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India.com
05-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
TiE Delhi-NCR's India Internet Day Celebrates Indicorn Surge: Delhi-NCR Leads With 51 Startups Each Crossing Rs 100 Cr in Revenue
Gurugram: India Internet Day (iDay), the country's premier startup event for tech entrepreneurs, hosted by TiE Delhi-NCR at The Leela Ambience, concluded successfully, reinforcing India's growing stature as a global digital powerhouse. Now in its 14th edition, the event brought together over 1,200 attendees, 60+ investors, 50+ speakers, and 40+ partners, along with key policymakers and industry leaders. This year's focus was on collaboration to propel India toward its projected $1 trillion digital economy by 2030. India's digital economy is growing at twice the pace of overall GDP, and is expected to contribute one-fifth of national GDP by 2029. With internet users projected to surpass 900 million by 2025—thanks largely to rural adoption—the sessions at iDay 2025 explored how this momentum is creating fertile ground for startups, digital platforms, and tech ventures to scale and lead globally. Opening the conversation on India's evolving policy landscape, Dr. Abhijit Phukon, Economic Adviser, Department of Financial Services, Government of India, said, 'As innovation evolves rapidly, our regulatory approach must be equally adaptive and forward-thinking. We aim to build a secure yet innovation-friendly digital and financial ecosystem. A balanced regulatory environment builds trust, protects consumers, and supports responsible startup growth. The government remains committed to collaborating with the industry to drive inclusive digital progress.' 'India Internet Day 2025 once again proved to be the crucible where India's digital future is not just discussed—but actively reimagined,' said Upasana Sharma, Executive Director, TiE Delhi-NCR. 'With 1,200+ attendees, 60+ investors, and over 50 speakers, the event became a hub for transformative ideas across AI, startup scaling, and digital inclusion. As India prepares to lead the global AI revolution, iDay provided a vital platform for technologists, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. The space tech session by IN-SPACe was especially exciting—signaling India's leap into frontier technologies. iDay is no longer just a conference—it's a launchpad for our tech-powered future.' Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder & CEO of One97 and Paytm, joined the keynote session titled 'Dreaming Big, Building Bold: India's Road to Tech Superpower.' Comparing the 2014 startup funding landscape to 'crossing flyovers on Delhi's Outer Ring Road,' Sharma noted: 'The first flyover you cross is angel funding. But back then, there was barely any Series A funding—only tourist VCs were around. Today, all the flyovers are in place. Funding is not the challenge anymore—investors now value startups built in and for India.' On the role of AI, he added, 'Right now, we see AI as an assistant. But very soon, we'll be the assistants to AI. It's evolving faster than we can imagine.' iDay 2025 also spotlighted India's innovation potential in AI, fintech, 5G, space tech, digital public infrastructure, smart cities, and regional internet adoption. Entrepreneurs showcased breakthrough startups, and speakers emphasized how tech is transforming industries like healthcare, agriculture, and logistics. Government initiatives such as the Digital India Programme were recognized for supporting this rapid growth. Notable sessions included Col. Sanjeev Yadav, Director at UIDAI, explaining how Aadhaar authentication can power startup innovation, and Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Dhananjay V. Khot, Director of Strategy and Planning at IN-SPACe, sharing insights on India's ambitions in space tech. Indicorns Take the Spotlight Kunal Bahl, Co-Founder of Titan Capital and Snapdeal, unveiled the 'Indicorn List 2025' in the session 'Indicorns: Building India's Enduring Startup Foundation.' He shared: 'India's startup engine is thriving. 202 Indicorns with over ₹1.5 lakh crore in revenue and ₹7,393 crore in profits prove that building profit-first businesses is not just a dream—it's already a reality. With 51 Indicorns, Delhi-NCR is leading the charge.' The list, curated by Titan Capital, highlights 202 Indian startups (Indicorns) with annual revenue of over ₹100 crore. Collectively, they generated ₹1.51 lakh crore in revenue and employed over 1.46 lakh people. Delhi-NCR led with 51 Indicorns, followed by Bengaluru (42) and Mumbai (35). Ecosystem Leaders And Partners The event featured an impressive speaker lineup, including Akshay Chaturvedi (Founder & CEO, Leverage Edu), Apurva Chamaria (Global Head, VC & Startup Partnerships, Google), Upasana Taku (Co-Founder & CEO, MobiKwik), Shweta Rajpal Kohli (President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum), and Ankur Warikoo (Founder, WebVeda), among others. Through engaging fireside chats, keynotes, and panel discussions, iDay 2025 enabled entrepreneurs to network, learn, and explore collaborations that could shape the next decade of innovation. Havas Media Network India partnered as Silver Sponsor. Mohit Joshi, CEO, noted: 'We're proud to support iDay2025—an event that brings together the brightest minds driving innovation. As champions of meaningful brands, we're committed to enabling the journey of entrepreneurial growth.'
