Hardik Goyal
Hardik Goyal is the founder editor of Startupro News, India's dedicated startup and business news platform. He covers startup funding, IPOs, founder stories, and the Indian tech ecosystem. With a passion for entrepreneurship and a deep understanding of India's startup landscape, Hardik brings daily insights to founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts across India and beyond. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter/X.
Tuco Kids Raises $4 Mn in Series A to Expand Kids’ Personal Care
Tuco Kids, a child personal care brand, has made significant funding and expansion moves, while its competitors in the kids-focused beauty and personal care...
CityMall Secures Rs 334 Crore in Series D Funding, Plans Expansion Beyond Grocery
CityMall, the Gurugram-based grocery-focused social e-commerce platform, is set to raise approximately ₹334 crore ($38 million) in its Series D funding round, led by...
Flipkart Acquires Majority Stake in Pinkvilla to Strengthen Content-Led Commerce
In a decisive step to deepen its connection with younger audiences, Walmart-owned Flipkart has acquired a majority stake in Pinkvilla India. This digital infotainment...
Amazon and Flipkart to Create Over 3.7 Lakh Seasonal Jobs Ahead of Festive Season Sale
India’s leading e-commerce players are gearing up for the festive season by launching large-scale hiring drives and expanding their fulfillment networks. Both Amazon and...
IPO Bound Urban Company Wins ET Startup of the Year 2025 Award
This week, the Leela Palace in Bengaluru was electric—hosting the 11th edition of the ET Startup Awards, the ceremony that’s become India’s benchmark for...
Investors Are Offering Rs 6 Cr to Me!-How a Café Interaction with Nikhil Kamath Changed the Life of This AI Startup Founder
Four days ago, Mumbai-based founder Yash Gawde found himself at Bandra’s Subko Cafe soaking in priceless advice from VC friend. Their discussion centered around...
Virat Kohli-Backed MPL Lays Off 60% of Indian Workforce as Real-Money Gaming Ban Hits
India’s gaming ecosystem is reeling after the government enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025—a sweeping law that bans all real-money...
Firstly Tariff, Now Visa… They Don’t Need Us: Indian Founder Slams American Politics
Tej Pandya, founder of Groweasy.ai, voices a frustration felt by many young Indians: After building Silicon Valley and constituting over a third of all...
Royal Enfield Chairman Urges Govt for Uniform GST on All Two-Wheelers, Including Bikes Above 350cc
In a direct appeal to policymakers, Siddhartha Lal, Chairman of Royal Enfield, has called for a uniform goods and services tax (GST) on all...
Unwanted Paperwork, Delays & Opaque Process: Founder Exposes Startup India Seed Fund Schemes
In theory, the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) appears to be a game-changer: ₹20 lakh as a grant and ₹50 lakh as debt...