How a delivery powerhouse absorbed a once-promising rival to reshape India’s logistics map The Origin Stories In 2012, a group of former Blue Dart executives launched Ecom Express, a company focused entirely on e-commerce deliveries. With its strong network in Tier 2 and 3 towns, it became a favorite among online retailers and quickly built…
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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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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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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…
Read moreDriving the EV Logistics Revolution in India India’s electric mobility landscape is shifting gears fast, and Euler Motors is accelerating right at the center of it. When it comes to Euler Motors: Charging Ahead in India’s EV Cargo Race, the company has been making significant strides. In just three years, electric three-wheeler adoption has skyrocketed,…
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The Indian automobile sector has been on quite the rollercoaster ride over the past couple of years. What started as a funding boom in FY2023 Q4 – hitting a peak of ₹7,058 crore – has since taken a winding road downhill, landing at ₹2,164 crore in FY2025 Q3. Investors seem to be pressing the brakes,…
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The Indian startup ecosystem continues to show diverse patterns in its funding landscape. November 2024 witnessed notable changes, with city-wise funding figures revealing important shifts in regional funding dynamics. While Tier 1 cities continue to dominate, there was a significant decrease in funding amounts in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 & 3 cities compared…
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November 2024 was a mixed bag of trends in the Indian startup ecosystem. With total funding amounting to ₹4,791 crore across 93 deals, the month showcased resilience amidst a fluctuating funding environment. While deal volumes decreased by 14% from October 2024, they marked an impressive 41% growth compared to November 2023. Similarly, the total funding…
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Aarin Capital, chaired by TV Mohandas Pai, operates as a proprietary venture fund with a strategic focus on technology-driven businesses in life sciences, healthcare, and education. The fund also supports entrepreneurial fund managers whose investment theses complement its primary areas of interest. This report provides data-driven insights into Aarin’s activities for FY 2024-25, highlighting key…
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