![Rise of the NEXT RUNG](https://cdn.magzter.com/Outlook Business/1699270683/articles/AZat3Nm7d1699348208158/RISE-OF-THE-NEXT-RUNG.jpg)
Hyderabad has emerged as a powerhouse in the Indian start-up landscape because of factors like government support, a focus on emerging technologies, foreign investment, topnotch infrastructure, sector diversification and innovation-driven organisations
MAHANKALI SRINIVAS RAO CEO, T-Hub, Hyderabad
Beyond the top five cities in Outlook Start-Up Outperformers 2023, the lure of the emerging cities is clear. Here, the competitive landscape is less saturated, allowing for easier market entry. Moreover, government initiatives and infrastructure development in emerging cities are attracting businesses.
"A thriving start-up ecosystem should focus on nurturing start-ups that can make a lasting impact on the economy, create jobs and drive innovation," says Mahankali Srinivas Rao, CEO of T-Hub, an innovation hub in Hyderabad backed by the Telangana government. "Hyderabad has emerged as a powerhouse in the Indian start-up landscape because of factors like government support, a focus on emerging technologies, foreign investment, top-notch infrastructure, sector diversification and innovation-driven organisations," he adds.
It is because of these reasons that a growing number of venture capital (VC) funds are based in the city, believes Srikanth Tanikella, managing partner of Pavestone Capital in Hyderabad. There are 10-odd such funds currently in the city, he points out. Hyderabad is fifth in funding and investment and human capital and seventh in knowledge edge. Also, it has the fifth highest number of growth stage start-ups and mentor institutions, right after Gurgaon.
This story is from the November 2023 edition of Outlook Business.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 2023 edition of Outlook Business.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
![DEMAND DRAFT](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/259/1721878/cVdja28Fc1717485748551/DEMAND-DRAFT.jpg)
DEMAND DRAFT
A new government, a new beginning. However, for industry leaders, it is a time of uncertainty as they wait and watch what policies the new dispensation will enact.
![REBEL'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS WITH FOOD](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/259/1721878/dDV5nDw8U1717738810177/REBELS-GUIDE-TO-SUCCESS-WITH-FOOD.jpg)
REBEL'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS WITH FOOD
Having started its journey in 2004 as a quickservice restaurant under the brand name Faasos, Rebel Foods, now a unicorn, aims to expand its footprint. Jaydeep Barman, co-founder of Rebel Foods, talks to Vinita Bhatia about the company’s growth plans, focusing on Tier-II and -III cities, licensing as a strategy and more. Edited excerpts:
![NATURE BECKONS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/259/1721878/6wicP08Oq1717497572286/NATURE-BECKONS.jpg)
NATURE BECKONS
When not busy at work, Naivedya Agarwal, co-founder and CEO of manufacturing start-up Runaya, indulges in activities that keep him close to nature, like wildlife photography, safaris, flying and holidays at beaches and the hills
![Combining Minimalism and Material Responsibility for Timeless Furniture Pieces](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/259/1721878/fVJcb0s071717497442675/COMBINING-MINIMALISM-AND-MATERIAL-RESPONSIBILITY-FOR-TIMELESS-FURNITURE-PIECES.jpg)
Combining Minimalism and Material Responsibility for Timeless Furniture Pieces
Leading Furniture Industry with Inspiring Innovation, Sustainability, Customization, and Collaboration. EK Designs creates designs with honesty and transparency upholding the strict quality norms.
![Participation Over Dictation Leads to Excellence: Girish Avansta](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/259/1721878/Idekw_2Cn1717497280111/PARTICIPATION-OVER-DICTATION-LEADS-TO-EXCELLENCE-GIRISH-AVANSTA.jpg)
Participation Over Dictation Leads to Excellence: Girish Avansta
Accellor's innovative Al-backed designs are a result of the whole-hearted participation of every employee
![Leading the Charge in Digital Transformation by Pioneering the Future of Enterprise Automation](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/259/1721878/yaOna8lxE1717497146049/LEADING-THE-CHARGE-IN-DIGITAL-TRANSFORMATION-BY-PIONEERING-THE-FUTURE-OF-ENTERPRISE-AUTOMATION.jpg)
Leading the Charge in Digital Transformation by Pioneering the Future of Enterprise Automation
Areteans is Revolutionizing Business Automation and AI Integration
![Recognizing MSME Excellence and Charting the Future: Insights from Outlook Business Spotlight Awards 2024](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/259/1721878/2CqZPw1Mt1717496936486/RECOGNIZING-MSME-EXCELLENCE-AND-CHARTING-THE-FUTURE-INSIGHTS-FROM-OUTLOOK-BUSINESS-SPOTLIGHT-AWARDS-2024.jpg)
Recognizing MSME Excellence and Charting the Future: Insights from Outlook Business Spotlight Awards 2024
MSMEs are the \"unsung heroes who keep our industries humming and our dreams soaring.
!["Sustainability is an Essential Component of Lubrizol's Corporate DNA"](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/259/1721878/IFUKSP8UP1717496628839/SUSTAINABILITY-IS-AN-ESSENTIAL-COMPONENT-OF-LUBRIZOLS-CORPORATE-DNA.jpg)
"Sustainability is an Essential Component of Lubrizol's Corporate DNA"
Bhavana Bindra, Lubrizol's dynamic Managing Director, shares her views on sustainable growth and Lubrizol's impact in India.
![Modernizing Mobility: India's Need For A Smarter And Sustainable Passenger Transportation Solution](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/259/1721878/08pAITfWO1717496480436/MODERNIZING-MOBILITY-INDIAS-NEED-FOR-A-SMARTER-AND-SUSTAINABLE-PASSENGER-TRANSPORTATION-SOLUTION.jpg)
Modernizing Mobility: India's Need For A Smarter And Sustainable Passenger Transportation Solution
India is at the forefront of a transformative wave of urbanisation. To combat climate change and urban pollution, upgrading infrastructure and embracing sustainable mobility, particularly in efficient mass transportation systems is an imperative.
![Bank Imbalance](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/259/1721878/EpHw2fpWs1717493740458/crp_BANK-IMBALANCE.jpg)
Bank Imbalance
As investors turn to more lucrative options, banks in India are seeing sluggish growth in deposits. With a limited arsenal to compete with high returns available elsewhere, they are struggling to balance deposits with the amount of loans they are handing out