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Using speed as a strategy in Indian business
In business, being big often makes you lazy. There are more processes, more meetings, and decisions take longer to make. But successful leaders know that speed is not something that just happens; it is a choice. Not only do startups need to be able to act quickly, cut through layers of bureaucracy, and give teams…

Indian spacetech opportunity
India’s spacetech startup landscape has entered an unprecedented growth phase, driven by bold government reforms, strategic funding, and global ambitions. Once the sole domain of ISRO, India now boasts more than 350 active spacetech startups as of 2025, catalyzed by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) and sizable public-private investments.

India’s Real-Money Gaming Ban: Regulation or Repression?
In August 2025, India’s Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, imposing a nationwide ban on all real-money gaming (RMG) activities—including fantasy sports, poker, rummy, and betting apps—regardless of whether they are games of skill or chance. The bill mandates strict penalties for operators, promoters, and users, including fines up to ₹1…

Quiet Compounders and Bold Fundamentals: The Next Wave of Venture Returns
As we enter the latter half of 2025, I find myself reflecting on both privilege and responsibility of being an investor in today’s environment. The past few years have taught us that capital is no longer abundant in the way it once was. Liquidity has tightened, global economies are recalibrating, and investors are being forced to separate hype-driven…

Key Insights from Evaluating D2C Startups
A founder’s prior industry experience is often the single biggest predictor of early momentum in D2C. Understanding supply chains, consumer behavior, and digital marketing—often gained from having built or scaled a brand before—is vital. Seasoned founders are quicker to adapt to changing market realities, secure critical partnerships, and avoid common pitfalls.

India’s Electric Two-Wheeler Market: What FAME-II Taught Us About Growth, Compliance, and the Road Ahead
India’s electric two-wheeler market has moved from rapid expansion to intense consolidation following stricter enforcement of the FAME-II subsidy norms. Sales reached a record 1.14 million units in FY2025, a testament to robust demand and increasing consumer appetite for EVs. Yet, as the government intensified compliance, several mid-sized and smaller manufacturers experienced steep declines or…

From Velocity to Endurance: Rethinking What Really Drives a Business Forward
There’s something we often hear in the startup world: “Move fast and break things.” But in our experience—especially when writing checks and watching companies over a 5- to 10-year arc—speed alone doesn’t build greatness. Endurance does. We’ve all seen the outliers. Fast, furious growth. Valuations multiplying in months. The chase for unicorn status. But not every…

Web3, Blockchain, and the Future of Digital Trust in M&A and Family Offices
Web3, Blockchain, and the Future of Digital Trust in M&A and Family Offices Tanvi Kohli Intern- Research & Analysis The worlds of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and family offices are undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. At the heart of this evolution is a new foundation for how trust is established, maintained, and validated: digital trust —…

India’s SpaceTech Boom: A New Era of Innovation and Opportunity
India’s SpaceTech Boom: A New Era of Innovation and Opportunity Nikhil Singh Senior Analyst – Investment & Research India’s spacetech industry is undergoing a historic transformation, rapidly evolving from a government-dominated sector into a thriving ecosystem powered by private innovation, bold government reforms, and ambitious national projects. As the world’s space economy races toward a…

India’s Telecom Infrastructure: A Quiet Giant with Massive Potential
India’s Telecom Infrastructure: A Quiet Giant with Massive Potential -Ishan Singh Senior Analyst – Investment & Research India’s telecom infrastructure sector is quietly powering the country’s digital revolution—and it’s poised for a breakout decade. While global attention often focuses on data consumption and smartphone penetration, the unsung hero behind it all is the physical network:…









