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In the sweltering startup hubs of Bengaluru and the bustling co-working spaces of Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, a generation is scripting India’s economic renaissance. With a median age of 28 and over 65% of the population under 35, India’s youth aren’t just consumers—they’re creators. In 2025, this demographic dividend has propelled the nation to the…
In 2025, India’s startup ecosystem—now home to 1.64 lakh DPIIT-recognised entities and 128 unicorns—has evolved beyond the chase for unicorn valuations. Impact investing, which channels capital toward ventures delivering measurable social and environmental returns alongside financial gains, surged 42% year-on-year, reaching $2.8 billion in the first nine months alone. This isn’t philanthropy in disguise; it’s…
India is running its economy, welfare architecture and disaster response on a 14-year-old rear-view mirror. The last full Census was conducted in 2011. The 2021 exercise was postponed repeatedly and now stands deferred indefinitely. In November 2025, with 1.44 billion people, 780 languages, 28 states in constant flux and 68 % of the population below…
The story of Indian innovation has always begun with jugaad. A ₹2 clay fridge that keeps milk cool without electricity (MittiCool), a ₹15 washing machine made from scrap (invented by a Class-8 dropout in Maharashtra), UPI born out of a weekend hackathon at NPCI – these are not exceptions; they are the rule. Jugaad gave…
January 16, 2026 marks exactly ten years since Startup India was launched with the promise of turning India into a nation of job creators, adding $1 trillion to GDP through innovation, and making the country the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. The first two goals have been achieved on paper; the third is undeniable. Yet when…
Even in 2025, the average Indian founder spends 38 working days and files 41 documents just to incorporate** a private limited company, according to the World Bank’s eased-but-still-painful Doing Business update. DPIIT recognition (mandatory for most incentives) takes 47-92 days instead of the promised 48 hours. Angel tax exemption under 56(2)(viib) still waits 90-120 days…
Karnataka is poised to redefine its role as India’s innovation powerhouse with the launch of three transformative policies—IT, Startup, and Space Technology—at the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025, kicking off November 18-20 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). As Asia’s premier technology and innovation event enters its 28th edition under the theme “Futurise,” the…
India’s linear economy, guzzling 1.7 billion tons of materials annually and generating 62 million tons of waste (projected 165 million by 2030), is buckling under its own weight—yet startups are engineering a circular pivot, with 500+ ventures in waste-to-wealth raising $800 million in 2024 (50% YoY surge), targeting a $45 billion circular market by 2030….
In India’s rapidly evolving travel landscape, Ixigo stands out as one of the most transformative travel technology platforms—blending artificial intelligence, user convenience, and cost efficiency to redefine how Indians plan and book their journeys. Founded in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar, Ixigo began as a flight search engine but has since expanded into…
In a country where insurance was once viewed as confusing paperwork and endless calls, Policybazaar brought a digital revolution. Founded in 2008 by Yashish Dahiya, Alok Bansal, and Avaneesh Nirjar, the Gurugram-based company became India’s go-to platform for comparing and buying insurance policies — from health to motor to life insurance. By 2025, Policybazaar serves…