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From viral posts to raids: How online anger is reshaping India’s food-safety crackdown
Social media outrage is driving India's food-safety crackdown across the nation. Viral posts expose hygiene issues, prompting increased government inspections of food businesses. Regulators are stepping up checks, leading to suspensions and product seizures nationwide. This enforcement drive targets restaurants, hotels, and quick-commerce operations.
Ozempic row: Delhi HC seeks government reply over delay in off-label drug misuse probe
In a significant move, the Delhi High Court has summoned the government and drug regulatory bodies to address a contempt petition regarding the use of diabetes medications, including Ozempic, as weight loss aids. Authorities have been given a four-week period to respond to these serious allegations. The case is scheduled for a follow-up hearing on May 21.
Rainmatter-backed Fittr turns profitable in FY25, revenue stood at Rs 128 crore
Pune-based Fittr closed FY25 with Rs 128 crore revenue and Rs 11 crore profit before tax, returning to profitability after three years of losses. Subscription services contributed Rs 122 crore. The startup, with 50,000 daily users, now plans healthcare expansion, including a Pune centre and diagnostic facilities, backed by additional funding.
Zerodha’s Rainmatter invested Rs 275 crore in 2024 across climate, health startups: Nithin Kamath
Rainmatter, backed by Zerodha, invested Rs 275 crore in 47 startups last year, focusing heavily on climate and health sectors. The firm plans to invest an additional Rs 1,000 crore over the next few years, with climate and health projected as future megatrends. Since 2016, Rainmatter has invested about Rs 700 crore in over 100 startups.
Survival of the fittest in the startup world and beyond: Jitendra Chouksey on building strong businesses at ET Soonicorns Summit 2024
At the ET Soonicorns Summit 2024, fitness-tech entrepreneur Jitendra Chouksey, Founder of Fittr, will share his journey and insights into the dynamic intersection of fitness, technology, and entrepreneurship. The summit, themed ‘From Resurgence to Resilience,’ will take place on September 20 in Bengaluru and will feature some of India's leading soonicorn founders and industry leaders. Register now!
Zerodha’s Rainmatter invests Rs 12 crore in foodtech startup TWF Flours
Foodtech startup TWF Flours has raised seed funding in the past from bigwigs in the startup world including Rajaraman Santhanam, cofounder Chargebee; Shan Krishnaswamy, cofounder, Freshworks; Sharath Longanathan, cofounder Ninjakart, among others.
Healthtech platforms leverage AI to enhance product offerings
According to consulting platform GlobalData, spending on AI platforms in the healthcare sector globally is projected to grow $18.8 billion by 2027 from $4.8 billion in 2022.
Zerodha’s Rainmatter pumps in $3.5 million in fitness startup Fittr
Jitendra Chouksey, founder of Fittr, told ET that the startup will get access to the entire ecosystem of health and wellness startups backed by Zerodha with this funding.
'KL Rahul is humble, intelligent, composed.' Why Suniel Shetty can't stop gushing about cricketer son-in-law
The actor is quite enjoying his new role in life.
Wearable tech, online classes & holistic well-being: 4 trends that are shaping the future of fitness
Gym-goers have started adapting to working out at home.
FITTR founder doesn't need superfoods, says he eats 'misunderstood' soya & potato to stay fit
Jitendra Chouksey works out for about 2 hours daily.
Pandemic has transformed the fitness business, making it leaner and nimble, offering workouts at home and in the gym
With the pandemic confining people to their homes on and off for the last two years, the physical fitness industry took a huge hit. People shied away from gyms in favour of at home workouts and online Zumba classes. When they did venture out, fitness enthusiasts would opt for smaller studios where they didn’t have to worry about crowds.
Fitness-tech startup Fittr gets $11.5 million from Dream Capital, Elysian Park
Fittr will use the funding to step up growth and expansion into new markets, including North America, the United Kingdom and Singapore, which currently account for 30% of the fitness-tech startup’s overall revenue.
FITTR founder uses his phone and laptop only between 10 am and 6 pm
Jitendra Chouksey says he can live without any gadget.
Fittr co-founder has daily check-in calls with team to ensure energy levels are high
Sonal Singh likes to mentally ‘switch off’ from work after the closing call of the day.
Fittr founder used lockdown to get better at playing guitar, says dad-daughter musical duo is in the making
Jitendra Chouksey took some time to get used to work from home.
Fitness startup Fittr raises $2 million from Surge
Founded in January 2016, Fittr provides free access to diet and training tools, live fitness sessions with experts, Q&A with coaches, and connects users to a community of fitness experts and enthusiasts.
Covid-Asana: Indians go big on yoga from home
Other popular routines include calisthenics, resistance band workouts, Bollywood dance, and strength and conditioning as fitness studios go virtual on different mediums to cater to rising demand for online sessions.
Pune-based startup Squats acquires minority stake in Fitato
Squats was recently selected for Y Combinator, a US-based startup accelerator that has helped companies line Airbnb, Cleartax, Dropbox and others step up business operations.
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