The Eclectic Innovator: Sam Pitroda’s Unconventional Roadmap to Success As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), it’s an opportune moment to reflect on its dynamic founder, Sam Pitroda. This visionary continues to influence the technological landscape, albeit in unexpected ways. Pioneering Indian Telecom: A Legacy of Innovation Satyanarayan (Sam) Gangaram Pitroda’s contributions to India’s telecom revolution are unparalleled, yet often underappreciated. His efforts since the 1980s have escalated […]

From Growth at All Costs to Sustainable Growth: The Maturing of Indian Startups In the pre-pandemic era, Indian startups were predominantly driven by Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)—a metric celebrating overall sales without accounting for discounts, delivery charges, or returns. Fueled by an endless influx of investor capital, the mantra was growth at any cost. However, the pandemic reshaped this landscape, bringing to the forefront the importance of unit economics and prompting a shift toward sustainable […]

How SaaS Startups are Shaping Industry Standards In recent years, a select few software-as-a-service (SaaS) startups have redefined success benchmarks within the industry, making it increasingly challenging for others to achieve lucrative exits. The success of high-performing startups has shifted the goalposts, raising the bar for what constitutes viable growth and profitability. Rising Benchmarks in SaaS Growth A few years ago, achieving $100 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) was seen as a significant milestone […]

India’s Femtech Startups Are Empowering Women’s Health Introduction In both home and clinical settings, women’s voices often go unheard when they discuss their health issues. Frequently dismissed with oversimplified solutions, women are encouraged to endure symptoms or lose weight as a cure-all. However, the emergence of femtech companies—health-focused startups dedicated to women—is revolutionizing this landscape. Coined in 2016 by entrepreneur Ida Tin, founder of Clue, femtech encompasses diagnostic tools, products, services, wearables, and software that […]

CCI Regulations: Will New Competition Rules Open the Door for More Hostile Takeovers? Overview Recent changes in India’s competition regulations have significant implications for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), particularly regarding hostile takeovers. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has updated its rules, impacting the process and requirements for acquiring shares in target companies. Key Changes in CCI Regulations Exemption from CCI Approval for Specific Transactions Share Acquisitions: Companies are now exempt from seeking CCI approval for […]