Edtech Uncertainties
The edtech sector saw a sharp rise during the Covid-19 pandemic, which had put a pause on offline education. Edtech start-ups revolutionised the field of education with innovative offerings. However, post pandemic, the market size and the funding have shrunk. According to Tracxn Feed Geo Report, there has been a 48% decrease in funding for the sector in the first seven months of this year compared to the corresponding period last year
October 31, 2023
Fintech Ambitions
The fintech market in India is among the fastest growing ones in the world. The second most funded start-up sector in the country in 2022, fintech’s market size is estimated to reach approximately $150 billion by 2025, up from $50 billion in 2021, according to investment promotion agency Invest India. Its major sub-sectors are digital lending, payments, insurtech and wealthtech.
October 31, 2023
Healthtech Vitals
Covid-19 revolutionised the health sector in the country, as entrepreneurs rushed to fill the gaps within the healthcare ecosystem with technological interventions. Investors matched their enthusiasm and together they pushed the sector to new heights. Digital transformation of the sector helped the start-ups cover a larger market base
October 31, 2023
Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023: Building on Ecommerce
India is the second largest internet market in the world with over 800 million users, according to investment promotion agency Invest India. The access to cheaper internet, coupled with increase in spending power, has led to significant growth in the ecommerce sector in the country.
Abdul Haleem Sherif - October 31, 2023
The Direct Channel
The D2C market is expected to grow at approximately 40% between FY22 and FY27, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry. Powered by technological advancements and strengthening of the digital ecosystem and local demand, numerous manufacturers have started selling directly to the customers. Within the D2C sector, direct online channels are witnessing growth
October 31, 2023
Social Enterprises Missing in the Larger Picture: Anil Gupta
The fact that several niches remain unfilled ... shows that the existing social marketplace is not effective enough in clearing unmet needs
Anil Gupta - October 31, 2023
It Is Important for Brands to Build Real Conversations: Rajdeepak Das
Advertising has its own dos and don’ts. Rajdeepak Das, chief executive officer and chief creative officer of advertising and marketing company Leo Burnett for South Asia and chairman of the South Asia creative council at multinational advertising company Publicis Groupe, talks about the five most common advertising mistakes made by Indian companies
October 31, 2023
Women Behind The Wheel
Women-led travel companies, despite being mostly bootstrapped, show a striking will to survive in a market where funding gap remains a prominent issue. Born as passion projects, these companies also address the need for safe and trusted partners for women travellers
Priyanka Kapoor - October 01, 2023
India’s MICE Market Needs an Uplift: Diwan Gautam Anand
Attracting foreign delegates also requires adequate transportation infrastructure, such as well-connected airports
Diwan Gautam Anand - September 30, 2023
SEBI’s Got Indian Thoughts On ESG Push
The markets regulator has, from time to time, updated the terms of environmental, social and governance compliance for corporates. Its latest direction, BRSR Core, is aimed at ensuring better transparency in ESG reporting. While BRSR Core can bring in an additional burden in terms of compliance and costs, it also provides an opportunity to businesses to prepare themselves for global markets
Naina Gautam - August 28, 2023
