Proof of Usefulness Report

Mera Loha

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+24
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project addresses a valid B2B niche (Iron & Steel networking) but suffers significantly from credibility issues and early-stage execution. The website (meraloha.com) explicitly states it is under 'live testing' with 'dummy data', contradicting the submission's hyperbolic claim that 'most people have used my product'. The reported revenue metric ('marketcap: 500000') is ambiguous and likely mislabeled. While the concept has merit, the project appears to be in a pre-launch or beta phase with negligible verifiable traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.5
Technical Innovation+24.0
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+21.45
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+24

Project Details

Project URL
meraloha.com
Description
Mera Loha is India's fastest growing networking platform giving real time information of the entire Iron and Steel sector across the country. Each member will get access to our iron updates directly from the stakeholders, intra sector networking opportunities, digital presence and numerous courses to build you skills and confidence. Zero gap mechanism will help in reducing communication gap between all the stakeholders in the industry allowing smooth flow of business and opportunities coming from every corner of the nation.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline