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How India’s young billionaires are harnessing digital infrastructure to build high-growth businesses
India's young billionaires are harnessing the country's digital infrastructure to build high-growth businesses. Fintech has emerged as the biggest wealth creator for this new generation of founders.

2026-08-16

Digital

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