The IIT Madras Grad Building Google's Biggest AI Challenger
A founder story on Aravind Srinivas, the IIT Madras graduate who built Perplexity AI into a $20 billion challenger to Google Search.
Sep 3, 2026•1 min read
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How a Reluctant Government Posting Built India's Dairy Industry
A founder story on Verghese Kurien, architect of Amul and India's White Revolution, who transformed the country's dairy industry.
Aug 20, 2026•1 min read
How a Mastercard CEO Became the World Bank's First Indian American President
A leadership story on Ajay Banga's journey from Mastercard CEO to the 14th President of the World Bank Group.
Aug 20, 2026•1 min read
How Ratan Tata Turned a Domestic Giant Into a Global Conglomerate
A founder story on Ratan Tata, the chairman who transformed the Tata Group into a global, $100 billion conglomerate.
Aug 14, 2026•1 min read
Zeta Is Betting Banks Will Ditch Their Mainframes for the Cloud
A unicorn watch story on Zeta, the banking infrastructure company helping financial institutions modernize beyond legacy mainframes.
Aug 13, 2026•1 min read
How LALAL.AI Is Teaching Machines to Take Music Apart
An AI Innovation story on LALAL.AI, the platform using neural networks to separate music into individual stems.
Aug 13, 2026•1 min read
The Failed Courier Startup That Became Swiggy
Swiggy pivoted from a failed courier startup into India's leading food delivery and quick-commerce platform, now listed on the NSE and BSE.
Aug 13, 2026•1 min read
15 Years, 5 Funds — Inside Blume Ventures' $175M Raise
Blume Ventures closed $175M for its fifth fund, targeting $250–275M to back India's next generation of early-stage startups.
Aug 13, 2026•1 min read
The Teen-Built AI Tool Now Generating $600K a Month
An AI Innovation story on Crayo, the AI video tool that turns ideas into viral-ready short-form content in minutes.
Aug 13, 2026•1 min read
He Left Oracle to Invent a Category — Now Worth $1.7 Billion
A founder story on Satyen Sangani, co-founder and CEO of Alation, pioneer of the enterprise data catalog category.
Aug 10, 2026•1 min read
From ₹10,000 to a Global IT Giant — The Narayana Murthy Story
A founder story on N. R. Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys and the father of the Indian IT sector.
Aug 10, 2026•1 min read
Sir JRD Tata: The Aviator Who Led the Tata Group for 53 Years
A founder story on JRD Tata, aviation pioneer and longtime chairman of the Tata Group, recipient of India's Bharat Ratna.
Aug 7, 2026•1 min read
Albert.ai The AI Platform Automating Digital Marketing Campaigns
Albert.ai uses AI to optimize digital marketing campaigns and improve brand performance across advertising channels.
Aug 4, 2026•1 min read
WOW! Momo The Homegrown QSR Brand Reinventing India's Love for Momos
WOW! Momo transformed a street-food favorite into one of India's fastest-growing QSR brands, serving millions through innovation and nationwide expansion.
Aug 4, 2026•1 min read
Avni Wellness The Women's Health Startup Raising Capital to Expand FemTech Across India
Avni Wellness raised ₹4 crore in seed funding to expand its science-backed women's health platform, digital commerce, and nationwide distribution network.
Aug 4, 2026•1 min read
Mambu The Cloud Banking Unicorn Powering the Future of Financial Services
Mambu became a fintech unicorn by enabling banks and financial institutions to build modern, cloud-native banking platforms without legacy infrastructure.
Aug 4, 2026•1 min read
Prannoy Roy The Journalist Who Revolutionized Television News in India
Prannoy Roy co-founded NDTV and transformed Indian television journalism through independent reporting, election analytics, and credible news broadcasting.
Aug 4, 2026•1 min read
Paradigm AI The AI Platform Helping Manufacturers Build Smarter Factories
Paradigm AI uses computer vision and industrial AI to automate quality inspection, improve production efficiency, and reduce manufacturing defects.
Aug 4, 2026•1 min read
PayU The FinTech Startup Simplifying Digital Payments Across Emerging Markets
PayU built one of India's largest digital payment ecosystems by helping businesses accept, manage, and scale online transactions securely and seamlessly.
