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How Real estate has performed in 2025 – Vestian

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Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, CEO, Vestian

Shrinivas Rao, FRICS, CEO, Vestian, said: “Despite widespread uncertainty, India’s real estate sector demonstrated resilience in 2025. Policy reform, infrastructure growth, and rising income supported stable demand across asset classes. Strong office absorption, steady warehousing activity, and renewed investment flows highlight the sector’s long-term growth trajectory and its expanding role in India’s economic development.”

Real Estate Sector Sustains Upward Momentum in 2025

Despite heightened geopolitical tensions, global macroeconomic headwinds, and shifting trade dynamics, India maintained steady economic progress in 2025. Strong domestic consumption, structural reforms, and continued investment in large-scale infrastructure kept economic fundamentals stable. In this environment, the Indian real estate sector sustained its growth trajectory across office, retail, warehousing, and residential segments.

Union Budget 2025–26 Reinforces Long-Term Vision

The Union Budget 2025–26 advanced the government’s Viksit Bharat objectives, placing real estate and infrastructure at the centre of national development. Total expenditure increased 7.4% to INR 50.65 lakh crore, underscoring support for infrastructure-led growth.

Revised income tax slabs improved disposable incomes, aiding housing demand across price segments. The allocation of INR 15,000 crore under SWAMIH Fund II for completing one lakh stressed housing units strengthened liquidity in the affordable housing segment.

The newly launched INR 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund is expected to accelerate institutional-grade city development. Meanwhile, the National Geospatial Mission aims to modernize planning, digitize land records, and enhance transparency. A national framework encouraging states to promote Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in emerging Tier II cities is also expected to broaden the geographic distribution of office demand.

GCCs Continue to Drive Office Demand

The office sector outperformed expectations in 2025, with absorption in the first nine months rising 15% over the same period in 2024. Each quarter registered higher leasing than the previous year, and Q4 is expected to deliver strong momentum for the second consecutive year. Annual gross absorption is set to touch a record 75 million sq ft—the highest ever in a calendar year.

GCCs remained the dominant demand driver, accounting for 42% of pan-India absorption in 9M 2025. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and NCR led activity. The IT-ITeS sector contributed 39%, while flex operators expanded their footprint to 12% as enterprises diversified workplace strategies. BFSI moderated to 14%.

Bengaluru, NCR, and Pune contributed nearly two-thirds of new supply additions, while Bengaluru, NCR, and Mumbai accounted for 85% of the total absorption. ESG priorities remained central, with green-certified assets forming 82% of the total leasing—reflecting occupiers’ focus on compliance, brand positioning, and employee well-being.

Warehousing & Logistics Stable Despite Temporary Softening

India’s warehousing and logistics sector recorded 28.1 million sq ft of absorption in 9M 2025, a modest 9% YoY decline. Bhiwandi alone accounted for nearly one-fourth of the national absorption, reinforcing its role as a premier logistics hub.

3PL players led demand with a 35% share, followed by Engineering & Manufacturing at 19%. After subdued activity in H1, e-commerce rebounded in Q3, contributing 23% to quarterly demand.

Rentals strengthened across NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, with annual growth between 17%–47%. Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata, however, saw quarterly decline due to localised factors.

Government initiatives—400+ multimodal projects under PM Gati Shakti, the UIDF’s INR 100 billion annual outlay for Tier II/III infrastructure, and GST rationalization—continued to reinforce long-term market resilience.

Retail Leasing Strengthens as Demand Outpaces Supply

Retail leasing sustained strong activity through 9M 2025 and is on track to exceed 2024 levels. Stable occupier interest, rising discretionary spending, and evolving consumer preferences supported demand for quality retail space. Fashion and apparel led leasing, followed by F&B and entertainment, highlighting the shift towards experience-led retail formats.

However, new supply remained limited, tightening vacancy levels further. Mall rentals remained largely stable, while high streets saw marginal appreciation amid constrained supply. Domestic retailers continued to dominate leasing, while international brands focused primarily on top-tier malls for visibility and operational efficiency.

Housing Market Softens in 2025 Amid Affordability Challenges

Housing demand moderated through 2025 as elevated prices affected affordability and global uncertainties softened sentiment. Sales and new launches crossed three lakh units each in 9M 2025, but unsold inventory climbed to nearly six lakh units due to tempered absorption.

