India’s electric vehicle story is no longer just about manufacturing vehicles — it’s increasingly about the infrastructure that supports them. Kazam operates in this less-visible but critical layer of the EV ecosystem. Kazam focuses on EV charging software and energy management platforms that help operators monitor, manage, and optimise charging stations. Instead of building hardware-heavy…
Early detection remains one of the biggest challenges in cancer care, particularly in countries like India where access to regular screening is limited. Niramai is tackling this problem using a technology-first approach that does not rely on expensive or invasive procedures. Founded by a technologist-turned-entrepreneur, Niramai has developed an AI-based breast cancer screening solution that…
Not every bold career move begins with a startup idea. Some begin with burnout, restlessness, or the quiet realization that a “good job” no longer feels fulfilling. In this podcast episode, professionals from diverse backgrounds sit down to talk honestly about why they chose to walk away from predictable careers. The conversation explores the emotional…
In a startup ecosystem obsessed with traction charts and valuation milestones, some of the most important conversations never make it to LinkedIn posts or pitch decks. This podcast episode strips away the noise and brings listeners into a candid room with founders who are still in the middle of building — not celebrating exits. Recorded…
While much of India’s electric vehicle conversation is dominated by high-valuation startups and premium scooters, a quieter effort is underway in Hyderabad to build indigenous EV technology for mass adoption. At the centre of this effort is PURE EV, a homegrown electric mobility company focused on affordability, localisation, and in-house engineering. Founded by Nishanth Dongari,…
On the outskirts of Hyderabad, away from the noise of consumer tech and enterprise SaaS, a small team of engineers is working on a problem far removed from pitch decks and growth hacks: how to build reliable, low-cost launch vehicles for space. That team is Skyroot Aerospace, one of India’s most promising upcoming deep-tech startups—and…
Hiring freezes and layoffs often dominate startup headlines, but in Hyderabad’s startup ecosystem, a more nuanced shift is underway. Instead of mass hiring or mass exits, startups are quietly changing who they hire, how they hire, and what they’re willing to pay for. The result is a talent reset—one that prioritises experience, accountability, and domain…
In the public imagination, India’s startup ecosystem is still associated with fundraising announcements, expansion plans, and ambitious hiring sprees. But behind closed doors in Hyderabad—a city that hosts hundreds of venture-backed startups—the mood has shifted markedly over the past year. Instead of announcing layoffs or dramatic pivots, many Hyderabad-based startups are engaging in silent corrections:…
Over the past 18 months, a pattern has begun to emerge in India’s startup ecosystem—one that doesn’t announce itself loudly but is increasingly hard to ignore. Several Hyderabad-headquartered SaaS startups are scaling global revenues, expanding overseas teams, and signing large enterprise customers, all while maintaining a relatively low public profile in India. Companies such as…
Darwinbox, the Hyderabad-headquartered HR technology platform, has raised fresh capital to fuel its expansion across North America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, according to people familiar with the development. The funding will be used to strengthen enterprise sales teams overseas, invest in AI-driven HR automation, and expand implementation capacity for large multinational clients. Darwinbox…
