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India's podcast market is booming with 95 million monthly listeners and projected growth to $4.25 billion by 2033, driven by platforms like Sochcast that provide end-to-end support for creators while focusing on content quality over mere engagement.

Green hydrogen produced through microbial processes offers a promising alternative to traditional electrolysis, with startups like Ossus Biorenewables using microorganisms to simultaneously clean wastewater and generate hydrogen. New bacterial discoveries and government targets are accelerating research in this field as India aims to produce 5 million metric tons of hydrogen annually by 2030.

Sexual healthcare, in India, has long been underserved, with a lack of structured care preventing many from seeking help. While healthcare has seen innovation, this critical area remains overlooked. That's why we are partnering with Allo Health, a leader in sexual wellness, offering expert-led, stigma-free care through a unique blend of medical expertise and technology. Their patient-first approach, both in-clinic and via telehealth, is reshaping access to sexual healthcare. We’re thrilled to partner with them in tackling an urgent yet under-addressed healthcare need. https://lnkd.in/gEBmSTA7

Despite apartment complexes in Karnataka generating up to 300 million liters of treated wastewater daily, it goes unused because societies struggle with inadequate STP treatment standards, lack the expertise to manage water sales and logistics. And the Bosonwhitewater's method to solve this, makes way to a better approach dealing water crisis at scale throughout India.

India lacked infrastructure for easy tax filing for very long. Listen to Vishvajit Sonagara explaining how Quicko managed to solve tax filing to a great extent leveraging the existing infrastructure. Link in comments..

India's agricultural supply chain wastes 30% of food production due to ripening issues, transportation losses, and aesthetic standards, threatening farmer incomes and food security. Raheja Solar Food Processing addresses this crisis with transportable solar-powered dehydration machines that preserve nutritional value while extending shelf life, working with over 100,000 farmers through a unique model that includes buying back processed products.

Fintech has changed how Indians pay, invest, and save today, thanks to young founders. The Startup Maharathi Challenge, part of Startup Mahakumbh ’s second edition, gives up to ₹30 Cr in funding, mentorship, and investor intros to support more young entrepreneurs. Finalists will pitch live at Bharath Mandapam Apply by March 7 at www.startupmahakumbh.org.

One of the biggest problems in tax filing for Indians is the complexity and potential for errors in the process and yet not many individuals seem to be using an expert’s help. In this episode of “From Scratch”, Hansi Mehrotra explores how Quicko, led by its founder, Vishvajit Sonagara is transforming tax filing in India through AI and automation, the complexity of the tax problem, policy, careers and the way to solve this for India. Link in the comments..

Lifestyle diseases have risen dramatically in India from 37% of deaths in 1990 to over 60% today, driven by sedentary habits and poor nutrition. Biohacking, the practice of making systematic changes to optimize health through science and data, is emerging as a solution with companies like Human Edge (Live healthier, for longer) by Dr. Marcus Ranney leading a market valued at $20 billion in 2023 and projected to grow 19% annually through 2030.

India's growth story has been remarkable, but this growth has not been inclusive. Large sections of the population, especially the tribal communities, have been left behind. At Rainmatter, we believe in creating an equitable future for all. That's why we're proud to partner with Jovaki Agro Food, an organization that empowers tribal women from the Aravali region of Rajasthan. By helping these women market and sell minor forest produce, Jovaki is enabling them to supplement their income and improve their livelihoods. To learn more about their impactful work, read Rajesh Oza’s inspiring story in our latest Z Connect post. https://lnkd.in/gdXGqUP9