This Indian Startup Built an Umbrella for Your Bike

Every monsoon, millions of Indians ride through heavy rain—delivery partners lose orders, students reach class drenched, and workers struggle through unsafe commutes. Instead of accepting it, Architect Kashyap and IIT Bombay engineer Vidhey decided to solve it. After three years of designing, testing, and rebuilding, they created the SEPAL Shield—a detachable canopy and windshield that fits most scooters and motorcycles in minutes. No drilling. No mechanic. Just a simple installation. Built for Indian roads, it stays stable at speeds of up to 120 km/h, leaves no scratches, and even includes...