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beta tumhare hatho ki lakeerein bata rahi hai ki aage chalke kuchh bada karoge - an astrologer to me in my childhood 🙃 Not sure about that prediction but an astrology startup Astrotalk founded in 2017 by Puneet Gupta and Anmol Jain , now having 50 lakh users is making crores of revenue out of it. It's an app connecting advice-seekers with astrologers. They're also looking to expand in the mental wellness domain and expand internationally. Has raised $20 million in Series - A funding round. Many of you would be thinking that their users would be from Tier-2, Tier-3 cities but surprisingly it's exactly the opposite. Around 85% of users are from Tier-1 cities, aged between 18-35. Women users contribute to 57% of revenue and 17% revenue from outside of India. let's look at some data: - FY20: profitable - FY21: 65 cr revenue, 1 cr profit - FY22: 116 cr revenue, 11 cr profit - FY23: 282 cr revenue, 27 cr profit - Chat: 65% income, Calls: 35% income, livestream and online puja: 5% income - Astrologer count: 15,000 - New members spend: 200-500 per month - Customer repeat rate: 20% - Competitors: VAMA App , InstaAstro 60% queries are around relationships and marriage while 30% queries are on career or business. Celebrities like Anupriya Goenka, Virendra Sehwag, Ranbir kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor to name a few, are their brand promoters. As per experience of astrologers on these apps, many people come to just talk and not for astrology, as they feel lonely and need someone to talk to. In the next few years Mental wellness can be a big domain to work on. what's your thought on these astrology apps? #astrology #astrotalk

Is it okay for a CEO to spend Rs 50 crore on a birthday celebration? Not just this, he also gave 1 day free service to all. Puneet Gupta, the founder of Astrotalk! He recently celebrated astrotalk’s 7th birthday in the best way possible. Before founding AstroTalk, Puneet co-founded an IT service company called CodeYeti, But, after his co-founder left, Puneet remembered an astrologer’s prediction from years ago. Which inspired him to start Astrotalk, A platform where people can connect with astrologers for advice. In 2017, Puneet launched Astrotalk with minimal investment and no major marketing push. His strategy? 📌 Focus on building trust with users by ensuring access to verified astrologers and offering pay-per-minute consultations. Astrotalk began growing organically, This is exactly how it went: ✅ 2017: Astrotalk was launched. ✅ 6 months: The business grew through word-of-mouth with little advertising. ✅ 2023: Daily revenue reached ₹30 lakh, with a target of ₹600 crore in annual revenue. One of the smartest moves Puneet made was focusing on quality over quantity.   He built a loyal customer base, By carefully selecting astrologers and ensuring a smooth user experience. Today, Astrotalk serves more than 3 million users worldwide. The platform is on track to generate ₹600 crore in revenue this year and a projected profit of ₹100 crore. This proves that even a little spark can grow into something huge. Puneet’s idea of redefining how people connect with astrology was brilliant. So the answer to my question is: If you have it, why not spend it? hehe. Any thoughts? Comment section is free!

A couple of days back, I shared few numbers on AstroTalk. Numbers were amazing but I somewhere tried to connect it with the number of educated people in India. Why I did so? Because I saw an ample amount of advertisement from them reflecting a conversation on how Astrologers were helping find the EXACT DATE when their Ex-boyfriends or girlfriends are coming back again in their life. And there were more such future predictions. So first things first. No astrologer can predict the exact date or time of any event happening in the future. They might help you give some probability of events or certain range of dates. Coming to Astro Talk, this way of luring Indian audience targeting their traumas of past relationships in my opinion is not an ethical way of marketing. It's simply luring or trapping. And that is what I was trying to portray through those numbers. But having a couple of comments and personal DMs from people on above made me feel like giving a clarity that it wasn't against the astrology or the people who believe in one. I was trying to highlight how a business is 100Cr profitable out of targeting people's emotions and selling just a HOPE Personally, I do not believe in astrologers and never explored astrology till date. However, 20 years back some astrologer told my family that I'll be writer by profession to which we all laughed because of my inclination towards maths since childhood. Ironically or maybe by destiny, I found my interest in writing lately only to write a linkedin post expressing my views on astrology. Haha!