Aug 4, 2026•1 min read
Doodhvale Farms Raises $1 Million in Pre-Series A Funding from Atomic Capital
The fresh capital will help Doodhvale Farms expand into new markets, strengthen its product portfolio, and invest in AI-powered supply chain technology.
Aug 4, 2026•1 min read
Snyk The Cybersecurity Unicorn Empowering Developers to Build Secure Software
Snyk became a cybersecurity unicorn by helping developers find and fix software vulnerabilities.
Aug 4, 2026•1 min read
Prathap C. Reddy The Visionary Who Built India's Largest Private Healthcare Network
Prathap C. Reddy transformed India's healthcare landscape by founding Apollo Hospitals, making world-class medical care accessible to millions.
Aug 4, 2026•1 min read
Rocketlane : The SaaS Startup Reinventing Customer Onboarding
Rocketlane helps businesses streamline customer onboarding with collaborative project management, boosting adoption and accelerating time-to-value.
Jul 30, 2026•1 min read
AZIM PREMJI : FROM VEGETABLE OIL TO GLOBAL IT LEADERSHIP
The inspiring journey of Azim Premji from business leader to global philanthropist.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
ZETA : POWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BANKING
Learn how Zeta is transforming digital banking for financial institutions worldwide.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
Z47 : BACKING INDIA'S NEXT BIG STARTUPS
Discover why Z47's rebrand marks a new chapter in India's venture capital ecosystem.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
LIVSPACE : BUILDING INDIA'S DIGITAL HOME DESIGN BRAND
Learn how Livspace became one of Asia's leading home interior technology companies.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
LEXICA : FROM AI SEARCH TO IMAGE CREATION
Learn how Lexica is transforming AI-powered creativity through image search and generative design.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
Aroon Purie : The Man Who Built India's Most Influential Media Empire
The entrepreneurial journey of Aroon Purie and the rise of the India Today Group.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
ACCEL INDIA Raises $650 Million to Back India's Next Startup Wave
Accel strengthens its commitment to Indian startups with a new $650 million early-stage venture fund.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
ACKO: The Indian Unicorn Reinventing Insurance Through Technology
Learn how ACKO transformed insurance with digital-first products, AI, and seamless customer experiences.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
Amagi: The Indian Unicorn Transforming Global Television
Explore how Amagi is reshaping television with cloud-native broadcasting and FAST channel technology.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
Perfios: Building the Infrastructure Behind Digital Finance
Explore Perfios' journey from fintech startup to global financial data intelligence platform.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
Jasper AI: Revolutionizing Marketing with Generative AI
Explore how Jasper AI helps teams create faster, smarter, and brand-consistent marketing content.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
Ardeshir Godrej: The Entrepreneur Who Built a Legacy of Trust
The story of Ardeshir Godrej and the enduring legacy behind one of India's most iconic brands.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
XpressBees: Building the Logistics Backbone of India's Digital Economy
Inside the rise of XpressBees and its journey to becoming a logistics unicorn.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
Peak XV Partners Launches $1.3 Billion Fund to Back the Next Generation of Startups
Peak XV strengthens its commitment to innovation with a new $1.3 billion venture capital fund.
Jul 28, 2026•1 min read
Byju's Story: How India's EdTech Giant Changed Digital Learning
Explore the rise of Byju's from an education startup to a global edtech leader—and the lessons its journey offers.
Jul 22, 2026•1 min read
Notion AI: How Intelligent Workspaces Are Transforming Productivity
Learn how Notion AI helps teams write, organize, search, and collaborate more efficiently.
Jul 22, 2026•1 min read
Anil Agarwal Story: From Scrap Metal Trader to Global Mining Leader
Learn how Anil Agarwal transformed a small scrap metal business into a global industrial powerhouse.
Jul 22, 2026•1 min read
Purplle Success Story: Building India's Beauty Unicorn
Learn how Purplle transformed India's beauty shopping experience with technology, personalization, and private brands.
