Indian-startups

We live in interesting times. The Indian startup world is going through its next evolution, and it brings a whole new lexicon. Cockroaches, down-rounds, layoffs are trying to edge-out unicorns, runaways valuations and constant growth.…

How many startups can you count that solve real world problems instead of just adding value to each other? There are only a handful and one of those that come to our mind is EmbroS. Formerly named Live Braille, EmbroS is the world's…

Imagine a t-shirt which is connected with an app; whatever design/text you chose to be displayed on your t-shirt can be changed, modified using the app. Want an image of Himalayas? Save it on the app, and voila! Your T-shirt is now…

The tipping point in the life of Richa Singh, founder of online counselling startup YourDost.com came in 2008, when her hostel mate from IIT Guwahati committed suicide due to academic and social pressure. As Richa shared, “Later on,…

CREO is a Bengaluru-based technology startup eyeing to disrupt the Android industry in the country. Not only does it want to change the way consumers use Android OS on their devices, but they also want to manufacture their own handsets.…

Chaayos has been marketing itself very aggressively these days with more and more outlets opening in major cities across India. Chaayos is a cafe chain that specializes in tea, but sells other food items like sandwiches, coffee and…

Peppertap, the hot shot hyperlocal delivery app which promised to become a strong competitor to Grofers and Big Basket has finally lost patience. In a major move, they have decided to exit strong markets such as Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai…

Ironical it may seem, but Indian Government is still in doubt over the term ‘Startup’. In fact, in the last few years, especially after the massive explosion of Internet, Smart phones and Technology, there has been a surge in new…

The existing tax structure in India for startups and venture capitalists is complex, and hard. Instead of staying in India, several startups have already relocated to countries like Singapore and Hong Kong to benefit from their easy and…

Being an entrepreneur seems to have become a fad of late, given the rate at which they are growing! It begins with a lot of excitement and zeal and hope, but while optimism is a key ingredient necessary to start up, a pinch of…