Building India’s Upstarts A Bootstrapped Entrepreneur’s Playbook for Success

By:

Raghavan, Narasimhan

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: New Delhi Penguin Business 2026Description: 248 PaperbackISBN:

9780143479871

Subject(s):

C-02:Entrepreneurship

DDC classification:

/ RA

Contents:

Entrepreneurship; Indian entrepreneurship; Startups; Bootstrapping; Business development; Small business; Business growth; Sustainable business; Profitable businesses; Financial management; Cash flow; Business strategy; Innovation; Operational excellence; Customer development; Scaling businesses; Entrepreneurial success; Indian businesses; Business leadership; Growth strategy

Summary: This practical guide explores how entrepreneurs can build sustainable and profitable businesses in India without relying heavily on venture capital. Drawing on Narasimhan Raghavan’s own entrepreneurial experience, the book presents the “Upstart Model,” emphasizing financial discipline, positive cash flow, customer understanding, operational excellence, incremental innovation, and sustainable growth.

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This practical guide explores how entrepreneurs can build sustainable and profitable businesses in India without relying heavily on venture capital. Drawing on Narasimhan Raghavan’s own entrepreneurial experience, the book presents the “Upstart Model,” emphasizing financial discipline, positive cash flow, customer understanding, operational excellence, incremental innovation, and sustainable growth.

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