Brigade REAP Inducts Four Startups Into 19th Cohort

23 Mar 2026 CW Team

"The current combined valuation of Brigade REAP portfolio companies is estimated at around 1600 crores, with over 340 crores in portfolio fund raise. Having mentored 100 startups, generating a cumulative employment of more than 1200 jobs over the last decade, our focus will be to continue to be the catalyst for technological evolution within the real estate sector. By identifying and nurturing startups that solve deep-rooted industry pain points from sustainability to operational efficiency, we believe that we are not just accelerating individual companies but driving the entire sector toward a more tech-enabled and resilient future. Our goal is to enable promising startups transform traditional real estate practices into next-generation urban innovation," said Abhay Garg, Chief Mentor, Brigade REAP.

The cohort focuses on improving efficiency, safety, and circularity in real estate through innovation and scalable solutions.

CIRCATO manufactures construction panels from single-use plastic waste and has executed pilot deployments at Kempegowda International Airport and government buildings.

Schjinenn Digital offers AI-driven solutions for smart buildings, including sketch-to-3D digital twins, AR/VR visualisation, and training tools to improve operations and reduce costs.

Candela provides solutions to mitigate risks arising from utility price volatility and supply constraints, particularly relevant for high-energy-demand environments.

No Blink.ai develops radar- and vision-based sensors for fall detection and senior care monitoring, enabling real-time alerts and improved safety in residential spaces.

Brigade REAP, India’s UrbanTech accelerator, has inducted four startups into its 19th cohort: CIRCATO, Schjinenn Digital, Candela and No Blink. CIRCATO has secured a funding deal of Rs 90 lakh on Shark Tank India at a valuation of Rs 9 crore. The startups were selected for their potential to address key challenges in the built environment. Brigade REAP will mentor them to scale operations, attract investment, and deliver measurable impact across the real estate and urban development ecosystem.The current combined valuation of Brigade REAP portfolio companies is estimated at around 1600 crores, with over 340 crores in portfolio fund raise. Having mentored 100 startups, generating a cumulative employment of more than 1200 jobs over the last decade, our focus will be to continue to be the catalyst for technological evolution within the real estate sector. By identifying and nurturing startups that solve deep-rooted industry pain points from sustainability to operational efficiency, we believe that we are not just accelerating individual companies but driving the entire sector toward a more tech-enabled and resilient future. Our goal is to enable promising startups transform traditional real estate practices into next-generation urban innovation, said Abhay Garg, Chief Mentor, Brigade REAP.The cohort focuses on improving efficiency, safety, and circularity in real estate through innovation and scalable solutions.CIRCATO manufactures construction panels from single-use plastic waste and has executed pilot deployments at Kempegowda International Airport and government buildings.Schjinenn Digital offers AI-driven solutions for smart buildings, including sketch-to-3D digital twins, AR/VR visualisation, and training tools to improve operations and reduce costs.Candela provides solutions to mitigate risks arising from utility price volatility and supply constraints, particularly relevant for high-energy-demand environments.No Blink.ai develops radar- and vision-based sensors for fall detection and senior care monitoring, enabling real-time alerts and improved safety in residential spaces.

Infrastructure Transport

01 Jun 2026

MMRDA advances 250 m on Orange Gate–Marine Drive tunnel

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has completed 250 m of underground tunnelling for the Orange Gate–Marine Drive Urban Road Tunnel using India’s largest slurry shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) deployed for an urban road project.The project involves twin tunnels extending over 7 km beneath critical transport corridors, including Central Railway, Western Railway and Metro Line 3. The work requires high-precision engineering to navigate densely developed urban infrastructure.Once completed, the tunnel is expected to reduce travel time between Orange Gate and Marin..

Infrastructure Urban

01 Jun 2026

Hindustan Zinc Pays Rs 188.46 Billion in FY26

Hindustan Zinc contributed Rs 188.46 billion to the public exchequer in FY 2025-26, according to its 9th Tax Transparency Report. The contribution, equivalent to 46 per cent of the company’s revenue, included direct and indirect taxes, government royalties, dividends to the Government of India, withholding taxes and other statutory levies.The company’s five-year cumulative contribution to the exchequer stood at Rs 915.72 billion. In FY26, Hindustan Zinc reported revenue of Rs 408.44 billion, EBITDA of Rs 221.62 billion and profit after tax of Rs 138.32 billion. It also achieved its highest..

Infrastructure Urban

01 Jun 2026

World of Concrete India 2026 Opens in Mumbai

Informa Markets in India will host the 12th edition of World of Concrete India 2026 from 3–5 June 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The specialised B2B exhibition will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, developers, architects, consultants, infrastructure companies, project leaders and government stakeholders.The event is expected to feature over 350 brands and more than 18,000 trade professionals. It will cover concrete and cement, dry mortar, precast technologies, formwork, construction chemicals, industrial and commercial flooring, scaffolding, safety solutio..