Startups
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Caught between 2G and Covid-19, Kashmir's entrepreneurs innovate to stay afloat
From being cut off from the rest of the world to now battling the pandemic fallout, youngsters in J&K are far from getting a level-playing field as startup founders and innovators in the rest of the country. But that won't stop them
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The steam behind JetSynthesys's rapid growth
Set up in 2014, digital gaming and entertainment firm JetSynthesys has expanded at a furious pace, drawing investors like Adar Poonawalla and Kris Gopalakrishnan. Can founder Rajan Navani keep up the tempo?
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WhatsApp Payments: What's with the (C)App?
WhatsApp has finally got the green signal to start payment services in India in a graded manner, but has the NPCI bowled a googly by capping the UPI transaction limit?
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Startup Circle: How Digantara, set up by a 22-year-old, is solving the problem of space debris
Digantara, India's first aerospace company, is developing an in-orbit device that will track and monitor debris in space. With countries and companies world over launching space exploration missions, the problem of space junk has become huge
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What's behind lending startup MoneyTap's exponential growth?
MoneyTap, a digital consumer lending startup, has seen immense growth by offering flexible credit options over the last five years. Can it maintain its pace?
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Fantasy sports are enjoying a good run with the IPL. But can they survive, with legal hurdles?
Online fantasy sports platforms such as Dream11, My11Circle and MPL have seen user engagement and revenues grow, especially since the start of the IPL. But questions are being raised over their legality, which could impact their long-term success
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Can edtech keep up its momentum after Covid-19?
Pandemic lockdowns have boosted India's edtech startups such as Unacademy, Byju's and Vedantu, and the wealth of their founders. But what happens once the crisis ebbs?
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Can trust be the new currency for iD Fresh Food?
Co-founder PC Musthafa is experimenting with a business model based on trusting consumers. Will it pay off for the largest idli/dosa batter company?
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Regional podcasts find their voice
Homegrown non-music audio startups have been seeing a tremendous increase in user base since the lockdown, but getting people to pay for content and becoming self-sustaining are big challenges. According to a new PwC report, the music, radio and podcast industry is expected to have a total revenue of nearly $1.7 billion in 2024
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WhiteHat Jr and the curious case of disappearing dissent
Multiple people who have criticised the kids coding startup's methods or marketing campaigns have found their posts swiftly wiped off the internet. Experts say this could be corporate censorship, which points to a larger debate around transparency in content moderation
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How ClearTax is transforming to a full-stack fintech player
Though ClearTax started as an online income tax filing platform for individuals, it diversified to cater to professionals and enterprises. The growth has been astonishing—and ClearTax is ready for its next step now