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Six Indian entrepreneurs driving mobile technology and digital connectivity
Mumbai: Mobile technology has become an integral part of our lives, revolutionising the way we connect, communicate, and access information. In India, a dynamic group of entrepreneurs has emerged, harnessing the power of mobile technology to drive innovation and reshape the digital landscape. In this list, we will explore five Indian entrepreneurs who have played a pivotal role in driving mobile technology and digital connectivity. These Indian entrepreneurs have not only driven mobile technology but have also transformed industries and empowered individuals through digital connectivity. Their visionary leadership, innovative thinking, and emphasis on mobile technology have revolutionized the telecom, transportation, financial, food delivery, and social media sectors in India. As they continue to push boundaries and reshape the digital landscape, these entrepreneurs inspire a new generation of innovators and pave the way for a more connected and digitally empowered India.
Bhavish Aggarwal – CEO of Ola
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, a pioneering ride-hailing platform that has transformed the transportation industry in India. With a focus on convenience, affordability, and reliability, Ola has leveraged mobile technology to offer a seamless and efficient mobility solution to millions of Indians. Bhavish’s visionary approach has not only revolutionized the way people travel but has also played a significant role in shaping the future of urban transportation in India.
Ritesh Agarwal – Founder of OYO
OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal a disruptive hospitality brand that has redefined the concept of standardised and affordable accommodations. Through OYO’s technology-driven platform, travellers can easily find and book quality hotels at affordable prices, all with the convenience of their mobile devices. Ritesh’s entrepreneurial vision and utilisation of mobile technology have made a significant impact on the hospitality sector in India and have transformed the way people experience and book accommodations.
Kunal Shah – Founder of CRED
CRED founder Kunal Shah has a revolutionary platform that has transformed the credit card experience for millions of users in India. With CRED’s mobile app, members are rewarded for timely credit card payments and gain access to exclusive perks and benefits. Kunal’s innovative use of mobile technology has not only incentivized financial responsibility but has also created a community-driven platform that redefines the way individuals engage with their credit cards.
Anant Goel – Founder & CEO of Sorted
Sorted founder Anant Goelb is an innovative entrepreneur who has revolutionised the way Indians access high-quality fruits and vegetables. With Sorted, India’s first omnichannel platform for produce, Anant has leveraged proprietary technology and a franchisee network of neighbourhood stores to provide straight-from-farmers fruits and vegetables to consumers. His vision and dedication to digital connectivity have transformed the way people experience and procure fresh produce while improving the lives and livelihoods of store owners.
Deepinder Goyal – Founder of Zomato
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal is an industry-leading online food delivery and restaurant aggregator platform. With Zomato’s user-friendly mobile app, customers can effortlessly discover restaurants, browse menus, place orders, and track deliveries, all in one place. Deepinder’s entrepreneurial spirit and focus on leveraging mobile technology have played a crucial role in reshaping the food delivery and restaurant discovery landscape in India.
Saurabh Pandey – Co-founder and CEO of Eloelo
Eloelo co-founder and CEO Saurabh Pandey is a dynamic live-streaming and social gaming media platform that is revolutionising the way users connect with their favourite celebrities and influencers. Leveraging mobile technology, Eloelo offers immersive live-streaming experiences and interactive engagement, allowing fans to interact directly with their idols in real timeSaurabh’s leadership has paved the way for a new era of social media interaction and has created a platform that brings celebrities and fans closer than ever before.
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Content India 2026 opens with a copro pitch, a spice evangelist and a £10,000 prize for Indian storytelling
Dish TV and C21Media’s three-day summit puts seven ambitious projects before an international jury, and two walk away with serious development money
MUMBAI: India’s content industry gathered in Mumbai this March for Content India 2026, a three-day summit organised by Dish TV in partnership with C21Media, and it wasted no time making a statement. The event opened with a Copro Pitch that put seven scripted and unscripted television concepts before an international panel of judges, and by the end of it, two projects had walked away with £10,000 each in marketing prize money from C21Media to support development and international promotion.
The jury, comprising Frank Spotnitz, Fiona Campbell, Rashmi Bajpai, Bal Samra and Rachel Glaister, evaluated a shortlist that ranged from a dark Mumbai comedy-drama about mental health (Dirty Minds, created by Sundar Aaron) to a Delhi coming-of-age mystery (Djinn Patrol, by Neha Sharma and Kilian Irwin), a techno-thriller about a teenage gaming prodigy (Kanpur X Satori, by Suchita Bhatia), an investigative crime drama blending mythology and modern thriller (The Age of Kali, by Shivani Bhatija), a documentary on India’s spice heritage (The Masala Quest, hosted by Sarina Kamini), a documentary on competitive gaming (Respawn: India’s Esports Revolution, by George Mangala Thomas and Sangram Mawari), and a reality-horror competition merging gaming and immersive fear (Scary Goose, by Samar Iqbal).
The session was hosted by Mayank Shekhar.
The two winners were Djinn Patrol, backed by Miura Kite, formerly of Participant Media and known for Chinatown and Keep Sweet: Pray & Obey, with Jaya Entertainment, producers of Real Kashmir Football Club, also attached; and The Masala Quest, created and hosted by Sarina Kamini, an Indian-Australian cook, author and self-described “spice evangelist.”
The summit also unveiled the Content India Trends Report, whose findings made for bracing reading. Daoud Jackson, senior analyst at OMDIA, set the tone: “By 2030, online video in India will nearly double the revenue of traditional TV, becoming the main driver of growth.” He noted that in 2025, India produced a quarter of all YouTube videos globally, overtaking the United States, while Indians collectively spend 117 years daily on YouTube and 72 years on Instagram. Traditional subscription TV is declining as free TV and connected TV gain ground, forcing broadcasters to innovate. “AI-generated content is just 2 per cent of engagement,” Jackson added, “highlighting the dominance of high-quality human content. The key for Indian media companies is scaling while monetising effectively from day one.”
Hannah Walsh, principal analyst at Ampere Analysis, added hard numbers to the picture. India produced over 24,000 titles in January 2026 alone, with 19,000 available internationally. The country now accounts for 12 per cent of Asia-Pacific content spend, up from 8 per cent in 2021, outpacing both Japan and China. Key exporters include JioStar, Zee Entertainment, Sony India, Amazon and Netflix, delivering over 7,500 Indian-produced titles abroad each year. The top importing markets are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, the United States and the Philippines. Scripted content dominates globally at 88 per cent, with crime dramas and children’s and family titles performing particularly strongly.
Manoj Dobhal, chief executive and executive director of Dish TV India, framed the summit’s ambition squarely. “Stories don’t need translation. They need a platform, discovery, and reach, local or global,” he said. “India produces more movies than any country, our streaming platforms compete globally, and our tech and creators win international awards. Yet fragmentation slows growth. Producers, platforms, and tech move in different lanes. We need shared spaces, collaboration, and an ecosystem where ideas, technology, and people meet. That is why we built Content India.”
The data, the pitches and the prize money all pointed to the same conclusion: India is not waiting for the world to discover its stories. It is building the infrastructure to sell them.
