Prithvi Durai specializes in the consumer goods sector, with a keen focus on how major investments are driving the growth and transformation of private, consumer-driven brands.
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How Marico Innovation Foundation is building India's next wave of soonicorns
For over two decades, the Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) — the philanthropic arm of FMCG giant Marico Ltd — has ......
Consumer
The Bombay Canteen operator cooks fundraising plan, dials local PE funds
Hunger Inc. Hospitality Pvt Ltd, the operator of popular restaurant brands The Bombay Canteen and O Pedro, is seeking to......
Consumer
Jewellery brand Giva in advanced stages of onboarding new investor
Silver and gold jewellery retailer Giva, backed by investors such as PremjiInvest, Sixth Sense Ventures, Alteria ......
Consumer
L Catterton taps offshore LP for $600-mn debut India PE fund
Global consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton is set to onboard a limited partner (LP) for its India-centric......
Finance
CPPIB's India portfolio growth slows in FY25 as Asia share falls again
Canada Pension Investment Plan Board (CPPIB) grew its India portfolio in the year through March 2025 but at a slower ......
Finance
Captain Fresh backer Ankur Capital nears final close of third VC fund
Ankur Capital, a Mumbai-based early-stage venture capital firm that invests in digital and deep science tech companies ......
Consumer
Tiger Global-backed Wow! Momo raises venture debt
Quick-service restaurant chain Wow! Momo, which is backed by New York-based Tiger Global and Malaysia’s sovereign ......
Consumer
Rasna acquires Jumpin from Hershey's, eyes health brand next
Indian beverage company Rasna Pvt Ltd has acquired the ready-to-drink beverage brand Jumpin and is evaluating buying a ......
Finance
More global PE/VC firms opening India offices, scaling local teams: PageGroup's Lodha
India has become a key focus market for global and regional investment funds, said Anshul Lodha, managing director at ......
Consumer
ITC-backed Mother Sparsh turns EBITDA positive as FY25 revenue jumps
Mother Sparsh Baby Care Pvt Ltd, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) premium baby care products maker, recorded a sharp jump in ......
