Commerce & Consumer Brands startups in India

The latest news on Indian commerce & consumer brands startups: funding rounds, deals, launches and more.

• JSW One cuts FY26 loss by half before IPO2 October 2026 · Results
• Nykaa Fashion launches zero-commission brand accelerator1 October 2026 · Launch
• Bangalore Watch Company raises $1.4M seed30 September 2026 · Funding · $1.4M
• BigBasket co-founder Hari Menon retires30 September 2026 · People
• Blitz raises ₹28.7 crore in pre-Series B round30 September 2026 · Funding · ₹28.7 Cr
• EDT raises $2.4 million led by Sauce VC30 September 2026 · Funding · $2.4M
• TPG fund sells ₹114 crore of Shadowfax30 September 2026 · Stake sale · ₹113.6 Cr
• Third Wave Coffee opens first Kochi cafés30 September 2026 · Launch
• Bewakoof's FY26 revenue rises 40%, loss widens29 September 2026 · Results
• Subway India operator EverBrands files for IPO29 September 2026 · IPO · ₹600 Cr
• Aman Gupta invests in FIG Living29 September 2026 · Funding
• Flipkart adds 14 million cubic feet of storage29 September 2026 · Launch
• 4.4% of Honasa Consumer changes hands in block deal29 September 2026 · Stake sale · ₹643 Cr
• Myntra's marketing chief Sunder Balasubramanian exits29 September 2026 · People
• The Souled Store eyes deal at triple valuation29 September 2026 · Stake sale · ₹400–500 Cr
• ITC takes full ownership of Yoga Bar29 September 2026 · Acquisition · ₹645 Cr
• Arovia Consumer gets ₹100 crore from Fireside Ventures28 September 2026 · Funding · ₹100 Cr
• ITC takes full control of Sproutlife Foods28 September 2026 · Acquisition · ₹645 Cr
• The Indian Garage Co's FY26 losses widen 27%28 September 2026 · Results
• Cars24 targets April DRHP filing after India reverse flip27 September 2026 · IPO
• boAt launches AI-powered audio platform and party speakers26 September 2026 · Launch
• DailyObjects appoints Zeenah Vilcassim as global marketing lead26 September 2026 · People
• Shaya by CaratLane names Shreya Ghoshal brand ambassador25 September 2026 · Launch
• Rentomojo lists on Indian stock exchanges25 September 2026 · IPO · Rs 1,255.57 crore
• TPG sells FirstCry stake for Rs 202 crore25 September 2026 · Stake sale · ₹202 Cr
• Amazon India to invest $3 Bn in quick commerce arm Amazon Now by 203025 September 2026 · Funding · $3 bn (₹28,790 Cr)
• Nomura issues reduce rating on Meesho shares25 September 2026 · News
• Decathlon India launches running sub-brand Kiprun25 September 2026 · Launch
• CaratLane launches silver jewellery brand Shaya with Shreya Ghoshal as brand ambassador25 September 2026 · Partnership
• Polka Pop joins CavinKare’s beverage portfolio25 September 2026 · Acquisition
• Oziva reports Rs 463 crore revenue with wider losses in FY2625 September 2026 · Results · ₹463.4 Cr
• Airsoft gun India unveils fresh KWC air gun series25 September 2026 · Launch
• Pavitra Singh joins Burma Burma board25 September 2026 · People
• Accel and 360 ONE offload BlueStone shares via block deals24 September 2026 · Stake sale · ₹513 Cr
• Amazon Retail reports FY26 revenue of ₹3,065 crore with widening losses24 September 2026 · Results · ₹3,065 Cr
• Onya raises ₹12.5 crore in pre-Series A funding24 September 2026 · Funding · ₹12.5 crore
• DailyObjects is in talks to raise ₹350 crore led by Xponentia and Anicut Capital24 September 2026 · Funding · ₹350 crore
• JSW One Platforms files papers for ₹3,054 crore IPO24 September 2026 · IPO · ₹3,054 crore
• Nuvah secures ₹4 crore pre-seed funding for comfort footwear24 September 2026 · Funding · ₹4 crore
• Pernia's Pop-Up Shop parent posts financial results for Q124 September 2026 · Results · ₹119.4 Cr
• Nykaa and L’Oréal’s BOLD partner to back Indian beauty startups24 September 2026 · Partnership
• Snapdeal parent AceVector raises Rs 189 crore via anchor book24 September 2026 · IPO · Rs 189 crore
• ADIA offloads 2.01% stake in Lenskart for ₹2,390 crore24 September 2026 · Stake sale · ₹2,390.57 crore
• Indian Walker raises pre-seed funding from Palette Wealth Management23 September 2026 · Funding
• Spinny files confidential IPO papers, eyes ₹2,500-3,000 crore issue23 September 2026 · IPO · ₹2,500-3,000 crore
• Wipro Consumer Care acquires majority stake in Dermatouch23 September 2026 · Acquisition · ₹387.5 Cr
• Betterhood raises ₹11.5 crore seed funding led by Sauce23 September 2026 · Funding · ₹11.5 crore
• Carzbazzar reaches Rs 150 crore valuation after stocking 1,000 cars23 September 2026 · Unicorn
