Astrotalk founder details marketplace playbook: chat/call/video billing with 4-5 round astrologer vetting

Puneet Gupta says Astrotalk replicates offline astrologer consultations online via a per-minute service marketplace, differentiating from ad-driven content platforms through a 4-5 round vetting process for astrologers on the platform.

— Filed Sat, 13 Jun, 2026, 16:57 IST · Source Inc42 · Updated

Astrotalk founder Puneet Gupta explains the company's strategy of replicating offline astrologer consultations online via a service marketplace with chat/call/video billing, differentiating from ad-driven content platforms through rigorous 4-5 round astrologer vetting.

Why this matters

Reinforces Astrotalk's marketplace core as it expands into full-stack spiritual commerce, layering ecommerce and offline retail onto consultations ahead of a reported Rs 2,000 Cr pre-IPO push.

Retail-brand signals steady at 1,833 over the last 90 days.