Peak XV Without Sequoia’s Heft
Raising fresh funds from LPs will be challenging for Sequoia India and SEA, now Peak XV Partners, unless it presents strong returns to the $2.85 billion fund it raised last year. This will be tough amidst a funding winter coupled with a brand spinoff that underplays Sequoia’s well-entrenched global heritage
Vinita Bhatia - June 30, 2023
Meaty Musings
No one anticipated a fresh animal protein startup to become a unicorn. But Licious did. Sticking by the principle of providing quality meat to its customers and a seamless experience to go with it, the startup has managed to disrupt one of India’s most unorganised sectors. With plans to set up experiential stores offline and a ready-to-eat range based on plant protein, Licious seems unstoppable. Vivek Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO, Licious spills more beans about the start-up’s journey and future plans to Pallavi Chakravorty
Pallavi Chakravorty - October 31, 2021
Branding Our Olympic Stars, How Valuable Are They?
Fresh off the podium, new sporting names that scripted India’s best-ever performance at the Olympic Games have emerged as bankable stars. What does it mean for their brand values and the marketing scope for their sporting disciplines?
Shruti Sonal - August 30, 2021
Coconut Cure
iD Fresh Food’s quirky films highlight the innovativeness of its new products in style
Shruti Venkatesh - February 25, 2020
"When you are determined to do something, you will always find a way despite challenges"
Secret Diary of PC Musthafa
Kripa Mahalingam - October 23, 2019
Hall of Fame*
They are champions in their domain, leaders and entrepreneurs shaped out of pure grit and unconventional ideas
N Mahalakshmi - October 09, 2019
Woes and Worries
Mutual fund managers have plenty of concerns and fresh bad loans are right on top
Prathamesh Mulye - September 10, 2019
Fresh brew
This young beer brand is on its way to disrupt the lager beer market in Delhi
Himanshu Kakkar - May 27, 2019
High-net optimism
Diwali is not only a festival of lights but also of sound. And amid all the noise and fumes also lies hope of a fresh beginning as it heralds the start of Vikram Samvat 2072. Traditionally, much of the broking community originated from Gujarat and, hence, the Samvat calendar still has its prominence.
N Mahalakshmi - July 12, 2018
Renewed Pipeline
MD Prakash Agarwal buys a fresh Rs 14 crore stake in his firm WPIL in April
Khushboo Balani - April 11, 2018