ET Startup Awards 2023: Jury looks for startups with clear path to financial sustainability

The focus of the jury members will be on startups that are building financially robust, scalable businesses—businesses that can make an impact to solve the opportunities we have at hand as a nation. Today, Ranjan Pai of Manipal group and Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart group, tell us what they expect from the nominees.

Ranjan Pai, chairman, Manipal Group

I want to see how effectively the nominees are tackling the challenges of obtaining funding in today’s tough environment. I’m also interested in their execution capabilities. I hope to see concrete evidence of the ability to implement their ideas efficiently and effectively over a period of time. Finally, profitability is a key indicator of long-term success. Therefore, I’m eager to see nominees present a clear path towards financial sustainability, demonstrating that they’re not only visionary but also focused on building financially robust, scalable businesses.


Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart group

The Economic Times Startup Awards seek to identify and recognise some of the most promising businesses and opportunities that lie at the intersection of India’s development ambitions and entrepreneurial spirit. I look forward to understanding the nominees and their philosophies on how their businesses can make an impact to solve the opportunities that we have at hand as a nation. I am particularly keen to see the applications of new technologies in new domains and sectors, and the commitment of these companies in building businesses strong on compliance and governance