Justdial is an Indian online directory that aggregates millions of local businesses, services, and professionals across more than 200 categories. It lets users search by keyword, location, or service type and provides contact details, reviews, and ratings, while offering businesses a portal to claim, update, and promote their listings. The platform is available via web and mobile apps with integrated click‑to‑call, SMS, and chat features for instant communication.
Funding
$18M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Consumers and small businesses in India often struggle to find reliable local service providers, merchants, and professionals due to fragmented information and lack of a centralized directory.
Solution
Justdial operates a searchable online platform that aggregates listings of businesses, services, and professionals across multiple categories such as restaurants, healthcare, education, and home services. Users can query by keyword, location, or service type and receive contact details, user reviews, and ratings. The platform offers real-time verification of listings and integrates phone, SMS, and chat channels to facilitate direct communication between consumers and providers. For businesses, Justdial provides a self‑service portal to claim, update, and promote their listings, improving visibility in local search results. The service is accessible via web and mobile applications, enabling on‑the‑go discovery of nearby options.
Target Audience
Primary users are Indian consumers seeking local services and businesses looking to increase their online visibility and customer acquisition.
Features
- Comprehensive database covering millions of Indian businesses across over 200 categories
- Search engine with location‑based filtering, autocomplete suggestions, and category navigation
- User-generated reviews and star ratings to inform decision‑making
- Integrated click‑to‑call, SMS, and chat functionality for instant contact
- Business dashboard for claim verification, listing updates, and performance analytics
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android with offline access to saved listings
- API access for third‑party integration of local search results into other platforms