Tag: PhonePe
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Architect of Indus Appstore’s Growth, Akash Dongre Exits After Four Years

Indus Appstore Co-founder and Chief Product Officer Akash Dongre has stepped down from the PhonePe-owned app marketplace, marking the departure of the last remaining co-founder from the company that set out to build India’s homegrown alternative to global app stores. Dongre’s exit comes nearly four years after PhonePe acquired Indus OS in July 2022 and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 3, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Why PhonePe IPO Is Poised To Redefine the Public Markets

India’s digital payments leader PhonePe is preparing for one of the most closely watched IPOs in the country’s startup ecosystem, a move that could set the tone for how fintech companies are valued in public markets. With market dominance in UPI, improving profitability metrics and a clear shift beyond payments, PhonePe’s IPO story is no […]

CW Bureau · Jan 27, 2026