DPIIT recognition costs nothing and processes in days — yet 70% of applications fail. Here are 7 common mistakes Indian founders make and exactly how to fix them before submitting.
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Badreaalam Rohile is a digital marketing strategist and storyteller with 10+ years of experience driving growth across global B2C and B2B brands. He specializes in SEO, performance marketing, and content-led brand building. As the founder of Startup INDIAX, he curates India’s most promising startup stories, funding insights, and founder journeys through an AI-powered lens.
DPIIT recognition costs nothing and processes in days — yet 70% of applications fail. Here are 7 common mistakes Indian founders make and exactly how to fix them before submitting.
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