Odisha-based AstroTech startup strengthens its position with India’s first WhatsApp-first astrology platform, launches AstroCRM for practitioners, and prepares to power media companies’ content-to-commerce transformation.
AstroNext Technologies Private Limited, an emerging AstroTech company founded in Odisha, has been recognised as India’s Fastest-Growing Astrology Platform by the Times Group at AstroMahasangam 2026, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey to transform the astrology and spiritual services ecosystem through technology.
The recognition comes as AstroNext continues to expand its technology offerings, having developed a WhatsApp-first astrology platform that enables users to access astrology services through a familiar messaging interface. The company has also received grant funding from Startup Odisha, under the Government of Odisha’s MSME Department, alongside international grant funding, supporting its technology-led growth ambitions.
AstroCRM: Empowering Independent Practitioners
Building on its consumer platform, AstroNext has launched what it describes as India’s first AstroCRM platform, designed to help astrologers, numerologists, tarot readers, palmists and other occult science practitioners build and grow their independent brands.
The platform brings together practitioner branding, digital marketing, customer relationship management and WhatsApp automation through a unified interface. It also enables practitioners to facilitate bookings and transactions for consultations, pujas, chadhawa offerings, gemstones and rudraksha products.
By integrating customer engagement, automated WhatsApp responses, lead management and commerce capabilities, AstroNext aims to give practitioners greater control over their customer relationships, brand identity and business growth, without relying exclusively on third-party discovery platforms that may charge substantial commissions.
Speaking about the company’s vision, Shuvam Garabadu, Founder and CEO of AstroNext Technologies, said:
“We are a practitioner-first company. Our vision is to build AstroNext into a globally leading platform where practitioners are genuinely cared for and empowered to succeed. Technology should enable them to build their own brands, own their customer relationships and grow sustainable businesses, rather than remain dependent on platforms that take away a significant share of their earnings.”
Building a Plug-and-Play Technology Ecosystem
AstroNext is also developing an API-first technology ecosystem that allows practitioners, businesses and digital platforms to integrate astrology and spiritual services into their existing customer journeys.
Susanta Behera, CTO and Co-founder of AstroNext Technologies, said:
“We are building a comprehensive, plug-and-play, API-driven ecosystem that brings the entire bouquet of astrology and spiritual services onto one platform. Our objective is to help practitioners strengthen their individual brands, expand their reach and connect directly with their customers. Instead of losing a substantial portion of their margins to intermediary platforms, practitioners should have access to the technology, automation and infrastructure required to grow independently.”
The company’s technology-led approach seeks to address longstanding challenges in the sector, including fragmented customer management, limited digital visibility, dependence on intermediaries and the lack of integrated tools for managing consultations and spiritual commerce.
Targeting the Content-to-Commerce Opportunity in Media
With its growing technology capabilities and recognition at AstroMahasangam 2026, AstroNext is gearing up to collaborate with leading Indian media platforms to help accelerate their transition from content consumption to commerce.
The company sees considerable untapped commercial potential in astrology-led content, particularly across astrology, Bollywood and cricket-related programming, where large audiences and strong engagement can translate into demand for personalised consultations and related services.
Elaborating on the opportunity, Shuvam Garabadu added:
“For legacy media companies, the ABC of astrology, Bollywood and cricket astrology represents a significant content-to-commerce opportunity. These platforms already have audience reach, trust and engagement, but a substantial amount of potential transaction value remains untapped. We are building direct, plug-and-play solutions that media companies can integrate into their existing digital ecosystems to convert audience engagement into meaningful transactions and new revenue streams.”
Through its API-based solutions, AstroNext aims to enable media companies to integrate astrology consultations and other spiritual services into their websites, applications and digital properties, creating a more seamless journey from content discovery to service booking and purchase.
From an Odisha Startup to a Global AstroTech Vision
AstroNext’s journey reflects the growing role of technology startups emerging from Odisha in building scalable, specialised digital platforms for Indian and international markets.
By combining its WhatsApp-first consumer experience, practitioner-focused AstroCRM and API-led infrastructure for enterprise and media partners, the company is positioning itself at the intersection of astrology, artificial intelligence, customer engagement and digital commerce.
Following its recognition at AstroMahasangam 2026 and its grant-funding milestones, AstroNext is focused on expanding its practitioner network, strengthening its technology ecosystem and establishing partnerships that can bring astrology and spiritual services to larger audiences.
Its long-term ambition is to create a globally relevant technology platform that enables practitioners to operate as independent brands while helping media companies and businesses unlock new opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital spiritual economy.
