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The Pune edition · 2026

Internet first mediacompanies in Pune

News portals, auto media, sports media, business & finance, lifestyle & entertainment and more: the companies building internet first media in Pune, Maharashtra, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

71 company profiles11 with reported revenue3 with recorded fundingOctober 2026 edition
Pune · Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0)

Recent internet first media business events in India

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 3,399 internet first media companies in India, last 24 months: 68 M&A deals · 21 Contracts · 18 funding rounds · 3 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Emami acquires Incnut digital

Emami Limited has completed the acquisition of a 59.69% stake in IncNut Digital Private Limited, according to an exchange filing dated 1 June 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Nazara technologies acquires Rusk media

The acquisition was completed for a subscription amount of ₹14,98,99,176. This development comes after a Share Subscription Agreement was executed on March 30, 2026, between Nazara…

Media and Entertainment
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Emami acquires Incnut digital

For Rs 321 crore, FMCG giant Emami Ltd has finalized a deal to purchase a 60% share in IncNut Digital, the parent company of customized beauty and wellness brands Vedix and SkinKraft.

Beauty and wellness
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Oportun acquires Digit

Bloch previously founded Digit, which was sold to Oportun for approximately $230 million.

Fintech
FundingPreferential issue of warrants

Nazara technologies

Gaming company Nazara Technologies has announced a Rs 500 crore fundraise through a preferential issue of warrants , according to a regulatory filing on Monday.

Investors Riambel Capital, S Gupta Family Investments, Plutus Investment and Holding, Classic enterprises
Gaming
ContractDefense

Csl · client: Indian Navy

CSL is the lowest bidder for Indian Navy’s Next-Generation Survey Vessel (NGSV), with estimated order value of ₹5,000 crore.

M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Na acquires Madison world

Madison World is likely to sign a term sheet for a potential ₹1,000 crore acquisition.

Advertising
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Morgan stanley asia acquires Nazara technologies

Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore Pte bought shares worth about Rs 69.2 crore in gaming firm Nazara Technologies through a block deal on Tuesday, exchange data showed.

Gaming
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Wondrlab acquires Madison world

Wondrlab has been in advanced discussions to acquire Sam Balsara’s Madison in a transaction widely pegged at around ₹1,000 crore.

Advertising
M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Wondrlab Network acquires Madison world

According to reports, Madison founder Sam Balsara is seeking around Rs 1,000 crore for the agency. If the Wondrlab deal goes through, it would rank as the largest acquisition of an…

Advertising agency
ContractDefense

Cochin shipyard · client: Indian Navy

Cochin Shipyard has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a Rs 5,000 crore contract to build five Next Generation Survey Vessels (NGSVs) for the Indian Navy.

Defense
LaunchUpNext

Inc42

Inc42, in collaboration with StarAgri, is launching UpNext, a nine‑part deep‑dive series exploring the startups actively rewiring India’s new agri economy.

ContractDefense

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) · client: Indian Navy

On the P-17B Frigate programme, the brokerage said the Indian Navy is in the process of issuing a request for proposal for seven frigates, with the project estimated at around Rs 70,000…

Defence
ContractDefense

Shree refrigerations · client: Indian Navy

Shree Refrigerations Limited (SRL) has secured multiple fresh orders worth more than Rs 40 Crore in last 2 months, from the Indian Navy, reinforcing its strong position in the defence…

Defense
LaunchToBe Online

Jagran new media

Bharat Gupta, former Chief Executive Officer of Jagran New Media, has launched ToBe Online — an AI-powered platform built for the creator content economy.

AI-powered platform
ContractDefense

Thessen Krupp · client: Indian Navy

During this time, the agreement was signed for the Indian Navy on the cost of about 72 thousand crores.

Defense
ContractDefense

Mazagon dock shipbuilders · client: Indian Navy

Agrawal said negotiations for the P-75I programme—covering the construction of six advanced submarines for the Indian Navy—are currently underway and the contract is expected to be…

Defense
Funding

Rediff.com

Infibeam has already infused fresh capital into Rediff. Pointing to the recent rights issue, Mehta told investors, “We had put in about ₹87-odd crore in Rediff.

