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BluSmart’s Reboot: A Story of Promise, Pitfalls, and Possible Redemption In a dramatic turn for India’s all-electric ride-hailing pioneer BluSmart, major investors including BP Ventures are now in advanced talks to acquire co-founder Anmol Singh Jaggi’s stake—a move aimed at stabilizing the company after a storm of controversies and regulatory setbacks. What went wrong? ⚠️ Anmol Singh Jaggi and his brother Puneet, founders of Gensol Engineering, were hit with an interim order from SEBI for allegedly siphoning off over ₹250 crore through complex financial schemes. 🔁 Allegations include circular trading, undisclosed related-party transactions, and misuse of investor funds routed into personal companies. ⛔ These actions deeply affected BluSmart: 📉 Gensol’s stock crashed ❌ IPO plans were shelved 🚧 BluSmart's operations came to a halt 🚖 Drivers were left in uncertainty What’s happening now? 💼 Investors, led by BP Ventures, are stepping in to: ✅ Acquire Anmol Jaggi’s stake ✅ Inject fresh capital ✅ Resume services ✅ Rebuild trust with regulators and stakeholders Why it matters: ♻️ BluSmart is more than just a mobility startup—it symbolizes India’s push toward sustainable, electric-first transportation. ⚡ Its revival could be a landmark moment for green innovation, startup governance, and investor protection. Key takeaways: 1️⃣ Governance is non-negotiable 2️⃣ Founders create value—but investors preserve it It’s a crucial moment for BluSmart—and for India’s startup ecosystem. Let’s see if this course correction leads to a stronger, more resilient future.

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Anonymous 2

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The sad part is BluSmart had everything going for it—tech-first, EV-focused, green play. And then founder greed just derailed the whole train. Classic case of promising startup, rotten governance.

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Anonymous 1

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Hope this startup bounces back

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