India has recently become a hotspot for new startups across many industries. These young companies are coming up with innovative solutions to problems, that creating jobs and boosting the economy. As an Indian, you should feel proud of these homegrown startups that are putting India on the global map. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most successful Indian startups across different sectors.

●    Flipkart

Flipkart started operations in 2007 as an online bookstore founded by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal. Since then, it has grown to become India’s largest e-commerce company. Flipkart now sells everything from mobile phones, appliances, fashion and more to customers across the country. Features like its loyalty program Flipkart Plus and expansions into digital payments, streaming and logistics have kept Flipkart a step ahead. With over 350 million registered users, you can understand Flipkart’s massive popularity among Indian online shoppers.

●   Cred

Cred is an Indian fintech startup founded by Kunal Shah who previously founded FreeCharge. It is a platform for managing credit card payments, rewards and financial services. Cred aims to encourage responsible credit card usage by offering rewards and benefits for those who pay their credit card bills on time.

The Cred model provides users with features like bill payment reminders, credit score tracking and access to exclusive offers and rewards from partner brands. It gamifies credit card management by giving users “Cred Coins”, which they can then redeem for various rewards.

●    Zomato

Zomato app. Launched in 2008 by Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah, Zomato lets you discover restaurants in your area along with their menus, photos, reviews, and more. Along with restaurant discovery and food delivery, Zomato business model includes additional services like table reservations and ‘Dining Out’ payment solutions that are focused on enhancing dining experiences. With an extensive pan-India reach covering 1.8 million restaurant listings across cities, Zomato has become an important tool for Indian foodies.

●    Paytm

Paytm is an app you already use for mobile recharges, bill payments, money transfers or online purchases. It was launched by Vijay Shekhar Sharma in 2010, Paytm has evolved into India’s largest fintech company on the back of India’s booming digital payments market. Paytm continues to expand services across banking, insurance, credit cards and more. With over 350 million registered users currently, Paytm has played a leading role in advancing India’s digital economy – including managing your personal finances conveniently.

●     Ola

Ola has become India’s largest ridesharing app since starting operations in 2010. Founded by Bhavish Aggarwal and Ankit Bhati, Ola revolutionized India’s transportation industry through its user-friendly app. It offers rides through taxis and auto rickshaws to two-wheelers and even electric vehicles as per your needs. Ola also lets you choose from a range of affordable and convenient subscription plans. With innovative solutions like these, Ola has become an essential part of daily travel for you and millions of other Indians.

●    BYJU’S

BYJU’S is India’s most popular online learning platform started by Byju Raveendran in 2011. It creates engaging video lessons and quiz formats across subjects that make studies enjoyable for students. BYJU’S personalizes lessons as per your strengths and weaknesses to help you learn better. It offers a learning experience for students from kindergarten to higher education, BYJU’S app also offers test prep for competitive exams like JEE, NEET etc. Valued at a whopping $22 billion currently, BYJU’S approach of making education fun and accessible has been a game changer. Over 150 million students rely on BYJU’S today for advancing their studies.

●    Cure.fit

Cure.fit, started in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori, has revolutionized the fitness and wellness industry and made it affordable and accessible across India. It offers digital fitness classes, healthy food subscriptions and online doctor consultations for therapy/diagnostics through its app-based platform. Currently serving 5 million subscribers, Cure.fit signifies the promising future of India’s health tech industry driven by startups.

These are just a few examples of the incredible innovation happening in India’s startup ecosystem. India becoming the world’s third biggest startup ecosystem, and opportunities seem abundant for both entrepreneurs starting out and professionals joining these companies. Government schemes like Startup India are further enabling the availability of funds while global investors have shown increasing interest too. The stage seems set for India’s next generation of innovators and disruptors to unfold.