The Magic Number

UNICORN DIARIES: How to make a billion. Frontline insights on the internet economy

- AROON PURIE

According to Nasscom, India gained 28 new unicorns— start-ups valued at $1 billion or more—in the first nine months of 2021, taking the total to 66. These firms have a combined revenue of over $15 billion, and employ over 330,000 people. At the Conclave, the heads of a few of India’s more successful start-ups analysed the country’s potential to birth more such firms, and how they could go on to do better on the world stage.

SANDEEP AGGARWAL Founder, DROOM