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In a special feature on Indian immigrant workers in the Middle East, CNN interviewed Waqar Azmi (Founder and CEO, SutraHR). Waqar shared his view on how there is a growing interest among Indians to work abroad, specially in the Middle East.
Check out the full feature below.
Opening For The Role Of Product Designer
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Company: Practo Technologies Private Limited
Location: Bangalore , Karnataka , India
Responsibilities:
-Work with product managers to define/refine requirements and translate them into concepts and interface designs.
-Work with lead designer to decide design direction.
-Design products that are simple and elegant.
-Work with other designers and engineers to ship extraordinary products.
Requirements:
-Strong portfolio featuring examples of interface design work in the consumer or medical sector.
-Keen product sensibilities, with a passion for people-centred design.
-Self-motivated with the ability to take charge or play a supporting role.
-Solid intuition and an eye for detailed interface design.
-Ability to multitask, prioritise projects, communicate progress and expected milestones.
-Proficiency in Photoshop/Illustrator/Omnigraffle
Creating interactive prototypes.
Good to have:
-Experience designing interaction models that span multiple devices.
-Familiarity with the agile development process.
-HTML and CSS knowledge, current on latest design techniques.
-Experience with user research
About this role:
-The Patient team at Practo is focussed on helping patients manage their health.
-We are looking for designers to lay a new foundation for our upcoming products.
-You will be given ownership of your product and be part of an agile, multidisciplinary approach to shipping software.
To apply, mail us your CV to omna.d@sutrahr.com & careers@sutrahr.com or contact us on 9686600703.
Work Life in Mumbai – SutraHR
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Mumbai is clichéd for a lot more reasons than its nightlife. The buzzing streets and the people rendezvousing are the heart of the city.Being the commercial hub of the country, Mumbai is home to people from all over the country.
Prominently known as ‘The City Of Dreams’, people move to Mumbai with special motives – dream, work, and conquer in that order.
20 things to know if you plan to move to this Sapno ka Sheher.
1) Get used to the traffic: If you need to clock in @10, you must calculate the traffic from your area to your workplace and step out your door hours early to reach in accordance. Most Mumbaikars spend two to six hours travelling to and from their workplace.
2) Traffic excuse is your backup’s backup: The ones who’ve been staying here, are accustomed to the excuses for being late. Everyone has the same excuse – the traffic, which can’t be denied. Therefore, traffic is no more an excuse. Keep another excuse handy and let traffic be the backup..
3) Make the traffic your friend: You’ll always have that little time to make changes to your ppts, prepare speeches, draft letters, read mails, and so on. You get ample of time to make the last touch ups. And, just in case if you had no time to draw the black kohl line on the waterline of your eyes, traffic is your treat. Also, traffic fixes all the undone chores. Some cut nails, sip on the energy drink, dig in their breakfast boxes and so on.
4) Network: Don’t feel melancholy for being an introvert whilst you move to Bombay.The city will woe all your blues and make you a social bee. It’s in the air, believe me!
5) Vada-Pav is your best friend: Forgot to get your lunch? Out of cash after an amazing weekend? Vada-Pav is at your rescue. 70% of the population in Mumbai fill themselves with vada-pav.
6) Tapri is your hangout: If you’re a tea snob, chaiphile or a caffeine addict, Tapri is your next best hangout in your break time from work. A quick chai, few bhajji’s and a smoke in hand, is a routine sight for eyes. Discussions on the stock market, politics, company gossips, MNC Vs Startup debates, love-hate relation with the firm or their bosses, is something audible from young chaps, dudes, and dudettes. Chai pe charcha is a tiny phrase to address this scene.
7) Struggle is a very naive word: ‘Everyone here is struggling.’ Get used to this phrase and the phase as well. But, on the brighter side, struggle makes for more enjoyable and carefree weekends. Two days where you drink, dance and forget your troubles before starting your routine all over again.
8) House Hunting: It’s a task! Everyone has their own unique definition on their experiences of house hunting. Terrace house refers to a house with a midget balcony in Mumbai. Don’t be annoyed with fewer square feets, you’ll be glimpsing a whole new bigger world standing there, there on your tiny Mumbai terrace. With chote darshan, you might carve your name to be bigger, someday.
9) Roommates: You may get a dozen offers to share rooms with struggling actors. (Told you, everyone’s struggling here) If you deal with one, get ready for being a proxy opposite lead to narrate lines. Eventually, these roommates end up being your best buddies. No matter if he’s an actor or she’s the PR /HR girl.