AI, fintech, payments
ContractSupply

Newstech india · client: Malayala Manorama

After having successfully deployed five Mitsubishi Diamond Spirit-SA presses in 2013, Malayala Manorama has placed an order for two Diamond Spirit-SA presses with Mitsubishi’s India…

ContractSupply

CFF Fluid Control · client: Indian Navy

The first, awarded by the Material Organisation (Indian Navy), involves procuring various equipment for the P75 Project, valued at ₹6.16 crore and scheduled for delivery by May 2026.

Defense
ContractService

Acs technologies · client: Indian Navy

ACS Technologies secured a Rs. 3.55 crore order from the Indian Navy for supplying and implementing endpoint security software and advanced security devices.

Defense
Funding

Lokal

Indian Content startup Lokal raises $14.6M

Content
ContractTechnology

Softvan · client: Indian Navy

Softvan Limited, a subsidiary of Sahana Systems, secured a Rs. 7.74 crore Indian Navy contract via GeM to upgrade RF and Non-RF infrastructure, enhancing defence communication and…

Defence
ContractSupply

CFF Fluid Control · client: Indian Navy

CFF Fluid Control Ltd has secured a Letter of Intent from the Indian Navy for procurement of equipment worth Rs. 27.74 crore for the P75 Project, with delivery scheduled by March 2026.

Defence
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Rediff.com acquires Infibeam avenues

This strategic move has resulted in Infibeam Avenues increasing its shareholding in Rediff to 82.66%, marking a substantial expansion of its stake in the prominent Indian internet company.

Fintech
FundingSeed

Entrackr

Entrackr exclusively reported about the company’s Seed funding in June this year.

ContractSupply

Avantel ltd · client: Indian Navy

The company has received its first purchase order worth Rs. 3.95 crores (including taxes) from the Material Organisation, Indian Navy, Mumbai, for the supply of Satcom Systems.

Defense
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Monday Morning acquires Effidence Robotics

This is planned on the new site of Monday Morning, after the acquisition of Effidence Robotics, based in Romagnat, next to Clermont-Ferrand.

Robotics

Internet first media companies in Pune, by funding and team

Few internet first media companies in Pune, Maharashtra publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 71 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Provider of digital entertainment experiences across gaming, esports, music, and sports

Mobile gaming
US$84.21mSeries B · Mar 2025
253-20% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months · last posted Aug 2022

Online platform offering technology news

Internet first media
US$2.50mSeed · Dec 2023
7LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Provider of online tax information, news, rulings, and analysis

Internet first media
US$528kSeed · Dec 2016
50-10% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Sakal Media Group is a media business group in India.

Internet first media
—None recorded
3,750+1756% vs previous recordrecorded
Advertising / Sponsorship
94 yr1932
—No postings tracked

Mirror Review is a Media Company that covers stories of entrepreneurs around the world!

Internet first media
—None recorded
57+14% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Online content platform providing information about motorcycles

Internet first media
—None recorded
64+3% 12 mo to Mar 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - product
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Apps offering information on health and wellness and connecting doctors

Internet first media
—None recorded
58+4% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Freemium
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing news and information on women's cricket

Sports tech
—None recorded
10-35% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

The Business Tycoons’ is one of the top business world magazines which comprises of giving sector reviews .

Internet first media
—None recorded
6+6% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
—
0none in 3 months

This is the official LinkedIn page of ACM India.

Internet first media
—None recorded
43+25% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
—
0none in 3 months

Online news platform

Internet first media
—None recorded
3-40% 12 mo to May 2024recorded May 2024
Advertising / Sponsorship
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Web platform for Indian entertainment content in story articles & videos

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Sponsorship
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Online platform providing multi-category news

Internet first media
—None recorded
9LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Developer of a news media platform for multiple sports

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Sponsorship
11 yr2015
1postings · last posted Sep 2026

Online application offering parenting content and videos

Mom & baby care
—None recorded
3LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Freemium
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Provider of online business magazine

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
2 yr2024
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering news

Internet first media
—None recorded
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
10 yr2016
—No postings tracked

Digital platform offering tech news

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Sponsorship
14 yr2012
—No postings tracked

Online news platform

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Sponsorship
22 yr2004
—No postings tracked

Online platform offering multi-category news

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
11 yr2015
—No postings tracked

Online content portal dedicated to bikes

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Digital platform offering auto news and reviews

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Online local news portal for Pune and nearby regions

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

Online stock market training platform

Internet first media
—None recorded
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
3 yr2023
—No postings tracked

Technology news and content blog

Internet first media
—None recorded
—Not available
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
14 yr2012
—No postings tracked
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Online news portals & publishers

Digital news sites covering national, regional and business news.

