Habuild’s story began in the earliest days of the pandemic, long before it had a name or a clear roadmap. With the world locked indoors and routines upended, one of the founders, Saurabh Bothra, started teaching free yoga sessions to a small, eager group, including his mom. Their goal was simple and heartfelt — help people stay active and healthy in uncertain times. But they quickly noticed something unexpected: enthusiasm alone wasn’t enough. People signed up eagerly but often failed to keep showing up. That was the moment the idea of building lasting habits took root.
When Passion Meets Scale: The Unexpected Complexities of Growth
What started as a handful of participants soon blossomed into a thriving community of over 4.5 lakh daily active users in more than 100 countries. Remarkably, this global expansion happened without any international marketing—just word of mouth fueled by genuine results. But with growth came new challenges. Managing subscriptions from users across the world, dealing with different currencies, and ensuring smooth, secure payments became increasingly complex. Habuild needed a payment solution that was simple, reliable, and could handle the nuances of international transactions without creating headaches for their users or team.
Razorpay: The Effortless Partner in Global Expansion
“From the start, we knew we couldn’t juggle multiple payment providers,” says Anshul. Razorpay’s all-in-one platform offered exactly what Habuild needed—a way to accept payments in both Indian Rupees and US Dollars, integrate PayPal, and protect against fraud, all while maintaining a smooth user experience. Setting up international payments was surprisingly straightforward, and whenever challenges arose, Razorpay’s support was quick and clear. This partnership allowed Habuild’s team to focus on what mattered most: refining their programs and growing their community, instead of wrestling with payment issues.
Habits That Stick. Progress That Shows.
Today, Habuild has reached over 1 Crore people globally, impacting lives from students to older adults and especially women who find it hard to make time for traditional fitness. Their approach—centered on forming real, lasting habits—continues to drive meaningful change. The journey is far from over: Habuild is now developing new programs to address chronic lifestyle conditions such as diabetes and stress, staying true to the belief that transformation happens not in a day but through consistent, everyday effort. With Razorpay’s trusted technology behind them, Habuild is well-equipped to help millions build better habits for life.
