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With India’s contribution to the global plastic waste rising alarmingly high, bioplastic-alternatives are a need of the moment. Zerocircle is pioneering sustainable solutions like seaweed-based biodegradable packaging to combat this problem.

India’s major food loss happens in the farmer trade with ripened vegetables becoming unfit for sale. Varun Raheja , founder of Raheja Solar Food Processing, figured this problem has an efficient solution that can turn this waste into wealth for farmers.

Addressing healthcare and wellness challenges in India requires fostering a collaborative ecosystem, enabling entrepreneurs and individuals to connect, share insights, and drive transformative solutions. We, at Rainmatter Health, hosted an evening to network with some of them and are delighted by the ingenuity, and profound commitment in the space. Dilip Kumar Dinesh Pai Sagar Gudekote Somnath Mukherjee Shalem Raju B.

India has immense potential for rooftop solar energy. However, only a small fraction of suitable homes have currently adopted solar panels. This presents a significant opportunity for growth and electricity bill reduction. Co-founder of SolarSquare Energy, Shreya Mishra, shares insights into the solar industry and reveals how their initiatives have helped Indians save Rs. 40 crore in electricity bills.

The Indian mutual fund industry has seen massive growth in terms of Assets Under Management (AUM) since 2019, from ₹25 lakh crores to ₹68 lakh crores today. While the investor base has grown only from ~2 crores to 5.5 crores. If we want more people investing in the markets, along with educational efforts, we also need mutual fund distributors to help investors in their journey. However, distributors today need more tools and support to grow their business, deal with compliance requirements, and support investors. This is what AssetPlus is doing—providing mutual fund distributors with a platform to better serve their clients. To learn more, read this note by Vishranth Suresh, founder of AssetPlus.

After the Green Revolution solved for quantities, India's agricultural is left with another form of crisis—toxic food, environmental degradation, and farmer poverty. Shashi Kumar recognised that traditional agricultural practices were failing farmers and consumers alike and saw an opportunity to reinvent rural farming, leading to the origin of Akshayakalpa Organic holistic farming model that transforms small land holdings into productive, sustainable ecosystems. Each carefully selected farm becomes a microcosm of sustainable agriculture: vegetables growing on raised beds, cows providing milk and methane, and sophisticated technology monitoring every aspect of production. The result is a triple win: farmers earn a stable income, consumers get nutritious, chemical-free food, and the environment begins to heal. What started as an experiment inspired by Gandhian philosophy has grown into a 900-farm network proving that innovative thinking can solve complex, interconnected problems. Hansi Mehrotra meets with Shashi at the Akshayakalpa Organic farms as he shares his journey, vision and insights that can help inspire the next generation in farming. Check out link in comments to learn more.

Since 2021, we have been working to support long-term, research-based teams aiming to build climate change solutions in India. Given that our country’s energy requirements are only going to increase, clean energy is certainly an area where we need more indigenous teams to develop ideas and scale them. However, this vision requires patient capital, which is why we invested in Ossus. We are glad to support them on their journey to mainstream Green Hydrogen. Do check out the note from Suruchi Rao, founder of Ossus Biorenewables, to learn more about how they are achieving this👇

MatchLog Solutions Pvt. Ltd. a logistics tech startup, addresses the inefficiency of empty container transportation with innovative solutions enabling reuse and triangulation. By cutting container idle time from 34 days to just 4, it helps shipping lines reduce costs, driver fatigue, and carbon emissions, offering a scalable solution to a major logistics challenge.

I was surprised to learn from Aditya Ghosh, the former head of IndiGo, that the percentage of women working at IndiGo went from 18% to 43% under his leadership. They also have the highest percentage of women pilots and airport managers worldwide. For pilots, it is 18% for IndiGo, while the global average is just 4%! This is a problem that even we face in our business, especially in tech, product, and leadership roles. This is a systemic problem that isn’t just ours, though. So when Aabha Bakaya and Aditya Ghosh approached us with the intent to address this exact problem through what they’re doing with Ladies Who Lead, we couldn’t say no to partnering and investing in them. 😊 Read the post in the comments for more

Building a large Assets Under Management (AUM) portfolio feels like a challenge for many professional distributors today. However, Vishranth Suresh co-founder of AssetPlus explains why this might not be as difficult in India as it seems.