• RPS Ventures sells 0.9% stake in Meesho for Rs 899.7 crore23 September 2026 · Stake sale · ₹899.7 crore
• BigBasket FY26 loss widens 59% to Rs 3,192 crore22 September 2026 · Results
• Protein Pantry secures ₹9 crore in seed funding led by Sharrp Ventures22 September 2026 · Funding · ₹9 crore
• Demoverse raises $600K pre-seed funding led by Lumikai22 September 2026 · Funding · $600K
• CCI clears L’Oréal’s full buyout of Innovist22 September 2026 · Acquisition
• OfBusiness reports higher profit despite revenue dip21 September 2026 · Results
• Ruhe India expands to 50 exclusive stores19 September 2026 · Launch · ₹500 crore
• Spinny discusses used-car value at auto conclave19 September 2026 · Analysis
• FirstCry reports wider net loss in Q3 FY26 despite revenue growth19 September 2026 · Results
• Meesho shares surge after UBS raises target price18 September 2026 · Results
• Khetika raises $18M for brand and expansion18 September 2026 · Funding · $18M (≈₹153 crore)
• The Pant Project wins D2C brand of the year18 September 2026 · Award
• CCPA fines Xboom for illegal anti-drone jammer listings18 September 2026 · Legal · Rs 10 lakh
• Curefoods reports FY26 revenue of Rs 916 crore18 September 2026 · Results · N/A
• Archit Bagaria joins Savorworks as co-founder18 September 2026 · People
• MoroMaa raises ₹1.5 crore from AJ VC18 September 2026 · Funding · ₹1.5 Cr
• Mivi enters Indian smartphone market with Mivi One 5G18 September 2026 · Launch
• Zomato introduces cash-on-delivery fee on orders17 September 2026 · Launch
• Nikita Dutta invests in Zinara17 September 2026 · Funding
• Kiddo raises ₹12.5 crore in pre-seed round led by Campus Fund17 September 2026 · Funding · ₹12.5 crore
• Delhi High Court orders BSC to withdraw Switch4 ad17 September 2026 · Legal
• DealShare seeks acquirer after founders exit17 September 2026 · Acquisition
• Slayd raises ₹1.5 crore pre-seed from ajvc16 September 2026 · Funding · ₹1.5 crore
• Cars24 faces backlash over Ganesh Chaturthi advertising campaign16 September 2026 · Policy
• OYO parent Prism deploys AI agents for operations16 September 2026 · Launch
• Amit Jain joins BlueStone as non-executive director16 September 2026 · People
• Dot & Key launches Dragon Fruit Bounce Jelly Moisturiser15 September 2026 · Launch
• Firi raises $3M seed for beauty quick commerce15 September 2026 · Funding · $3M
• Amazon Ads hosts summits in Delhi and Mumbai to prepare Indian sellers for US Black Friday and Cyber Monday15 September 2026 · Launch
• Rebel Foods cuts net loss in FY2615 September 2026 · Results
• Amazon Now crosses $1 billion annualised gross sales15 September 2026 · Milestone
• Stelcore helps brands simplify D2C operations15 September 2026 · Milestone
• UniqYou raises ₹15.8 crore in seed round at ₹64 crore valuation14 September 2026 · Funding · Rs 15.8 crore
• OLX India launches Elite Buyer for Businesses14 September 2026 · Launch
• Captain fresh hires ex intel sohini sen as marketing head14 September 2026 · Analysis
• Furnishka raises Rs 26.8 crore in extended pre-Series A14 September 2026 · Funding · Rs 26.8 crore
• RentoMojo's IPO subscribed 72.88 times14 September 2026 · Analysis · ₹1,256 Cr
• Nykaa posts strong Q1 and FY26 results13 September 2026 · Results
• Swish raises $24 Mn for kitchen expansion13 September 2026 · Funding · $24 Mn
• EaseMyTrip plans ₹500 Cr capital raise to expand hotels and holidays segments13 September 2026 · Funding · ₹500 crore
• Curefoods files IPO for ₹800 crore12 September 2026 · IPO · ₹800 Cr
• DSM Fresh Foods faces scrutiny over fund diversion12 September 2026 · Legal
• Zepto delays IPO to 2027 and reduces issue size12 September 2026 · IPO · ₹8,100 Cr
• AceVector files for initial public offering12 September 2026 · IPO · ₹300 Cr
• Athena Protein raises pre-seed round from Campus Fund to scale operations and expand cities12 September 2026 · Funding
• Travelstack Tech files for initial public offering12 September 2026 · IPO · ₹250 Cr
• Shiprocket lists on NSE after raising ₹1,617.49 crore through IPO12 September 2026 · IPO · ₹1,617.49 crore
• TBO Tek Ltd completed its IPO with a total amount of ₹1,550.81 crore12 September 2026 · IPO · ₹1,550.81 cr
• FirstCry opens new outlet in Mokokchung, Nagaland12 September 2026 · Launch
• Atomberg Technologies files for IPO12 September 2026 · IPO · ₹450 Cr
• Wakefit Innovations Ltd raised ₹1,288.89 crore through IPO in December 202512 September 2026 · IPO · ₹1,288.89 Cr
