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Skin longevity brand LNGVTY raises 5 crore seed
Mumbai based skincare startup LNGVTY has raised Rs 5 crore in a seed round led by Rukam Capital, betting on a science backed skin longevity positioning in a fast growing Indian market.
21 Jul 2026 · via Inc42Flipkart Minutes targets 1,500 fulfillment centres
Flipkart Minutes plans to scale to 1,500 micro fulfillment centres across 180 cities as Amazon Now targets 300 cities, sharpening the quick commerce contest with Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart.
21 Jul 2026 · via EntrackrSupply6 raises 48 crore led by Unilever Ventures
Daily nutrition brand Supply6 has raised Rs 48 crore, about 5 million dollars, in a round led by Unilever Ventures, with actor Kriti Sanon and existing backer Zeropearl VC also participating.
21 Jul 2026 · via EntrackrNykaa flags near thirty percent revenue growth in Q1 FY27
FSN E-Commerce Ventures, the parent of Nykaa, told investors that consolidated net revenue for the June 2026 quarter is set to rise close to 30 percent, powered by a sharp acceleration in its fashion vertical.
21 Jul 2026 · via Inc42BigBasket trims footprint under new profitability mandate
Tata owned BigBasket is pulling back its sprawling footprint under a fresh profitability mandate, with a new chief executive and reports that Tata Digital wants it to focus on far fewer markets as quick commerce rivals keep gaining ground.
21 Jul 2026 · via AscendantsAmazon Now scales up to 500 dark stores in India push
Amazon is scaling its quick commerce arm Amazon Now aggressively, running more than 500 dark stores and about 4.5 lakh to 5 lakh daily orders, as it tries to close the wide gap with market leader Blinkit in India's fast delivery race.
21 Jul 2026 · via Analytics InsightBlinkit weekly users cross 55 million, CLSA data shows
Blinkit widened its lead in India's quick commerce market, reaching a record 55.2 million weekly active users after adding 2.7 million in four weeks, according to CLSA data that showed rivals Zepto and Swiggy Instamart growing more slowly.
21 Jul 2026 · via Dalal Street Investment JournalDMart Q1 profit rises 11% but stock slips on margin worry
Avenue Supermarts, the parent of DMart, reported an 11.3% rise in June quarter net profit and a 15% jump in revenue, yet its stock fell more than 4% as investors focused on thin margins and rising online competition.
21 Jul 2026 · via EntrackrAnanta Capital buys majority stake in Phitku
Private equity firm Ananta Capital has acquired a majority stake in D2C deodorant brand Phitku in a Rs 100 crore deal that values the profitable startup at about Rs 200 crore.
21 Jul 2026 · via Indian Startup NewsLimelight Diamonds raises Rs 275 Cr for stores
Mumbai based Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds has raised Rs 275 crore in a strategic round led by its promoter Bhathwari Group to expand manufacturing and accelerate retail rollout across India.
21 Jul 2026 · via Outlook BusinessNaturis Cosmetics raises Rs 100 Cr from Sharrp
Beauty and personal care contract manufacturer Naturis Cosmetics has raised Rs 100 crore in its first institutional round, led by Sharrp Ventures, to expand manufacturing and research capacity.
21 Jul 2026 · via EntrackrPlazza raises $15 Mn to scale medicine delivery
Bengaluru based pharmacy quick commerce startup Plazza has raised $15 million in a Series A round co led by Accel, Elevation Capital and Nexus Venture Partners to expand its 15 to 30 minute medicine delivery network.
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