Despite lower volumes, the overall value of sales increased, driven by strong traction in premium housing. Affluent buyers remained focused on well-located, amenity-rich developments, prompting developers to shift launch pipelines toward higher-value products. Prices rose across major cities due to elevated input costs and resilient premium demand.

The RBI maintained the repo rate at 5.50% across two policy cycles, leading to marginal reductions in mortgage rates and offering slight relief to homebuyers.

Domestic Capital Anchors Institutional Investments

Institutional investments totalled USD 4.37 billion in 9M 2025, down 5.5% YoY, owing largely to a subdued Q1. Inflows picked up in Q2 and Q3, which together contributed USD 3.55 billion.

Commercial real estate dominated with a 79% share, supported by strong office leasing from GCCs and domestic corporates. Residential assets accounted for 11%. Co-investment structures gained traction among foreign investors seeking local expertise amid global volatility. Domestic investors remained active, helping maintain overall market momentum. Institutional inflows are expected to cross USD 6 billion by year-end.

Bharat Hospitality announces 50+ outlets with ₹50-Cr expansion strategy

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Bharat Hospitality has unveiled an aggressive expansion roadmap supported by planned investments exceeding ₹50 crore. Through this strategy, the company aims to scale its portfolio to more than 50 outlets over the next three years across key Indian markets such as Delhi-NCR, Goa, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, while also entering international destinations including Dubai and Thailand. Consequently, this move represents one of the most significant post-pandemic expansion efforts within India’s food and beverage sector.

Building on the strong performance of existing brands such as Baraamda, Albert Pinto, and Social Cues, Bharat Hospitality has outlined a clearly defined next phase of growth. Specifically, the company plans to launch 20 new Baraamda outlets, 10 Albert Pinto outlets, and 20 outlets under its upcoming QSR brand, Shuddham. As a result, these additions are projected to generate nearly ₹300 crore in annual revenue, further reinforcing the company’s ambition to establish a globally scalable Indian hospitality ecosystem.

Moreover, Baraamda, inspired by Portuguese-Goan storytelling, has already set a benchmark as a 3,300 sq. ft. experience-led destination known for innovative restaurant design, premium service, and narrative-driven dining.

The brand will continue to expand using a combination of FOCO and COCO models. In parallel, Albert Pinto continues to reinterpret Goan and Goan-Portuguese culinary heritage with authenticity, respect, and contemporary craftsmanship. Meanwhile, with the launch of Shuddham, Bharat Hospitality extends its vision to revive and scale the often-overlooked nuances of South Indian cuisine through a QSR-led approach.

Commenting on the expansion, Manish Khattar, Founder, Bharat Hospitality, said, “Hospitality is one of the few industries where culture becomes commerce, and experiences become equity. At Bharat Hospitality, we are building emotional touchpoints that stay with people long after the meal is over. Our next phase of growth is about proving that India can create world-class hospitality brands that compete globally without losing their soul. With a ₹50 crore+ expansion planned and multiple brands ready for scale, our mission is to take Indian storytelling, service precision, and design innovation to new markets, from Delhi-NCR to Dubai and Southeast Asia.”

Bharat Hospitality’s ₹50 crore-plus expansion strategy underscores its confidence in the long-term potential of experience-led dining and culturally rooted brands. By scaling proven concepts while launching new formats across India and global markets, the company positions itself to emerge as a leading force in shaping India’s next generation of hospitality brands.

Table Space unveils DESYN to transform enterprise design and build solutions

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Karan Chopra, Chairman & Co-CEO, Table Space

Table Space, one of India’s leading full-lifecycle workspace operators, has announced the launch of DESYN, an intelligent and modular design & build ecosystem aimed at enterprises seeking rapid, flexible workspace fit-outs without committing to full-scale managed operations.

Positioned as a modular offering within Table Space’s integrated lease–design–build–operate portfolio, DESYN enables enterprises to pursue project-based design-and-build engagements while still benefiting from the scale, expertise, and infrastructure of a comprehensive workspace operator.

Derived from the phrase “Design in Sync,” DESYN introduces a new Design–Build–Deliver & Evolve framework. Unlike traditional deliver-and-transfer models, this approach actively responds to the rising demand for premium-quality, cost-efficient, and quickly deployable modular workspaces. Furthermore, the framework establishes a continuous, AI-powered, technology-led partnership that eliminates fragmented vendor execution and replaces it with integrated agility, ensuring that workspaces evolve in step with organizational growth.