Jul 22, 2026•1 min read
Varaha Raises $8.7 Million to Expand ClimateTech and Carbon Solutions
Varaha secures $8.7 million to accelerate climate technology and carbon market solutions across emerging economies.
Jul 22, 2026•1 min read
Loop Health Success Story: Reinventing Healthcare Through Prevention
Learn how Loop Health combines insurance, doctors, and technology into one preventive healthcare platform.
Jul 22, 2026•1 min read
Kling AI: How AI Is Revolutionizing Video Generation
Kling AI: How AI Is Revolutionizing Video Generation
Jul 22, 2026•1 min read
Prateek Suri Story: From Indian Entrepreneur to Building a Global Technology Empire
The entrepreneurial journey of Prateek Suri from India to building a global consumer technology and investment business.
Jul 22, 2026•1 min read
Ather Energy Story: Building India's Smart Electric Mobility Ecosystem
Learn how Ather Energy transformed India's EV landscape with smart scooters and charging infrastructure.
Jul 21, 2026•1 min read
Cent secures $5M seed funding to advance AI-driven early disease detection and preventive healthcare.
Cent secures $5M seed funding to advance AI-driven early disease detection and preventive healthcare.
Jul 21, 2026•1 min read
Fashinza Startup Story: How AI Is Transforming the Global Fashion Supply Chain
Learn how Fashinza is connecting fashion brands and manufacturers with AI-powered supply chain technology.
Jul 21, 2026•1 min read
Google Labs: The Innovation Hub Powering Google's AI Future
Discover how Google Labs is accelerating AI innovation through experimental tools powered by Gemini.
Jul 21, 2026•1 min read
Anand Piramal Story: The Entrepreneur Building Businesses Beyond Legacy
Explore how Anand Piramal combines entrepreneurship, innovation, and legacy to build impactful businesses in India.
Jul 21, 2026•1 min read
JSW One Platforms Becomes a Unicorn: Digitizing India's Industrial Supply Chain
Discover how JSW One Platforms became a unicorn by transforming procurement, logistics, and financing for MSMEs.
Jul 21, 2026•1 min read
Rozana Raises ₹290 Crore to Accelerate Rural Commerce Expansion
Rozana secures ₹290 crore to scale its rural retail network and strengthen technology infrastructure.
Jul 21, 2026•1 min read
Cuemath Success Story: How Manan Khurma Built a Global EdTech Platform
Learn how Cuemath made mathematics engaging through technology, expert teachers, and conceptual learning.
Jul 17, 2026•1 min read
v0 by Vercel: The AI Platform Transforming Frontend Development
Learn how v0 is helping developers build modern web applications faster using generative AI.
Jul 15, 2026•1 min read
Kaivalya Vohra & Aadit Palicha: The Founders Who Built Zepto's Quick-Commerce Revolution
Learn how two young founders transformed grocery delivery with Zepto's 10-minute commerce model.
Jul 15, 2026•1 min read
Skye Air Mobility Raises $9 Million to Expand India's Drone Delivery Network
Skye Air secures $9M Series B funding to accelerate drone logistics, Physical AI, and nationwide expansion.
Jul 15, 2026•1 min read
Rupeek Eyes $50 Million to Expand India's Digital Gold Loan Platform
Digital gold loan startup Rupeek is reportedly seeking $50 million to strengthen growth and expand its fintech platform.
Jul 15, 2026•1 min read
Surfer SEO Startup Story: Building an AI-Powered Content Optimization Platform
Learn how Surfer SEO is transforming SEO and content marketing with AI-driven optimization and data insights.
Jul 15, 2026•1 min read
Ajay Piramal Founder Story: Building One of India's Most Respected Business Groups
Learn how Ajay Piramal built the Piramal Group into a diversified global business through vision and strategic growth.
Jul 15, 2026•1 min read
BlackBuck Success Story: Building India's Logistics Unicorn
Learn how BlackBuck transformed India's logistics ecosystem into a billion-dollar digital platform.
Jul 15, 2026•1 min read
Sameer Nigam Startup Story: Building PhonePe Into India's FinTech Leader
Learn how Sameer Nigam transformed PhonePe into a fintech giant powering India's digital payments revolution.
