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Sector Thesis·4 min read·Week 24

API-First vs Vertical: The Real Moat in Indian Media

India's media market is choosing between platform infrastructure and integrated applications. Vertical businesses scale faster but API layers own distribution. The winner depends on timing and capital discipline.

ByAmit Tyagi·Fitoor Capital
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Amit Tyagi

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