In 2017, Puneet Gupta, who had graduated from IIT and was working in the corporate sector, faced a difficult phase in his career. Out of curiosity and desperation, he consulted an astrologer. The astrologer's predictions were surprisingly accurate, which piqued his interest in astrology despite his initial skepticism. This Is How Astrotalk founded in 2017 by Puneet Gupta. This wasn’t the first time he had entertained the idea, but a previous attempt in 2015 had led to failure, forcing him to return to corporate employment. In terms of financial performance, Astrotalk has shown remarkable progress. For the fiscal year 2024, the company reported an annual revenue of INR 650 crore, a substantial increase from INR 282 crore in FY23. This impressive growth is further highlighted by the company's profit after tax (PAT) of INR 100 crore for FY24. The company's net worth has also surged, reaching INR 1,420 crore in FY24. As of 2024, the company boasts a valuation of $300 million, reflecting its robust market position and growth trajectory. Astrotalk's business model focuses on providing astrological services directly to consumers, a strategy that has allowed it to serve over 3 crore customers. In terms of funding, Astrotalk recently completed its Series A funding round, raising $9.5 million. This round was led by Elev8 Venture Partners, bringing the total funding raised by the company to $30.3 million. This infusion of capital is expected to further fuel Astrotalk's growth and expansion plans. Puneet Gupta's journey from a skeptic to a successful entrepreneur in the astrology sector exemplifies how personal experiences can lead to innovative business ideas. Despite facing challenges, including a dip in revenue during the COVID-19 lockdown, Astrotalk's growth has been remarkable. Today, Astrotalk continues to thrive, helping millions navigate their lives with astrological guidance. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dzjc7YnT

I recently saw a post about "faith-tech" astrology startup founder boasting its milestone revenue achievement. A large part of their revenue is apparently generated from the US. The founder left out the detail about its subscriber base's country of origin. I doubt that they collect that kind of data. But even if they did, I'm pretty sure they would just be unspecific about their userbase (when has astrology ever been specific and not vague?) I've always had my reservations against astrology and astrologers. None of them knew how difficult it was to crack an M3 arrear in Anna University but somehow knew what the future would hold for us as an engineer. An astrologer, during my childhood, predicted that I would become successful in whatever I venture out to become. And all of that would be through my personal efforts and without any intervention. He was telling this to Indian middle-class parents who want to hear exactly that. He was spot on with his ICP and messaging. Was it what actually happened? Yes and no. (Again, this is the kind of ambiguity that lets astrologers thrive.) All the jobs I have listed on my LinkedIn are through referrals. At the same I did not get them with just referrals, but also because I worked hard to upskill. But astrologers and Indian parents would ignore the part of referrals. Now, that there is a fear of global recession, people feel insecure and have brought back the COVID trend of going to astrologers, who have no clue of what they do at work or how geo-politics works, for reassurance. The only thing that makes me happy here is that a lot of astrologers out there are now on some kind of payroll and know what it feels like to have the government take a good chunk of their income. Bet no astrologer ever predicted that they would have to file a Form 16 someday.

Puneet Gupta, After hearing so much about AstroTalk, I finally decided to download the app—even though I don’t usually believe in astrology 🌌. The app is well-designed and user-friendly, but I want to share my honest feedback as a first-time user 📝. In my first session, the 5-minute chat duration felt rushed—almost like catching a train 🚆! A minimum of 10 minutes would allow a better and more meaningful conversation. On top of that, the first astrologer I connected with charged me for 2 minutes 💸 but didn’t provide any answers and ended the session😔. It was a disappointing start. While customer support was responsive 👍, such experiences can discourage first-time users, regardless of how strong the marketing is. That said, my second astrologer was excellent 🌟, and the overall app has potential. However, a seamless first experience is key to building trust and interest for new users. No matter how strong the marketing, the real hero is always the product or service itself 🏆. I hope this feedback helps AstroTalk enhance their service for all users! #AstrologyApp Astrotalk #CustomerExperience #UserFeedback #FirstImpressions #ProductImprovement

