New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The student years at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi exposed Amit Jain to a culture of innovation and laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial journey.

"I was exposed to a rigorous academic environment that sharpened my problem-solving skills and analytical thinking. College taught me how to identify gaps in the market and develop tech-driven solutions," says Jaipur-based Jain, 49, chief executive officer and co-founder of CarDekho Group.

When Jain and his brother, Anurag, jumped into the research to buy their first car, they realised there wasn't much information online. It was only when they visited an Auto Expo in Delhi that they had access to brochures, expert insights and vehicle specificatio...