India’s MSME sector is the backbone of the economy, contributing roughly 30 % of GDP and employing over 110 million people. Yet chronic credit gaps remain. Traditional banks are often risk-averse; informal lenders are prohibitively expensive. In this void, NBFC startups are emerging as the new frontier, combining technology, alternative data, and customer-centric credit models…
Read more
If there’s one question people often ask, it is this: “Who’s got my delivery?” And most of the time, logistics is the one that answers. To start with, from groceries ordered late at night to big shipments crossing ports, logistics has always been important. But in the last few years, things have changed a lot….
Read more
As the festive season lit up the markets, India’s private funding ecosystem closed October on a high, clocking ₹2,769 Cr across 31 deals. The final week (Oct 24–30, 2025) showcased a balanced mix of clean energy, fintech, mobility, and lending stories, each signaling long-term conviction from both domestic and global investors. While Goldi Solar’s ₹1,422…
Read more
India’s real estate sector is undergoing a digital transformation, from listings and brokerage to rentals and resale management. These five PropTech and Real Estate Operations (RE Ops) platforms are shaping the housing revival through scale, technology, and trust. 1. Square Yards Technology Private Limited (Square Yards) City: GurgaonFounding Date: 2014FY 2024 Revenue: ₹1009.42 CrLatest Valuation:…
Read more
Introduction India’s waste management and recycling sector is undergoing a profound transformation, from an informal, fragmented system to a structured, technology-driven industry that supports the country’s circular-economy ambitions. Every year, India generates more than 62 million tonnes of solid waste, out of which nearly 70% is collected and only 20–25% is effectively treated or recycled….
Read more
India’s private markets continued to hum with activity this week, clocking ₹1,273 Cr across 8 deals, led by mobility, fintech, food, and digital hospitality. While growth-stage bets dominated, early-stage innovation also found capital support, a strong signal of investor confidence going into the festive quarter. Capital continued to flow across mobility, workflow automation, consumer finance,…
Read more
Chakr Innovation Private Limited, founded in 2016 by Kushagra Srivastava, Bharti Singhla, and Arpit Dhupar (all IIT Delhi alumni), is a Gurgaon-based clean-tech startup tackling emissions from diesel generators. The company develops retrofit devices that capture up to 90% of harmful particulate matter and nitrogen oxides directly at the exhaust. With growing adoption across corporate…
Read more
The Rise of Autonomous Air Defence In an era where drones dominate the skies, it is for commerce, warfare, or surveillance has unlocked its own indigenous counter-drone shield. Indrajaal Drone Defence India Private Limited is not just a startup; it is a national security enabler. With coverage spanning up to 4,000 sq. km per system,…
Read more
For centuries, agriculture has been the backbone of India’s economy. Yet, for decades, it struggled with outdated methods, unpredictable weather, and inefficiencies in supply chains. Enter Agritech 2.0, a new wave of startups blending technology, data, and sustainable practices to make farming smarter, more efficient, and farmer-first. This story is not just about apps or…
Read more
Industry Landscape & Positioning Unico Housing Finance operates within India’s housing finance sector, a regulated industry under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The sector is expanding rapidly, driven by urbanisation, affordable housing demand, and supportive government schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Unico positions itself as a specialist in affordable housing and property-backed…
Read more