10) Everyone gets a chance!: Mumbai has a lot many jobs. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll get offers to work for amazing different ones. Resist it or go for it, your choice!
11) Unemployment is never too far: This might scare you! But let’s lay it straight here. Getting downsized or rejected can happen to anyone. Between these are the struggling actors, freelancers, unsuccessful startups and those who’ve been doing something else for the proxy period. Be ready for the No-Guarantee phase. The ratio of jobs to people is always uneven.
12) Dabbawala is your 3rd mother: Biological mother is the 1st, teachers are the 2nd and the dabbawala wraps this package in a trio : roti-gravy waali subzi-chawal! Like your mom, you can depend on them for your timely lunches.
16) Bayside Banter: With the passing time, you’ll practice it as a ritual!
Many Indians live in modern suburbs and work in gleaming skyscrapers, but many more—a large majority—remain indigent and trapped by tradition. Formally known as Bombay, Mumbai is the most populated city in India. Chaotic, frantic and polluted, Mumbai is a melting pot of different cultures, religions and wealth extremes. Since it’s a bay, it’s redundant to mention there are fish markets everywhere. There’s something fishy at the end of every bylane.
The young and the employed in the city endure prolonged work hours, hectic commute, housing woes and a near-zero social life. Yet, 90% of them say they would not even dream of leaving Mumbai for another city. The city has a lot more people with positive attitude and a positive outlook on life.
“Zara hat ke zara bach ke ye hai bambai meri jaan”
9 reasons why you should get hired through a recruitment agency
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What’s the first thing you think of when you’re looking out for a new job?
I know, let’s put my resume up on as many job portals I can find. Although this seems like the obvious right answer, you’re obviously forgetting something – Recruitment agencies!
Recruitment agencies have a huge share of the available jobs in the market. Hence, if you’re not on their list, you’re obviously missing out. Here are 9 good reasons to why you should get placed through a recruitment agency.
1) Let someone else do the negotiation: A recruitment agency does the research on both parties and sets a quintessential match between the two. It serves as a potent negotiator. They play the part of intermediaries between the employee and the employer. So forget about doing the negotiation yourself and let the agency do it for you instead.
2) Don’t let your colleagues know: Want to find yourself the best job without letting your HR department know about it? Then find one through an agency. Posting your resume on job portals is sure to alert the HR personnel, so avoid it if you can.
3) Be groomed to impress: Of course it’s an embarrassing situation when you don’t have the right answers as a candidate. It’s a bigger disaster for the agency who recommended you in the first place. This is why some agencies will go out of their way to ensure that you’re well prepared for each interview.
4) Ample of options: Recruitment agencies have a strong hold on their clientele. A candidate is offered not one, but several jobs. The advantage of getting hired through an agency is that she considers you for multiple positions knowing your skill set. The jobs you don’t find on job portals are with recruitment agencies. So it makes sense to send your resume to them while you’re on the hunt.
5) Transparency towards business processes: Recruitment agencies keep absolute transparency towards both the parties. This nature of the agency is highly admired by many. Agencies do not transfer false information and avoid undergrounding the information that could provoke the candidates to put down job opportunities.
6) Beautify your Resume: Many of us are unable to ace the art of crafting our resumes with phrases, words, grammar and the layout. Some agencies will help you shape your resume so that they catch the eyes of the employers.
7) Don’t be left hanging: Agencies respond. Unlike the employers’ human resource departments, agencies respond at a faster pace. Your resume is an asset to them so they will treat you well.
8) Never run out of demand: Vacancies are fulfilled by recruitment agencies every day. They always have jobs and are always on the lookout for candidates that match. So while you look for a job, why not let someone else look for you as well?
9) Stay updated: Recruitment agencies retain your resume and ensure that they keep you in mind whenever something better comes up.
How to choose a career
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Do you feel chills when you’re asked about your career choices?
Are you pretty much dumbstruck or do you fumble sometimes or just answer it for the sake of answering. Probably that’s the time when you pressure yourself with the question in your mind: How To Choose A Career?
Sooner or later everyone deals with this question.
Don’t be in a dilemma! Career choosing can be theoretical sometimes, sometimes impossibly mechanical, and at other times routinely confusing. When we look back to those time periods, ( SSC,HSC, and Graduation) we’ve been envious of those focused kids who knew what to do, when to do, and eventually learned how to do it. They guided themselves or were guided so well, that there was no confusion when they made their decisions.
