Artha Unplugged Podcast

Artha Unplugged: Fireside Chat with TakeMe2Space x Agnikul Cosmos | Anirudh A. Damani

ARTHA UNPLUGGED IS BACK!! After a year, Artha Unplugged returns with an episode that captures one of the most defining moments in India’s deep-tech journey. In this episode, we talk with the builders who are quite literally taking India to orbit: Agnikul Cosmos and TakeMe2Space - two startups shaping the future of India’s private space ecosystem. From rocket launches off Indian soil to building space-ready platforms for global customers, this is an unfiltered conversation on what it truly takes to build in frontier tech. What you will hear in this episode: * Ronak K. Samantray on building NowFloats, navigating scale, and the journey to its acquisition by Reliance * Why space is India’s next breakout startup opportunity, and what makes this cycle different * How TakeMe2Space is building infrastructure for the emerging space economy * Agnikul’s vision of “Rocket as a Service” and how it changes access to space * Agnikul Cosmos: https://agnikul.in/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUdxdnRtRmRKTXdqR0FUaldNLS1yRVRjaFhDQXxBQ3Jtc0tsQWZHblpjSjRzcWhfcTlhNlB2SWg5UHFpWVRYTVZBWDUwVk9yLXNNRTBWWUcyekJubmllbnhyWTJ3REFOSDY0cDE5V1RTRmJlVVhyaFpMUW5GTXZEQlp1ejVJcmE5ckRUaFZvcDlNTEdON0tyek9lZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fagnikul.in%2F&v=npcan6kQpQo] * TakeMe2Space: https://takeme2space.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVhEbmFUdzhkbW5VbDFnakJSZDBEUFNWMFRnQXxBQ3Jtc0ttMW9sd3VuNmRLc3MzVWxtbVhSWlNCN2dFblNKbDBrMjFKblhUblllbUpVSXBUZmoyejBuOWo4QWsyNDRpX040cWd5cV9Nd1BYLXdWdUtwbWhVMnRZUVozSHBwbGxtQ0EyQUtEMTFDaXJfWThWWUtvVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftakeme2space.com%2F&v=npcan6kQpQo] This is not just a podcast - it’s a masterclass in conviction, resilience, and long-term thinking for founders, operators, investors, and anyone bullish on India’s innovation story. If you care about deep tech, space, or building category-defining companies - this episode is a must-watch. Check out the Guests

Fireside Chat with Srinath Ravichandran and Moin SPM | Anirudh A. Damani

INTRODUCING THE ARTHA UNPLUGGED PODCAST! 🔌🎙️ Our Unplugged podcast series is here, bringing you unfiltered insights from game-changing entrepreneurs and investors. For this episode, we are beyond excited to host Srinath Ravichandran and Moin SPM, the co-founders of Agnikul Cosmos, better known as India’s Rocket Boys! 🚀 About Agnikul Cosmos: Founded in 2017 by Srinath Ravichandran and Moin SPM, Agnikul Cosmos is revolutionising space access with its customisable, on-demand launch services. Incubated at IIT Madras, the company developed Agnibaan, a two-stage rocket designed for small satellite launches, featuring the world’s first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine, Agnilet. With strong backing from investors and ISRO’s support, Agnikul is at the forefront of India's private space industry. Their innovation enables cost-effective, flexible satellite launches, democratising access to orbit for startups, research institutions, and businesses. By pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology, Agnikul is positioning India as a key player in the global space economy. 🔥 This is a fireside chat you don't want to miss!