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Made for India, Made for You: Discover the Swadeshi Apps Powering Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Indus Appstore Editor|3 min read|07 October 2025

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India is in the middle of a tech revolution — and it’s proudly Vocal for Local. From communication to commerce, Indians are choosing made-in-India apps that empower our digital independence and fuel the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

At Indus Appstore, India’s very own Indian app store, we’re proud to host and promote these Swadeshi apps that are shaping the future of our nation’s tech ecosystem. Recently, Zoho Arattai, a truly homegrown chat app, achieved 1000X installs in just 3 days — a testament to India’s growing trust in local innovations.

Now is the time to build, promote, and download apps that are India-first, made for Indians, and built in India.

Here are some incredible Indian apps you can explore on Indus Appstore today:

1. Arattai – India’s Own Chat App

Developed by Zoho, Arattai is redefining messaging in India. Secure, simple, and proudly Indian, it’s an app that connects you to your loved ones — without borders, barriers, or bias.

2. Seekho – Learn, Upskill, and Grow

Seekho leads India’s edutainment revolution with over 10,000 short video courses tailored for the Indian audience. From trending Indian topics to career-focused skills, Seekho helps you learn smarter and grow faster.

3. Meesho – Empowering India’s Small Businesses

A shining example of Vocal for Local, Meesho has empowered millions of Indian resellers to reach customers nationwide. Delivering to 30,000+ pincodes, it bridges India’s urban-rural divide, proving that accessibility is the true power of tech.

4. Kuku FM – India’s Favourite Audiobook App

For those who love stories but lack time to read, Kuku FM offers 25,000+ free audiobooks in Hindi, English, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. It’s India’s go-to app for learning and leisure — made in India, made for India.

5. Stage – Celebrating Local Art & Culture

Stage is India’s first OTT platform dedicated to regional creators. From Haryanvi poetry to Rajasthani folk performances, it gives local talent a national stage. Free to use and full of heart, Stage celebrates India’s cultural diversity through tech.

6. Astrotalk – India’s Most Trusted Astrology App

With over 10 million users, Astrotalk is India’s leading astrology app. Built by Indians for Indians it’s a modern, digital approach to spirituality. Reading kundlis and horoscopes is deeply rooted in Indian traditions and Astrotalk makes these practices accessible to everyone at anytime.

7. Bharat Matrimony – Find Your Perfect Match

Bharat Matrimony is India’s most trusted matchmaking app, connecting millions of singles across communities. With advanced filters and region-based searches, it simplifies the process of finding your life partner — the Indian way.

Join the Swadeshi Tech Movement with Indus Appstore! The future of India’s digital economy lies in Indian innovation.

Be part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat journey — explore, download, and support Swadeshi apps on Indus Appstore, India’s very own app marketplace made for Bharat, by Bharat.

Indus Appstore is available on Xiaomi, Lava and Alcatel devices, designed to reach users across every region in India. Our vision is to make tech accessible for all, Indus Appstore brings together the best of Indian apps, in one place, for every Indian!

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