India is fast emerging as a global hub for artificial intelligence and deep tech innovation. Gone are the days when Indian startups merely built consumer apps or outsourced tech services. Today, a new generation of R&D-heavy companies is laying the groundwork for AI infrastructure, foundational models, and indigenous IP that can compete globally. This shift…
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A Deep-Dive Into India’s Fastest-Scaling Digital Lender for Small Businesses Why SME Lending Matters Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of India’s economy. They contribute over 30% to the GDP and account for nearly half of the country’s exports. Yet, they remain vastly underserved when it comes to credit access. According to the…
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After transforming how India sleeps, Wakefit is ready for a new milestone, its ₹468 Cr IPO. From selling mattresses online to building a full-blown D2C lifestyle brand, Wakefit’s journey has been anything but sleepy. Now, it wants to scale stores, deepen distribution, and challenge the legacy furniture giants, with public capital backing it up. So…
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India’s legal system is undergoing a quiet digital revolution, and at the heart of it lies legal tech. Once dominated by paperwork, court delays, and inaccessible legal help, the industry is now being transformed by startups that blend law with technology. From AI-powered contract analysis to digital compliance dashboards, legal tech startups in India are…
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The New-Age Student’s Global Aspirations Today’s students don’t just want degrees, they want direction. Gen Z is ambitious, digital-native, and career-driven. But between rising competition, confusing admission processes, and lack of guidance, their global dreams often stall. Enter Leverage Edu, an edtech startup that doesn’t just help students study abroad. It mentors students through every…
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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 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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