# The Pant Project raises ₹109 crore in Series B round

2026-10-19T03:30:25+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Premium menswear brand The Pant Project has raised ₹109 crore in a Series B funding round led by Mirae Asset Venture Investments (India). Existing investor Sorin Investments, family offices and angel investors also participated. The company has separately secured venture debt from Alteria Capital for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2020 by brothers Dhruv and Udit Toshniwal, the digital-first bottomwear specialist plans to use the capital to expand from 25 to 150 exclusive brand stores over two to three years. It will also enter new menswear categories, including jeans, athleisure and casualwear. The brand’s total funding now stands at over $15.75 million.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both outlets report the same ₹109 crore Series B raise and expansion plan. The Hindu Business Line keeps its report tight, omitting the debt component and competitor names, while Inc42 adds the undisclosed venture debt from Alteria Capital, the total funding figure of over $15.75 million, and mentions competitors. The additional details in Inc42 broaden the context without altering the core facts. The balanced reading sees uniform factual reporting, with Inc42 offering deeper market and competitor background. The next measure to watch is the startup's two-to-three-year target of 150 stores.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- thehindubusinessline.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/the-pant-project-raises-109-crore-in-series-b-round-led-by-mirae-asset-venture/article71600120.ece>
  Straight news report, no slant detected
- inc42.com (neutral report) <https://inc42.com/buzz/the-pant-project-raises-%E2%82%B9109-cr-to-expand-store-network-portfolio/>
  Adds market context and competitor names, still factual

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.

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