With just 37 cr in revenue in FY 26 and losses of 19 cr, Donut market in India was always a big question as we are Samosa eaters.
Not sure how well their competitors are doing??
Boy,
In the last 18 days. 12 of them had a sale.
Been live about a month haven't fully launched yet, still am developing some crazy good features for the product.
28 customers now, all organic. haven't really done any marketing push. Just word of mouth and search.
What's keeping me going right now isn't the money.
It's who's actually using it and what for. Organizations working on blood cancer, using it to pull data for their work. Analysts at Goldman Sachs doing research. Maritime tracking during the Iran conflict. News monitoring. Developers building their own products on top of it.
Somewhere in a lab, someone is doing blood cancer research and a small piece of their pipeline runs through something I built. I'm not curing anything, but being a tiny part of work that might matter at that scale is a strange feeling.
It's technically profitable too. This started as a side project and still kind of is, I pay myself for my time, but beyond that the margins are genuinely good. It's sustaining itself.
Its interesting that somehow my project ended up in the hands of people doing genuinely important work. Still wrapping my head around that.
Still a long way to go. I have a much bigger vision for where this goes and weeks like this make me think it's possible.
so i have made a 4g/5g cellular communication based drone... so you can fly it autonomously by giving it way points or collect live video from across the world with cellular connection
The headline makes for great clickbait, but the reality is far more nuanced.
BoAt has been IPO-bound for nearly four years. For a company that has positioned itself as India’s flagship consumer tech brand, repeated listing delays signal either governance gaps or a lack of confidence in market timing. Talking about governance gaps, Statutory auditors had flagged mismatches between quarterly returns filed with lenders and the company’s books of account.
In September 2025, Aman Gupta transitioned to a non-executive director role on BoAt’s board. Then, in March 2026, Gupta announced a new venture called Offbeat Studios, describing it as Aman 2.0. Investors don’t like ambiguity. When a high-profile founder steps back and launches something new while his flagship company is preparing for an IPO, it raises uncomfortable questions. Gupta still owns a significant stake, but perception matters more than reality in public markets.
The company grew more than fivefold between FY20 and FY25, but that growth curve has now flattened. Q1 FY26 showed an 11% revenue increase to ₹628 crore, which is respectable but nowhere near the triple-digit growth that defined BoAt’s early years. The audio market is maturing. Competition from brands like Noise, Boult, and international players is intense. BoAt’s diversification into wearables and smartwatches is working, but not fast enough to offset the slowdown in core audio.
Search BoAt service on social media, and you’ll find a flood of complaints. On Shark Tank India Season 5, a pitcher openly called BoAt rings “third grade”, a comment that visibly offended Gupta, who responded: “You said we just focus on fashion and style, but that’s not true. Please check the data”
Quality perception is subjective, but when a brand selling 34% of all personal audio devices in India by volume has a customer service engine that feels automated and unresponsive, that volume advantage becomes a liability. Every defective unit creates a loud, unhappy customer.
BoAt turned profitable in FY25, after the Co. cut advertising expenses by 34% YoY in Q1 FY26, down to ₹53 crore. That’s a classic pre-IPO profitability move. Trim marketing, show bottom-line health, and go public, but marketing is how BoAt built its brand. Sustained cuts could erode mindshare, especially in a category where new entrants are spending aggressively.
I think BoAt is NOT failing, but struggling to transition from a high-growth startup to a mature, publicly scalable enterprise.
Hello fellow Redditor’s
If you’re not familiar with Sikkim, take a quick look—it’s India’s first fully organic state, tucked away in the Himalayas.
I’m a local here 25yo, and I own a fairly large piece of land at around 2,000 meters elevation, with insane mountain views. It’s a rare setup, and I don’t want to waste the opportunity by thinking too small or playing it safe.
So I want raw, honest input:
If you were in my position, what would you build or start here?
I’m open to anything—business ideas, unconventional uses, tourism concepts, agriculture, retreats, tech-enabled ventures, whatever you think actually has potential (not just “nice ideas” that sound good but don’t work).
I’m especially interested in:
- Ideas that can scale or differentiate
- Things that actually make money (not just passion projects)
- Opportunities that take advantage of the location, climate, and organic status
Don’t hold back—challenge my thinking if needed. I’d rather hear something uncomfortable but useful than safe and obvious.
Let’s see what comes out of this. Thanks!
Hey everyone,
I want to be honest with you before I ask for anything.
My name is Vishal. I am from a tier 3 college. I have no team. No funding. No IIT degree. No rich family backing me.
