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Techugo wins major digital transformation mandates in India
MUMBAI: Techugo, a leading mobile app development company, has secured two high-profile digital transformation contracts with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Telangana and the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Chhattisgarh. The projects aim to boost digital innovation, streamline operations, and enhance technology-driven service delivery across education and governance.
Under the partnership with NIT Telangana, Techugo will develop next-generation digital platforms to improve operational efficiency, engage students more effectively, and manage the academic lifecycle seamlessly. The project is designed to drive tech adoption across departments while supporting NIT Telangana’s vision of becoming a future-ready, technology-enabled institution.
Meanwhile, the engagement with NIC Chhattisgarh focuses on modernising state-level digital systems for governance and public service delivery. The initiative will prioritise scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions to improve accessibility, transparency, and citizen engagement.
Techugo CEO Abhinav Singh said, “We are privileged to partner with NIT Telangana and NIC Chhattisgarh in their digital transformation journeys. These projects reflect our commitment to building technology solutions that make a measurable impact, whether in digital governance or empowering educational institutions.”
These new contracts strengthen Techugo’s growing presence in large-scale digital transformation projects across government, public sector, and educational ecosystems. With expertise in emerging technologies, system modernisation, and enterprise-grade digital solutions, the company continues to expand its footprint in India and beyond.
Techugo’s latest wins signal a step forward in shaping a smarter, more connected future for both education and governance in India.
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Pre-seed funding fuels nailinit, India’s new-age nail care brand
Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund backs Gen Z-focused beauty startup
MUMBAI: nailinit, a community-first nail care startup targeting Gen Z and millennials, has raised Rs 2.5 to Rs 3 crore in a pre-seed round led by Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund and Marsshot VC, alongside a clutch of consumer, technology and operator angels.
Backed by entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath, Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund is betting on nailinit’s attempt to give India’s nail care aisle a long overdue makeover. The fresh capital will be used to deepen distribution across quick commerce and D2C channels, build its community engine, and accelerate product innovation in a category that is high frequency but still light on strong brands.
Founded by Tanishq Ambegaokar and Shubham Singhal, nailinit is positioning itself at the crossroads of beauty, self-expression and culture. The brand wants nails to be more than a finishing touch. It sees them as a canvas for identity, content and commerce.
“At nailinit, we are building for a generation that sees beauty as self-expression, not just routine,” said Ambegaokar. “The nail category in India has largely been underserved by strong brands. This capital allows us to invest in product depth, community and distribution in a thoughtful and long-term way.”
Singhal added that while the brand’s tone may be playful, its operating focus is sharp. “This round strengthens our supply chain, expands our digital footprint and enables disciplined execution as we scale.”
The funding round drew notable angels including Shashank Kumar of Razorpay, Arjit Johri of Marsshot VC, Yash Jain, formerly of NimbusPost, Karan Jindal of Meta, Jivraj Singh Sachar of ISV Capital, Nishank Jain of Accel, Yashvardhan Kanoi, Ashwarya Garg of HYPD, Venus Dhuria of Phot.AI and Amishi Parasrampuria of The Whole Truth.
Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund fund manager Gauri Kuchhal, believes the opportunity lies in shifting habits. “Nail care remains underpenetrated in India, with consumers relying on time-intensive salon visits. As convenience and self-expression gain ground, press-on nails can unlock more frequent and experimental usage. Nailinit is well-placed to expand beyond press-ons into adjacent categories.”
The brand is currently the only nail care player in India blending product-led retail with a dedicated kiosk at Jio World Drive in Bandra, where customers can walk in for services while discovering the range. It has also built early traction across quick commerce platforms such as Zepto and Blinkit, with a launch on Instamart in the pipeline, and is available on Amazon, strengthening its omnichannel presence.
In a space long dominated by salon chairs and scattered labels, nailinit is attempting to file, shape and polish the category into something sharper. With fresh funding in hand, the startup is setting out to prove that in beauty, small details can make a bold statement.
