Lifestyle accessories brand DailyObjects is reportedly in advanced talks for a Rs 300 crore funding round led by Xponentia Capital, valuing the company at Rs 1,000 crore. The investment is expected to accelerate its omnichannel growth, including adding over 100 physical stores and pushing into international markets, marking a major scale-up for the brand.
Razorpay is scaling back its offline expansion after sluggish growth in that vertical. Instead, it’s concentrating on merchants that need both online and offline payment solutions following its Ezetap acquisition. The move supports Razorpay’s IPO preparations and a focus on strengthening a more profitable core business rather than expanding field operations aggressively.
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Hindustan Unilever’s sales surged as hyperlocal delivery platforms drove a major leap, with quick commerce sales doubling in FY26. E-commerce turnover grew by more than 25% as the company scales a dedicated quick commerce team and a strong omni-channel strategy across formats and platforms to sustain growth.
D2C ethnic fashion brand House of Chikankari has raised ₹25 crore in a Series A led by Cap Alpha Ventures. The funding will expand its product portfolio, strengthen omnichannel sales with an offline retail push, and grow internationally. Founded in 2020, the brand claims 9 lakh+ monthly sessions, ships to 20+ countries, and supports 10,000+ women artisans.
Licious has kicked off its pre IPO plans, bringing in a new CFO and building an omni channel strategy aimed at doubling down on profitability. But the company’s promise of 10 minute deliveries is adding operational pressure, raising questions about margins and scalability even as it positions itself for capital markets investors.
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