• Nykaa outlines long-term growth targets for fiscal 203012 September 2026 · Milestone
• Droom Technology files for three thousand crore rupee ipo12 September 2026 · IPO · ₹3000 Cr
• Meesho completes initial public offering on NSE12 September 2026 · IPO · ₹5,421.20 Cr
• Zomato introduces pay on delivery fee for cash orders12 September 2026 · Policy
• Oravel Stays files for ₹6,650 crore initial public offering12 September 2026 · IPO · ₹6,650 Cr
• Lenskart files for initial public offering of shares12 September 2026 · IPO · ₹7,278.02 Cr
• Bernstein compares Zomato and Swiggy to Meituan11 September 2026 · Analysis
• Popo Global raises INR 532 crore from Artal Asia11 September 2026 · Funding · INR 532 crore
• Cofounder pledges 8.66% stake worth ₹211.9 Cr11 September 2026 · Stake sale · ₹211.9 Cr
• Flipkart Minutes marks two years of operations11 September 2026 · Milestone
• Provilac raises $14 million in first institutional round11 September 2026 · Funding · $14M
• Bubz launches bamboo babywear brand in India11 September 2026 · Analysis
• Khetika invests ₹10 crore in Gujarat processing facility11 September 2026 · Launch · ₹10 crore
• Actor Vijay Deverakonda launches functional skincare brand Unhype11 September 2026 · Launch
• Peep Beauty raises ₹12 crore pre-seed from Sadev Ventures11 September 2026 · Funding · ₹12 crore ($1.2 million)
• Asaya raises $4.45M for melanin-rich skincare10 September 2026 · Funding · $4.45M
• OfBusiness scales manufacturing across metals, chemicals and apparel10 September 2026 · Milestone
• Flipkart tests food delivery service Eat In9 September 2026 · Launch
• Zepto partners with Databricks and VOKKA9 September 2026 · Partnership
• Marmalade raises ₹6 crore seed funding round9 September 2026 · Funding · ₹6 crore
• Meesho discontinues CPO role, restructures product team9 September 2026 · Layoffs
• Theater raises Rs 75 crore in Series A funding9 September 2026 · Funding · Rs 75 crore
• Spinny reports FY26 revenue of ₹6,000 crore9 September 2026 · Results
• Vokka partners with Zepto for festive fragrance sets9 September 2026 · Partnership
• RentoMojo launches IPO with ₹1,255.57 crore offering and 72.88 times oversubscription9 September 2026 · Milestone
• Yes Madam raises ₹250 crore for market expansion9 September 2026 · Funding · ₹250 Cr
• SFIO seeks detailed probe into Xiaomi India9 September 2026 · Policy
• ARC raises ₹10.5 crore for portable gaming system8 September 2026 · Funding · ₹10.5 Cr
• D2C brands rethink retention after festive sales8 September 2026 · Analysis
• BlissClub raises ₹160 crore in Series B8 September 2026 · Funding · ₹160 crore
• Shiprocket narrows loss, revenue jumps 34% in Q18 September 2026 · Results
• Sorry Sugar raises $1 million in seed funding led by Dhanuka family and Amishi London8 September 2026 · Funding · $1M
• Lickicious raises ₹19 crore to scale annual revenue7 September 2026 · Funding · ₹19 crore
• Nykaa parent buys additional stake in Earth Rhythm7 September 2026 · Stake sale
• Udaan acquires LYNK Logistics from Swiggy for ₹500 crore7 September 2026 · Acquisition · ₹500 Cr
• DaMENSCH raises ₹17.40 crore in extended Series B round at flat valuation7 September 2026 · Funding · Rs 17.40 Cr
• Sugar Cosmetics raises funds amid valuation cut7 September 2026 · Funding · ₹144.5 crore
• Evenflow Brands partners with Reebok to expand India portfolio7 September 2026 · Partnership
• The Sweet Change launches monk fruit sweeteners7 September 2026 · Launch
• The Kaftan Company expands into Middle East markets7 September 2026 · Launch
• Nua raises $50 million in Series C funding7 September 2026 · Funding · $50 million
• Prowl expands grooming line and raises growth capital7 September 2026 · Launch
• Delhi High Court restrains Beco's comparative ad campaign7 September 2026 · Policy
• Recode Studios expands retail presence and quick-commerce reach7 September 2026 · Launch
• Spinny estimated to cross ₹6,000 crore in revenue for FY266 September 2026 · Milestone
• Zeelab reports 110 crore rupees revenue for fy266 September 2026 · Results
• NoBroker aims to be profitable in 8-10 months, FY26 revenue crosses ₹1,000 crore6 September 2026 · Results
• Udaan raises ₹200 crore from M&G Investments5 September 2026 · Funding · ₹200 Cr
• Moustache taps PwC to raise fresh capital4 September 2026 · Funding
• Karnataka High Court directs Flipkart on toy safety4 September 2026 · Legal · ₹5 lakh
• Swiggy sells Lynks Logistics stake to Trustroot4 September 2026 · Stake sale · $52.4 million