nishuthapar1

Uncia Technologies Private Limited today announced the close of an INR 25 crores funding round, its first, from Pavestone VC - a Hyderabad-based venture capital firm. The investment marks a deliberate inflection point for a company that over the last 5 years, chose to build its product, prove its market, and earn institutional trust before seeking external capital.   The funding will accelerate Uncia’s growth in India while simultaneously funding the company’s entry into the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and North American markets. Uncia has also announced its intent to pursue a public listing in the next few years, positioning…

Bisleri International’s premium natural spring water brand, Vedica Himalayan Spring Water, has partnered with acclaimed sitarist, neo-classical musician, and mental health advocate Rishab Rikhiram Sharma for his Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026 produced by Team Innovation and District by Zomato.   Vedica Partners with Rishabh Sharma’s Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026   The multi-city tour is conceived as a multi-sensory, immersive and holistic experience that seamlessly blends music with mindfulness. It invites audiences to pause, reflect, and engage with sound in a more intentional and meaningful way.   With a mission to redefine how Indian classical…

WAE Ltd., India’s leading carbon neutral water infra company, proudly announced its association with Radisson and Louvre Hotels Group as a preferred partner for in-situ water glass bottling plants for the Indian Subcontinent, marking a significant step forward in enabling more sustainable and responsible hospitality operations.   WAE is privileged to be associated with Radisson and Louvre Hotels Group as preferred OEM for sustainable drinking water   This association reflects a growing shift within the hospitality sector: from traditional bottled water supply chains towards smarter, more elegant, and environmentally responsible water solutions. By enabling premium-quality water to be purified, bottled,…

VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has announced the inauguration of its newest 3S dealership in Bengaluru, marking its 50th retail outlet in India. This milestone reflects strong progress in the company’s rapid expansion across India and reinforces its commitment to bringing premium electric mobility experiences closer to Indian consumers.    Tapan Ghosh (right) and Raaj Sekar, Dealer Principal of PPS Motors LLP, at the grand opening ceremony The newly inaugurated VinFast showroom, developed by dealer group PPS Motors LLP under the leadership of Mr. Raaj Sekar, is strategically located on Hosur Road in the Electronic City area of Bengaluru. Built…

Entrepreneur Abhishek Middha has announced the launch of Middha Ventures, the investment arm of Middha Global, marking a formal entry into India’s early-stage startup ecosystem.    Based in Mumbai, Middha Ventures will operate as a family office focused on backing high-potential startups across consumer and emerging sectors, combining patient capital with hands-on strategic support.   Abhishek Middha- Founder Middha Ventures   Signaling immediate deal momentum, the firm has announced investments in two early-stage startups- Ruskle and Fitreak.   Middha Ventures invested in Ruskle, valuing the company at INR 14 crore. Ruskle is India’s first flavored rusk brand, reimagining a traditional $600 million…

As India prepares to launch its Carbon Credit Trading System (CCTS), IIM Bangalore, through its Centre for Digital Public Goods (CDPG), convened a roundtable on 19 March 2026 to design an Open Network for Carbon Markets (ONCM). The roundtable brought together leaders representing regulators, market exchange makers, technology service providers, policy makers, senior officers from the forest departments, policy makers and corporate buyers to pave the way forward.   IIM Bangalore The proposed ONCM, built in partnership with Networks for Humanity (NFH), intends to address fundamental barriers that limit India’s participation in global carbon markets. It is designed to mitigate…

Novelty Wealth, a SEBI-RIA licensed wealth management platform, announced it has raised $1.4 million in seed funding led by IndiaQuotient, with the mission of providing Indian investors a unified, unbiased view of their financial lives - without the complexity, guesswork, and noise.   Novelty Wealth Founders (L–R): Sajal Gupta (CTO), Naveen Changoiwala (CEO), and Apurva Agarwal (CPGO), leading the company’s technology, strategy, and product vision respectively   The funding comes at a pivotal moment as India undergoes a structural shift toward digital, data-driven investment advisory driven by rising retail participation, increased financialisation of savings, and growing demand for transparent, unbiased…

University built around a single philosophy: learning by making University of Design, Innovation & Technology (UDIT) established on the foundation of IIAD’s 10 year legacy Established through an Act of the Haryana State Legislature, building on a decade of design excellence   The University of Design, Innovation and Technology (UDIT) has been formally established in Gurugram through an Act of the Haryana State Legislature. Conceived as a university for creators, UDIT brings together design, technology and management within a single, practice-led framework to enable impactful, real-world outcomes.   University of Design, Innovation and Technology (UDIT)   UDIT builds on the…