Jan 16, 2025, 02:13 PM IST

National Startup Day: Top 8 emerging startups in India

Srishty Choudhury

National Startup Day is an annual observance in India dedicated to recognising and promoting the vibrant startup ecosystem.

This day aims to mark the spirit of entrepreneurship to boost economic growth, innovation, and job creation.

On January 15, 2016, PM Modi announced the commemoration of Startup Day on January 16, to recognise the economic contributions made by entrepreneurs in India during the first Startup India Innovation Week.

Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mumbai, Zepto has revolutionized the e-grocery space with its rapid delivery model, operating in multiple cities, with a valuation of $3.6 billion.

Zepto

Launched in 2018 by Kunal Shah, CRED is a Bengaluru-based fintech platform that rewards users for timely credit card bill payments, boasting a valuation of $6.4 billion. 

CRED

Since its inception in 2015, PharmEasy has become a leading online healthcare aggregator in India, connecting patients with local pharmacies and diagnostic centers to enhance healthcare accessibility. 

PharmEasy

Founded in 2015, Meesho is an e-commerce platform enabling small businesses and individuals to sell products directly to customers, with a valuation around $4.9 billion. 

Meesho

Groww is an investment platform that simplifies investing in stocks, mutual funds, and other financial products, attracting a significant user base among young investors in India. 

Groww

This consumer electronics brand has captured the audio accessories market in India with its stylish and affordable headphones, earbuds, and smartwatches. with the company's valuation standing at $1.4 Billion. 

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Apna is a professional networking and job search platform tailored for India's blue-collar workforce, facilitating employment opportunities across various industries, with a valuation of $1.1 Billion. 

Apna

Eruditus collaborates with top universities globally to deliver online executive education programs. It enables professionals to learn and upskill from renowned institutions like MIT, Harvard, and Stanford.  

Eruditus

This information is not DNA's opinion  but obtained from media reports