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A Gurugram man's viral post has reignited debate around workplace expectations for new mothers after he shared how his wife, a Chartered Accountant, was working past 1:30 am while caring for a newborn.

According to him, mounting pressure from her manager and demanding work schedules left her physically exhausted and emotionally drained, despite her strong professional credentials.

He noted that his wife had cleared one of India's toughest professional examinations and was fully capable of handling complex responsibilities, but was being judged for struggling to balance a demanding job with early motherhood.

The post struck a chord with many professionals and parents, raising broader questions about whether corporate workplaces provide enough support to employees returning from maternity leave.

It also highlighted the challenge faced by many working mothers who are expected to maintain the same productivity levels while managing childcare responsibilities, often with little flexibility or understanding from employers.

u/wryes — 20 hours ago

A Bengaluru-based founder Rohti Shroff has sparked debate online after revealing that he paid over ₹4 crore in GST and income taxes across his businesses in the last 12–18 months, yet feels the system treats compliant taxpayers with suspicion rather than support.

In a strongly worded post, he argued that only a small percentage of Indians pay income tax, but the same group often faces repeated notices, clarifications, and regulatory scrutiny from multiple authorities.

According to him, businesses continue to comply because challenging the system is often more costly and time-consuming than responding to tax demands and paperwork.

The entrepreneur claimed that India's regulatory environment discourages growth by placing a disproportionate burden on formal businesses and taxpayers.

While acknowledging the capabilities of Indian entrepreneurs, he argued that many choose to build businesses abroad because they find other ecosystems more supportive and predictable.

Expressing frustration with what he described as a lack of genuine ease of doing business, the founder said he plans to relocate and expand his ventures outside India in 2026.

u/wryes — 20 hours ago

Arctus Aerospace has developed the AX1 long-endurance UAV for persistent, high-resolution Earth observation without any costly infrastructure. The deep-tech startup is focused on building next-generation aerial platforms for real-time geospatial intelligence.

u/amfromindia — 15 hours ago

Most founders enter crowded markets, they built a market of their own. Piyush Aggarwal, Preetvinder Singh, and Yamini Jain chose a category that barely existed in India.

When everyone was selling waffles, brownies, and ice creams, they introduced Korean Bingsu and built Snowberry into a 65+ outlet dessert chain.

The challenge wasn't beating competitors—it was convincing customers to try something they'd never heard of.

u/wryes — 20 hours ago

A couple has captured the internet's attention after choosing to invest in a home instead of spending heavily on a lavish wedding ceremony. A viral video shared online shows the couple performing their wedding rituals inside their newly purchased flat, surrounded by close family members.

Rather than booking an expensive venue or hosting grand celebrations, the family decided to use the money to buy a house, turning the new home into both their wedding venue and the start of their married life.

According to the groom's brother, the decision was driven by the belief that owning a home would provide greater long-term value and financial security than a one-day celebration.

The wedding pheras were performed inside the flat, making the occasion both simple and deeply meaningful.

The story has resonated with many social media users, especially amid rising property prices and living costs.

u/wryes — 1 day ago

Karan Joshi and Sanil Nitin Joshi, Founded Odd Giraffe and built a thriving stationery, lifestyle brand by leveraging automation, technology, and strategic partnerships, without hiring a single full-time employee. The real competitive edge isn't headcount. It's creating systems that scale beyond y

u/wryes — 1 day ago

A Gujarat-based couple is rethinking how homes are built by turning industrial waste and carbon emissions into construction materials. Through their startup, Co2ncrete, they have developed a carbonation-based technology that uses industrial byproducts such as fly ash, steel slag, lime sludge, and

other waste materials to manufacture bricks and blocks without relying on traditional clay bricks or cement-heavy alternatives.

The startup's approach addresses two major environmental challenges simultaneously. On one hand, it helps industries manage large volumes of waste that would otherwise end up in landfills.

On the other, it utilizes industrial CO₂ in the manufacturing process, locking carbon into the building materials and reducing the overall carbon footprint of construction.

Unlike conventional construction materials, which contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, CO2ncrete's products are designed to be low-carbon and more sustainable.

The founders believe that waste generated by industries should not be viewed as a disposal problem but as a valuable resource that can be transformed into affordable and environmentally friendly building materials.