For the last 2.5 months I built an app completely alone. Some nights I wanted to quit. Some days I felt like I was wasting my time. Some moments I genuinely asked myself why I was even trying.
But I kept building.
The app is called Buildsy.
It is a free startup intelligence platform for every Indian student and aspiring entrepreneur
Trending startups. Startup failures. Featured founders. Recent funding rounds. Idea validator. All completely free. No login. No paywall. Nothing hidden.
I built Buildsy because I was that person. The one who desperately wanted to learn about startups but couldn't afford the platforms everyone else was using. The one sitting in a tier 3 city with big dreams and an empty pocket.
I built it for myself. And for every person like me.
A few days ago I posted my app here for the first time. I was terrified. I almost didn't post. But you showed up. Your feedback was honest, detailed and genuinely changed how I think about this product.
Now I am one step away from launching on Google Play Store.
Google requires new apps to complete a closed testing phase with at least 12 real testers for 14 days before allowing production launch.
That is the only thing standing between Buildsy and the world right now.
I am not asking for money. I am not asking for investment. I am not asking for anything except 14 days of your time.
Just download the app. Use it. Tell me honestly what works and what doesn't.
That is it.
If you have ever been that person sitting in a small city with big dreams feeling like the world wasn't built for you, this app was built for you.
And if you want to help someone like you finish what they started, drop your email in the comments or DM me.
I will add you to the beta testing list within 24 hours and send you the download link directly.
Thank you for reading this far. It means more than you know.
Hey everyone,
I want to be honest with you before I say anything else.
I’m not a beginner.
I’ve been building for 4+ years.
Worked on websites.
E-commerce.
Landing pages.
UI/UX.
AI tools.
marketing
I’ve also built my own products.
Not for clients.
For myself.
And for people like me.
But here’s the truth.
In the last 1.7 years,
I’ve made only around $200 in total revenue.
There were days I felt completely stuck.
Days I questioned everything.
Am I building the wrong thing?
Is this even useful?
Why is nothing growing?
You open Reddit or Twitter…
And see people launching, growing, making money.
While you’re still trying to get your first real traction.
It hits hard.
But I kept building.
Not because it was working.
But because I couldn’t stop
Then I realized something.
Building is not the hard part.
Getting users is.
So now I’m changing how I approach things.
Talking to users directly.
Posting more in communities.
Focusing on real problems.
Not just features.
Learning distribution.
Not just development.
I’m still figuring it out.
Still learning every day.
Still trying to get those first real users.
I’m not posting this for sympathy.
I just know there are people here like me.
Building for years.
Not seeing results yet.
But still showing up.
If that’s you,
You’re not alone.
And if you’ve been through this phase and figured it out,
What actually helped you get traction?
I’m still building.
Still learning.
Still not quitting.
Why doesn’t India have transparent food supply chains for consumers? FSSAI IS A JOKE. (A Startup Idea)
I’ve been thinking about food safety in India, and something feels missing.
We do have regulations through Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, but as a consumer, I still have no real visibility into what I’m actually eating.
For example:
• Where did the chicken in my meal come from?
• Is the “organic” label actually legit?
• How many intermediaries handled the ingredients?
• Was it stored properly before reaching the kitchen?
Right now, we mostly rely on trust, branding, or reviews — but not actual verifiable data.
💡 The Idea
A food transparency platform where you can:
👉 Scan a QR code on your food (restaurant / packaged)
👉 See the ingredient journey from source to plate
This could include:
• Supplier/farm details
• Batch & sourcing date
• Certifications (if any)
• Basic handling/storage info
• Proof (invoices, images, etc.)
Basically, making the food supply chain visible and verifiable to the end consumer.
💰 Potential Model
• Restaurants pay for a “Transparent Kitchen” badge
• Suppliers can get listed as “verified”
• Long term → SaaS for supply chain tracking
The long-term vision could be to evolve into a consumer-first, private food transparency layer that complements systems like Food Safety and Standards Authority of India rather than replacing them.
Imagine something that integrates with platforms like Zomato or Swiggy, where users can not only order food but also verify ingredient sourcing and quality in a simple, accessible way.
With food adulteration becoming increasingly common, there’s a growing gap between regulatory compliance and actual consumer trust — and that’s what this idea is trying to address.
This is still an early-stage thought, and I’m open to refining it based on feedback. If this resonates or if you see potential challenges/opportunities, would love to discuss and learn more.
Delhivery lost a parcel and RTO is through the roof.
BlueDart plays weight discrepancy games every single shipment. Shiprocket somehow manages to be the worst of both, highest RTO and weight issues.
