8 Hot and Promising Industries for Indian Startups in 2013


#4 Digital Forensic Services

Growth Forecast: 11%

This branch relates to legal evidence found in computers and digital storage media. The goal of computer forensics is to examine digital media in a forensically sound manner with the aim of identifying, preserving, recovering, analyzing and presenting facts and opinions about the information.

More mobile Internet connections mean more opportunity for data breaches. Revenue for the sector is nearing $1 billion, and the sector is lightly regulated, making it relatively easy to start new firms.

#3 Online Shoe Sales

Growth Forecast: 14.5%

Though the e-commerce platform is thriving, there ample space for growth and startups can capitalize on that. More and more shoppers are buying items online as it is a very convenient way to shop and also it time saving. There are numerous advantages in this area and it has not yet been conquered as people cannot find the brands they like or want in the online portals. Various discounts during festive seasons will attract more users to this domain of shopping.

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