START-UP BOOM IN INDIA: IS IT FOR REAL?

BEFORE we dive into the nitty-gritty, let’s look at some numbers that tell the tale of India’s start-up revolution. India is now home to over two lakh starts, making it the third-largest start-up ecosystem globally, trailing only the US and China. The unicorn club (starts valued at over $1 billion) has witnessed rapid growth. India has birthed over 130 unicorns to date, with new ones popping up faster than you can say “funding round