“We are constantly evolving our portfolio to capture market opportunities, and DESYN is a major strategic addition—filling the critical gap for intelligent, modular design-and-build solutions that enterprises demand without full operations,” said Karan Chopra, Chairman & Co-CEO, Table Space. “Leveraging our ecosystem built over eight years, DESYN delivers unprecedented speed, precision, and scalability—modular today, enterprise-ready tomorrow, and perpetually evolving with our clients’ ambitions.”

Backed by more than 9.9 million sq. ft. of enterprise workspace under management, DESYN draws on Table Space’s proprietary technology platform and its nationwide partner network. Consequently, enterprises gain seamless access to the full ecosystem, including approximately 500,000 sq. ft. of shared amenities such as meeting rooms, training areas, lounges, and event spaces across India. In addition, clients benefit from large-scale procurement efficiencies, cost-optimized solutions, and a suite of proprietary tools covering workspace management, facility operations, and a white-labeled enterprise application.

Powered by the same intelligence platform that manages Table Space’s broader portfolio, DESYN integrates AI-driven design tools, digital twin visualization, and modular construction technologies to reduce delivery timelines and minimize cost variability. As a result, DESYN converts one-time design-and-build projects into long-term enterprise capabilities by combining design accuracy, execution control, and sustained operational performance.

Moreover, enterprises can start with DESYN’s modular workspace solutions and later transition seamlessly into ready-to-move-in Suites by Table Space or fully customized managed offices. All of these offerings operate within a single, connected platform specifically designed to support continuity, flexibility, and scalable growth.

Wyndham strengthens India footprint with Ramada Hotel & Suites in Kochi

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Kochi Infopark, thereby marking the official entry of the Ramada Hotel & Suites brand into India. The company plans to open the 69-room property by mid-2026 and is developing the project in partnership with AGA Hotels and Apartments Pvt. Ltd.

Moreover, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Kochi Infopark will offer a well-balanced combination of guestrooms and suites. The property will also include an all-day dining restaurant, modern meeting and business facilities, a fully equipped fitness centre, and a range of amenities specifically designed to support long-term and extended-stay guests. As a result, the hotel aims to cater to both business and leisure travellers visiting Kochi’s growing Infopark corridor.

Commenting on the signing, Rahool Macarius, Market Managing Director, Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, said, “AGA Hotels and Apartments brings strong local market expertise and a clear commitment to quality development. Kochi’s expanding IT and corporate landscape makes it an ideal location for the Ramada portfolio, particularly for a hotel designed to serve business and longer-stay guests. We are pleased to collaborate with AGA on this project and further strengthen Wyndham’s presence in key commercial markets across India.”

Askar Gulabali, Managing Director, AGA Hotels and Apartments Pvt. Ltd., said, “We are proud to introduce India’s first Ramada Hotel & Suites at Kochi Infopark. As Kochi continues to evolve as a major IT and commercial hub, there is a clear demand for high-quality, business-friendly, and extended-stay accommodation. Partnering with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts allows us to combine our strong local expertise with a globally trusted brand to deliver a hotel that meets international standards while addressing local market needs.”

The signing underscores Wyndham’s continued expansion strategy in India. By introducing the Ramada Hotel & Suites format in Kochi, the group strengthens its presence in key commercial hubs while addressing rising demand for high-quality, extended-stay hospitality solutions.

Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation

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Joshua Meier, co-founder and CEO, Chai Discovery

Chai Discovery, a biotech startup backed by OpenAI, announced a $130 million Series B funding round at a $1.3 billion valuation on Monday. The round was led by General Catalyst and Oak HC/FT, the company confirmed in its statement.

In addition, existing and new investors, including Menlo Ventures, OpenAI, Dimension, Thrive Capital, Neo, Yosemite Venture Fund, Lachy Groom, SV Angel, Glade Brook, and Emerson Collective, participated in the raise. As a result, Chai Discovery’s total funding has now crossed $225 million.

Notably, Chai operates within a rapidly expanding biotech segment that leverages artificial intelligence to accelerate drug discovery timelines. Earlier, in August, Menlo Ventures led the company’s $70 million Series A round and highlighted Chai’s focus on building foundation models purpose-built for drug discovery. Specifically, the startup develops AI systems that predict interactions between biochemical molecules, enabling researchers to reprogram them for potential cures.

