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🚀 Introducing Indicorns 2025: India's New Vanguard of Profitable Startups In a bold move to redefine startup success, Titan Capital (backers of Ola, Urban Company, Mamaearth) has unveiled the Indicorns 2025 List at India Internet Day. This initiative shifts the spotlight from bloated valuations to startups that are profitable, sustainable, and capital-efficient — the real trailblazers of Bharat. What Defines an Indicorn? An Indicorn is a startup that: ✅ Founded within the last 15 years 💸 Achieved annual revenue over ₹100 crore 📈 Is profitable and financially stable Key Highlights from Indicorns 2025: 🏆 202 startups recognized 💰 ₹1.5 lakh crore+ in combined revenue (FY24) 🟢 ₹7,393 crore+ in combined profits 👥 1.46 lakh+ jobs created 🧠 Top sectors: 💳 Fintech (50) 📦 E-commerce (16) 🚚 Logistics (13) 🗺️ Top cities: 🏙️ Delhi NCR – 51 🏢 Bengaluru – 42 🌆 Mumbai – 35 ⏱️ Speed to Profitability: ⚡ 8 startups became Indicorns in under 5 years ⌛ 92 within 10 years 📊 102 within 15 years Featured Indicorns: 🏗️ OfBusiness 🛏️ OYO 💳 Razorpay 📦 Unicommerce 🧔♂️ Beardo A Paradigm Shift in Startup Culture > “For too long, success in the startup ecosystem has been linked to valuations. With Indicorns, we are recognizing companies built on profitability, steady growth, and long-term impact.” — Kunal Bahl, Co-founder, Titan Capital --- Why Indicorns Matter 📊 Financial Prudence: Focus on profit over burn 🌱 Sustainable Growth: Resilience over hype 🇮🇳 Economic Impact: Massive employment and GDP contribution Looking Ahead This list will be updated annually — becoming a benchmark for real, grounded startup success. The Indicorns aren't just surviving — they’re thriving, inspiring a new generation of founders. Join the Movement Let’s shift the narrative. Let’s celebrate the builders. Let’s back the Indicorns. #Indicorns2025 #TitanCapital #StartupIndia #SustainableGrowth #ProfitFirst #BharatBuilders
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