Startups
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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
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Startup Circle: How SquadStack helps businesses drive a 5-10x improvement in their sales conversions
SquadStack helps businesses improve their sales conversions by leveraging Artificial Intelligence to hyper-personalise the sales process for the end customer. The company's clients include Walmart, Pearson, the Tata group, Zomato, and Upgrad, among others.
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Getting expertise is a big problem in India: Inito's Aayush Rai
Inito—a company which builds an all-in-one medical device to enable dozens of diagnostic tests at home, has seen a spike in demand since the Covid-19 outbreak; its cofounder talks about how it equipped itself to increase supply and the challenge of getting expert talent in India
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Cracks in the FOMO Code: Is coding the new crayon?
How fear of missing out among parents and investors is whipping up a frenzy for the coding-for-kids business in India. Is it sustainable? A bubble? Or abracadabra?
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Drones Waft in a World of Virtual Deal-Making
Why VC and PE transactions are taking longer to conclude and have got more complicated and intriguing in Covid times.