Amit Gupta

Indian founder of UrbanClap that transformed home services industry through tech innovation

Amit Gupta is the visionary behind UrbanClap, India's leading on-demand services marketplace launched in 2014. His platform disrupted traditional service industries by connecting customers with verified professionals for plumbing, beauty services, and appliance repairs. The company pioneered a rating system that created accountability in previously opaque markets, enabling 300,000+ service providers to build sustainable businesses. Gupta's model addressed India's informal economy challenges by providing workers with steady income streams and digital identity. UrbanClap's expansion into 30+ cities created new economic opportunities in regions lacking formal service infrastructure. The platform's AI-driven scheduling system reduced service wait times from weeks to hours, revolutionizing customer expectations. Despite facing intense competition from larger rivals like Justdial, UrbanClap's user base grew to 15 million by 2021. Gupta's emphasis on upskilling workers through partnerships with vocational schools has created a scalable model for inclusive growth. His Forbes Asia '30 Under 30' recognition (2016) underscores his impact on India's gig economy landscape.