India.com
25-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
TiE Delhi-NCR's India Internet Day 2025 To Decode India's $1 Trillion Digital Future
New Delhi, NCR: The 14th edition of iDay is slated for 2nd May 2025, at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, with a focused agenda: to map India's path to a projected $1 trillion digital economy by 2030. TiE Delhi-NCR presents India Internet Day 2025 (iDay) is India's largest and most definitive startup event for tech entrepreneurs. As the world enters a new digital era shaped by AI, connectivity, and digital platforms, India stands ready—not just to keep up, but to define the digital future. Against this backdrop, TiE Delhi-NCR presents India Internet Day 2025 (iDay), India's largest and most definitive startup event for tech entrepreneurs. The 14th edition of iDay is slated for 2nd May 2025, at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, with a focused agenda: to map India's path to a projected $1 trillion digital economy by 2030. This power-packed event brings together policymakers, tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to foster strategic dialogues that drive India's digital transformation. India's digital economy is expanding at nearly twice the pace of its overall GDP growth and is projected to contribute around 20% to the national GDP by 2029. The country's internet user base is expected to cross 900 million by 2025, driven largely by rural adoption. This growth is being fuelled by increasing smartphone penetration, cheaper data plans, and a surge in regional content consumption—creating a fertile environment for startups, digital platforms, and next-gen tech ventures to scale rapidly. At India Internet Day 2025, this digital momentum forms the backdrop for critical conversations on how India can not only participate in but also lead the global tech narrative. 'India Internet Day has always been more than just a conference—it's a platform where ideas turn into action. We're especially excited about this year's theme, 'India 2030: From Digital Economy to Tech Superpower'. It captures the ambition and momentum of India's innovation ecosystem as we look ahead to a tech-driven future,' said Upasana Sharma, Executive Director, TiE Delhi-NCR. Building on that vision, she added, 'This year, we're thrilled to welcome a trailblazing lineup of speakers, thought leaders, and visionaries from across sectors—and with almost 50 top investors in the room, ready to hear bold pitches and disruptive ideas, iDay 2025 promises to be a launchpad for the next wave of breakout ventures. This is where India's next big leap begins.' What To Expect At iDay 2025? This year's theme, 'India 2030: From Digital Economy to Tech Superpower', will explore the nation's transformative journey towards becoming a global leader in technology. The event will highlight India's digital economy growth, the expansion of internet connectivity, and how AI is shaping industries, healthcare, agriculture, and innovation. Experts will discuss the country's advancements in 5G, smart infrastructure, digital governance, and AI-driven solutions, showcasing how India is leveraging technology to boost economic growth, bridge societal gaps, and position itself as a tech superpower by 2030. Why You Can't Miss iDay 2025 • Pitch Your Startup to 50+ Leading Investors - Meet and engage with top VCs and angel investors actively scouting the next breakout venture. • Learn from the Best - Hear from tech pioneers, unicorn founders, global CEOs, and policy influencers shaping India's digital future. • Access Behind-the-Scenes Playbooks - Real stories, real strategies—how India's most successful entrepreneurs built, scaled, and navigated the ecosystem. • Unmatched Networking Opportunities - From curated networking lounges to investor-founder roundtables, connect with decision-makers who matter. • Get Future-Ready - Deep dive into cutting-edge conversations on AI, 5G, digital public infrastructure, regional internet trends, and more. • Celebrate Excellence - Witness the India Internet Day Awards 2025, honouring game-changing founders and operators from across the startup spectrum. A Curated Speaker Lineup Featuring an eclectic mix of influential voices, from global CEOs to startup disruptors, iDay 2025 will unpack the real-world trends shaping India's digital economy. This year's speaker lineup includes event co-chairs Akshay Chaturvedi, Founder and CEO, Leverage Edu; Apurva Chamaria, Global Head, VC Partnership, Google; Upasana Taku, Co-Founder, MobiKwik; and senior industry leaders like Sanjeev Bikhchandani - Founder & Executive Vice Chairman, Infoedge, Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President and CEO, Startup Policy Forum (SPF); Akshat Babbar, Managing Director, ChrysCapital; Shantanu Deshpande, Founder and CEO, Bombay Shaving Company; Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder, One97 and Paytm; and Ankur Warikoo, Founder, WebVeda. The event will also feature interactive deep dives, fireside chats, and behind-the-scenes playbooks from the frontlines of entrepreneurship and public policy. In a world increasingly defined by tech disruption, iDay 2025 positions itself as a strategic forum to imagine, design, and mobilise India's digital ambitions. It is not just an event—it's where the country's digital doctrine is written, debated, and launched into action. For more information, speaker details, and registration, visit
