Business

Mumbai, (Maharashtra), [India]: India’s ₹ 70,000-crore laundry industry has remained largely fragmented and unorganised despite rapid technological advancements in other consumer sectors. Founded in 2023, CleanFoldz Laundry is changing that narrative as India’s first AI-powered laundry and dry-cleaning brand, combining artificial intelligence, automation, data analytics and standardised operations to modernise one of the country’s oldest service industries. In just over…

Nikhil Varghese is a Chartered Accountant and entrepreneur serving as Director of Welgate Lifestyle, one of Kerala’s growing names in the health and wellness retail sector. Combining professional financial expertise with entrepreneurial vision, he has played a key role in transforming a family business with decades of legacy into a modern wellness-focused enterprise serving the evolving needs of health-conscious consumers.…

Three new EV charging hubs at Hyderabad railway stations to launch by August 15 – a gift of green mobility to India this Independence Day Hyderabad (Telangana) [India]: Bharat Charge, a T-Hub incubated EV infrastructure startup, has announced an association with South Central Railway (SCR), a part of Indian Railways, to set up ultra-fast EV charging stations at three key…

What began in August 2023 as a solo freelance effort in Chennai has grown into Sandydesignstudio, a twelve-member brand strategy firm working with more than 35 brands across India. Founded by Santhosh S, the firm was built on a single conviction: a business with a strong product deserves a brand that is equally strong. Without that, no amount of marketing…

Hyderabad, (Telangana) [India]: As industries and cities across India grapple with increasing water stress, sustainable water management has become central to the country’s long-term economic and environmental priorities. Recognising this need, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently hosted its high-level conference, “Water Security & Industrial Sustainability: Innovative Solutions for Urban and Industrial Water Management in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh,”…

For thousands of Indian small business owners, networking has become a regular part of doing business. They attend meetings, renew memberships, exchange visiting cards, give introductions, and wait for referrals that may or may not arrive. For many, business networking is not a side activity. It is one of their primary marketing channels. Yet, despite the time, money, and effort…

Bangalore, (Karnataka) [India], 14 Jul 2026: A merit-only, simulation-based program training students and early-career professionals for Founder’s Office, Strategy, and Product roles at high-growth startups, and backing them into the room. Founder’s Find opened applications for the next cohort of its flagship 8-week program built to place ambitious students and early-career professionals into Founder’s Office, Strategy, and Product Management roles…

Aludecor took another significant step towards sustainable manufacturing with the inauguration of two solar power plants at its manufacturing facilities in 2026. The company inaugurated its first solar power plant at Factory Unit 2 on 19 April, coinciding with Akshaya Tritiya, followed by the commissioning of the second plant at Factory Unit 3 on 14 May. The initiative reflects Aludecor’s…

Arkam Ventures has elevated Vishnuhari Pareek as its Chief Financial Officer and Abhishek Mishra to Principal, strengthening its leadership team to support the next phase of nurturing Indian startups and entrepreneurs. Bengaluru, (Karnataka) [India] July 10, 2026: Arkam Ventures, an early-stage, non-consensus venture capital firm, today announced the elevation of Vishnuhari Pareek as its Chief Financial Officer, effective July 2026.…

New Delhi [India]: With retailers preparing for the upcoming festive and winter shopping season, Topline Clothing LLP successfully concluded its latest Winter Expo, attracting buyers looking to stock fresh collections and strengthen their seasonal inventory. The exhibition witnessed an enthusiastic response from retailers, making it bigger and more successful than last year’s edition. Known for organising sourcing events for the…