainers, groomers and other pet care providers in the near f...
03 Apr, 2020, 05.41 PM IST