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BlueStone has reported a 76 crore profit, with its revenue rising 50% year-on-year.

The jewellery company has been expanding across both its online and offline presence, making the growth numbers particularly interesting in a category where scale also comes with significant costs around stores, inventory, technology and customer acquisition.

The latest results offer a glimpse into how the business is growing while also moving towards profitability: a combination that is becoming increasingly important as companies mature.

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From Zomato and OYO to Chaayos and boAt, every iconic brand began with a founder who chose to build.

It's journeys like these that remind us why founder stories deserve to be told.

That's the belief Humans of Hustle was built on.

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Temple has reached a $375 million valuation. Not just that, it has also launched its first ESOP liquidity programme.

A milestone that reflects more than just business growth.

Valuations tend to make the bigger headlines, but ESOP liquidity tells a different story.
It gives employees who have worked hard an opportunity to realise the value they've helped create.

Building a company isn't just about attracting capital; it's also about creating value for the people who have helped build it.

As more Indian startups mature, milestones like these are becoming increasingly significant.

The conversation is no longer just about fundraising. While raising capital remains an important part of building a company, creating long-term value through ownership and growth is equally important.

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Swiggy just appointed former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha to lead Instamart, replacing Amitesh Kumar Jha from August 3.

Most people will see this as a leadership change.
But it's a strategy change.

For the last few years, quick commerce has been obsessed with one thing: speed.

Now that everyone can deliver fast enough, the real battle is shifting.

It's no longer just about getting products to your doorstep in 10 minutes.

It's about what you discover, what you end up buying, and why you keep coming back.

That's exactly where Nandita's experience comes in. At Myntra, the challenge wasn't delivery, it was building a shopping experience people enjoyed.

Leadership hires often tell you where a company wants to go next.

And this one suggests @Swiggy believes the future of quick commerce looks a lot more like retail than logistics.

That's a shift worth watching.

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Has Gen Z actually changed branding, or are brands just trying harder to keep up?

@SahilShresthaX and @vartikkanangia asked Kushal Aggarwal, co-founder of @blablibluHQ, and the conversation went beyond trends into what really captures attention today.

What's your take?

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@fractalai, co-founded by @srikanth and Pranay Agrawal, has reported a 92% year-on-year jump in profit, taking its profit to ₹72 crore. The results come at a time when demand for AI and analytics solutions continues to grow across industries.

The performance is noteworthy because enterprise AI is moving beyond experimentation. More businesses are investing in data, automation and decision-making tools, creating long-term opportunities for companies that have spent years building expertise in this space.

Under the leadership of its founders, Fractal has steadily built its presence in enterprise AI, serving global businesses across multiple sectors.

For Fractal, the latest numbers reflect more than just financial growth. They indicate how sustained investment in technology and enterprise solutions can translate into stronger business performance as the market matures. It's another example of how Indian AI companies are strengthening their position in an increasingly competitive global market.

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Naturis Cosmetics is raising ₹100 crore for R&D, scaling and manufacturing.
The not-so-glamorous, but absolutely essential, side of building a beauty brand.
Because every great product needs the infrastructure to keep getting better.✨

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The ideas that disrupt industries often sound impossible at first.

Sahil breaks down why obsession can be the difference between an idea staying an idea and becoming reality.

What was your biggest takeaway?

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MS Dhoni investing in a rooftop solar startup is a sign of how India's startup ecosystem is moving beyond consumer tech and fintech.

Climate-focused businesses are getting more attention, and this feels like the right kind of attention.☀️