India's ₹5 Lakh Crore Faith Economy Just Had Its Startup Moment
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India's faith economy, valued at ₹5 lakh crore, experienced significant growth in 2023, with over 900 startups emerging to cater to the market. Companies such as AstroTalk and Vama have seen substantial revenue growth, with AstroTalk reportedly making ₹1,182 crore last year and Vama tripling its revenue. The faith economy, which traditionally operated on cash, is now attracting investor interest and driving innovation in sectors like temple prasad delivery and astrology.
India's faith economy is worth ₹5 lakh crore — bigger than most sectors that call themselves "startups" — and it just had its breakout year.
Over 900 startups are now building apps around flowers, gemstones, astrology, and temple prasad delivery, a market that ran on cash for decades. AstroTalk made ₹1,182 crore last year and is heading for an IPO. Vama delivers temple-blessed products with authenticity certificates and tripled its revenue in a year.
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Yashank Rathi is a B.Com (Hons) student at Hansraj College, Delhi University, with a strong passion for finance, markets, business trends, and the startup ecosystem. With growing hands on experience in research, content creation, and SEO driven digital marketing, he brings a fresh and analytical perspective to business journalism. He is the Co-Founder of mangopeoplenews.com, where he works to make complex financial and business topics simple, engaging, and relevant to everyday readers.
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