India’s premier startup and investor conference, TiECon Mumbai 2025, is underway, uniting over 3,000 entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and visionaries. With a ‘DhandaFirst’ focus, the event champions sustainable growth, innovation, and profitability, redefining India’s startup landscape amid global disruptions. Expect game-changing insights, high-impact networking, and strategic collaborations driving the future of business.
Mumbai, 12 March 2025: The much-anticipated TiECon Mumbai 2025 has officially begun today at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre, BKC. Organized by TiE Mumbai, this 18th edition of the flagship conference brings together over 3,000 attendees, including startup founders, investors, corporate leaders, and business visionaries. Under the theme ‘DhandaFirst,’ the event aims to explore India’s startup evolution from an innovation-driven ecosystem to a profitability-focused powerhouse, highlighting collaborations between entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to drive sustainable growth.
As India’s entrepreneurial landscape undergoes a fundamental transformation, this year’s conference will serve as a platform to examine the rapid evolution of businesses navigating global disruptions and technological shifts. The discussions will center on emerging technologies, investment strategies, and the growing importance of an EBITDA-first mindset in the Indian startup ecosystem.
A Platform for Growth and Collaboration
Ranu Vohra, President of TiE Mumbai, emphasized the significance of this year’s theme, stating, “India’s startup ecosystem is entering a new era of resilience and impact. At TiECon Mumbai 2025, we are committed to fostering collaboration between startups, industries, and investors to build scalable, sustainable businesses. ‘DhandaFirst’ is not just a theme; it’s a call to action for entrepreneurs to focus on profitability, innovation, and long-term value creation in a rapidly evolving global economy.”
With more than 1,000 startup founders, 500+ investors, 200+ corporate leaders, and India’s top 100 business visionaries in attendance, the event promises a wealth of networking opportunities, insightful discussions, and actionable strategies to navigate today’s competitive business environment.
Key Focus Areas at TiECon Mumbai 2025:
Collaborating with India’s Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500 digital startups to drive innovation.
Exploring investment strategies on Dalal Street and their role in shaping new value-creation opportunities.
Analyzing India’s IPO boom and its impact on the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Unlocking the monetization potential of DeepTech and AI as critical revenue-generation tools.
Fostering partnerships between conglomerates and startups to scale high-impact businesses.
Highlighting the EBITDA-first mindset among investors to ensure sustainable growth.
Understanding the role of Private Equity (PE) in achieving global-standard returns and advancing India-first initiatives.
Evaluating the influence of Indian Limited Partners (LPs), family offices, and stock market influencers in fueling the ecosystem.
Discussing government policies that empower entrepreneurs in a ‘DhandaFirst’ economic landscape.
Apoorva Sharma, President-Elect of TiE Mumbai and Co-Founder of Venture Catalysts & 100Unicorns, highlighted the role of emerging technologies and capital markets, stating, “TiECon Mumbai 2025 will serve as a catalyst for meaningful conversations on how startups and established industries can collaborate to drive economic growth. By exploring AI, DeepTech, and evolving investment trends, we aim to equip entrepreneurs with the insights and strategies needed to build sustainable, high-impact businesses.”
Industry Leaders and Visionaries at TiECon Mumbai 2025
This year’s conference features an impressive lineup of speakers, including Ranu Vohra (President, TiE Mumbai & Co-Founder, Avendus Capital), Apoorva Ranjan Sharma (President-Elect, TiE Mumbai & Co-Founder, Venture Catalysts & 9Unicorns), Anupam Mittal (Founder & CEO, People Group), Atul Nishar (Founder, Hexaware & Azent Overseas Education), and N. R. Narayana Murthy (Founder, Infosys). Other distinguished speakers include Mohandas Pai (Chairman, Aarin Capital), Bhavish Aggarwal (Co-founder & CEO, Ola Cabs), Trivikraman Thampy (Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Games 24X7), and many more influential leaders from the business, investment, and startup ecosystems.
Mohit Joshi, CEO of Havas Media Network India, expressed enthusiasm about the continued partnership with TiECon Mumbai, stating, “Our long-standing collaboration with TiE has always been about fostering entrepreneurship and enabling meaningful industry conversations. As a partner at TiECon Mumbai 2025, we look forward to strengthening our association and contributing to an ecosystem that fuels growth, collaboration, and innovation.”
Shaping the Future of India’s Entrepreneurial Landscape
TiE Mumbai invites entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to participate in this premier conference and contribute to shaping India’s business future. As the event unfolds, discussions, panel sessions, and networking opportunities are expected to drive impactful collaborations that reinforce India’s position as a global entrepreneurial powerhouse.
For more information, visit TiECon Mumbai 2025:
https://events.tie.org/TiEconMumbai2025DhandaFirst
