Press & Media – chotu
Welcome to the official Press & Media page of chotu — India’s local business digital platform helping neighbourhood shops go online with WhatsApp ordering, store links, QR codes and near-me discoverability. Below is verified coverage from recognized media outlets.
Featured Media Coverage
1. 10TV Telugu – Coverage of chotu’s QR-Code “Add to Cart” Innovation
Publisher: 10TV Telugu
Category: Technology / Local Business Digitalisation
Published on: 2024
Telugu news network 10TV featured chotu for launching a breakthrough innovation for small shops — a QR-code based “Add to Cart” system. With a simple scan, customers can browse products, add items to cart, and place orders via WhatsApp without installing any app.
This coverage highlights chotu’s mission to simplify digital adoption for local merchants in India. The feature demonstrated how small stores in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are increasingly embracing smart commerce with minimal effort.
2. YourStory – Company Profile & Founder Vision
Publisher: YourStory Media
Category: Startup Profile / Retail Tech
Published on: 2024
YourStory, one of India’s leading startup and entrepreneurship media platforms, published an in-depth profile on chotu. The article covered:
- The vision of digitising India’s neighbourhood shops
- How chotu simplifies online store creation for local businesses
- Use of WhatsApp ordering and mobile-first templates
- Founder Ravi’s background as an IIT–IIM alumnus
- Support for 100+ categories including kirana, medical, restaurants, tailors and more
The publication recognized chotu as a fast-growing retail-tech platform building digital infrastructure for Indian micro-entrepreneurs.
Notable Highlights
- Recognized by major regional and national digital media platforms
- Featured for innovations in QR-based ordering and hyperlocal commerce
- Covered for enabling micro-entrepreneurs across India to go digital
- Praised for simplicity, mobile-first design, and multilingual support
Founder Quote
“chotu exists to give every local shop in India a simple, independent, and long-term digital identity — without commissions or complexity.”
Ravi, Founder & CEO (IIT-D, IIM-B Alumnus)
Brand Assets (Media Use)
Download official chotu brand assets below:
- Primary Logo – PNG
- Primary Logo – SVG
- Colors: Red (#E32636), Gold (#D4AF37), White (#FFFFFF)
Media Contact
For interviews, press enquiries, and media requests:
Email: oye@chotu.com
Website: https://chotu.com
Corporate: https://owner.chotu.com
FAQ for Journalists
- What is chotu? A platform enabling neighbourhood shops to create online stores and accept WhatsApp orders.
- When was chotu founded? 2020.
- Who is the founder? Y Ravi, IIT-Delhi & IIM-Bangalore alumnus.
- Where is it headquartered? Hyderabad, India.
- What categories does chotu support? 100+ categories including kirana, medical, restaurants, tailors, salons, florists, pet shops and more.
- Does chotu charge commissions? No.
This page will be updated as more media coverage is published.