What most Indian founders miss: 5 silent startup killers
90% of Indian startups fail within five years due to avoidable missteps, unsustainable growth, poor financial controls, legal non-compliance, weak leadership culture, and lost customer trust. Real cases like Snapdeal, GoMechanic, BharatPe, and WhiteHat Jr. highlight how ambition without discipline can backfire. Long-term success demands balance between innovation, governance, ethics & resilience.