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Prega News & Sonam Kapoor unite to elevate pregnancy care beyond detection cards
Mumbai: Prega News, India’s leading pregnancy detection card with an 85 per cent market share in the category, has unveiled a new range of products designed to support women and enhance their entire journey of motherhood. Versatile and renowned Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor was present at the event to unveil the new range of products.
The event kicked off with an engaging conversation, highlighting the importance of early pregnancy detection for ensuring the well-being of expectant mothers and their babies. It also enlightened the audience about the wide array of unbranded products available in the market that provide inaccurate and unreliable results.
The brand launched six new products in three different pregnancy phases:
Pre-Conception Phase
1. Ova news ovulation detection kit to identify the five most fertile days when women can conceive.
2. PregaHope preconception tablet for the pre-conception phase supports the body in conceiving with the help of iron and folic acid tablets.
3. PregaHope fertility lubricant in the pre-conception phase helps couples to conceive.
During Pregnancy or Pre-Natal Phase
4. Prega News advance for detection phase requires no container or dropper and comes with an easy-to-use thumb grip. It allows for rapid pregnancy tests with a single step.
5. Prega News Value Pack comes with two Prega News kits, two urine containers, and two gloves to make the entire process convenient.
Pre-natal and post-pregnancy
6. PregaHappy anti stretch mark cream, has been introduced to reduce stretch marks and itching during the pre-natal and post-natal phase.
The entire product range has been introduced to offer complete pregnancy care solutions pre, during and post-pregnancy phases.
This marks the transition of Prega News from ‘Pregnancy Detection Card’ to ‘Expert Pregnancy Care Solution Partner.’
The company’s decision to expand the product comes from the novel idea of empowering women to make informed choices and consider health as their main priority. The launch marks the recognition of Prega News as the ‘Expert Pregnancy Care Solution Partner’ to provide complete reproductive care. With this the brand has also altered its logo to mark the transition.
The mega event was attended by more than 60 prominent mom influencers, including well-known TV celebrity moms such as Kishwer Merchant, Anita Hassanandani Reddy, Mahhi Vij, Pooja Banerjee, and others. It also sheds light on the critical importance of early pregnancy detection for ensuring the good health of both mothers and babies.
Speaking on the launch, actress Sonam Kapoor said, “Motherhood is a beautiful journey, and it starts with the joy of knowing you are pregnant. I understand how crucial it is to have a reliable and accurate pregnancy detection tool in the middle of anticipation and excitement of pregnancy. Prega News has been a trusted pregnancy detection partner for countless women for last 13 years and I am elated to be a part of this collaboration. We are not only celebrating motherhood but introducing a range of products that will empower women on their path to becoming mothers. It is an honor to be associated with Prega News, a brand that has been a cornerstone of maternal care in India for over a decade. I extend my heartiest wishes to them to become an expert pregnancy care partner.”
Mankind Pharma associate vice president, sales & marketing Joy Chatterjee said, “Prega News has been consistently trusted by millions of women in the pregnancy detection category. We are truly excited about the new product expansion and the positive impact it will have on expectant mothers. The products have been crafted finely following years of research to ensure a smooth pregnancy journey at every stage whether it is pre, during or post phase. With the expansion of these new products, we aim to enhance the overall experience for to-be mothers. We are quite optimistic that by offering these solutions, we strive to develop a deeper connection with the community of mothers we serve”.
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Aman Gupta’s OFF/BEAT secures Rs 100 crore seed funding round
Bessemer backs new venture betting on AI and India’s digital shift
MUMBAI: Aman Gupta has raised Rs 100 crore in seed funding for his new venture OFF/BEAT, with Bessemer Venture Partners leading the round as it bets on a new wave of AI-led, consumer-first businesses in India.
The funding marks an early but significant push for OFF/BEAT, which is positioned to tap into a rapidly evolving market shaped by a digitally native generation and advances in artificial intelligence. The venture aims to build at the intersection of culture and technology, where brand identity and innovation increasingly go hand in hand.
Gupta, best known for co-founding boAt and scaling it into a Rs 3,000 crore-plus business, is now looking to apply those learnings to a new playbook. His focus this time is not just on building a consumer brand, but on leveraging AI and global networks to accelerate growth.
OFF/BEAT founder Aman Gupta said, “Having built from scratch before, I know what capital can do and what it cannot. This time, I was looking for partners with a global perspective who can help me leverage technology and AI, because that is where the future lies. Bessemer’s track record with companies like Anthropic, Shopify, Canva and LinkedIn says it all.”
The choice of investor reflects that ambition. Bessemer Venture Partners has backed global technology players such as Anthropic, Shopify, Canva and LinkedIn, bringing not just capital but strategic support and global reach.
Bessemer Venture Partners partner Anant Vidur Puri said, “We back founders who see around corners. Aman saw how a new India would come to think about aspiration, identity and quality, and built boAt as proof. He is now applying that same instinct to a market being reshaped by AI and by a generation with entirely new expectations.”
The investment comes at a time when India’s startup ecosystem is being reshaped by both consumer behaviour and technological disruption. Founders are increasingly expected to understand not just products, but the cultural shifts that drive adoption.
For OFF/BEAT, the journey is just beginning, but the signal is clear. In a market where attention is fleeting and expectations are rising, building something truly distinctive may be the only way to stay on beat.
