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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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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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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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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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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The Indian private markets witnessed a dynamic funding landscape in March 2025. With a total of ₹9,916 crore raised across 113 deals, the month saw a mix of large-scale investments, shifts in investor behavior, and a surprising surge in Tier 2 & 3 city funding. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the key trends shaping private…
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India’s Private Markets is off to a powerful start in January 2025, with ₹9,482 crore ($1.1 billion) raised across 141 deals. This shows robust investor confidence and a thriving market. Let’s break it down and take a look at the highlights from January, using some real-world insights to add color to the numbers. City-Wise Funding…
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