  1. Dainik Prabhat

    Marathi online news portal

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. Gomantak Times

    Online platform offering multi category news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. Right News Online

    Online news platform

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. Storypick

    Web platform for Indian entertainment content in story articles & videos

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. Sakal Media Group

    Sakal Media Group is a media business group in India.

    Internet first media
    See in list

Automotive news & content sites

Online platforms with car, bike and EV news and reviews.

  1. PowerDrift

    Online content platform providing information about motorcycles

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. BikeAdvice

    Online content portal dedicated to bikes

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. RushLane

    Digital platform offering auto news and reviews

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. Motoroids

    Automobile-focused news portal

    Auto e-commerce & content
    See in list
  5. EV Update Media

    Online platform providing news on automotive

    Internet first media
    See in list

Sports media & cricket news

Online sports news, cricket coverage and esports platforms.

  1. JetSynthesys

    Provider of digital entertainment experiences across gaming, esports, music, and sports

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  2. Women’s CricZone

    Online platform providing news and information on women's cricket

    Sports tech
    See in list
  3. KreedOn

    Developer of a news media platform for multiple sports

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. Crickdom

    News platform covering cricket

    Sports tech
    See in list
  5. Esports Today

    Provider of esports news and content

    Internet first media
    Website

Business, finance & technology media

Online publications on business, tax, finance and technology.

  1. Taxsutra

    Provider of online tax information, news, rulings, and analysis

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. AiThority

    Online platform offering technology news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. Mirror Review Magazine

    Mirror Review is a Media Company that covers stories of entrepreneurs around the world!

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. StockLogicks | Stock Market Training Institute

    Online stock market training platform

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. Biomandi

    Provider of news and insights on bioenergy

    Internet first media
    See in list
21 companies in Pune

Lifestyle, entertainment & health content

Entertainment, parenting, health and lifestyle content platforms.

  1. JetSynthesys

    Provider of digital entertainment experiences across gaming, esports, music, and sports

    Mobile gaming
    See in list
  2. Hidoc

    Apps offering information on health and wellness and connecting doctors

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. WOW Parenting

    Online application offering parenting content and videos

    Mom & baby care
    See in list
  4. Celebmantra

    Online platform for entertainment news

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  5. Fruity FM

    Operator of online radio, podcast, and website providing entertainment content

    Internet first media
    See in list

Internet first media startups in Pune

Recently founded digital media companies.

  1. ArdorComm Media Group

    Online platform providing multi-category news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. Innovator Magazine

    Provider of online business magazine

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. StockLogicks | Stock Market Training Institute

    Online stock market training platform

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. Biomandi

    Provider of news and insights on bioenergy

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. NewedgeAI

    Provider of tech news, trends, product launches, and industry insights

    Internet first media
    See in list
19 companies in Pune
Mobile reach

Top 3 internet first media apps from Pune

The most-installed Android apps published by internet first media companies headquartered in Pune — 17.3M installs between them. 3 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 3
1

EverMerge: Fantasy Merge Games

by JetSynthesys

Installs17.1M
Rating4.37480K ratings
Installs, year on year+8%
Last updatedMay 2026
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2

Hidoc Dr.

by Hidoc

Installs151K
Rating4.81K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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The business behind the activity

Internet first media financials in Pune

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 10 internet first media companies in Pune, Maharashtra for FY24-25 — 12 of the 71 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 98% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹60.29 cr

10 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹7.21 cr

12.0% aggregate margin

are profitable40%

4 of 10 companies

median revenue~₹43 lakh

the typical company

median revenue growth-14%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five98%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹53.51 crFY19-2011 filers
₹48.04 crFY20-2111 filers
₹117.95 crFY21-2212 filers
₹155.12 crFY22-2312 filers
₹178.84 crFY23-2412 filers
₹60.29 crFY24-2510 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 10 companies over three years