Moreover, Chai has articulated a clear long-term vision to “build the ‘computer-aided design suite’ for molecules.” In line with this ambition, the company unveiled its first AI model, Chai 1, last year. It has since introduced Chai 2, its latest and more advanced model. According to the company, Chai 2 delivers significantly higher success rates than existing approaches for de novo antibody design, which involves creating entirely new antibodies rather than modifying existing ones.

“Our latest models can design molecules that have properties we’d want from actual drugs and tackle challenging targets that have been out of reach,” Joshua Meier, Chai’s co-founder and CEO, said in a prepared statement.

Meanwhile, Meier brings a strong technical background to the venture. He previously worked in research and engineering roles at Facebook and earlier contributed to OpenAI, according to his LinkedIn profile. The company profile further notes that Chai Discovery was founded in 2024, positioning it as a relatively young but fast-scaling player in the AI-driven biotech space.

Chai Discovery’s latest funding round underscores growing investor confidence in AI-first approaches to drug development. By advancing foundation models for molecular design and antibody discovery, the company continues to strengthen its position as a category-defining biotech startup at the intersection of artificial intelligence and life sciences.

Haircare brand Moxie Beauty raises $15 Mn in Series A funding

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Nikita Khanna and Anmol Ahlawat, co-founders, Moxie Beauty

Moxie Beauty, a direct-to-consumer haircare brand, has secured $15 million in Series A funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Additionally, existing investor Fireside Ventures participated in the round, alongside angel investors Navin Parwal, Sangeet Agarwal, and Arjun Purkayastha. Earlier angels, including Shantanu Deshpande, Suhasini Sampath, and Rohit Kapoor, continue to back the company.

The company will deploy the fresh capital toward accelerating product innovation and research, strengthening its talent pool, and expanding its distribution footprint across channels. Consequently, Moxie aims to sharpen its competitive edge in India’s fast-growing beauty and personal care market.

Founded in November 2023 by Nikita Khanna and Anmol Ahlawat, Moxie Beauty develops haircare products specifically designed for Indian hair textures and climatic conditions. Its portfolio includes shampoos, conditioners, leave-in treatments, and styling solutions that effectively address concerns such as dryness and frizz. As a result, the brand continues to resonate strongly with Indian consumers seeking targeted, high-performance haircare.

Notably, Moxie has crossed ₹100 crore in annual recurring revenue within two years of launch, underscoring its rapid scale and market traction. Moreover, the brand has quadrupled its monthly revenue over the past year since November 2023, driven by robust demand across leading online marketplaces. At present, ten Moxie products feature on bestseller lists across multiple categories on Nykaa and Amazon, highlighting sustained consumer trust and strong repeat purchases.

Commenting on the milestone, Nikita, co-founder of the company, said, “We started Moxie to create something that still didn’t exist—clean, salon-grade haircare that’s made specifically for Indian hair textures and weather, which are very unique. With this raise, we are excited to deepen our R&D capabilities and continue to innovate the next generation of high-performance hair care and styling products for our community.”

Anant Vidur Puri, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, said, “Our partnership with Moxie lies squarely on our consumer brands roadmap, where we believe that aspirational and discerning consumers will fuel the rise of iconic India-first brands. The team’s laser-sharp focus on innovation and formulation excellence is evident in the customer love they have. We wish them all the best for the journey ahead.”

Moxie Beauty’s Series A funding marks a significant step in its growth journey. The brand combines deep consumer insight, formulation-led innovation, and strong investor confidence to position itself strongly as it builds a scalable, India-first haircare powerhouse in an increasingly competitive D2C ecosystem.

Lawyered secures IdeaBaaz’s biggest-ever Rs 8.5-Cr Titan deal

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Legal-tech startup Lawyered has raised Rs 8.5 crore on the business reality show IdeaBaaz at a Rs 120 crore pre-money valuation, marking the largest funding deal ever secured on Indian television.

In a rare and unanimous move, all the IdeaBaaz Titans came together to make an All-Titans investment, signalling strong conviction in the scale and urgency of the problem Lawyered is addressing within India’s mobility compliance and legal access ecosystem.