India.com
25-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
TiE Delhi-NCR's India Internet Day 2025 to Decode India's USD 1 Trillion Digital Future
New Delhi, NCR-24 April 2025: As the world enters a new digital era shaped by AI, connectivity, and digital platforms, India stands ready—not just to keep up, but to define the digital future. Against this backdrop, TiE Delhi-NCR presents India Internet Day 2025 (iDay), India's largest and most definitive startup event for tech entrepreneurs. The 14th edition of iDay is slated for 2nd May 2025, at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, with a focused agenda: to map India's path to a projected $1 trillion digital economy by 2030. This power-packed event brings together policymakers, tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to foster strategic dialogues that drive India's digital transformation. India's digital economy is expanding at nearly twice the pace of its overall GDP growth and is projected to contribute around 20% to the national GDP by 2029. The country's internet user base is expected to cross 900 million by 2025, driven largely by rural adoption. This growth is being fuelled by increasing smartphone penetration, cheaper data plans, and a surge in regional content consumption—creating a fertile environment for startups, digital platforms, and next-gen tech ventures to scale rapidly. At India Internet Day 2025, this digital momentum forms the backdrop for critical conversations on how India can not only participate in but also lead the global tech narrative. 'India Internet Day has always been more than just a conference—it's a platform where ideas turn into action. We're especially excited about this year's theme, 'India 2030: From Digital Economy to Tech Superpower'. It captures the ambition and momentum of India's innovation ecosystem as we look ahead to a tech-driven future,' said Upasana Sharma, Executive Director, TiE Delhi-NCR. Building on that vision, she added, ' This year, we're thrilled to welcome a trailblazing lineup of speakers, thought leaders, and visionaries from across sectors—and with almost 50 top investors in the room, ready to hear bold pitches and disruptive ideas, iDay 2025 promises to be a launchpad for the next wave of breakout ventures. This is where India's next big leap begins .' What to expect at iDay 2025? This year's theme, 'India 2030: From Digital Economy to Tech Superpower' , will explore the nation's transformative journey towards becoming a global leader in technology. The event will highlight India's digital economy growth, the expansion of internet connectivity, and how AI is shaping industries, healthcare, agriculture, and innovation. Experts will discuss the country's advancements in 5G, smart infrastructure, digital governance, and AI-driven solutions, showcasing how India is leveraging technology to boost economic growth, bridge societal gaps, and position itself as a tech superpower by 2030. Why You Can't Miss iDay 2025 Pitch Your Startup to 50+ Leading Investors – Meet and engage with top VCs and angel investors actively scouting the next breakout venture. Meet and engage with top VCs and angel investors actively scouting the next breakout venture. Learn from the Best – Hear from tech pioneers, unicorn founders, global CEOs, and policy influencers shaping India's digital future. Hear from tech pioneers, unicorn founders, global CEOs, and policy influencers shaping India's digital future. Access Behind-the-Scenes Playbooks – Real stories, real strategies—how India's most successful entrepreneurs built, scaled, and navigated the ecosystem. Real stories, real strategies—how India's most successful entrepreneurs built, scaled, and navigated the ecosystem. Unmatched Networking Opportunities – From curated networking lounges to investor-founder roundtables, connect with decision-makers who matter. From curated networking lounges to investor-founder roundtables, connect with decision-makers who matter. Get Future-Ready – Deep dive into cutting-edge conversations on AI, 5G, digital public infrastructure, regional internet trends, and more. Deep dive into cutting-edge conversations on AI, 5G, digital public infrastructure, regional internet trends, and more. Celebrate Excellence – Witness the India Internet Day Awards 2025, honouring game-changing founders and operators from across the startup spectrum. A curated speaker lineup Featuring an eclectic mix of influential