India’s startup ecosystem is entering a decisive phase. With record venture capital inflows and another wave of IPO-bound companies on the horizon, a fundamental question is resurfacing, does the system reward genuine business strength or clever financial engineering? As valuations soar and profitability takes a back seat, a growing number of founders and investors are beginning to question whether India’s startup boom is built for endurance or simply for exit.
The startup boom is built on a clever but controversial foundation, a tax structure…

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