Dot & Key, BlueStone, Ultraviolette, WishCare, Zappfresh, SolarSquare, Plazza, Aina, LNGVTY & More 🚀
India’s consumer ecosystem is accelerating through profitable growth, AI-powered innovation, category leadership, and the next wave of founder-led startups. 🚀
National Disruptors:
1.Dot & Key Skincare has grown 13X in three years, reaching ₹1,790 crore in FY26 revenue. The Nykaa-owned brand ranks #1 in sunscreen, #2 in moisturizers, and #3 in face wash across marketplaces and quick commerce platforms, reinforcing its position as one of India’s fastest-growing skincare brands.
2. BlueStone reported a profitable first quarter of FY27, posting a net profit of ₹5.9 crore as revenue surged 50% year-on-year to ₹736.8 crore. The omnichannel jewellery retailer attributed its performance to strong same-store sales growth, expanding store presence, and a loyal customer base, while continuing to scale across Tier-II and Tier-III markets.
3. Ultraviolette Automotive is expanding its annual manufacturing capacity to 1.5 lakh vehicles ahead of the 2027 launch of its Tesseract electric scooter. With over 80,000 bookings already secured, the company is also targeting 1,000 monthly vehicle sales, expanding to 100 experience centres, and strengthening its position as a global premium electric mobility brand.
Business Boost:
1.WishCare has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing beauty and personal care brands, surpassing ₹300 crore ARR. The brand grew revenue from ₹19 crore in FY23 to ₹202 crore in FY25, serves 5 million+ customers, and is targeting ₹500 crore in FY27 as it continues to expand across D2C and leading online marketplaces.
2. Zappfresh’s parent company, DSM Fresh Foods, reported a 58% YoY increase in Q1 FY27 revenue to ₹74 crore. Backed by retail expansion, omnichannel growth, and the Meevaa Foods acquisition, the company is scaling its farm-to-fork platform while reaffirming its FY28 revenue target of ₹600 crore.
3. MS Dhoni has invested in residential rooftop solar startup SolarSquare as part of its $53 million Series C funding round and will also join the company as its brand ambassador. The startup plans to use the fresh capital to expand into new cities, strengthen its technology platform, enhance financing options, and accelerate rooftop solar adoption across India.
Founders funded:
1.Plazza has raised $15 million (₹145 crore) in a Series A round led by Accel, Elevation Capital, and Nexus Venture Partners to expand its quick medicine delivery business. The startup will use the funding to strengthen its AI-powered inventory platform, expand its pharmacy network, and scale operations as it aims to redefine medicine delivery with broader availability and 15–30 minute fulfilment.
2. Aina has raised $5.5 million in a seed round co-led by Redstart Labs and 360 ONE Asset to bring its AI-native hardware interface to market. Founded by former Ultrahuman hardware leader Apoorv Shankar, the startup is expanding its Bengaluru and San Francisco teams while building context-aware AI devices for the next generation of computing.
3. Skin longevity beauty brand LNGVTY has raised ₹5 crore in a seed funding round led by Rukam Capital. The Mumbai-based D2C skincare brand will use the capital to strengthen customer acquisition, expand its product portfolio, invest in R&D, and grow its founding team as it taps into the rising demand for science-backed, long-term skin health solutions.
Varun Alagh, Co-founder & CEO, Honasa Consumer Ltd.
Many founders believe leadership is about having the right answers.
Varun Alagh believes it’s about asking the right questions.
He draws an interesting parallel with therapy. A therapist could tell you what’s wrong and how to fix it in the very first session. But that solution rarely sticks because it wasn’t your answer.
The same principle applies to building teams.
Early in his journey, Varun believed his role as a founder was to walk into a room with conviction and tell people exactly what to do. But over the years, while building Honasa, he realized something far more powerful.
People don’t commit to the plan they’re given. They commit to the plan they create themselves.
The moment someone articulates their own goal and their own path to achieving it, it becomes part of their belief system. That’s when ownership begins.
Today, Varun sees leadership differently.
His job isn’t to have every answer ready.
It’s to ask the questions that help others discover the answer themselves.
The best leaders don’t build followers.
They build thinkers who take ownership.
📌 D2C INSIDER UPDATE
Today, the spotlight is on CXO Meet North × Elevate Cohort 6 Demo Day.
Founders, investors, operators, and industry leaders are coming together as 10+ emerging consumer brands take the stage to pitch, connect, and showcase the future of India’s D2C ecosystem.
Every great brand starts with one opportunity. Today, that opportunity is in the room.
And we’re just getting started.
Next up is FRONTIER — India’s first AI-native summit built exclusively for D2C leaders.
Join 250+ founders & CXOs, 150+ brands, 50+ AI leaders, and 25+ investors for a day of practical AI playbooks, real-world use cases, and conversations that will shape the future of consumer brands.
📅 22 August 2026 | Delhi NCR
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The future of D2C is being built in these rooms. Be part of it. 🚀