Parvathi Benu

As India’s population ages and the stigma around incontinence slowly lifts, companies that once made only baby diapers are now investing in adult wear, betting on a market set to double within five years

A total of 576 individuals declared annual incomes of more than Rs 100 crore in FY26, up from 415 a year earlier, according to Finance Ministry data tabled in the Lok Sabha. The government also pushed back against claims that income inequality is widening in India.

Embedded finance is helping agritech companies such as Ninjacart, Arya.ag and Bijak reduce credit risk, deepen customer relationships, and expand business.

Bengaluru-based Aule Space is building a jetpack that docks with a satellites after they run that has run out of fuel, and extendings theirtheir livesfe by a few years.

Omnivore’s Mark Kahn on missing Blue Tokai, backing cocoa in Andhra Pradesh, the money slowly returning to the agritech sector, and the kind of business he will no longer fund

As rural India becomes home to a growing share of the country’s elderly, demand for healthcare, caregiving, and financial services will rise. Turning that into a business opportunity, however, won’t be easy.

Akshaya Thanga Maligai is Kalyan Jewellers’ first regional brand, built only for Tamil Nadu, a state whose homes hold more gold than most countries keep in their vaults.

From smart locks to mixer grinders and water purifiers, Atomberg is expanding beyond fans as it seeks to become a home appliance platform. Will it work?

Dopamine sites offer the thrill of consumption without the purchase, seeking to curb compulsive spending by turning anticipation itself into the product.

A 0.4% fee on select transactions above Rs 2,000 could create a sizeable revenue pool for payment companies. While the ecosystem is bullish on the valuation of fintech firms, the exact impact on bottom line and customer behaviour remains uncertain.