Jul 15, 2026•1 min read
Innoviti Solutions Success Story: Building India's Enterprise Payments Infrastructure
Learn how Innoviti Solutions powers smarter digital payments for retailers across India.
Jul 13, 2026•1 min read
Claude AI: How Anthropic Is Building the Future of Safe and Intelligent AI
Learn how Claude is redefining AI with powerful reasoning, enterprise productivity, and responsible innovation.
Jul 10, 2026•1 min read
Deep Kalra: The Founder Who Revolutionized Online Travel in India
Learn how Deep Kalra built MakeMyTrip into India's leading online travel platform.
Jul 10, 2026•1 min read
WeWork: The $47 Billion Unicorn That Changed Startup History
Learn how WeWork became a $47B unicorn and why its rise and fall transformed startup investing.
Jul 10, 2026•1 min read
Gumloop: How No-Code AI Workflows Are Transforming Business Automation
Learn how Gumloop is simplifying AI automation with powerful no-code workflow building.
Jul 10, 2026•1 min read
OneKiraana Raises $1.6 Million to Modernize India's Kirana Store Ecosystem
OneKiraana secures $1.6M to help kirana stores scale through technology, private labels, and smarter supply chains.
Jul 10, 2026•1 min read
Akasa Air Success Story: How a New Airline Took Flight in India's Competitive Aviation Market
Learn how Akasa Air disrupted Indian aviation with affordable, reliable, and customer-focused air travel.
Jul 10, 2026•1 min read
Sahil Barua & Kapil Bharati: The Founders Powering India's Logistics Revolution
Learn how Sahil Barua and Kapil Bharati transformed India's logistics industry with Delhivery.
Jul 9, 2026•1 min read
FirstCry: How India's Largest Baby Care Platform Became a Unicorn
Learn how FirstCry built India's biggest baby care brand and became a unicorn.
Jul 9, 2026•1 min read
Vedantu: How Live Online Learning Built an EdTech Unicorn
Learn how Vedantu built India's leading live-learning platform and became an EdTech unicorn.
Jul 9, 2026•1 min read
Plum Raises $20 Million to Expand AI-Powered Employee Benefits Platform
Plum raises $20 million to accelerate AI-driven employee insurance and healthcare solutions.
Jul 9, 2026•1 min read
Mamaearth: How a Parenting Problem Built a Billion-Dollar D2C Unicorn
From baby care to a billion-dollar brand, here's how Mamaearth became a D2C unicorn.
Jul 9, 2026•1 min read
OpenAI Under Pressure: ChatGPT Navigating Legal and Technical Crises
OpenAI faces a dual crisis with a major mental health lawsuit in California and technical infrastructure issues inside specific enterprise workspaces.
Jul 7, 2026•1 min read
Darwinbox Success Story: India's HR Tech Unicorn Going Global
Learn how Darwinbox became a global HR Tech unicorn by simplifying workforce management through cloud-based SaaS.
Jul 7, 2026•1 min read
Runway Aleph: The Future of AI Video Editing
Discover how Runway Aleph enables creators to edit videos using simple text prompts powered by generative AI.
Jul 6, 2026•1 min read
Midjourney V7: Redefining AI Image Generation
Discover how Midjourney V7 is improving AI image generation with greater realism, smarter prompts, and faster creative workflows.
Jul 6, 2026•1 min read
Porter Raises $200 Million to Expand Logistics Network
Porter secures $200 million in Series F funding to expand logistics operations, strengthen technology, and accelerate growth.
Jul 6, 2026•1 min read
Vidit Aatrey & Sanjeev Barnwal Story: Building Meesho
Discover how Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal built Meesho into one of India's largest social commerce platforms.
Jul 6, 2026•1 min read
CRED Success Story: Rewarding Financial Discipline
Discover how CRED became one of India's leading fintech unicorns by rewarding responsible credit card users.
Jul 6, 2026•1 min read
Figma Make: How AI Is Transforming Product Design
Discover how Figma Make enables teams to create interactive app prototypes using AI and natural language prompts.