The funding round brought together notable investors, including Pawan Jaggi (US-based VC and Global Director, Turbostart), Sandesh Sharda (VC investor, Washington, D.C.), Priyanka Salot (Co-founder, The Sleep Company), and Arjun Vaidya (Partner, V3 Ventures). Additionally, IIT Madras has extended validation and technical support to the company, further reinforcing industry confidence in Lawyered’s technology and nationwide scalability.

Commenting on the milestone, Himanshu Gupta, Founder & CEO of Lawyered, said, “This Rs 8.5 crore All-Titans deal is not just a funding milestone; it is validation of a mission to make legal access and mobility compliance seamless for every Indian. When every Titan on IdeaBaaz chose to back us together, it reaffirmed that the infrastructure we are building is essential at a national level. This capital will accelerate our efforts to scale LOTS247, expand ChallanPay, and strengthen our transition into India’s most trusted mobility-compliance ecosystem.”

Going forward, Lawyered plans to deploy the fresh capital toward product innovation, technology infrastructure expansion, nationwide distribution, and brand building. In particular, the company will accelerate the growth of LOTS247, India’s first roadside legal assistance service, and ChallanPay, its traffic challan discovery and resolution platform. Both offerings have already witnessed rapid adoption among vehicle owners, logistics and transport operators, gig workers, and small businesses.

Reflecting on the deal, Mudit Kumar, co-founder & COO of Ideabaaz, said, “Lawyered created a first-of-its-kind moment on Indian television by bringing together every Titan on the panel. Their clarity of mission, traction across Bharat, and strong technology backbone made it evident that Lawyered is building for a massive and urgent need.”

Jeet Wagh, founder & CEO of IdeaBaaz, further noted that Lawyered’s All-Titans deal strongly aligns with the show’s core vision of spotlighting transformational startups that are developing category-defining solutions for India.

As mobility governance and legal compliance gain increasing importance across India’s transport and logistics landscape, consequently, Lawyered’s record-breaking raise positions the company to scale rapidly and thereby build a robust, accessible, and technology-driven legal services infrastructure nationwide.

Three hospitality groups secure bids to develop luxury resorts in Andamans

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Three prominent hospitality groups have secured bids to develop luxury, eco-friendly tourism resorts at Long Island, Aves Island, and Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, according to an official statement.

In addition, another hospitality group has won the bid to redevelop the existing Megapode Resort in Sri Vijaya Puram under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation Limited (ANIIDCO) has finalised three proposals for the design, build, finance, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) of five-star eco-tourism resorts on a PPP basis across these prime island locations.

Highlighting the significance of the development, an official said, “In a major stride toward sustainable tourism-led growth, we have finalised successful tenders for four flagship ecotourism projects across the Islands. Three hospitality groups/investors have won the bid to build three luxury eco-friendly tourism resorts at Long Island, Aves Island, and Shaheed Dweep. Letters of Award for the development of ecotourism resorts have been issued. We also got one of the highest bidders to develop the existing Megapode Resort in Sri Vijaya Puram on PPP mode.”

Further detailing the concession framework, the official added, “In addition to the annual concession fee, concessionaires will share revenue at the rates of 3.6 per cent for Megapode Resort, 3 per cent for Shaheed Dweep, and 2 per cent each for Long Island and Aves Island. The concession period is 50 years for Megapode Resort and 75 years for the other projects, including construction time.”

At the same time, the administration has placed sustainability at the core of these developments. Emphasising the long-term vision, the official said, “Our aim is the archipelago as a premier global destination for responsible, nature-centric tourism. These projects are designed to meet international sustainability standards, including LEED, GRIHA, and Green Globe certifications, and comply fully with Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and environmental norms.”

Accordingly, each resort will follow low-impact architectural principles and operate on self-sustaining systems, primarily powered by renewable energy sources such as solar installations. As a result, the projects aim to ensure minimal ecological impact while blending seamlessly with the islands’ natural ecosystems.

Notably, Aves Island, one of the four locations, is currently uninhabited. This marks one of the rare instances in recent decades where the local administration has opened an uninhabited island for tourism development. Also known as Coconut Island due to its dense coconut plantations, Aves has so far remained closed to tourists and lacks any accommodation infrastructure. However, the proposed five-star eco-tourism resort is expected to position Aves as one of the most sought-after destinations after Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island).

