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Naresh Maddela

Founder & CEO of asuraa.ai and nm7.si

Naresh Maddela is the founder and CEO of AsuraaX AI Private Limited, the company behind asuraa.ai and nm7.si. He builds products that help professionals turn their skills into income and grow their careers. He also mentors people from having no skills to becoming skilled, job-ready professionals, and helps skilled candidates land the right job.

asuraa.ai gives mentors, coaches and working professionals one page to sell 1:1 calls, async Q&A, webinars and digital products, with scheduling, payments and meeting links handled for them. AsuraaX AI is a DPIIT-recognised startup, registered as an MSME in India.

On this blog he writes about earning from your expertise in India: side income for salaried employees, pricing, tax basics, moonlighting rules and growing an audience.

Education: B.Tech, Electronics and Communication Engineering, JNTUA (2017–2022)

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Articles by Naresh Maddela

Playbooks

How to Start Paid Mentorship as a Data Scientist in India (2026)

Data scientists in India charge a median of about ₹510 for a 1:1 call. Here is what to offer, how to price it, and how to get your first paying mentees without quitting your job.

12 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
Comparisons

Creator Platform Fees in India Compared (2026): Topmate, SuperProfile, Cosmofeed, Calendly, Gumroad and asuraa.ai

Every creator platform takes a cut, but the way they charge differs: a percentage per sale, a monthly plan, or both. Here is what each major option charges Indian creators, side by side, with sources.

12 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
Pricing & money

How Much Should You Charge for a 1:1 Mentorship Call in India? (2026 Price Guide)

Most 1:1 expert calls in India sell for roughly ₹500 to ₹800. Here is what mentors actually charge by field, based on more than 40,000 paid bookings, and a simple method to price your own call.

12 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
How-to guides

Auto Google Meet Links and Smart Scheduling: Run Your Bookings on Autopilot

The admin around a paid session often takes longer than the session itself. Here is how to automate scheduling, payments and meeting links so every booking runs without you.

12 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
How-to guides

How to Set Up Your asuraa.ai Page in 10 Minutes

A step-by-step guide to going live on asuraa.ai: create your account, claim your link, finish the 6-step setup checklist (hours, Google Calendar, first service, payouts) and share your page.

12 Nov 2026 · 4 min read
Earn from expertise

1:1 Calls vs Async Q&A vs Digital Products: What Should You Sell First?

Not sure whether to start with calls, async answers or a digital product? Here is a clear comparison of time, effort and income for each, and a simple way to decide.

12 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
Earn from expertise

What Is a Creator Storefront, and Why Every Expert Needs One

Most experts juggle a calendar link, a payment link, a meeting tool and a file-sharing app. A creator storefront replaces all of them with one page. Here is what it is and why it matters.

12 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
Earn from expertise

12 Ways Professionals in India Can Earn Side Income Without Quitting

You do not need a new skill to earn on the side. Here are 12 practical ideas for salaried professionals in India, built on expertise you already use at work.

12 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
Growth

Layoff-Proof Your Career: Build a Client Base Before You Need One

Job security is now the top career priority for many Indian employees. The strongest safety net is not only savings but a reputation and a small client base that stay with you, whatever happens at work.

12 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
Earn from expertise

From 1:1 Calls to Passive Income: Turn Your Top Questions into a Digital Product

Selling calls is a great start, but it is not passive income. Here is a step-by-step way to turn the questions you answer again and again into digital products that keep selling.

12 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
Earn from expertise

Burned Out? A 2-Hour-a-Week Side Income Using Skills You Already Have

Most side hustle advice assumes you have endless energy after work. If you are already exhausted, here is a gentler way to earn extra: small, prepaid offers that fit into about two hours a week.

12 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
Pricing & money

How to Pay Tax on Side Income When You Have a Salary

Side income is taxable even when you already have a salary. Here is a plain-language overview of how it works in India, which ITR form applies and what records to keep.

12 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
Earn from expertise

Is Moonlighting Legal in India? Side Income for Salaried Employees

Thinking about a side income but worried about your job? Here is what Indian law, employment contracts and company policies actually say about moonlighting, and a simple checklist to stay safe.

12 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
Earn from expertise

Your 9% Raise Is Really 4%: Why One Salary Is Not Enough Anymore

Indian salaries are rising about 9% this year, yet most employees feel worse off. Here is what inflation and living costs really do to your raise, and the practical way professionals are closing the gap.

12 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
Earn from expertise

How to Make Money from Your Expertise in India: 2026 Guide

One salary is no longer enough for most Indian professionals. Here is a practical, step-by-step way to turn the skills you already use at work into extra income, and eventually into products that sell while you sleep.

12 Nov 2026 · 3 min read