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29/07/2026

Snitch acquires Berrylush, marking the Siddharth Dungarwal-founded menswear brand’s official entry into the women’s wear category.

Snitch has acquired a 100% stake in Berrylush, a women’s fashion brand founded in 2018 by Chandrashekar and Alok Paul to offer affordable apparel to Gen Z and millennial women.

Announcing the acquisition on Instagram, Dungarwal said that instead of building a women’s brand from scratch, Snitch decided to back a brand that already had a strong foundation.

“Now it’s time for BERRYLUSH 2.0,” he wrote.

The financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed.

Berrylush co-founder Alok Paul had exited the company in May 2025 to join Littlebox, one of the brand’s major competitors.

According to Inc42, the acquisition will not change Berrylush’s existing brand identity. Snitch instead plans to help scale the company by strengthening its technology, supply chain, marketing, product development and omnichannel retail capabilities.

Berrylush currently offers co-ord sets, jumpsuits, dresses, workwear and accessories, along with plus-size fashion and office wear.

Snitch now has much bigger ambitions for the brand.

“Our ambition is to build Berrylush into a ₹1,000 Cr women’s fashion brand over the coming years, while staying focused on product, customer experience and ex*****on,” Dungarwal said.

The Snitch founder also announced that over the next 100 days, the team will publicly document the process of rebuilding and scaling Berrylush.

“The strategy. The products. The branding. The wins. The mistakes. Everything that goes into rebuilding a brand,” he wrote.

Calling the acquisition more than just a business transaction, Dungarwal summed it up as: “This isn’t just an acquisition. It’s Day One of rebuilding a brand.”

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20/07/2026

Vineet Gupta’s journey is not simply about building institutions. It is about recognising a gap that thousands of Indian students were quietly experiencing.

Through Jamboree Education, he saw bright students earn admission to leading universities abroad, while equally capable students struggled to find the right opportunities at home. One student’s story stayed with him in particular: after being unable to study overseas because of family concerns, the student returned years later having lost much of the confidence and spark he once carried.

That experience helped shape a larger mission.

From helping students access global universities to co-founding Ashoka University and Plaksha University, Vineet Gupta’s journey came full circle. He chose to build the kind of institutions that could give Indian students world-class education without requiring them to leave the country.

A powerful reminder that some of the most meaningful ventures begin with a problem someone refuses to ignore.

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18/07/2026

The quality of your life often begins with the quality of your thoughts—and what you read plays a major role in shaping them.

This list brings together 100 powerful books across business, investing, psychology, philosophy, leadership, productivity, history, and personal growth. These are books that have influenced entrepreneurs, investors, creators, and leaders around the world.

You do not need to read all 100 at once.

Pick one book. Read a few pages every day. Apply what you learn. Over time, the right ideas can help you think more clearly, make better decisions, and build a stronger future.

Which book are you adding to your reading list first? Share it in the comments.

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16/07/2026

BSNL has reportedly introduced a satellite phone priced at ₹1,34,166 - costlier than many premium smartphones.

Unlike a regular phone, this device is designed to work in remote areas where mobile towers and conventional networks are unavailable. It uses satellite connectivity to enable communication in isolated locations.

The phone is primarily meant for emergency responders, disaster-management teams, defence personnel, explorers and professionals working in regions with limited network coverage.

Would you spend ₹1.34 lakh on a phone that keeps you connected where regular smartphones cannot?

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14/07/2026

An Indian user has sent a legal notice to Meta after alleging that her Facebook and Instagram accounts were permanently disabled following an interaction involving a traditional devotional painting of Baby Krishna.

According to the notice, Meta cited a child-safety policy violation, while the user maintains that the image was purely religious and alleges that its cultural context may have been misunderstood by an automated moderation system. She further claims that repeated appeals did not result in a meaningful human review.

The notice seeks restoration of the accounts, disclosure of the reasoning behind the action and stronger human oversight in culturally sensitive moderation decisions. Meta’s response was not available in the documents reviewed.

This post reports allegations contained in a legal notice. Indian Business Times has not independently verified the internal moderation process or reached a conclusion regarding the accuracy of either party’s position.

[Meta, AI content moderation, social media accountability, cultural context in AI, digital rights India]

05/07/2026

🍅 From Tomato Waste to Sustainable Leather: A Startup That’s Redefining Innovation

What if yesterday’s food waste became tomorrow’s premium fashion material?

At just 26, Surat-based entrepreneur Pritesh Mistry has transformed discarded tomato skins and seeds into BioLeather, a vegan, biodegradable alternative to conventional leather. What started as a college project has grown into a patented innovation with applications in handbags, footwear, apparel, and even automotive interiors.

By giving agricultural waste a second life, this startup is proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. As the demand for eco-friendly materials rises, such innovations are positioning India as a global hub for green manufacturing and circular economy solutions.

Sometimes, the biggest business opportunities are hidden in the things we throw away.

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30/06/2026

Are bookstores slowly disappearing?

Maybe some are. But the ones built with heart still find a way to stay alive.

Pagdandi in Pune is one such place.

Started by Vishal Pipraiya and Neha Tiwary after leaving their corporate careers, Pagdandi began with a simple idea — book discovery should feel personal, not transactional.

What started as a lending library gradually became a bookstore, café and reading room.

A place where people don’t just buy books. They spend time, exchange thoughts, sip coffee and discover stories through conversations.

The journey was not easy. Rising rents, thin margins and the pandemic tested the business in every way.

But Pagdandi continued.

In an age where algorithms recommend everything, this small bookstore reminds us that sometimes the best recommendations still come from real people who truly love books.

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28/06/2026

From Corporate Life to Building a Thriving Candle Business 🕯️🚀

Leaving a secure corporate job isn’t easy, but Shruti Kundan proved that taking a calculated leap can lead to extraordinary opportunities.

The Gurugram-based entrepreneur left her role at Accenture to pursue her entrepreneurial dream by launching a candle manufacturing and packaging business. What started with a vision has now grown into a successful venture operating from a 1,200 sq. ft. warehouse, reportedly generating ₹3–5 lakh in monthly revenue.

Her journey reflects the power of perseverance, smart ex*****on, and the confidence to build something from the ground up. In a world where many seek job security, Shruti chose to create opportunities, not just for herself, but through her growing business.

Her story is a reminder that success isn’t defined by the path you leave behind, but by the one you choose to build.

Would you leave a high-paying corporate job to follow your entrepreneurial dream? Let us know in the comments. 👇

18/06/2026

At 45, Mira Kulkarni did not just start a business. She started a second chapter.

As a single mother, she began Forest Essentials from her Delhi home with just ₹2 lakh, making handmade soaps inspired by Ayurveda.

But her real genius was positioning. At a time when Ayurveda was largely seen as traditional and mass-market, she turned it into a luxury experience rooted in Indian heritage.

Luxury hotel partnerships gave Forest Essentials trust, visibility and a premium customer base. Over time, the brand expanded into 110+ stores and 300+ luxury hotels.

In March 2026, Estée Lauder announced plans to acquire full ownership after an 18-year partnership, while Mira continues to lead the brand from New Delhi.

From ₹2 lakh to a valuation of roughly ₹8,300 crore, Forest Essentials is proof that Indian ideas can become global brands when built with patience and positioning.

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14/06/2026

At the airline counter, excess baggage can cost nearly ₹600 per kg.

Avaan brought that cost down to under ₹89 per kg through its delivery network.

For most travellers, excess baggage was never a planned expense. It usually appeared at the last moment, at the airport counter, when there was no time to compare options and no real alternative available.

Avaan Excess was built to solve that exact problem.

Founded in 2019 by Meera Singh, Avaan started from a simple but powerful insight: travellers needed a smarter and more affordable way to move their luggage. After spending close to two decades in the logistics industry and contributing to the growth of Gati, Meera experienced the problem herself when she faced an unexpectedly high baggage fee.

Instead of treating it as a one-time inconvenience, she saw a larger opportunity.

Avaan turned excess baggage from an airport panic moment into a planned doorstep delivery service. Travellers can send their bags before they travel, avoid heavy airline charges, and receive them at their destination with greater convenience.

Today, Avaan operates across 25,000+ pin codes and 190 countries, with airport kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Jaipur for last-minute baggage support.

The company also works across personal luggage, business consignments, domestic shipping, and international deliveries, while integrating AI-driven systems to make shipment management faster and more transparent.

With discovery through platforms and partners like MakeMyTrip, Taj Hotels, GMR Airports, and Adani Airports, Avaan is becoming more than a baggage delivery company.

It is building a smarter way for people to move without paying unnecessary costs.

Because sometimes, the biggest business ideas are hidden in problems that consumers have accepted for years.

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