Myntra's record profit: 18X YoY growth, Gen Z focus

Aspiring entrepreneurs often ask, Do I need a big idea to start? The truth is, you don’t. Today’s “small idea” can turn into tomorrow’s big success. Some of the most successful businesses began by solving simple, everyday problems: 1. Airbnb started as a way to rent out spare air mattresses. 2. Zomato began as a platform to view restaurant menus. 3. Flipkart was launched by selling books online. What helped them grow? It wasn’t complexity; it was focus. They listened to users, addressed pain points and made steady improvements. For anyone dreaming of entrepreneurship, here’s a tip: 1. Start small, test quickly. 2. Don’t wait for perfect timing. 3. Let real needs guide your innovation. Remember, entrepreneurship isn’t about giant leaps. It’s about consistent steps that build over time. What’s one small problem you’ve noticed recently that could inspire a big business idea? #Entrepreneurs #Innovation #Success #BusinessIdea #Startups

Swiggy has announced that Instamart, its quick-commerce grocery platform, will operate as a separate step-down subsidiary. The move aims to streamline operations, improve governance, and unlock growth opportunities by providing Instamart with operational independence. Industry experts suggest this separation could enhance investor confidence and facilitate focused funding for rapid expansion. Swiggy’s parent operations will continue to concentrate on food delivery, while Instamart plans to scale its instant grocery delivery network across major Indian cities, strengthening market leadership. #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlifestyles #entrepreneurmindset #mindset #business #businessmindset #sharktankindia #marketing #money #idea #foodtech #swiggy #instamart #corporaterestructuring #startupnews #quickcommerce #grocerydelivery #indianecommerce

From Silicon Valley to India’s Startup Powerhouse — Vani Kola’s journey is redefining entrepreneurship with Kalaari Capital, backing unicorns like Dream11, Myntra, and Snapdeal while empowering the next generation of visionary founders. Anurag Lala Pranjali Shukla #VaniKola #KalaariCapital #VentureCapital #StartupIndia #Entrepreneurship #WomenInLeadership #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #IndianStartups #InvestorInsights #UnicornStories #LeadershipExcellence #FounderSupport #GrowthMindset #StartupEcosystem #unscriptedvani

Dunzo - the early mover in India’s hyperlocal revolution : showed promise but stumbled hard in the quick commerce race. Being early wasn’t enough for the company. Strategy drift, mounting losses & fierce competition turned speed into a spiral. Key reasons of failure: - Shifted focus from errands to costly dark stores - High burn, poor unit economics - Late pivot vs Zepto & Blinkit - Weak fundraising and Reliance control issues - Leadership exits and elayed salaries of employees Pivot is a part of the journey and not the hurdle. #Startups #Dunzo #QuickCommerce #IndiaStartups #Entrepreneurship

From rejections to a $200M deal Parents calling him crazy and restaurant owners laughing in his face, to Covid nearly shutting them down and finally a $200M Swiggy acquisition. This isn’t just a success story, it’s the raw, unfiltered reality of entrepreneurship. Catch the full conversation on Let’s Talk Biz https://lnkd.in/gdKqrgMv Shubhagata Mittal Ankit Mehrotra, CFA #LetsTalkBiz #Dineout #Aniket #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #Swiggy #BusinessReality #mergersandacquisitions #indianstartups #zomato

#JustIn: 1. Furniture, appliances rental startup RentoMojo picks bankers for IPO, sources say as per a report by ET 2. Dhan appoints Angel One’s Ketan Shah as CEO of omni channel biz 3. Schroders increases stake in ixigo to 7.18% 4. Deep-tech startup VyomIC bags $1.6 Mn led by Speciale Invest 5. PhonePe narrows loss in FY25 as revenue jumps 40% to Rs 7,115 crore

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🚀 First Launch is Never Perfect Whether it’s a product, tech, or service-based startup, the first launch is just the beginning. As founders, we must: - Listen to the market - Adapt to customer expectations - Keep improving relentlessly 💡 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Never overlook the changes that need to be made 2️⃣ Stay consistent – consistency builds trust Every version is a step closer to excellence. Keep iterating, keep growing! 💪 #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #ContinuousImprovement #FounderMindset

Zomato/ Swiggy/ Paytm's - Promoter Holding is Zero 👇 Yes, you read that right ▶️ Some of the newly listed startups ( Zomato, Swiggy, Paytm, PolicyBazaar, Delhivery, FirstCry, CarTrade) show zero promoter holding in their shareholding pattern ▶️ But does this mean that their founders or erstwhile promoters have completely exited the business? ▶️ The answer is no. They are still very much involved in the company but they are now categorized as public shareholders, not promoters But how can this happen? ▶️ Earlier, any company going public was required to: - Identify a promoter - Ensure that promoters held a minimum of 20% of post IPO capital - Lock that 20% stake for 3 year - Any stake above 20% was locked for 1 year ▶️ This structure meant that promoters couldn’t reduce their stake below 20% for the first 3 years after listing 💡 What Changed With Startup IPOs? ▶️ When these new age companies started listing, SEBI introduced certain regulatory relaxations to facilitate their IPOs ▶️ Recognizing that most startups are backed by large VC and PE investors and are run by professional teams not by single individuals with overwhelming control. So, SEBI allowed these companies to go public without identifying a promoter ▶️ This is why many recent new age IPO documents include the line about being “professionally managed with no identifiable promoter". However, SEBI still required that pre IPO shareholders, including founders and investors, be subject to a 6 month lockin period after listing (instead of the traditional 3 years) 💡 So Where Are the Founders? ▶️ Founders like Deepinder Goyal (Zomato) and Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Paytm) still hold stake in their companies, it is just not categorised under Promoters rather under public shareholders 💡 But why? ▶️ See, most of the startup founder have paper wealth and not liquid cash in their pocket so every now and then founder's need to sell shares to fund their personal requirement (it can be anything from angel investing to a house in DLF camillias etc) ▶️ So, If founders like Deepinder or Vijay were officially classified as 'promoters' and they sold some of their shares, the market might react negatively, because traditionally, promoter selling is seen as a red flag by Fundamental Analyst/Investors. ▶️ By not identifying themselves as promoters, they reduce market panic (to certain extent) 💡 But is this something to worry about? ▶️ Not really. Many big names in India like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, ITC, and L&T operate without any promoter holding and have done exceptionally well. Even globally, companies like McDonalds, Uber, and Twitter grew beyond their founders. Whether they stepped away or were removed, the businesses continued to scale. Follow Sumesh Guleria or WealthCulture for more such stories. Disclaimer: Not a buy sell recommendation. This is purely for educational purposes. #startups #news #market #tech

Quick commerce leader Zepto, led by co-founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya V., is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $400–450 million (Rs 3,500–3,900 crore) in its next funding round at a $7 billion valuation. The round is expected to be co-led by CalPERS and existing investor General Catalyst, with participation from Lightspeed, Avra, Nexus Ventures, and others. About $350–380 million will flow in as primary capital, while $70–100 million will be through secondary share sales. Despite strong revenue growth of 149% to Rs 11,100 crore in FY25, Zepto faces profitability pressures and a slowdown in its food delivery vertical, Zepto Café. Grocery order growth has also plateaued, but investors remain optimistic as Amazon India and Flipkart expand in the quick commerce space. #zepto #quickcommerce #fundingnews #startupsindia #venturecapital #calpers #generalcatalyst #investmentnews #foodtech #grocerystartups #businessnews #indiafunding #entrepreneurship #marketupdate #techstartups #businessgrowth #corporatenews #fundraising #startupfunding #indiastartups