Astrologers are “polluting” this space! They often use terms like “Shani Sade Sati” or “Rahu Dasha” to create fear and uncertainty. They’ll say things like, “Aapke upar Shani Sade Sati chal raha hai, isliye mushkilein badh sakti hain” or “Mangalik dosh hai.” These statements sound very serious, but they are vague and don’t offer any real explanation of why these planetary positions will affect you in this way. What happens next? You start stressing about every little challenge you face, believing it’s a result of these planetary phases. The astrologer may then suggest expensive remedies, like wearing certain gemstones or performing costly rituals, claiming they will protect you from the negative effects of these phases. But the reality is, these predictions are often general enough to apply to anyone. They play on your fear, making you feel like you need to spend money to “fix” something that’s part of a natural life cycle. In the end, it’s a tactic to keep you hooked, making you feel helpless without their “guidance”—all for the purpose of minting money from your worries. Do you agree that astrologers are using astrology to predict vaguely ?? I’m Mahima Mor, a planet coach who works with planetary energies and logical science with a background in physics. I guide people towards growth using proven methods, not fear-based predictions. Follow me for more such growth tips. Mangalani Bhavantu 🪷

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How to Enhance Intuition? Intuition Kaise Badhaye? 3 simple steps to follow: 1. Grounding and Humility. Energy ke sath connect kare. Root chakra strong kare. 2. Super concious ke sath connect kare. Spiritual powers ko badhao. Connect with higher power, GOD and you can see your intuition is growing. 3. Compassion for others. It will help you to connect with others and help a lot of people. Open your Heart to more and more possibilities. If you want to Learn Intuition Mastery, Tarot Card Reading, Numerology, Angel Cards, crystals healing, switchwords etc. Kindly DM and get in touch. I help Budding Tarot Readers & Numerologists get Accuracy in their Predictions without memorizing every rule with a Holistic ESCioN & VCL Framework. Hi I am Manas An Astrologer Numerologist and A Tarot Card Reader. I help common people do outstanding predictions as a Tarot or Numerology Advisor making 5-6 figure income every month in 90 days. For the last 7 years I have worked with 100s of clients, from 11 plus countries helping them to eliminate serious life problems related to career, money, relationship and achieve astounding results through remedies. My clientele includes Tedx Speakers, Business Owners, Coaches, Models, Actors, Doctors, etc., helping them to eliminate serious life problems related to career, money relationship and achieve astounding results through our remedies. #astrology #numerology #tarot #astrothinkermanas #mysticalastroventures #manastemurnikar

𝐀𝐦𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐬 ⸺ 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐙𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐝𝐢 𝐉𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐬. Think of it as a high-resolution zoom into specific areas of your life. Planets in such degrees will give unique results. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐚 (𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐚): These divisional charts are favorites for revealing your true potential and life path. 𝑵𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔. Deva Kerelam schools teach this chart to ellucidate the techniques. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐚: This chart, used cautiously, can further refine predictions and uncover hidden information. 𝐃𝐰𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐚 & 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐚: These charts, interpreted through the lens of Vedic deities, have own points that offer insights into your strengths, weaknesses, and karmic patterns. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 and precision. With just a two key data points – 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑨𝒎𝒔𝒂 – skilled astrologers can unlock a wealth of information about your life, guiding you towards greater achievement and fulfillment. The article ellucidates 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝑷𝒐𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑨𝒎𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒔 ⸺ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒊𝒅𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒔𝒂 & 64𝒕𝒉 𝑵𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒎𝒔𝒂, basic in Prashna and Natal Astrology, mentions few other basic points with further readings — which 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔. The great Mundane Jyoticharya Shri Vijay Chawla loves using these in 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔. https://lnkd.in/dvXGAK7Z #divisionalcharts #nadi #nadijyotish #shastriyajyotish #hinduastrology #jyotish #astrology