01217nam a22001097a 4500008004100000100004200041245011800083260006500201300003100266520074500297773006501042241129b           ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aKumari,C.S. Pragati and Panda,  M. N.  aGovernance in Indian start-Ups: From hustle culture to professionalism the expanding role of company secretaries   aChartered Secretary: The Journal for governance Professional  a54(11), Nov, 2024: p.38-42  aThe Indian Start-Up ecosystem has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, driven by innovation, ambition and entrepreneurship. However, with rapid scaling and the influx of investor capital, Start-Ups face increasing pressure to evolve from informal, founder-centric cultures into structured, professionally governed enterprises. Governance is no longer a choice but a necessity to ensure sustainable growth, accountability, and resilience against crises. In this article, we explore the evolution of governance in Indian Start-Up, the challenges in transitioning from hustledriven culture to professionalism, and the role of Company Secretaries as governance experts in shaping the future of this vibrant ecosystem.- Reproduced   aChartered Secretary: The Journal for Governance Professional