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Subhiksha lessons – Few Takeaways for Startups

March 27, 2009

While Subhiksha is figuring out different ways to restart it’s business (they plan to close the debt restructuring round by April 2009), there are a few very important lessons from Subhiksha’s story: (Read: Subhiksha Story – Anatomy of Bust): Subhiksha story highlights the perils of growth
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Subhiksha Story – Anatomy of Bust

February 9, 2009
Subhiksha Story – Anatomy of Bust

Subhiksha – started in 1997 was only 150 stores company till 2006 – and suddenly grew to 1,600 stores by 2008. The rapid expansion brought in revenues, but over-confidence blinded the company and we all know where it stands today (inspite of Premji buying 10% stake in Subhiksha) – the company needs Rs. 300...
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