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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Nitin Konde |Muskaan Kapoor |PV Vyshnavi |Apoorva Bajj
The definition of a modern home is changing, and so are its energy needs. Livguard Solar 360 rises to meet these expectations with a solar solution engineered for efficiency, intelligence, and durability. With Akshay Kumar lending his voice to this powerful campaign, Livguard sends a clear message: the future of energy is not only green but also precise and performance-driven.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Muskaan Kapoor |Nitin Konde |PV Vyshnavi |Apoorva Bajj
— 2 min read Mamaearth's parent business, Honasa Consumer Ltd., a skincare brand, has filed a lawsuit against Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL), a major player in the FMCG industry, alleging that a Lakme advertisement is deceptive and derogatory. A recent Lakme campaign called "SPF Lie Detector Test" unfairly criticises rival goods, including one that closely resembles a sunscreen from The Derma Co, another Honasa brand, according to a case filed before the Delhi High Court by Honasa.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Nitin Konde |PV Vyshnavi |Apoorva Bajj |Saksham Mishra
— 4 min read India’s first women-first sexual wellness brand offering stigma-free, pleasure-positive intimate products and comprehensive sex education. Funds will be used to expand product offerings, strengthen content and brand positioning, and scale distribution across new channels. Their Sex Ed Masterclass on healing from sexual trauma won the prestigious UN Laadli Media & Advertising Award for Gender Sensitivity in 2024.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Saksham Mishra |Nitin Konde
On Tuesday, India's equity markets surged, marking a remarkable recovery as trading resumed after an extended weekend. The NSE Nifty 50 Index rose 2.4% and is currently above where it was earlier this month. This brings it to a place where it's not just recovering from recent declines but is now outperforming most other equity indices across the globe. So, it's safe to say that India has fully recovered from the market losses triggered by the new wave of U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Saksham Mishra |Nitin Konde |Sakshi Jadhav |Sanvi Barjatya
In March, India recorded a significant drop in its retail inflation. It zoomed all the way down to its lowest point since August 2019. The country's annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) now reports a number of 3.34%. That is well below the market's forecast of 3.60%. This number, of course, is lower than the number recorded in February, which was at 3.61%. There's a look going back to the late 3s from late last year.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Saksham Mishra |Nitin Konde |Sakshi Jadhav |Sanvi Barjatya
The swift action taken by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) against Gensol Engineering Ltd has led to a ban on the company and its promoter directors from engaging in the securities market. The ruling affects Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, who headed the firm until very recently.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Saksham Mishra |Nitin Konde |Sakshi Jadhav |Sanvi Barjatya
AI platform Gupshup has axed close to 500 people over the past five months in what it claims is an effort to boost profitability and streamline operations. About 200 were cut off earlier this month, following a larger chop of 300 in December 2024. The rapidly growing company that achieved a unicorn valuation in 2021 stated that the restructuring was intended to eliminate redundant roles and improve operational efficiency.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Nitin Konde |Vibhavari Madki |Apoorva Bajj |Saksham Mishra
The funds will be used to expand BeastLife's product line, enhance R&D & scale distribution with a focus on delivering high-quality, science-backed supplements tailored for athletes & fitness enthusiasts across India. The brand's equity split includes Gaurav Taneja holding a 40% stake, Raj Gupta holding 15% and Varun Alagh holding 30% & 15% ESOP. Indian cricketer Rinku Singh has invested INR 1.9 crore in sports nutrition startup BeastLife, valuing the company at INR 120 crore.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Subham Kumar |Saksham Mishra |Nitin Konde
— 2 min read After getting GST show cause notifications totalling INR 2.66 Cr, a resort in Jaipur is said to have filed a formal complaint against OYO and its co-founder, Ritesh Agarwal. According to a media report, Madan Jain, who works for Samskara Resorts, filed a formal FIR at the Ashok Nagar police station in Jaipur last week. The complainant claims that OYO gave "inaccurate information" that led to the notices.
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1 week ago | 
startuptalky.com | Saksham Mishra |Nitin Konde
April witnessed a sharp setback for Indian equity markets, with investors seeing the wipeout of INR 11.3 lakh crore in market capitalization among BSE-listed firms. The turbulence started with the escalation of global trade tensions, which was followed by the U.S. announcing, instead of a negotiated solution, a series of aggressive tariffs targeting multiple countries, including India and China.