.RTO literally eats my margins alive.
Someone please tell me there's a courier out there that doesn't suck. What's actually working for you?
Remote role – $1000/month (performance-based)
We’re looking for someone strong in **applied computer vision + tracking systems**.
This is not a beginner role.
No fixed hours. You’re evaluated on results.
**You should be comfortable with:**
* Python (NumPy, Pandas)
* OpenCV (video processing, frame pipelines)
* Object detection models (YOLO or equivalent)
* Multi-object tracking (ByteTrack, DeepSORT, etc.)
* Handling noisy, real-world data
**You’ll likely struggle if you haven’t worked with:**
* Tracking consistency (ID switching issues)
* Time-based data (frame-by-frame analysis)
* Basic geometry (coordinate mapping, scaling)
**Bonus:**
* PyTorch / TensorFlow
* Clustering / team grouping logic
* Data visualization from movement data
Fully remote. Goal-driven (not hourly).
📩 Send CV + GitHub: datamine.analysis@gmail.com
Subject: DATA2026
Shortlisted candidates will receive a technical challenge.
Hello Everyone,
As the title suggests, I am trying to create an asset management firm for NRI's in the Middle East, as I have seen a huge population of Indians here yet it is extremely difficult and ill informed on investment strategies. I have already many people showing interest and also 4 people put a small amount with me to be managed. I want to grow this idea into something huge. If you are into finance, tech, etc whatever lets connect and build something.
Hi everyone, I’m a software guy from India and I’ve noticed a problem in local IIT-JEE coaching centers:(Mainly south india as south indians wont do self study and are too depend on institute and exams ) students often don’t get a proper long-term progress tracker across weekly tests and classes.
I’m exploring a software product that helps coaching institutes track student performance over time, identify weak chapters/topics, and give better feedback to students and parents. The goal is to help institutes improve outcomes using repeated test data and analytics.
I’m not sharing the full product design here because I want to first understand:
Would love honest feedback from people who’ve worked in coaching, edtech, SaaS, or product building.
Same as Title.
I can help with references if any start-up needs to Outsource their books of accounts, compliances and finances including but not limited to financing, consulting, etc.
DM me for details.
Yep, it’s Saturday. I wanted to share what I’ve been working on over the past 3 months.
I built a tool that converts any PDF into explainer videos
including research papers, math content, and academic material.
Using this, I’ve created a series of book-based videos under Distilbook. So far, I’ve produced 20+ books and
I’m now working on releasing the tool behind it.
I’d love to hear your thoughts
how useful would something like this be for you?
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Website: distilbook(.)com
Many small business owners are paying extra GST without realizing it.
Recently I reviewed a case where input tax credit (ITC) was not fully claimed just because invoices were mismatched in GSTR-2B. The business ended up paying more tax than required.
Few quick checks you can do:
Always reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase register before filing
Check if suppliers actually filed their returns (very common issue)
Don’t blindly trust auto-populated data in GST portal
Review ineligible ITC (like personal expenses wrongly claimed)
Most people think GST filing = just uploading numbers. But small mistakes can quietly cost lakhs over time.
If anyone is stuck with GST filings, notices, or ITC issues, feel free to ask here. I’ll try to help.
I'm practicing Semi qualified CA, fees based on work ranging from 500 to 1500
Hey, there’s so many things in clothing industry, I was wondering amongst this huge ocean . How do I make my inventory, making sure whatever I keep, gets sold out. There are many things I buy, that doesn’t even gets sold( not even a single piece ) please help me
Hi,
I'm organizing a student event *BizQuest* under E-Cell USME-DTU, bringing together college students for an interactive, entrepreneurship-based experience.
We're cøllaborating with a few selected brands for an on-ground game stall, offering direct student engagement + brand visibility.
In return for a small cøllaboration (₹1000-₹2000 or prømotional coupons), we offer:
Promøtion on posters & social media
Live event shoutouts
Direct interaction with participants
Let me know if you'd be interested-we're finalizing partners soon.
Event date - 8 April 2026
Hi folks,
I am about to launch my own D2C brand, which will initially sell backpacks (mid-premium range), and I am planning to sell them exclusively on my website (or maybe Myntra as well).
Details and current situation:
Currently working as a full-time employee at a Quick Commerce company to gather funds.
In-house manufacturing of backpacks.
Logo design is done.
Product design is in process.
A marketing agency is hired.
Please guide me on all the important things I should not miss to make it a successful venture.
I am aware that a lot of experienced folks are a part of this sub who have gained knowledge through making mistakes and taking risks.
I would highly appreciate their guidance.