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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.
20 Jul 2026 · via Outlook BusinessZepto IPO valuation cut to $4.5 billion
Zepto is heading into its IPO at close to half its peak value, as investors price the cash burn behind quick commerce ahead of the listing.
20 Jul 2026 · via Colliers (via Prokerala)India warehousing leasing up 12% in first half
Demand for industrial and warehousing space rose across the top eight cities in H1 2026, with 3PL and e-commerce leading and supply running ahead.
20 Jul 2026 · via SMEStreetVenture Catalysts Exits TruNativ at 12.73x
Venture Catalysts is out of TruNativ. The exit multiple is a signal for every consumer wellness founder.
20 Jul 2026 · via Outlook BusinessReliance Retail revenue up 7.4%, profit slips 14%
Reliance Retail grew its top line but ceded margin in Q1 FY27, funding quick commerce and digital while the largest organised retailer defends footfall.
20 Jul 2026 · via WhalesbookQuick commerce adds 900 dark stores in a quarter
India's quick commerce players added close to 900 dark stores in three months, but almost all of them landed in areas already served, and metros now look overbuilt.
20 Jul 2026 · via EntrackrQuick Clean Raises 14 Million in Series B
Quick Clean runs the laundry behind India's big hotels. Its Series B is a lesson in owning the unglamorous work.
20 Jul 2026 · via InFashion BusinessMyntra cuts seller onboarding to 2 days
Myntra says AI has compressed seller onboarding from up to 15 days to about two, and rebuilt catalogs, fit and search around the same engine.
20 Jul 2026 · via Outlook BusinessMakeMyTrip Files for India IPO After 15 Years
MakeMyTrip is coming home to the Indian market. The filing is a benchmark for every consumer brand eyeing a listing.
20 Jul 2026 · via Inc42JioMart orders jump 116% as Reliance margin dips
Reliance Retail's first quarter FY27 numbers show JioMart orders surging and margins slipping, as the quick commerce buildout starts hitting the profit line.
20 Jul 2026 · via Indian Television Dot ComITC enters cola war with Rs 60 coconut cola
ITC is fighting Coca-Cola and PepsiCo from above on proposition, not below on price, testing whether a wellness cola can command a premium.
20 Jul 2026 · via EntrackrGroyyo Banks 90 Crore in Series B First Close
Groyyo has closed the first tranche of its Series B. The number to watch is what it does to apparel sourcing.
20 Jul 2026 · via Free Press JournalCCPA fines SpiceJet Rs 1 lakh for dark patterns
India's consumer regulator penalised SpiceJet over pre-ticked consent boxes, a precedent that reaches every e-commerce and quick commerce checkout.
17 Jul 2026 · via GrowwZepto files for Rs 8,010 crore IPO
Zepto has filed updated IPO papers with SEBI, moving toward what would be India's first pure-play quick commerce listing.
17 Jul 2026 · via Apparel ResourcesTrent Q1 revenue up 19%, Zudio hits 982
Trent posted standalone revenue of 5,666 crore rupees for the June quarter, up 19 percent, ending with 1,312 fashion stores led by value banner Zudio.
17 Jul 2026 · via Apparel ResourcesQuick commerce set for 40% growth in 2026
An Equirus report expects India's quick commerce market to grow near 40 percent in 2026, even as it flags a weak monsoon as a demand risk.
17 Jul 2026 · via Inc42Open Secret raises Rs 50 Cr to widen offline
Healthy snacking brand Open Secret has raised over Rs 50 crore led by the Desai Brothers Group, with the fresh capital aimed squarely at physical shelves.
17 Jul 2026 · via EntrackrMeesho buys Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore
Meesho is acquiring Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore, gaining 4.1 million retailers and a direct line into India's FMCG grocery trade.
17 Jul 2026 · via The Free Press JournalMarico Q1 revenue growth in the early 20s
Marico expects consolidated revenue to grow in the early twenties for the June quarter, with its best India volume growth in several quarters and copra costs easing.
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