-15%
FY22-23₹71.10 cr−₹2.50 cr net
FY23-24₹75.31 cr₹1.44 cr net
FY24-25₹60.29 cr₹7.21 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr617% profitable
₹1–10 cr1100% profitable
₹10–100 cr367% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr0—
Over ₹1,000 cr0—

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking5
0–20%2
20–50%2
50–100%0
Doubled+1

10 companies with accounts for both years; median growth -14%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

4profitable
6loss-making
12.0%aggregate margin
-10.1%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
Gomantak TimesGOMANTAK PRIVATE LIMITED.
Dainik PrabhatDAILY PRABHAT AND POONA DAILY NEWS PVT LTD
TaxsutraREALTIME TAXSUTRA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED+1%₹15.87 cr
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Dainik PrabhatDAILY PRABHAT AND POONA DAILY NEWS PVT LTD
TaxsutraREALTIME TAXSUTRA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED17.0%₹15.87 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Internet first media8₹59.83 cr~₹1.9 cr50%12.8%
Leaders

Largest internet first media companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Dainik PrabhatDAILY PRABHAT AND POONA DAILY NEWS PVT LTD
TaxsutraREALTIME TAXSUTRA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED₹15.87 cr₹2.69 cr17.0%+1%
Gomantak TimesGOMANTAK PRIVATE LIMITED.
Right News OnlineRIGHT NEWS ONLINE PRIVATE LIMITED₹3.49 cr₹1.72 cr49.5%+189%
Women’s CricZoneBREAKING BOUNDARIES PRIVATE LIMITED₹46.64 lakh−₹46.32 lakh-99.3%-29%
PowerDriftPOWERDRIFT STUDIOS PRIVATE LIMITED₹39.00 lakh₹11.00 lakh28.2%-98%
TechStoryTECHSTORY MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
StorypickSTORYPICK MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹22.52 lakh−₹10.38 lakh-46.1%-33%
KreedOnTECHMEEP SPORTS PRIVATE LIMITED₹19.83 lakh−₹9.62 lakh-48.5%-43%
WOW ParentingLIFESCHOOL DIGITAL PRIVATE LIMITED₹0.00 lakh−₹0.21 lakh-29472.2%-99%
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

AI Industry Landscape of Pune

The financials above are one chapter. The full internet first media landscape of Pune maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the internet first media landscape of Pune
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Capital & corporate activity

Internet first media funding and M&A across India

358 recorded equity rounds have gone to 3,399 internet first media companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Pune compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months0

US$0k

equity rounds, last 24 months6

US$3.35m

raised over five yearsUS$1.55bn

84 rounds in India

M&A deals, India68

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into internet first media in India

amount rounds
$131m201847
$110m201936
$367m202024
$408m202127
$1.1bn202225
$19m202317
$21m20249
$3.4m20256

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2022, with US$1.10bn across 25 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$1.77m13 rounds · median US$81k
SeedUS$29.84m46 rounds · median US$456k
Series AUS$62.52m14 rounds · median US$3.52m
Series BUS$34.29m7 rounds · median US$3.03m
Series CUS$13.69m1 rounds · median US$13.69m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Social platformsUS$1.41bn8 rounds · 4 companies
Internet first mediaUS$79.63m47 rounds · 33 companies
Mobile gamingUS$32.97m5 rounds · 2 companies
Mom & baby careUS$13.72m4 rounds · 2 companies
Sports techUS$7.75m9 rounds · 7 companies
Internet first insurance platformsUS$5.05m3 rounds · 1 companies
Auto e-commerce & contentUS$685k3 rounds · 2 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in India

67Acquisition
1Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Nazara technologies36
  2. Axana Estates LLP7
  3. Emami2
  4. Na2
  5. Sportskeeda2

Most acquired or merged

  1. Nazara technologies10
  2. Madison world8
  3. Afk gaming4
  4. Incnut digital2
  5. Curve digital2

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Founders and momentum in Pune

Meet the people behind internet first media companies in Pune. 27 of 71 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Pune internet first media companies by sub-sector

The most common specialisations among internet first media companies in Pune. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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