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Is India quietly becoming a startup graveyard? While India proudly ranks as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, a recent article by ThePrint highlights a lesser-known truth: a large number of startups are silently shutting down not due to lack of ideas, but due to systemic hurdles. Here’s what the article reveals: Massive compliance burden: Startups are spending more time filing forms than building products. Delayed or inaccessible incentives: Startup India schemes and subsidies are often stuck in red tape or simply hard to access. Overlapping regulations: Between state and central rules, founders are caught in a web of confusion. Lack of implementation: Great policies exist on paper, but execution on the ground remains patchy. Missing early-stage support: Beyond incubators and pitches, many founders struggle with basic handholding on legal, tax, and compliance fronts. The result? Promising ventures burn out early not due to market failure, but because of avoidable operational stress. India doesn’t lack innovation. It lacks startup-friendly infrastructure. This article is a wake-up call. If we want to build the next generation of global startups, we need to go beyond celebrating unicorns and focus on sustainable, founder-first ecosystems. Whether you’re a startup founder, investor, policymaker, or just someone passionate about India’s growth story this is a must-read. Let’s spark meaningful conversations. Drop a “Building Strong” in the comments if you believe Indian startups deserve better ground support. #Startups #Entrepreneurship #StartupIndia #BusinessGrowth #IndiaEcosystem #MakeInIndia #Inspiration #StartupSupport #PolicyToExecution #LinkedInGrowth #ThePrint