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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…
In an era where career relevance changes faster than ever, upGrad, founded in 2015 by Ronnie Screwvala, has emerged as one of India’s leading EdTech success stories, bridging the global skill gap through online higher education and professional learning. What began as a modest online education startup now connects over 2 million learners with 300+…
In India’s startup arena, where 195,065 DPIIT-recognized ventures navigate a $7.7 billion funding dip in 9M 2025 (down 23% YoY), debt financing is emerging as the unsung hero—growing 58% CAGR to $1.23 billion in 2024, up from $100 million in 2018, and projected to hit $1.8-2 billion by 2026. This non-dilutive lifeline, offering runway extension…
India’s EdTech sector, once synonymous with pandemic-era online classes, is undergoing a profound metamorphosis, evolving into “EdTech 2.0” – a research-driven, AI-centric powerhouse projected to reach $10.4 billion by 2025, up from $7.5 billion in 2024, with a 38.1% CAGR fueled by adaptive learning and upskilling demands. As NEP 2020 mandates AI integration from high…
In India’s fintech frenzy, where 7,000+ startups have raised $38 billion since 2016 and UPI transactions hit 16.8 billion in September 2025 alone, valuations dazzle at $100 billion for the sector, but the real story lies in financial inclusion’s quiet revolution. With 80% adult bank account ownership and 77% digital payment adoption, fintech isn’t just…
In 2015, when India’s healthcare system was still largely offline and fragmented, Prashant Tandon, along with co-founders Gaurav Agarwal and Vikas Chauhan, launched 1mg — a digital health startup with a bold mission: to make healthcare transparent, accessible, and affordable for everyone. What began as an online pharmacy offering medicines at competitive prices soon evolved…
India’s startup ecosystem, the world’s third-largest with 195,065 DPIIT-recognized ventures, isn’t born in boardrooms—it’s forged in lecture halls and lab benches, where universities and incubators nurture raw ideas into billion-dollar realities. From IIT Bombay’s SINE birthing 224 startups like Detect Technologies to IIM Bangalore’s NSRCEL powering Razorpay and Bounce, these institutions have incubated over 5,000…