voices, from global CEOs to startup disruptors, iDay 2025 will unpack the real-world trends shaping India's digital economy. This year's speaker lineup includes event co-chairs Akshay Chaturvedi, Founder and CEO, Leverage Edu; Apurva Chamaria, Global Head, VC Partnership, Google; Upasana Taku, Co-Founder, MobiKwik; and senior industry leaders like Sanjeev Bikhchandani – Founder & Executive Vice Chairman, Infoedge, Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President and CEO, Startup Policy Forum (SPF); Akshat Babbar, Managing Director, ChrysCapital; Shantanu Deshpande, Founder and CEO, Bombay Shaving Company; Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder, One97 and Paytm; and Ankur Warikoo, Founder, WebVeda. The event will also feature interactive deep dives, fireside chats, and behind-the-scenes playbooks from the frontlines of entrepreneurship and public policy. In a world increasingly defined by tech disruption, iDay 2025 positions itself as a strategic forum to imagine, design, and mobilise India's digital ambitions. It is not just an event—it's where the country's digital doctrine is written, debated, and launched into action. For more information, speaker details, and registration, visit About TiE Delhi-NCR: TiE Delhi-NCR is by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. It is a member-based organization, a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals who have come together under the TiE Delhi-NCR umbrella to foster future entrepreneurs and innovators. With the vision to help entrepreneurs gain access to the best experts and grow their businesses beyond conceivable limits, TiE Delhi-NCR is on a mission to provide budding and growing entrepreneurs the right networking, mentoring, and funding support for achieving business excellence. At the same time, the mission is to grow the rock-solid support of mentors, investors, and founders, through innovative programs and platforms that offer startups and entrepreneurs the best guidance for growth. Website- For more information, please contact: bushra@
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
TiE Delhi-NCR's India Internet Day 2025 to focus on India's $1 trillion digital economy
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The 14th edition of India Internet Day 2025 (iDay) by TiE Delhi-NCR is slated for 2nd May 2025, at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, with a focused agenda: to map India's path to a projected $1 trillion digital economy by 2030. This event brings together policymakers, tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and digital economy is expanding at nearly twice the pace of its overall GDP growth and is projected to contribute around 20% to the national GDP by 2029. The country's internet user base is expected to cross 900 million by 2025, driven largely by rural adoption. This growth is being fuelled by increasing smartphone penetration, cheaper data plans, and a surge in regional content consumption—creating a fertile environment for startups, digital platforms, and next-gen tech ventures to scale rapidly. At India Internet Day 2025, this digital momentum forms the backdrop for critical conversations on how India can not only participate in but also lead the global tech narrative. Upasana Sharma , Executive Director, TiE Delhi-NCR, said in a statement, 'We're excited about this year's theme, 'India 2030: From Digital Economy to Tech Superpower'. It captures the ambition and momentum of India's innovation ecosystem as we look ahead to a tech-driven future. This year, we're thrilled to welcome a trailblazing lineup of speakers, thought leaders, and visionaries from across sectors—and with almost 50 top investors in the room, ready to hear bold pitches and disruptive ideas, iDay 2025 promises to be a launchpad for the next wave of breakout ventures. This is where India's next big leap begins.'The event will highlight India's digital economy growth, the expansion of internet connectivity, and how AI is shaping industries, healthcare, agriculture, and innovation. Experts will discuss the country's advancements in 5G, smart infrastructure, digital governance, and AI-driven solutions, showcasing how India is leveraging technology to boost economic growth, bridge societal gaps, and position itself as a tech superpower by year's speaker lineup includes event co-chairs Akshay Chaturvedi, Founder and CEO, Leverage Edu; Apurva Chamaria, Global Head, VC Partnership, Google; Upasana Taku, Co-Founder, MobiKwik; and senior industry leaders like Sanjeev Bikhchandani - Founder undefined Akshat Babbar, Managing Director, ChrysCapital; Shantanu Deshpande, Founder and CEO, Bombay Shaving Company; Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder, One97 and Paytm; and Ankur Warikoo, Founder, WebVeda. The event will also feature interactive deep dives, fireside chats, and behind-the-scenes playbooks from the frontlines of entrepreneurship and public policy.