But, for the people on the other side of the spectrum, “Choosing a career” rings a thousand bells.
The best advice given to me on choosing a career is, ‘Ask yourself, What career would you choose if money wasn’t a constraint?” Once you have the answer, choose that as a career and trust your decision. Money is never the constraint until you make it!
8 points to keep in mind when choosing a career:
1) Make a gist of your interests:
Jot down what intrigues you to choose it as a career. It may be in the fields of fashion, art, cinema, finance, business.. and so on. Your mind helps a lot when you do things that interest you.
2) Study yourself. Explore!:
This is for all those who are unaware of themselves and their talents. Knowing yourself better, gives a clear idea on who you are, what you like and eventually helps you land on a smooth decision.
3) Don’t join the rat race:
Don’t choose finance or marketing because your best friend chose it as his/her career. Take your time and help yourself choose the career that is YOU!. Trust me, you’ll be only happier.
4) Suggestions/Opinions/Advices:
Take suggestions, opinions and advice from peeps. (But make sure you end up brainstorming with none but yourself. Remember the suggestions that you think are helping, and forget the rest. Take suggestions from many, but don’t let them hamper your choices. You don’t want to end up in confusion. Eventually, your choice matters the most.
5) Research:
Do it on your chosen interests and gather statistics of how much scope they carry in a long run.
6) Meet:
Have a small meet-up with the ones who’re already working in that field. Post your queries, and connect with them on a networking site.
7) Financial Status:
Don’t be doomed thinking that being poor will not let you pursue the career you choose. There are scholarships everywhere. Make a small research on how much the career you would like to choose may cost you.
8) Believe in your instincts:
Do what the gut feeling says. Believe yourself, your choices, your instincts and guts. They’re there for a reason.
Choosing your career shouldn’t be based on what you can afford. There’s no such barrier for the ones who’re poor. Being unwealthy doesn’t restrict you from pursuing your careers. There’re a lot of scholarships and other helpful enrolling programs for students with an unstable financial background. Breaking the ice with your own mind is the very initial part of self-knowing. Be your own friend first. Explore yourself and know yourself better, know your choices even better, and initiate your career with an amazing choice.
As I’ve said before, “The best advice given to me on choosing a career is, ‘Ask yourself, What career would you choose if money wasn’t a constraint?” Once you have the answer, choose that as a career and trust your decision. Money is never the constraint until you make it!”
Waqar Azmi (Founder & CEO, Sutra Services) featured on BBC news
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Mr. Waqar Azmi, our founder and CEO, featured on BBC news as an expert in a bulletin discussion on emerging recruitment trends (airing date-26th February 2015).
Waqar shared his expert opinion on the new and innovative mediums that recruiters around the world are using to acquire great talent while easing out the recruitment process.
Here is an excerpt of the same.
Over the years, we have been covered by a number of media organisations. Check out some of our media mentions on our YouTube channel SutraTV
12 Pages Why You Should Join Us
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“HR”, does it ring any bell? Well, most of us perceive this profession to be revolving mainly around two things; hiring and firing. SutraHR exposed a fresh new side of HR in the year 2008 and has been working constantly since then, towards striking a balance between HR as a profession and as a passion. This time too, we have come up with a remarkable way of exhibiting it’s extraordinary growth opportunity, amazing learning experience, super cool work culture and loads & loads of fun elements in the form of a photobook.
Do feel free to share the same with your friends. In case you want to know more about us checkout our Careers page.
Plug-n-Play Startup Office (11 Seater+Conference Room+Pantry) For Rent In Andheri (W), Mumbai
Are you a startup looking for a spacious and enthusiastic office space? We have a great workstation with vibrant colours on the walls, modular design interiors and full length windows overlooking skyscraper skyline.
[Do check-out the pictures of the office space in the end]
Location Features of the Place
- Located in the heart of suburbs, Andheri-lokhandwala area, making it accessible via Bus Depot (3 mins), Jogeshwari/Andheri Stn (10/15 mins), Airport (30 mins).
- The building houses companies and other major business offices.
- Walking distance surroundings include malls (Mega, Infinity & Citi), best restaurants (close to 30 of them), and corporate offices.
The Workstation consists of
- 11 seater (570 sq. ft.) office space
- CPU trolley/cabinet
- On-desk Softboard
- Comfortable adjustable chairs.
