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Ankan Das

Ankan Das

Inc42 Staff

Ankan is an analyst by profession. Bookworm by nature. Quizzer. Blues enthusiast. Football lover. His moto -...

"Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas" - Marie Curie

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Food Quality & Customer Experience Help Delivery Startups Set The Pace In Brand Perception Race
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Food Quality & Customer Experience Help Delivery Startups Set The Pace In Brand ...

In today’s hypercompetitive world, brand perception for tech…
Ankan Das
20 Dec'19 6 min read
The Dark Side Of Discounts: Lessons From Zomato Gold For India’s Food Startups
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The Dark Side Of Discounts: Lessons From Zomato Gold For India’s Food Startups

In mid-August when angry restaurateurs began the so-called “#Logout campaign” against Zomato,…
Ankan Das
13 Dec'19 7 min read
Why It’s Time To Take Notice Of India’s Evolving Food Service Market
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Why It’s Time To Take Notice Of India’s Evolving Food Service Market

India’s foodtech industry has changed so dramatically over the past 3-4 years…
Ankan Das
06 Dec'19 4 min read
Is Diversification The Answer To MobiKwik’s Sustainability Question?
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Is Diversification The Answer To MobiKwik’s Sustainability Question?

An early mover in the mobile wallet segment, MobiKwik finds itself fighting…
Ankan Das
29 Nov'19 7 min read
Kerala Startup Ecosystem Report 2019: Nurturing Innovation in Kerala
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Kerala Startup Ecosystem Report 2019: How Kerala Nurtures Innovation To Support ...

Startups in Kerala are developing solutions in newer and better ways thanks…
Ankan Das
12 Oct'19 5 min read
Why Data Is Not Oil: Here’s How India’s Data Localisation Norms Will Hurt The Economy
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Why Data Is Not Oil: Here’s How India’s Data Localisation Norms Will Hurt The Ec...

“Data is the new oil, the new gold” If the Indian central…
Ankan Das
27 Sep'19 12 min read
The Uncanny Valley: How Artificial Intelligence, Automation Have Eroded Human Interaction
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The Uncanny Valley: How Artificial Intelligence, Automation Have Eroded Human In...

“She” is perhaps the most famous robot in the world, but not…
Mergers and Acquisitions and Exits Hit A Slump in The Indian Startup Ecosystem With Negative 9% CAGR
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Mergers And Acquisitions Hit A Slump In The Indian Startup Ecosystem With Negati...

In 2018, the Indian startup ecosystem saw 259 exits, or 23% more…
Ankan Das
26 Jul'19 6 min read
Union Budget 2019: Sitharaman’s Aims To Boost India’s Digital Payment
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Union Budget 2019: Sitharaman’s Fresh Ideas To Push India’s Towards A Digital Ec...

Cash in circulation (CIC) as a percentage of GDP, fell only to…
Ankan Das
05 Jul'19 4 min read
India’s Growing Regional Language User Base Driving Up Investments in OTT Space
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India’s Growing Regional Language User Base Driving Up Investments in OTT Space

When it comes to streaming, India is all about Bollywood and cricket.…
Ankan Das
20 May'19 10 min read
Can Drone Policy 2.0 Change The Fortunes of India’s Drone Startups?
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Can Drone Policy 2.0 Change The Fortunes of India’s Drone Startups?

When the Indian Premier League talks about drones, you know they have…
Ankan Das
10 May'19 5 min read
Budget Sops Showstoppers For Media And Entertainment Sector, But Will They Have Special Effects On Startups?
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Budget Sops Showstoppers For Media And Entertainment Sector, But Will They Have ...

“Mereko toh ‘Uri’ picture ka swabhagya mila, jo maza aata, jo josh…
Ankan Das
11 Feb'19 9 min read

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