It started from a humble beginning in 2000, with a simple idea to empower the traveler and now MakeMyTrip has pioneered the entire online travel ecosystem of India. Chairman and Group CEO Deep Kalra has steered MakeMyTrip since its inception in 2000, to a successful listing on NASDAQ in August 2010. He has been recognized by Ernst & Young as Entrepreneur of the Year – Business Transformation (2011,) as the most powerful Digital Influencer in India (2012) by Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KMPG) and ‘Internet Man of the Year‘ (2010) by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI.)
Apart from success on the entrepreneurial front, Deep is also an angel investor in the Internet space and is the president of The Indus Entrepreneurs. He is also a founding member of the NGO ‘I am Gurgaon’ that works on improving the quality of life in Gurgaon.
Let’s take a look at some of the most inspiring quotes by this inspiring entrepreneur!
About being an entrepreneur:
There is an entrepreneur in everyone. Most people would like to work for themselves given a situation where you earn the same amount of money.
First work for a professional. That way, you know the value of someone who works for you.
Every time you think you want to give up, you should know that you can go on for another month.
About hiring the right team:
Hire people better than you. If your marketing, ops and finance guys are not better than you, why are you hiring them?
I needed to be around with bigger professionals from whom I could gain by learning through observation.
About being humble:
Surround yourself with people who call a spade a spade. You should have the humility in you to say ‘you are right!’
The minute you start thinking you are cool and something big, that’s the end. If these quotes have not motivated you to start your company and reach for the stars like Deep Kalra did, then his quote about passion will definitely do the job.
“Passion for winning goes beyond merely chasing targets and achieving them. it’s the zest and zeal with which one goes about the achievement. it’s not only about winning, it’s about dominating!”
Finally, we agree with what he said at the launch of the Startup India Initiative –
“Soon we hope to have thousands of unicorns!”
Watch the biography of the man behind MakeMyTrip, Deep Kalra
Tesla has ramped up its India expansion by leasing a 24,565 sq ft warehouse at Lodha Logistics Park in Mumbai’s Kurla West. The five-year lease, registered on May 16, 2025, involves a total rent of over ₹24 crore, starting at ₹37.53 lakh per month with a 5% annual escalation. The facility includes two ground-floor units and 20 parking spots, with rent payments commencing June 1, 2025.
This warehouse will function as a key service center and garage for Tesla’s India operations, excluding bodywork and spray painting. The move supports Tesla’s preparations for its official market debut, expected in late 2025 or early 2026.
Tesla’s India rollout includes offices in Pune, flagship showrooms in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) and Delhi-NCR, and co-working spaces in Mumbai. The new warehouse lease highlights Tesla’s commitment to building a robust infrastructure for sales, service, and delivery of electric vehicles and energy products across India.
While manufacturing plans are not yet confirmed, Tesla is reportedly exploring sites in Maharashtra for a potential assembly unit. The Mumbai warehouse lease marks a significant step in Tesla’s strategy to establish a strong presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing EV markets.
MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has partnered with fintech leader Razorpay to support the growth of deeptech and emerging tech startups across India, with a special focus on those in Tier II and III cities. Through this collaboration, early-stage startups will gain access to Razorpay’s fintech infrastructure, mentorship, and resources via the Razorpay Rize program.
Startups in areas like AI, blockchain, robotics, and IoT will benefit from streamlined company incorporation support, expert mentorship, product credits, and guidance for applying to global accelerators such as Y Combinator. Selected founders will also join the exclusive Rize Community, connecting with peer networks and attending masterclasses.
MSH CEO Panneerselvam Madanagopal emphasized that this partnership will help founders scale faster by providing vital support in mentorship, capital access, and digital infrastructure. As India’s startup ecosystem surpasses 159,000 DPIIT-recognised startups, this initiative aims to give deeptech entrepreneurs the tools and networks needed to innovate for India and expand globally.
Bengaluru-based investment bank IndigoEdge, in partnership with entrepreneur Hitesh Ahuja, has launched PixelSky Capital, a secondaries fund targeting INR 400 crore. The fund will invest in eight late-stage tech and consumer companies expected to go public within three to four years, with cheque sizes of INR 40–50 crore each. PixelSky has already invested in beauty retailer Purplle and aims to close a second deal by June 2025.
The fund focuses on secondary transactions, allowing existing shareholders to sell stakes to new investors, providing liquidity ahead of IPOs. Founders have committed INR 10–15 crore, with additional capital coming from domestic family offices and startup founders. Final close is expected by March 2026.
Led by Hitesh Ahuja, who sold his foodtech startup Yumlane in 2023, and IndigoEdge cofounder Zerin Rahiman, PixelSky marks IndigoEdge’s expansion from advisory and proprietary investments into fund management. The firm has facilitated over 150 transactions worth around $3 billion and invested INR 25–30 crore as a limited partner in multiple VC funds. PixelSky is currently evaluating about 20 companies before finalizing its portfolio