Jul 6, 2026•1 min read
Atomberg Raises ₹455 Crore to Power India's Smart Home Revolution
Atomberg secures ₹455 crore in funding to expand smart home appliances, manufacturing, and nationwide growth.
Jul 6, 2026•1 min read
Deepinder Goyal Story: Building Zomato Into India's FoodTech Leader
Discover how Deepinder Goyal transformed a simple restaurant menu idea into one of India's largest FoodTech companies.
Jul 5, 2026•1 min read
CoinSwitch Success Story: Simplifying Digital Investing in India
Discover how CoinSwitch became one of India's leading fintech unicorns by making cryptocurrency investing simple and accessible.
Jul 5, 2026•1 min read
Perplexity Comet: The AI Browser That Could Change How We Use the Internet
Discover how Perplexity Comet is combining AI search, browsing, and automation to create a smarter way to navigate the web.
Jul 5, 2026•1 min read
Vijay Shekhar Sharma Story: Building India's Digital Payments Giant
Discover how Vijay Shekhar Sharma built Paytm and helped transform digital payments across India.
Jul 5, 2026•1 min read
Pixxel Raises $36 Million to Expand India's SpaceTech Ambitions
Pixxel raises $36 million to expand its hyperspectral satellite constellation and strengthen India's leadership in Earth observation technology.
Jul 4, 2026•1 min read
Krutrim Raises $50 Million to Strengthen India's AI Ecosystem
Krutrim secures $50 million in funding to accelerate AI infrastructure, foundation models, and enterprise AI solutions in India.
Jul 4, 2026•1 min read
Slice Success Story: Building the Future of Digital Banking
Discover how Slice evolved from a fintech startup into one of India's leading digital banking unicorns serving the next generation.
Jul 4, 2026•1 min read
Google Veo 3: AI Video Generation Reaches a New Level
Discover how Google Veo 3 is transforming video creation with realistic AI-generated visuals, audio, and cinematic storytelling.
Jul 3, 2026•1 min read
Falguni Nair Story: Building Nykaa After 50
Discover how Falguni Nair left investment banking to build Nykaa into one of India's leading beauty and lifestyle companies.
Jul 3, 2026•1 min read
PhysicsWallah Raises $210 Million to Fuel Global Expansion
PhysicsWallah raises $210 million in Series B funding to accelerate product innovation, international expansion, and AI-driven education.
Jul 3, 2026•1 min read
Ritesh Agarwal Story: The Founder Who Built OYO
Discover how Ritesh Agarwal founded OYO at 19 and transformed India's fragmented budget hotel industry into a global hospitality brand.
Jul 3, 2026•1 min read
Groww Success Story: Simplifying Investing for India
Discover how Groww became one of India's leading investment platforms by making investing simple, accessible, and transparent.
Jul 3, 2026•1 min read
Pine Labs Success Story: Powering India's Digital Payments
Discover how Pine Labs evolved into one of Asia's leading fintech unicorns by transforming merchant payments and digital commerce.
Jul 3, 2026•1 min read
Skyroot Aerospace Success Story: Building India's Private Space Industry
Discover how Skyroot Aerospace became India's first private company to launch a rocket into space and is transforming commercial space access.
Jul 3, 2026•1 min read
Sarvam AI Success Story: Building India's Homegrown AI Future
Discover how Sarvam AI is building India's own foundation AI models to power multilingual innovation and strengthen the country's AI ecosystem.
Jul 3, 2026•1 min read
Blinkit Success Story: From Grofers to India's Quick Commerce Leader
Discover how Blinkit evolved from Grofers into India's leading quick commerce platform with 10-minute deliveries and Zomato's backing.
Jul 3, 2026•1 min read
Razorpay Unicorn Watch: How India's Fintech Giant is Powering Digital Business
Discover how Razorpay became one of India's leading fintech unicorns by simplifying digital payments and building a financial ecosystem.
Jul 2, 2026•1 min read
Claude Fable 5 Returns: Why AI Safety Is Becoming the New Competitive Advantage
Claude Fable 5 returns with stronger AI safety, enhanced security, and global availability, marking a new era of responsible AI.
Jul 2, 2026•1 min read