- Ample storage space
Ready-to-use Office Features
- Professionally designed interiors
- Fully furnished, wooden-floored conference room
- Fully functional Pantry
- High speed wired/wireless internet connectivity
- Split AC
Price/Details
- Rent- Rs.45000 per month (incl. of all above features).
- Minimum of 3 months rent in advance and 1 month rent as deposit, both are refundable if unused.
The above facility is ideal for startups or small/medium companies who want to use a small office.
To discuss this in detail, you can email us at sales@mumbaicoworkingspaces.com or call +91 922 221 4183 / (022) 4266 9487.
How to leave an Organisation without burning the bridge…
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Looking for a new workplace? Feeling restless? As soon as the news is out, you would be likely to get targeted with lot of questions of When, Why, How? Do you have answers to all? Did you try to sit with yourself to answer the same and get the appropriate solutions?
Leaving an organisation or stepping down from a very critical position in a company and venturing to a new place can cause discomfort, sometimes not only to yourself but to others around you too. It is said that “A known devil is better than an unknown angel”. Hence, before you take the leap of faith you need to evaluate all the reasons for the change and the possibilities to give it the one chance to confirm if your decision is right.
Let’s evaluate the possible reasons why the questions will pop-up at the first place. If it does here’s a guide to help you know how you can go about it and do it right:
[sociallocker]1. Better Prospects:
• Need of Either or / and: Better package, different role, promotion
• Office relocation, travelling constraints
• Change of company policy, work culture
• Management problems, people problems
Huge credit card bills, loans piled up, lifestyle trauma, peer pressure, household responsibilities makes one wander to the thought of ‘money is everything’. These are the trying times when any philosophy does not make sense. You just want to fire the gun and get into the money rat race. Earning more money and better pay package is absolutely ok, but at what cost you choose to do is the question. One needs to keep the following things in mind while dreaming off to future plans with the money that you may be offered:
• Am I getting the right profile?
• What stability is displayed in my previous and current job?
• Have I fulfilled the commitments and met the expectations of my current organisation?
• Am I moving up the ladder or for money taking a level below to start?
• How this new role will help me in the next 3 years in comparison to the current one?
• Is the new place accessible?
What if the situations above are the concerns in the current workplace which provoked the decision of moving to a new place? Then the immediate action you need to do is ‘Speak’.
Who to approach?
Speak to your immediate Supervisor. If the relationship with your Supervisor is sour, then, move to the HR for resolutions. At any level, ensure you have heart-to-heart chat. You can do this privately in office in closed doors or maybe outside office where you can be comfortable and open with your thoughts. Share your darkest fears concerning your job and keep no stone unturned in getting all your issues addressed. You and the resolver should have complete confidence mutually. Keep a responsive and open communication channel. This way you can get a neutral perspective and if necessary the discussions can move to the appropriate senior level management.
Before you resign, please ensure that your conscience is absolutely clear on what and why you have made the decision and if you have factored all the possibilities with your current company. A quick run through or checklist can be as follows:
- Salary revision if possible in the current organisation or may be incentivising a part of work where it’s mutually beneficial.
- Enhancement in the current role or any training can be arranged to acquire competent skills to come at par with the current market trends.
- More accountability and responsibility can be entrusted to you. A team management role wherein you can train and guide new employees.
- Any reward and recognition program round the corner, want to feel more appreciated.
- Opportunity in the branch offices where the employee is relocating.
- Work from home options or weekends off.
- If any change is brought into the company then why and how the change can be instrumental to your growth. Get familiarised with the vision and future plans of the company.
- There can be a value conflict or your thoughts are not in sync with the colleagues. Resolve it through confronting them humbly or by various skip levels or by looping in HR.
- In case, you have wronged something and are not sure how to undo it seek counselling and guidance.
2. Personal Reasons:
• Marriage or family planning
• Relocation
For most, this phase of life is inevitable, where the decision is not made by the employee alone but along with the life he/ she will lead with the better half. Before you take the decision of jumping off from one boat to another, you may want to evaluate the options with your Supervisor / HR, like: Long planned leave, maternity benefits, full-time/ part-time work from home options and opportunity in the branch offices where the employee is relocating.
• Further Studies
Leaving the comfortable job and immersing yourself into old fat books, are you sure? Are you not used to the regular income, good lifestyle, outings, online shopping etc? Leaving this behind and taking up a course for career advancement can be a tough choice. This is the time when your mentors can step in, be a career guide and make avail the best of counselling for you to ensure that you take the right decision and right ‘course’ in your career life.
