Posts that explain reports that we release periodically around unlisted markets. All reports are downloadable freely from privatecircle.co.
India’s leading home services marketplace, Urban Company, is heading to the public markets, marking a significant moment for the company and the country’s broader service-tech ecosystem. Backed by years of operational refinement and strategic recalibration, this IPO is less about cashing out and more about scaling up. Industry Outlook: Home Services on a High-Growth Trajectory…
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India’s fintech ecosystem is evolving, and at the heart of this transformation lies a new breed of digital banks targeting the country’s 60 million+ small businesses and self-employed professionals. These are the SME neo-banks, lean, tech-driven platforms aiming to democratize access to financial services in one of the most underserved segments of the economy. Among…
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Just a few years ago, premium-looking earphones were either expensive or unreliable. Enter boAt, a brand that made audio accessories cool, affordable, and aspirational. boAt navigated choppy waters to become India’s leading audio and wearables brand. From a modest start in the mid-2010s, boAt has grown into a dominant force in consumer audio and wearables….
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From long queues at clinics to 60-second virtual consultations, India is witnessing a transformative shift in healthcare delivery. Telemedicine has emerged as a crucial pillar of the country’s digital healthcare revolution. Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, evolving patient behavior, government initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), and rapid smartphone penetration, telehealth has…
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For decades, India’s military strength was paradoxical: a global powerhouse in manpower, but structurally dependent on foreign nations for its critical defence needs. Whether it was surveillance systems, loitering munitions, naval tech, or satellite propulsion, the heart of India’s defence capabilities came stamped with a foreign label. But not anymore. In the past few years,…
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India’s defence sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditionally one of the world’s largest arms importers, India is now witnessing a surge of private players building indigenous military technologies aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Among the most compelling examples of this shift is Sanlayan Technologies, a Bengaluru-based defence electronics startup that’s rising fast…
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India’s digital wealth management story just hit another milestone. Groww, one of the most prominent fintech startups in the country, has raised $200 million in a Series F round at a staggering $7 billion valuation, confirming its place among India’s elite unicorns. More importantly, this round comes at a time when They reportedly tripled its…
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India’s aerospace and defence landscape is undergoing a silent revolution, led not just by traditional giants like HAL or BEL, but by nimble, innovation-first startups. Fuelled by liberalised drone policies, rising defence budgets, and the push for Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Indian drone market is projected to more than double from ~$654 million in 2024 to…
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In just 8 years, Vivriti Capital has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing debt capital providers for mid-market enterprises. For those interested in Vivriti Capital: The Financial Story of India’s Emerging Mid-Market Lender, this report presents Vivriti Capital’s financial and strategic evolution from FY20 to FY25, detailing how the fintech NBFC scaled into a profitable,…
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India’s e-commerce sector is undergoing a digital revolution, fueled by increased internet penetration, affordable smartphones, and growing consumer aspirations across Tier II and III cities. While giants like Amazon and Flipkart have dominated the metro and upper-middle-class segments, a new breed of e-commerce players, such as Meesho, is emerging, built for Bharat. These platforms are…
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