Biyani Sisters' Foodstories Raises INR 50Cr in Kamath-Led Round

By: Women Entrepreneurs Review Team | Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Foodstories has garnered ₹50 crore fresh capital via an investment round led by Nikhil Kamath, along with support from previous investor, the Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office.  

As part of its strategy for rapid growth, the new funding will seek to expand Foodstories’s retail footprint, boost its digital presence, and improve its delivery operations across the country, strengthening its name within the new food & lifestyle category.

Foodstories, a premium gourmet food and lifestyle brand, co-founded by the sister duo Ashni and Avni Biyani, aims to promote gourmet food products in India through unique experiences and changing customer requirements. It is worth a mention that the most rapidly growing product category within their portfolio is packaged water.

Propelled by the vision of its founders, the Foodstories aims to transform the food and lifestyle industry by functioning at the crossroads of gastronomy, culture, and consumer interaction.

Through the platform’s curated environment, it links consumers to fine food products, enthusiastic makers, and distinct culinary experiences from all across the globe, including India, encouraging more profound understanding of food-centric storytelling.

The basis of Foodstories' business model is the collaborative platform that brings together farmers, producers, chefs, bakers, and food artisans, making it possible for customers to find the best products and unique food experiences at one place.

Key Highlights:

• Foodstories raises ₹50 Cr in funding led by Nikhil Kamath
• Funds to drive digital growth, retail expansion, and delivery scale
• Founders target a ₹1,000 crore food and lifestyle business

Apart from its platform activities, the firm has been able to establish itself as a powerful retail entity by setting up shops in metropolitan cities such as Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. After having successfully launched its first retail shop in Mumbai, Foodstories plans to add yet another store to the city soon.

With a grand vision for the future of their organization, Ashni shared that the development of Foodstories is based on the concept of creating a noticeable entity. “We’re building a ₹1,000 crore business.” “Curation, experiential retail and a strong digital layer. That combination is what gives us conviction in the scale of what’s possible here.” she added.

This was possible due to the unique nature of the company's business model, which comprises a range of activities, including selection of the best products, creating an interactive retail space, and developing a strong online presence.

Foodstories has been able to develop a model that integrates digital elements with physical retail and experiential elements together providing consumers with curated products and food culture experience through it.

Their platform addresses a newer generation of consumers who have higher demands than just conventional shopping experience.

Born to Kishore Biyani, chairman and CEO of the Future Group running Pantaloons and Big Bazaar, both sisters earlier had their own business enterprise known as Foodhall, which operated from May 2011 to 2023.

Nikhil Kamath, an Indian entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster best known as the co-founder of Zerodha went on to share that, “Better food is one of the highest-leverage changes a person can make to how they live,” “Foodstories is one of the few platforms building the real infrastructure for that. The founders understand both the product and the business they’re building.”