Modern Entrepreneurs

Discover the ‘khata’ system, India’s corner shop credit network. Explore how these local grocers act as interest-free bankers, building community resilience and loyalty through a notebook of trust.

Explore India’s sidewalk barbers, an overlooked open-air economy. Discover how these micro-entrepreneurs provide essential grooming and act as community confidants and news hubs, all from a patch of pavement.

Discover the monumental legacy of Viswanathan Anand. Learn how his success transformed chess in India, changing parental attitudes and building an infrastructure that created a dynasty of Grandmasters.

Discover why cash remains king in Digital India. Explore the unique coexistence of UPI and physical currency, driven by trust, habit, the digital divide, and distinct transaction patterns.

Feeling burnt out? Explore Tirtha Yatra (pilgrimage), India’s ancient practice for renewal. Discover how it helps entrepreneurs find purpose, perspective, and resilience. Read more on Indilogs.

Why did QR codes conquer India’s bazaars where card machines failed? It’s a story of jugaad. Discover how this frugal tech perfectly matches the chaotic, high-velocity rhythm of traditional Indian …

Think wealth is unspiritual? Discover Artha, the Indian philosophical goal of ethical prosperity. Learn how Chanakya advocated for wealth creation as a crucial part of a balanced, spiritual life. Read …

Beyond tourist spots, “Little Indias” are sophisticated economic engines. They act as soft landing zones for new immigrants and innovation hubs connecting global markets. Discover their architecture.

Indian entertainment uses diaspora audiences as a “beta test.” Discover how their viewing data and purchasing power influence content creation, shaping films back in India for global success.

Ancient IKS games like Chaturanga (chess) were the original mind sports. Today, this legacy of strategic thinking is powering India’s $2 billion esports economy, creating champions and inspiring a new …