India, Jan. 1 -- Good morning and welcome to 2021,

When we started Inc42 in 2014, we believed that India's sprouting startup ecosystem was at the cusp of transforming the Indian economy. Six years later, as we enter 2021, this belief stands validated. As of now, India is home to over 55K startups, which have created more than $170 Bn in value.

The country now has 700 Mn+ internet users, shaping a digital nation's future and bringing together unconnected communities. Products are being tailor-made for the underserved Bharat population. Nearly 42.5 Mn small businesses are stepping into the digital era. And thousands of D2C brands are being created in the backyards of first-generation entrepreneurs ready to jump on the internet bandwagon....