01274nam a22001337a 4500 528320 528320 241129b ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Kumari,C.S. Pragati and Panda, M. N. 49146 Governance in Indian start-Ups: From hustle culture to professionalism the expanding role of company secretaries Chartered Secretary: The Journal for governance Professional 54(11), Nov, 2024: p.38-42 The 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 Chartered Secretary: The Journal for Governance Professional AR 0 0 ddc 0 0 403414 IIPA IIPA 2024-11-29 54(11), Nov, 2024: p.38-42 AR133712 2024-11-29 AR