Centricity news
Centricity appears in 11 stories we have published in August 2026, mostly in our Business and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside Inc42, Rezolv and Scrubsy.
Latest development
AI shopping agents replace product searches with intent-based buying
Inc42 reports that AI shopping agents are transforming ecommerce by replacing traditional product searches with intent-led purchasing. Instead of comparing dozens of options, customers describe their needs, and the AI agent selects products, which is changing how D2C brands convert visitors into buyers.
19 August 2026
Covered alongside
AI shopping agents replace product searches with intent-based buying
Inc42 reports AI agents are changing how D2C brands convert customers, moving from product searches to intent-led shopping experiences.
Cashfree Payments nears ₹1000 crore revenue in FY26, narrows losses by 23%
Cashfree Payments reported ₹967 Cr revenue in FY26, up 51%, and narrowed net losses to ₹118.5 Cr. Key fintech growth signals for founders and investors.
Inc42 rolls out programs for D2C founders and startup leaders
Inc42 introduces D2CX, D2CX Foundations, and ManagementX programs to help founders scale D2C brands and develop leadership skills.
Veeba founder: Reinvest quick commerce gains into general trade to hit ₹100 Cr sustainably
Veeba founder Viraj Bahl advises D2C brands to use quick commerce revenue to scale general trade, where over 70% of Veeba’s business operates.
Dive Deep into India's Startup Ecosystem: 2026 Insights
Explore India's startup ecosystem in 2026 with deep insights, funding trends, and exclusive programs by Inc42. Learn from top D2C founders and management experts.
Swiggy becomes Indian-owned company after capping foreign stake at 49.5%
Swiggy secures shareholder approval to cap foreign ownership at 49.5%, qualifying as an Indian-owned and controlled company under FEMA.
NoPaperForms profit after tax rises 6.3X to ₹11.9 Cr in FY26 as IPO nears
Education-focused SaaS startup NoPaperForms reports 6.3X profit growth to ₹11.9 Cr in FY26, with revenue up 25% to ₹115.7 Cr, as it prepares for its IPO.
Colgate-Palmolive partners with Bombay Shaving Company to boost Palmolive’s D2C growth
Colgate-Palmolive partners with Bombay Shaving Company to drive Palmolive’s D2C and ecommerce growth, focusing on digital strategy and customer engagement.
Indian Startups VC Funding Dips in August 2026: Yulu Raises $93M
Venture capital funding into Indian startups dipped in August 2026, with Yulu's $93M raise being the only notable exception. Weekly funding slipped back to $146M.
Centricity Secures Rs 280 Cr in Series A Funding for Wealth Management Tech
Centricity, a tech-led wealth management firm, secures Rs 280 crore in Series A funding led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund. Learn more about this significant investment and its implications.
India's Wealthtech Startups Poised for Explosive Growth
Discover the explosive growth of India's wealthtech startups, with focus on Centricity's ₹280 Cr funding and the industry's future.