Quit only for the top tier education, which can be applied in the line of work in future. Think hard, if the educational degree will add value to your job role later or not. Instead, if you can choose to stay with a fast-paced growing company and reach a level of salary / position without the degree, then why invest your hard money along with time. You can develop your skills on the job.
Company can also provide options like: Sponsoring education if the line of career continues to be in line with the business function, skill based training from the current company, secured job to the employee after successful completion of the study course with better role and compensation, flexibility of work hours (like part-time option), in-house projects during internships to stay connected, study leave as when required.
3. Health Reasons:
• Illness / Physical fitness issues
Prolonged illness or sporadic absence from work can take a toll on your performance at work. It can leave you feeling guilty and raise a lot of questions on your accountability. In such cases, instead of you quitting altogether on your job discuss it with your Supervisor / HR for the options like: Sabbatical, leave without pay for a decided period where you can address your personal well-being and resume back with fitness certificate, work from home. There are no specific guidelines to address health issues as the situations are unpredictable and decision depends on the business impact. The company can arrange backup, replacement or make a do without someone for some time.
One of the major reasons where any relationship breaks away is due to communication gap, hence make sure to communicate what you want, and listen to what your co – worker wants, too. Either one should be clear about each other’s needs. However, if you have lost your passion and joy at the current job, the spark is not motivating enough, you have evaluated all the possible potential options. After all of the above you want to let go and your mind is made up about the way that you feel, submit your resignation letter highlighting the reason.
One should move on and resign in a professional way leaving a good impression on your company folks. The process can differ from company to company but once can ensure the following things:
• Succession planning is one of the key things one has to take care of. Identify the person who will shoulder your responsibilities in your absence. If there is a replacement to be hired from outside keep a tight check on when the person is joining and ensure your availability for knowledge transfer.
• Prepare a detailed handover sheet with all the necessary details and assign if any point of contacts required. Complete the tasks and assignments at hand. Be mentally prepared to extend the notice period if required especially when you are at the senior position.
• Do not disclose your exit news to your colleagues or other cross functional co-workers without the permission of your Supervisor or HR. If the news is disclosed, ensure that the reasons you cite are positive and consistent in nature.
• Keep your Supervisor in loop on all the activities during your notice period and you may want to check sometimes what reason to disclose to your co-workers/clients so that the office decorum is maintained.
• Be open to a heart to heart retention discussion or a possible counter offer for consideration which may help you be absolutely sure of the decision once again.
• Notice period is a transition period for the employee and the employer where a smooth transfer of work along with the mental preparation of the employee’s absence has to be guaranteed / secured.
• Maintain integrity till the last minute of your work time with the company. Do not speak ill about anyone and keep the company’s reputation intact.
• Always keep in touch with everyone, don’t burn the bridge. You never know when you might need someone’s help or may need anyone’s recommendation.
• Do give feedback and suggestions to the company HR / Supervisor so that you make way for new improvements for the existing employees.
Always walk through the door gracefully and keep the door open behind to walk back.
[/sociallocker]Top 100 Startups in India to Watch in 2015
As we welcome the new year, SutraHR is delighted to present the list of top 100 startups to look out for in 2015. After the overwhelming response to our last article — list of top 100 startups to watch in 2014, we are back with a compilation of some of the most promising and ambitious Indian startups. Majority of the companies which featured in our list last year went on to achieve huge success and established themselves in their respective domains. Along with expert inputs from Mr Waqar Azmi, CEO, Sutra Services, we’ve collated this list of ingenious startups which we think will make their mark on the startup fraternity of India.
Updated List: Top Startups in India 2023
New Year has rolled and the list of 2018 has come in too!
AdPushup – Helps optimize online ad revenues by using advanced automated A/B Testing.
All India Bakchod – India’s edgiest comedy collective running a popular podcast on YouTube.
Alma Mater – ,Online store providing apparel and memorabilia to alumni students from schools and colleges across India.
AudioCompass – “Turns smartphones into personal audio tour guides, and helps travelers explore India.”
AxisRooms – Allows hotels to update and share their inventory status with agents and portals in real time.
BankBazaar – “Internet-based multi-brand financial product comparison platform, designed to aid applicants with choosing loans and credit cards online, without need of any paper work and offline processing.”
