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Niramai Health Analytix's AI-powered Thermalytix device uses non-invasive thermal imaging to detect breast cancer tumors as small as 4mm, compared to mammography's 15mm detection limit. The portable, affordable technology addresses India's breast cancer crisis, where 60% of cases are diagnosed at advanced stages due to stigma, lack of awareness, and limited access to traditional screening. With higher accuracy than mammography and the ability to reach remote villages, this radiation-free solution could potentially save up to 90,000 lives annually in India.

Although NPS has been one of the most cost-effective retirement solutions, the marketing hasn't done it justice, making it a tool for saving tax and nothing more. Kuldeep Parashar and Hansi Mehrotra discuss why India should change this narrative and how PensionBox helps fix the country's retirement crisis, on "From Scratch". Link in comments!

In India, sports have never been a big part of most school curricula, and as people grow older, playing for fun becomes rare. Finding a place to play a sport, access coaching, or even just picking up a new sport can be tough. Hence, we decided to partner with Machaxi, who is solving sports for the urban population. Their tech platform helps people discover a sport, get coaching, and track their progress, all in one place. For most of us, this could be a simple way to stay active, enjoy playing, and develop a habit that lasts. Here’s a blog post by Shradha Pujar about what Machaxi is building: https://lnkd.in/gS8v4wzh

India's retirement crisis reflects a generation that relied on traditional family support systems and lacked access to financial planning guidance. Kuldeep Parashar shares how many elderly people now face financial distress due to insufficient savings, limited pension coverage, and rising healthcare costs, which are particularly challenging as joint family structures weaken and living costs soar.. Listen to the conversation on 'From Scratch' as Hansi Mehrotra explores the journey of building PensionBox with the founders. Link in the comments.

India faces a severe air pollution crisis, with 83 of the world's top 100 polluted cities. This prompts 28% annual growth in the air purifier market as indoor air quality becomes a critical health concern. Companies like Karban Envirotech are innovating space-saving, multifunctional air purifiers to address India's unique challenges of poor air quality and limited living spaces.

Opening an NPS account in India took 20 frustrating minutes of paperwork and confusion. Millions of Indians faced a retirement crisis with no simple, digital solution for pension planning. The system was outdated, paper-heavy, and intimidating for everyday users. Kuldeep Parashar and Shivam Parashar built India's first digital pension platform, PensionBox, that solves this massive problem. With just ₹6-7 lakhs, they created a seamless 2-minute process that attracted 1.7 lakh users Hansi Mehrotra discusses India's retirement crisis, the NPS vs. EPF systems, and why they pivoted from B2C to B2B when tax regime changes occurred with the founders on' From Scratch'. link in the comments...

Much of the protein space has been shaped around high-performance lifestyles. But there’s a generation navigating chaos and change, wanting to feel stronger and healthier, but on their own terms. There is a gap between how nutrition is designed and the realities of daily life. Instead of offering yet another supplement, asking questions such as What if we improved the foods people already enjoy? What if protein fits into real, everyday life? Just tweaking what exists, but rethinking from first principles. SuperYou is solving for this. They're focused on improving the foods people already reach for, chocolates, wafers, and chips, but in healthier versions. They have been formulated using fermented yeast protein (first in India), which is easier to digest, delivers consistent quality, and is better for the planet. But more than anything, building something that meets people where they are, making good nutrition accessible, without asking anyone to change who they are. Here’s a blog post by Dinesh Pai on what they’re building: https://lnkd.in/gm9cxR6E

Medical inflation at 14% in India pressures insurance companies to cut costs and set aggressive sales targets, leading to mis-selling. Ditto Insurance challenges this approach as they build trust by hiring non-insurance professionals through highly selective recruitment, providing intensive 3-month training on single products, and eliminating sales targets or upselling incentives to focus on customer education.

Improper wastewater treatment is a major but often overlooked contributor to the global water crisis. When wastewater isn’t treated effectively, it contaminates water sources, spreads diseases, and damages ecosystems. This not only threatens public health but also leads to significant economic costs through healthcare expenses, environmental cleanup, and energy waste. Investing in modern wastewater management technologies is essential not just to protect our environment, but also to ensure sustainable water resources and reduce long-term costs. Addressing this challenge is crucial for building healthier communities and a more resilient future. Here's a blog post by Gowri Bhat from our team, sharing her observations. https://lnkd.in/gAJMr_sT

Financial transactions often create an imbalance of risk between parties due to the inherent structure and terms of the deal. One party typically faces greater exposure to potential loss, whether it's a buyer paying before receiving goods, a seller shipping before payment, or parties in complex multi-stage agreements. Castler's Escrow services address this fundamental problem by acting as a neutral intermediary that holds funds, documents, or assets until all predetermined conditions are met. This mechanism redistributes risk more equitably, ensuring that neither party can unfairly advantage themselves at the other's expense.