Thu Feb 13 10:45:25 UTC 2025: ## Inc42 Offers New Programs for D2C Brands, Startup Management, and Angel Investing

**MUMBAI, INDIA – [Date]** – Inc42, India’s leading startup media and intelligence platform, today announced the launch of three new programs designed to support entrepreneurs and investors in the Indian startup ecosystem. These include:

* **D2CX:** A 12-week hands-on program focused on helping direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands scale their businesses. The program features insights and strategies from top Indian D2C founders and experts.

* **ManagementX:** A 6-month program aimed at transforming employees into leaders in the startup world. This program focuses on developing a “leader mindset” and shattering outdated employee mindsets.

* **Angel Investing Program:** India’s first live angel investing program, providing participants with a deep understanding of the art and science of angel investing from leading Indian angel investors.

In addition to these programs, Inc42 continues to provide the latest news, funding updates, and government policies related to India’s tech startup landscape. Companies can also explore partnership opportunities with Inc42.

## Influencer Ranveer Allahbadia Faces Backlash Over “Obscene” Remarks

**MUMBAI, INDIA – [Date]** – Popular Indian influencer Ranveer Allahbadia (“BeerBiceps”) is facing significant backlash after making controversial remarks on a YouTube show. The comments sparked widespread outrage, leading to a substantial loss of followers across his social media platforms.

Allahbadia’s comments, made on Samay Raina’s “India’s Got Latent” show, resulted in multiple FIRs being filed against him and other participants. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also summoned him and others involved for a hearing. The controversy has raised questions about the responsibility of influencers, freedom of speech, and the need for better regulation of digital content.

The incident has also impacted Allahbadia’s brand collaborations, with some brands distancing themselves and others adopting a wait-and-see approach. The controversy highlights the challenges brands face when partnering with influencers and the potential reputational risks involved. Experts emphasize the need for stricter ethical guidelines and crisis management protocols within the influencer marketing industry. While Allahbadia has issued a public apology, the long-term consequences of the controversy remain to be seen. The incident underscores the ongoing debate regarding the balance between creative freedom and responsible content creation in the rapidly growing Indian influencer marketing landscape, estimated to reach INR 3,375 Cr by 2026.

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