Category Archives: India

Startup India: The Rising Cases of Fudging by Founders – Real Examples and Lessons

Introduction: Startup India, Startup Fudging? India’s startup ecosystem has become a global sensation, producing over 110 unicorns and attracting billions in funding. But beneath the buzz, a darker story is emerging—founders fudging numbers, misusing investor money, and building businesses on false promises.   This blog explores real-life examples of startup fraud in India, including BluSmart,…

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The Great Indian Middle-Class Split: Same Income Bracket. Two Mindsets

India’s middle class isn’t a one-size-fits-all segment. It’s two entirely different worlds — and if you’re building or marketing for them, you better know which side you’re talking to. Middle Class A – The Value-Driven Hustler This India stretches every rupee. Lives on EMI logic and combo offers. Buys ₹1 shampoo sachets, 1+1 deals, Dmart…

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