Betaout – “Develops cloud-based platforms and tools that enable digital agencies to manage content production.”
Browntape – Helps online retailers manage listings and sales on multiple online stores.
Capital Float – An online platform that provides working capital finance to SMEs (small and medium enterprises) in India.
Cardback – “A predictive Android app that alerts users about which of their credit, debit or loyalty cards will give them the best deal, based on their card options and current location.”
CarIQ – “A connected car platform that offers tailor made services and products that allow users to remotely manage, monitor, and interact with their vehicle.”
ClearSharp – An online platform for filing income tax returns in India.
CouponDunia – A digital coupon marketplace connecting consumers with retailers and brands.
Coverfox – Focused on helping customers evaluate insurance plans.
Culture Machine – “Optimises one’s digital and analog presence to grow his/her YouTube channels via collaboration with creators and their fans, besides helping him/her build an audience.”
DocTree – Helps patients secure a negotiated and guaranteed price for procedures and enables them to search for and select healthcare providers through a two-way dynamic online process.
Dream11 – A unique and innovative platform that enables users to showcase their cricket knowledge and skill to win cash daily in their fantasy leagues.
Eatlo – “A platform where food lovers come together to eat, explore, share and gather their food intelligence.”
Embibe – An online test prep portal specializing in engineering entrance exams.
eShakti – An online women’s apparel company that offers Size 0-36W and specializes in mass-customization on designer clothes for women.
Explara – An event solutions platform offering discovery to users and sollutions to event organizers.
FirstRide – A complete solution provider for all your car related requirements.
FixNix – Provides GRC solutions to growing markets like India and Africa.
Flatchat – Enables networking within a community of people looking for common accommodation.
Floh – An invitation only platform which connects single men and women.
Frankly.me – “A platform which enables people to ask questions to celebrities and other users and get answered in the form of video selfies.”
FreshMenu – “A meal kit delivery service aimed at the busy urban individual who seeks nutritious food, but may not have the time or inclination to prepare one.”
Frilp – An online platform that helps users discover a shop or service through their friends and people they trust in the real world.
Frrole – A big data startup specializing in analysing Twitter data.
frsh – Serves corporate clients in Gurgaon looking for healthy food.
Function Space – “Network for students, researchers and enthusiasts in Mathematics, Physics, and other sciences.”
fusedcow – Offers a platform for real estate developers to sell customised apartments to end customers.
Gigstart – Marketplace that facilitates quick and transparent connections between entertainers and party planners.
GoPaisa – Enables users to avail cash back or a cash reward on their purchases from 300+ retailers listed on the platform.
Greencart.in – E-commerce platform specializing in fresh produce and gourmet food.
GROFERS – A logistics company that has a fleet of foot soldiers and tie ups with local merchants for delivery of goods to customers from shops around them.
GrownOut – A referral hiring solution to make recruiting more efficient and cost-effective.
HackerEarth – Helps other startups hire programmers through technical challenges.
HelpingDoc – A gateway for health care providers to connect to their patients.
hopscotch.in – E-commerce startup selling products for infants and kids.
HotelsAroundYou – A website that allows customers to book quality hotel rooms at the last minute.
Housejoy – A website that provides home services like plumber / electrician / carpenter etc.
Instahyre – A career marketplace that connects the best talent with tech companies in India.
Junglee Games – A fast growing legal cash gaming company.
LimeTray – “A platform that provides restaurants with a platform to run day-to-day operations including ordering, online presence management, and CRM.”
Linkstreet Learning – A software company that provides technology solutions and high-end support for education and learning.
Lookup – A free messaging app which helps consumers to chat with local businesses.
Lybrate.com – “A healthcare platform that connects patients and doctors making healthcare more accessible, opening up more possibilities for patients and more time for doctors.”
MartMobi – “A mobile technology company that enables world’s leading eCommerce sites, Brands, Retailers to go instant mobile and tablet across all existing mobile platforms.”
MiCar – A Delhi-based self-drive car rental service company.
MyRefers – A referral based recruitment platform.
Nearify – A mobile app that collates information on local events.
News In Shorts – An app that provides readers with crisp news in sixty words.
Octro – “A mobile multiplayer gaming companythat makes digital versions of popular local classics, such as card game Indian Rummy or the bingo-style Tambola.”
OnlinePrasad.com – An e-commerce site that offers home delivery of religious items from over 50 temples.
Overcart – A company that helps other e-commerce companies manage their customer returns and sell their unsold stock to end consumers.
OYO Rooms – A website that provides marketplace of branded budget rooms with standardization of experience.
Phone Warrior – App for Android and iOS that blocks mobile spam calls and text messages.
POKKT – An alternative monetisation platform for app developers and publishers.
POPxo – “A dynamic digital media startup and a growing fashion, beauty and lifestyle website for women.”
Posist – A cloud-based restaurant management platform.
PressPlay – A startup that distributes tabs that are preloaded with content to make sure your travel is a breeze.
Primaseller – A cloud-based POS system for vendors to list their products and download orders from eBay and Amazon.
Printvenue – Rocket Internet-backed online printing solution.
Purple Squirrel – Provides an industry-based experiential learning program for students enabling them to make informed career choices.
Qikwell – ,Online doctor appointment booking platform.
RapidValue – “A software sollution that helps companies migrate their business operations to laptops, tablets and smartphones.”
Red Monster – “A mobile social gaming company.”
RezNext – A real-time distribution technology company.
Roposo – “A fashion focused social-network that allows women to discover and shop new products through trends which are liked, curated, personalized and updated from online brands and e-commerce portals.”
Sapience – Provides employee productivity improvement solutions to enterprises.
ScoopWhoop – An Indian-focused entertainment media startup.
Scroll.in – A digital daily that features original reporting and stories from leading publications from around the world.
Scrollback – A free open-source chat platform for online communities.
ShopClues – An online marketplace on which merchants from all over India sell millions of products.
SocialCops – A data and analytics startup that aims to power decision making through high quality data sourced from the grassroots.
Sourceeasy – “A web platform for designers, ecommerce stores, brands to source their private label apparel online.”
SquadRun – A crowdsourcing platform that connects business to a smartphone enabled workforce.
TalentPad – An online recruitment platform that connects talent with employers in the technology/internet/analytics space.
Talview – A video interview platform based on the concept of asynchronous video interviews.
TaxiPixi – A transport technology provider startup.
Teabox – “A speciality e-commerce startup based in the North Eastern town of Siliguri, serves fresh tea packages across Russia, US, China and Japan.”
Testbook – A website that provides a variety of mock tests to give student’s preparation a final shape for most of the competitive exams being conducted online in India.
Timesaverz – An online platform to obtain people for home services.
TinyOwl – A Mumbai-based startup that offers a location-based mobile app for food ordering
Toppr.com – An online exam preparation platform.
TravelTriangle – An online marketplace where travel agents hawk the best customised holiday deals.
TripFactory – A online service that helps users search and discover relevant content and make travel plans.
TripHobo – An online trip planning platform.
Tripoto – “An online platform that brings together travellers from around the world to share and discover real, and actionable crowd-sourced travel stories.”
Vee – Help users find out companions around their area and get into mutual relationships.
TheViralFever – One of the first Indian channel on Youtube to create original comic videos.
Venturepact – An invite only marketplace that connects companies with trusted software development firms.
Vistaprint – An online provider of marketing products and services to small businesses and independent professionals.
Vox Pop – An online portal that offers licenced apparel merchandise.
WizRocket – “Enables web messaging, push notifications, in-app messaging and reaching out to customers via SMS or email.”
Wonobo – A street view mapping service.
Woo – “Helps you meet people who are similar to you in terms of lifestyle and interests and are looking for meaningful relationships.”
Yup! – Android and iOS based messaging app.
Zippr – A central location management service that enables users to create and share short codes.
Notes:
We have listed out the startups based on:
Traction: How well these Indian startups are receiving a market validation for its business model. Basically, how well the consumers are taking to the product/service.
Potential Market: How big is the market share for the respective product/service. Will the product be welcomed with wide arms in the market or will it be just another not-so-great product.
Pedigree of the Team: The background and professional credentials of the startup’s team members. Many of these listed startups are by IITians and past employees of big MNCs as well as professionals with a rich experience in the field.
Scalability: Even if the initial idea of the product/service is extraordinary, is there a chance for the business to grow? These startups have shown great potential and many have also received fundings, while others are not so far behind in line.
Execution:Ideas are easy. It’s the execution of ideas that really separates the men from the boys. A really great team finds its happiness in execution because it is more likely to succeed than one which focuses just on ideas.
Disclaimer: We have worked with many startups mentioned in the list, and have built teams & hired extensively for them.
