Is India truly poised to lead the global startup race? In this episode of India for the World—a leadership podcast by Mint and BCG—host Ranjani Raghavan dives deep with Rajan Anandan, Managing Director at Peak XV, and Alpesh Shah, MD & Senior Partner at BCG, to unpack the big questions.
Explore:
India’s twin-engine startup model (tech + manufacturing)
The next wave of global-scale innovation from India
How Indian founders are disrupting the US and global markets
Key challenges, policy shifts, and bold strategies shaping the future
If you’re interested in India’s startup ecosystem, venture capital, or global expansion strategies, this is a must-watch conversation.
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00:00 Introduction: India’s Path to Global Leadership
01:10 India’s Startup Revolution: A Global Benchmark
02:16 Twin Engine Innovation Economy
03:02 Building for the World: Insights and Strategies
04:21 The Role of Founding Teams in Global Success
06:02 Challenges and Opportunities in Going Global
16:31 Capital and Growth in the Indian Startup Ecosystem
17:36 Manufacturing and Deep Tech: The Next Frontier
20:54 Labor Shortages in Manufacturing
21:12 India’s Manufacturing Potential
21:28 The Importance of Job Creation in India
22:05 Building a Global Consumer Brand
22:21 Brand Building for Startups
22:51 Word of Mouth Marketing
23:19 Examples of Successful Startups
25:37 The Role of Acquisitions in Growth
26:17 Expanding into Global Markets
31:57 Challenges and Opportunities for Founders
33:53 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
36:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Very good, upbeat discussion and information!
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