Also trusted by IIT Bombay, Aditya Birla Capital Foundation, IIM A Ventures, Kotak Bizlab and various reputed organisation.

u/wryes — 1 day ago

Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting aspiring entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas but lack the financial resources to bring them to life.

Sharing a heartfelt message, Pandey said that after building Physics Wallah into one of India's leading edtech companies, he now wants to give back by helping talented individuals across the country.

He revealed that a dedicated contact number 8069158467, where aspiring founders can share their startup ideas, and he will personally try to support deserving entrepreneurs.

Emphasizing that his intention is to contribute to the country's growth rather than seek personal gain, Pandey said, "I don't want anything in return. Do something for India, do something for yourself."

The announcement has drawn attention across the startup community, as it seeks to remove one of the biggest barriers faced by early-stage innovators access to capital.

**Contact number mentioned on PhysicsWallah's official Instagram handle, check before you dial.**

u/wryes — 3 days ago
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Stuck at ₹10–15L/month in IT/AI services with 12 employees — how do I actually grow from here?

I’ve been in IT/AI services for almost 3 years now, and I’m honestly stuck.
Right now, we’re doing around ₹10–15 lakhs/month in revenue with a team of 12 employees. On paper, it looks decent. But the truth is, for the last 1 year, I feel like the business has been running in circles instead of actually growing.
What’s frustrating is this:
● Clients rarely come directly
● Even when someone comes through a referral, they usually just “check us out,” ask a few questions, maybe take a call, and then ghost
● We’re delivering work, we have a team, we’ve survived the early chaos, but I still don’t feel like I’ve cracked predictable growth
● I’m not sure if the problem is positioning, sales, lead generation, trust, pricing, offer design, retention, or something else entirely
I’m at a point where I genuinely want to stop guessing and understand what actually moves the needle.
Current situation
● IT / AI services business
● Around ₹10–15L/month revenue
● 12 employees
● Been at roughly the same stage for the last year
● Growth feels inconsistent and dependent on luck / random referrals rather than a system
What I want to figure out
If you’ve scaled a service business / dev agency / AI agency, I’d really value practical advice on questions like:
1.What actually changes the game after you cross the initial stage?
Is it outbound? inbound content? partnerships? niche positioning? founder-led sales? better case studies? stronger follow-up systems?
2.How do you make client acquisition predictable instead of random?
Right now it feels like every lead is a maybe, and there’s no reliable engine behind it.
3.What are the biggest mistakes agencies make at the ₹10–15L/month stage?
Overhiring? weak offer? poor sales process? trying to do too many services? bad lead qualification?
4.Should I go narrower and niche down hard?
For example, instead of being “IT/AI services,” should I focus on one very specific problem + one target market + one offer?
5.How much of growth at this stage is actually sales discipline vs service quality?
Because I’ve realized doing good work alone does not automatically bring clients.
6.If you were in my place, what would you do over the next 90 days to break out of this plateau?
I’m not looking for motivational advice. I’m looking for real operator-level input from people who’ve actually grown service businesses beyond this stage.
If you’ve been through this phase, I’d appreciate blunt advice — even if it’s hard to hear.

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u/Shoddy_Ad_2415 — 2 days ago

‘India mein itna kaun deta hai?’: Delhi founder ends call after NRI questions his fees

u/wryes — 4 days ago

Someone sent me this and it made my day! Look at how pervasive AI has become. How an auto driver uses chatgpt to read his palm. And as per him, pretty accurately too!

u/wryes — 3 days ago
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Hello fellow delhi people :) , just wanted to share u something I taught was important, and lot of employees are actually being stressed with the news mentioning "AI can replace u " And stuff,,, actually there's other side of the coin too.......

Loved the quotation from the book "AI-FIRST MINDSET".

Darius:- the real takeaway is " Al Isn't about replacing work. It's about making it faster, sharper, and more efficient......

So, for everyone who are wondering about if Al is gonna be a threat to them, guys my suggestion, be open minded guys come on, learn more about it, it will be a great companion!!!!

All the best y'all!!!

u/Canopus_Alpha — 4 days ago

If you could have an avengers team of Indian entrepreneurs , what would that be? To make it more precise, we choose different designations. CEO, CTO, CMO, COO, Chairman

In sports, there is a concept of a dream team. I was wondering, in the business world what would that look like.

India has some great entrepreneurs. If we can build our dream team to start a company what would that be?

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u/Not_A_Founder — 3 days ago