With an investment of nearly ₹36 crore, the proposed five-star eco-tourism resort at Aves Island will span 2.75 hectares and feature 50 rooms. Moreover, the concessionaire will offer curated activities such as local souvenir shopping, scuba diving, game fishing, forest trekking, nature camping, and wellness experiences.

Meanwhile, the resort planned at Long Island, part of an overall investment of approximately ₹391 crore across five-star ecotourism projects, will offer up to 220 rooms. Similarly, the resort at Shaheed Dweep, with a projected investment of around ₹172 crore, will feature 120 rooms, further expanding the region’s premium hospitality capacity.

360 ONE raises Rs 2,300-Cr fund through real assets platform

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360 ONE Asset’s real assets platform has raised around ₹2,300 crore through its Category II alternative investment fund (AIF), achieving this milestone within just four months of commencing its fundraising exercise.

The fund focuses on investments across infrastructure and income-generating commercial real assets, aligning with investor demand for stable, long-term, yield-oriented opportunities. Notably, the platform has already deployed nearly the majority of its committed capital, while the remaining corpus is expected to be invested progressively over the coming months.

So far, key deployments include transactions with Knowledge Realty Trust, Vertis Infra Trust, Maple Infrastructure Trust, and Brookfield’s Bluegrass Business Park, highlighting the platform’s ability to partner with established and high-quality counterparties. In parallel, the real assets platform has mobilized capital from its proprietary network of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) and family offices across India, further strengthening its investor base.

As a result of these efforts, the platform’s assets under management (AUM) have reached ₹10,000 crore as of September 2025, reflecting rapid scale-up and strong market acceptance. Commenting on the performance of the fund, Niraj Murarka, CIO – Real Assets, 360 ONE Asset, said, “The strong response to our fund reflects the confidence investors have in real assets as a durable, income-oriented allocation and in our ability to execute with discipline. Our early deployments with top-tier counterparties underscore the depth of our sourcing network and our focus on risk-adjusted value creation across market cycles.”

Overall, the swift fundraising, accelerated capital deployment, and growing AUM underscore 360 ONE Asset’s positioning as a significant player in India’s real asset investment landscape. Going forward, the platform aims to continue leveraging its sourcing strength and disciplined execution to deliver stable, risk-adjusted returns across economic cycles.

Analog watch startup Rotoris raises $3 Mn in seed funding

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Analog watch startup Rotoris has secured $3 million in seed funding in a round led by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, actor-investor Vivek Anand Oberoi, Venture Catalysts, 100 Unicorns, and Tanmay Bhat.

In addition, the round drew participation from over 30 startup founders, including Varun Alagh (Mamaearth), Gaurav Khatri (Noise), Siddharth Dungarwal (Snitch), Nitin Jain (OfBusiness), Vishesh Khurana (Shiprocket), Chirag Taneja (GoKwik), Akash Gupta (Zypp), and Arjun Vaidya (Dr. Vaidya’s), reflecting strong founder-led confidence in the brand.

The company plans to deploy the fresh capital to scale its manufacturing and assembly capabilities, enhance engineering processes, and expand supply chain partnerships. Furthermore, Rotoris will build its initial inventory and strengthen teams across product development, design, and branding. As part of its offline strategy, the brand is also preparing to launch its first experience store in New Delhi, which will function both as a retail destination and a brand showcase.

Founded by Aakash Anand, Prerna Gupta, Anant Narula, and Kunal Kapania, Rotoris positions itself as an engineering-first analog watch brand with a strong emphasis on mechanical movements and in-house assembly. Notably, Anand previously scaled the fragrance brand Bella Vita Organic, bringing prior consumer-brand building experience to the venture.

Looking ahead, Rotoris has lined up its commercial launch for January 2026. The debut lineup will include five collections—Auriqua, Monarch, Astonia, Arvion, and Manifesta. The watches will feature sapphire crystal, automatic and quartz movements, and 316L stainless steel cases, aligning durability with refined aesthetics.

Moreover, each timepiece will be produced in limited numbers and individually numbered, reinforcing the brand’s focus on exclusivity, craftsmanship, and precision engineering.

With this seed funding in place, Rotoris aims to carve out a distinct position in India’s premium watch segment by blending engineering excellence, luxury craftsmanship, and contemporary design to appeal to discerning watch enthusiasts.

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