Indian Startup Archives

Kheyti: Earthshot Prize-winning startup revolutionising agriculture for small farmers

by Charu Thakur | Sep 11, 2023

(September 11, 2023) As a teenager, Sathya Raghu Mokkapati saw a desperate and famished farmer eating mud to satiate his hunger in his village in Andhra Pradesh. That moment left an indelible impact on Sathya, who decided to do something for the farmers. 13 years...

Ankit Agarwal’s Phool: Turning floral waste into vegan leather

by Charu Thakur | Jun 23, 2023

(June 23, 2023) Ever wondered what happens to the flowers offered to the Gods in temples and mosques across the country? Well, the floral waste mostly makes its way to either dumping yards or rivers in the vicinity, adding to the pollution. It was at one such ghat in...