NEW DELHI — E-commerce major Meesho has officially kicked off its highly anticipated annual festive flagship event, the Mega Blockbuster Sale 2026, registering an explosive start that underscores the expanding economic footprint of India’s non-metro regions. The company announced on Saturday that opening-day orders surged by approximately 75% year-on-year, propelled by a profound, broad-based wave […]
Government U-Turn: Aadhaar No Longer Mandatory for Ayushman Bharat Access
In a swift and significant policy reversal, the Indian government has clarified that the Aadhaar card is "preferable but not a must" for citizens seeking to avail themselves of the benefits under the National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS), now widely known as Ayushman Bharat. This announcement comes merely 24 hours after an official government notification […]
Nat Habit Secures ₹142 Cr in Series C Funding to Scale "Bharat-First" Personal Care Strategy
NEW DELHI – In a significant move that underscores the continued investor appetite for India’s burgeoning D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) personal care sector, Nat Habit has successfully closed a ₹142 Cr ($14.7 Mn) Series C funding round. Led by Trident Growth Partners, the all-primary capital injection marks a pivotal chapter for the startup as it transitions from […]