India has built digital infrastructure at unprecedented scale. The next challenge is ensuring people can trust the systems that increasingly power transactions, data sharing, and AI-driven decisions. As the digital economy evolves, trust infrastructure, built on security, transparency, accountability, and governance, may become the foundation of sustainable growth.
Not long ago, betting on schools looked like an old-fashioned investment thesis. Digitisation largely transformed conventional education. Venture capital and private equity were writing multi-million-dollar cheques for companies promising to reinvent classrooms through technology, and Covid-19 only strengthened that conviction. As classrooms shut across the country, edtech became one of the hottest sectors for investors.
A recent PIB report highlights that since the start of the “Make in India” campaign, India’s defence output has enhanced significantly. Defence exports increased to ~US$2.7 billion in FY2024-2025, a 9.5% increase from the previous year; highlighting the nation’s efforts to fortify its defence infrastructure.
In 2018, the heads of an Indian HNI family convened to debate liquid investments related to their wealth, given that they were a multi-generational family group. The conversation focused on building a legacy while mitigating market risks and eventually culminated to the establishment of their own family office. Similarly, dozens of families in India were embarking on a similar journey, seeking structure and professionalism in managing their fortunes.
According to Alea Consulting, an established compliance and risk mitigation consulting firm, Indian financial institutions incurred nearly INR 30 crores in fines due to compliance-related issues during January to May 2025. Globally, this figure has exceeded USD 2 billion, underscoring the magnitude of regulatory challenges faced by institutions and businesses worldwide.
The landscape in India is rapidly changing. New privacy laws have been frozen (Digital Personal Data Protection or the DPDP Act 2023), and the business rules are about to be announced. While reporting on ESG is mandatory for the top 1000 listed companies, several GCCs (Global Capability Centers) have had to report on their activities to meet the needs of their US and European parentage.
It was wickets over wallets and boundaries over balance sheets as Mumbai’s financial elite swapped suits for cricket whites at the third edition of the Alea Cup, hosted at the Western Railway Sports Ground. Sponsored by Alea Consulting and held under the umbrella of Saran Sports’ iconic CC7 tournament, the clash brought together six powerhouse teams from the financial world including heavyweights like NIIF, Kotak Investment, CPP Investments, and Apollo Asset Management.
Climbing the corporate ladder is no easy feat unless, of course, you’ve built it rung by rung yourself. Alea Consulting has announced the elevation of long-time team member Dhananjay Saraswat to the role of director of operations, recognizing a decade’s worth of sharp investigative acumen, operational finesse, and an unwavering eye for detail.
India’s startup ecosystem is booming, attracting billions in funding. But with thousands of startups shutting down due to governance lapses and financial stress, angel investors must tread carefully. Here’s how they can mitigate risks and make informed investment decisions.
Alea Consulting expands operations to Bengaluru to enhance client servicing, streamline operations, and foster growth through its strategic alliance. The new location reflects Alea’s robust growth trajectory and future aspirations.