India Inc.’s queer tryst: Is corporate India ready to embrace the $200-billion opportunity?

Close to 10% of India’s population comprises LGBTQIA people, and it is a $200-billion business opportunity. However, queer-led startups or businesses catering to queer needs are far and few.

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April 25, 2025

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Close to 10% of India’s population comprises LGBTQIA people, and it is a $200-billion business opportunity. However, queer-led startups or businesses catering to queer needs are far and few.

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Naren Srinivasan

Naren is Senior Manager – Product, Economic Inclusion Program (EIP) at The/Nudge Institut

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