A 36-month share subscription facility. A public listing as a trigger. A woman-led deep-tech startup securing $200 million from a $3.4 billion alternative investment group. Instoried's deal with GEM Global Yield is not a typical funding round—it is a commitment that becomes available after a public listing.
Revenue more than doubled in two years: from ₹927 crore in FY24 to ₹1,721 crore in FY26. Net loss narrowed 48% in a single year. Adjusted EBITDA margin flipped from negative 2.8% to positive 8.4%. 708 fitness centres across 77 cities — four times the scale of the next largest competitor.
The first generation of Indian Americans proved they could build billion-dollar companies. The next generation may prove they can build an ecosystem. As successful founders become angel investors, mentors and venture capitalists, the Indian diaspora could become one of the most influential startup funding networks in the world.
From Silicon Valley engineers to Wall Street bankers and NHS doctors, thousands of Indian professionals have achieved the careers they once dreamed of. Yet behind the promotions and paychecks lies a quieter reality—one of isolation, pressure and emotional exhaustion that few openly discuss.
The Indian diaspora has mastered the art of leading great organizations. The bigger question is whether it can begin creating them. From universities and research labs to philanthropic foundations and global think tanks, the next measure of success may no longer be who we lead—but what we leave behind.
the Indian diaspora is moving from the periphery of trade discussions to the centre of them. From the UK's social security arrangements to the UAE's golden visa programme, India is embedding its global community into trade policy as a structural asset—not just a sentimental link.
For generations, India's brightest minds looked abroad to build successful careers. Today, many are looking back home. From AI and semiconductors to startups and manufacturing, India is no longer just exporting talent—it is beginning to attract it back. This isn't simply a story of people returning. It's the story of a nation becoming worth returning to.
She is the wealthiest Indian-origin tech executive in the world—richer than Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai combined. She runs a $200 billion company. And she has been doing it for nearly two decades, longer than most Silicon Valley CEOs last. Jayshree Ullal's story is not about hype.
A Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of financial and asset management experience has become India's first female airport CEO. Nitu Samra's elevation from CFO to the top role at Noida International Airport was driven by regulatory necessity, but her appointment marks a significant milestone in Indian aviation history.
Shubhika Jain started with a simple belief: that you shouldn't have to choose between what's good for your skin, what's good for the planet, and what actually works. Seven years later, RAS Luxury Skincare has served over 5 lakh customers, expanded across 20+ marketplaces, and attracted investments from both Unilever Ventures and Dabur Ventures.