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The Better India

Positive-news and solutions-journalism media platform.

Founded by Anuradha Kedia

Snapshot

Founded
2008
Industry
Media
Business model
Media
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Employees
51-200
Markets
India
Last updated
24 June 2026

About The Better India

The Better India is a women-led media, content and community company based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, founded in 2008. The Better India was founded by Anuradha Kedia. It primarily serves readers and advertisers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed. It has a team of 51-200.

Founder

Anuradha Kedia

Woman Founder

Co-founder

Co-founders: Dhimant Parekh — Co-founder & CEO.

Industry classification

Media Impact / Digital Publishing

Funding

Total raised$3.5M (Series A)

Investors: Elevar Equity, The Rise Fund (TPG)

Ideal customers

Readers & advertisers

Typical customer segments for a media company.

Website, social

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Frequently asked questions

What does The Better India do?
The Better India is a women-led media, content and community company based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, founded in 2008. The Better India was founded by Anuradha Kedia. It primarily serves readers and advertisers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed. It has a team of 51-200.
Who founded The Better India?
The Better India was founded by Anuradha Kedia.
Where is The Better India headquartered?
The Better India is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Is The Better India funded?
The Better India is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was The Better India founded?
The Better India was founded in 2008.