"Our wellness experts are celebrities in themselves. We don’t need a bigger celebrity to sell our products”
Rajesh Chandan, Founder of Elements Wellness, on why the brand puts expert recommendations ahead of influencer and celebrity marketing.
Speaking at The D2C & Retail Summit 2026, he shared how trust and personalised guidance drive repeat customers.
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We bet you use at least 2 products from the brands on this list
But did you know how much investor money is flowing into India’s ecommerce startups?
In Q3 2026, the sector raised $245 Mn across 44 deals, with Nua topping the funding charts
Here’s a look at the startups that pulled in the biggest cheques this quarter. 💸
🔗 To download our full report “Indian Tech Startup Funding Report Q3 2026” click here: 4-2.co/4e79Goa
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Exclusive: D2C Startup upliance.ai In Talks To Raise $3-4 Mn In Series A Round. 👇
Smart kitchen appliance startup upliance.ai, founded by former Ather Energy executive Mahek Mody and former Chaayos employee Mohit Sharma, is in advanced talks to raise $3 Mn-$4 Mn (₹28-37 Cr) in a Series A funding round, sources told Inc42.
The round is expected to see a new investor joining its cap table, while existing backers, including Khosla Ventures, are looking to invest further.
The startup plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen R&D, improve its interface and expand into international markets.
🔗 Read more about upliance.ai’s funding talks and global expansion plans here: bit.ly/4A4kMD9
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Jio Platforms Q2 Profit Rises 13.7% To ₹8,387 Cr, Revenue Grows 11.4% YoY. 👇
The recently listed telecom major reported a consolidated net profit of ₹8,387 Cr in Q2 FY27, up from ₹7,379 Cr a year ago. Operating revenue increased 11.4% YoY to ₹40,475 Cr.
Sequentially, net profit rose 8%, while revenue grew 3.3%. Jio added 9.1 Mn customers during the quarter, taking its subscriber base to 542.4 Mn, with ARPU reaching ₹218.8.
🔗 Read more about Jio Platforms’ Q2 performance here: 4-2.co/4iNAywe
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Moms Home is targeting over ₹30 Cr in quick commerce revenue in FY27, accounting for 37.5% of its projected ₹80 Cr topline.
Moms Home’s quick commerce revenue jumped from ₹1 Cr in FY25 to ₹10 Cr in FY26. 🚀
The baby essentials brand is now selling around 45,000 kits a month through quick commerce, with the channel contributing nearly 30% of its business.
But scaling comes at a cost. Its contribution margins have dropped from 20-25% to 10-15%, putting the focus on profitable growth, inventory management and product availability.
Can Moms Home turn its quick commerce momentum into a sustainable growth engine?
Read the full story to find out: bit.ly/4jS7chr
This is part of the Quick Commerce Code powered by @NitroCommerce
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A ₹499 acne patch pack struggled on quick commerce. A ₹99 pack of 12 took off.
@PeeSafe learnt that winning the 10-minute economy meant rethinking pack sizes, pricing and supply chains. Today, quick commerce drives 40% of its domestic sales.
The Quick Commerce Code: Presented by Inc42 | Powered by @NitroCommerce
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Dalal Street has its own leaderboard. 📈💰
From Eternal’s $35 Bn market cap to the next big players, here’s how India’s listed startup giants stack up
Who’s leading the race, and who’s catching up? 👀
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India’s fintech ecosystem is moving beyond digital payments, with startups looking to solve gaps across debt management, wealthtech, global investing and invoice financing.
From helping distressed borrowers navigate debt to giving Indians access to global markets and enabling SMEs to unlock working capital, these startups are building solutions for evolving financial needs.
In our October edition of Five Fintech Startups To Watch, we spotlight five emerging ventures that caught our eye.
Swipe through to know what they do and how they are tapping into India’s growing fintech opportunity.
To read the article in detail, click here: bit.ly/4zW4nAu
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