Lokal, operated by Behtar Technology Private Limited, is a Bengaluru-based consumer internet company founded in 2018. It develops regional-language applications for people in India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns and smaller communities. Originally focused on hyperlocal news and community information, its portfolio now includes Lokal Jobs and Sahi Jobs for employment opportunities, AgriLokal for agricultural advice, Lokal Matrimony for local matchmaking, GyanTV and Sahi English for learning, AstroLokal for astrology consultations, and Eaze and Dostt for emotional support. Its products serve job seekers, farmers, families, learners, local businesses and other consumers who need accessible digital services in their preferred languages. Lokal reports more than 60 million users across its platforms, a presence in over 250 districts and support for more than 10 Indian languages.
Lokal offers opportunities to build consumer products for users in India's smaller cities and towns, addressing practical needs in employment, agriculture, education, matchmaking and personal services. The company reports more than 60 million users across its platforms and a presence in over 250 districts. Its funding history includes a Series B round and backing from Y Combinator, India Quotient, Global Brain and Sony Innovation Fund. Engineers can work with Django, React Native, PostgreSQL, AWS, Kubernetes and data infrastructure while solving challenges involving multilingual experiences, low-bandwidth networks and affordable devices. Lokal's careers page advertises 36 work-from-home days, 24 paid leaves, 12 annual holidays, family health coverage and an annual upskilling allowance of up to ₹30,000. Candidates should confirm benefit eligibility, working arrangements and role expectations during recruitment.
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Co-founder and CEO of Lokal, which he started in 2018 to make digital information and services accessible to regional-language users in India. An IIT Kharagpur alumnus, he previously worked at Tata Steel and in product management at GoZoomo, and was involved in building the AI news startup TheSoup. At Lokal, he leads company strategy, product expansion and the development of consumer services for smaller Indian cities and towns.
Co-founder and CTO of Lokal. An IIT Bombay alumnus with an engineering background and previous experience at Qualcomm, he co-founded Lokal with Jani Pasha in 2018. He leads technology and engineering for the company's regional-language consumer platforms, including backend systems, mobile applications, infrastructure and the technical challenges of serving users on low-cost devices and constrained networks.
Product leader at Lokal with experience in product management, analytics and data-driven decision-making. An IIT Kharagpur alumnus, he previously held product and analytics roles at companies including CARS24 and Jabong. At Lokal, he contributes to product development, customer experience and the use of analytics to guide business and product decisions.
Finance leader responsible for Lokal's financial planning and analysis, controlling, business finance and related operations. A qualified Chartered Accountant, he previously worked at Mobile Premier League and KPMG India. His role supports financial management and decision-making as Lokal operates multiple consumer applications.
Marketing leader at Lokal who has publicly announced her appointment as Associate Director of Marketing. She studied at Warwick Business School, with a focus on marketing, customer value and digital marketing. Her work supports consumer marketing and the growth of Lokal's regional-language products.
Human resources professional at Lokal with experience in people management, employee relations and HR operations. She studied at Andhra University and previously held HR roles at organizations including VLCC and Anoos Electrolysis. Her responsibilities support talent management and the company's expanding workforce.
Lokal
Lokal published its Modern Marriage report in collaboration with research partners, examining how young people and families in Tier-2 and Tier-3 India approach partner selection. The study included 45 in-depth interviews and 692 survey respondents across eight states. Lokal explicitly notes that the findings are not nationally representative.
Read articleThe Economic Times
Citing Sensor Tower data, The Economic Times reported that AstroLokal recorded nearly 7.5 million downloads between January and September 2026, an increase of 1,062% compared with the corresponding period a year earlier. AstroLokal is part of Lokal's expanding portfolio of regional-language consumer applications.
Read articleMediaNews4U
Lokal introduced Sahi Jobs, a marketplace focused on verified employment opportunities for blue- and grey-collar workers, and AgriLokal, which connects farmers with agronomists for advice in local languages. The launches expanded its business beyond hyperlocal content into employment and agricultural services.
Read articleForbes India
Forbes India profiled Lokal's approach to building digital services for consumers outside major metropolitan areas. The coverage examined its evolution from a regional information platform into a broader consumer applications business.
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