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In August 2025, India’s Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, imposing a nationwide ban on all real-money gaming (RMG) activities—including fantasy sports, poker, rummy, and betting apps—regardless of whether they are games of skill or chance. The bill mandates strict penalties for operators, promoters, and users, including fines up to ₹1…

As we enter the latter half of 2025, I find myself reflecting on both privilege and responsibility of being an investor in today’s environment. The past few years have taught us that capital is no longer abundant in the way it once was. Liquidity has tightened, global economies are recalibrating, and investors are being forced to separate hype-driven…

A founder’s prior industry experience is often the single biggest predictor of early momentum in D2C. Understanding supply chains, consumer behavior, and digital marketing—often gained from having built or scaled a brand before—is vital. Seasoned founders are quicker to adapt to changing market realities, secure critical partnerships, and avoid common pitfalls.

India’s electric two-wheeler market has moved from rapid expansion to intense consolidation following stricter enforcement of the FAME-II subsidy norms. Sales reached a record 1.14 million units in FY2025, a testament to robust demand and increasing consumer appetite for EVs. Yet, as the government intensified compliance, several mid-sized and smaller manufacturers experienced steep declines or…

There’s something we often hear in the startup world: “Move fast and break things.” But in our experience—especially when writing checks and watching companies over a 5- to 10-year arc—speed alone doesn’t build greatness. Endurance does. We’ve all seen the outliers. Fast, furious growth. Valuations multiplying in months. The chase for unicorn status. But not every…