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Founder & CEO @cars24india

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@vikramchopra
Vikram Chopra
3 years
Would you fancy buying a car online like how you buy a book or a mobile phone?
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Vikram Chopra
6 years
This Is not a mall parking but it is @cars24india 's in just one of our 17 cities alone. The volumes are soaring and we are all set to become India’s largest auto company soon!
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Thanks @aviralbhat . Always enjoyed reading your startups coverage. Long road ahead for us.
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Aviral Bhatnagar
4 years
Cars24's unicorn milestone seemed like an inevitability Large market, solid founders, repeat entrepreneurs But looking under the hood reveals a humbling journey of overcoming obstacles A tough start, well-funded competition, demonetization, GST Finally, this is their moment.
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Vikram Chopra
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Kicked off Dhanteras with a bang! Selling a car every 2 minutes today. Kudos to the team for going the extra mile & ensuring each buyer's experience is a joyful one. Making the ‘Great Indian Car Dream’ a reality for many. Let the roads shine with more headlights! @cars24india
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
We kept @cars24india under stealth for the first three years or so. The idea was to keep our heads down and focus on the only thing that mattered - customer delight.
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Rajiv सिंह
4 years
It's not about the cards you're dealt, but how you play your hand...how Cars24 battled multiple demons to reach where they are...what next? Freshly minted unicorn Cars24 steps on the gas
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Vikram Chopra
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Honoured to meet Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji, a visionary leader and the Minister of Road Transport and Highways. We talked about the huge potential in India's used car market and the exciting prospects for innovation. His support motivates us to strive for excellence in this sector
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Vikram Chopra
3 years
- Instant financing approval with very low down payments - Stringent quality approvals and 6 months warranty - Most importantly, you can return the car in 7 days after purchase. No questions asked. Change of heart is ok!
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@vikramchopra
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9 months
You suffer more in imagination than in reality…
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Vikram Chopra
1 year
It was a privilege meeting the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar ji. His humility, wisdom, and unwavering determination left us deeply inspired. With his belief in our mission and blessings, we will continue contributing towards the progress of our nation🇮🇳
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Vikram Chopra
3 years
Buy a pre-owned car with highest quality assurance of CARS24. Our in-house Mega Refurbishment Labs (MRLs) are a first of its kind that ensures each car is delivered great to the buyers. A huge thanks to our MRL teams for spearheading this innovation.
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Vikram Chopra
3 years
At CARS24 Australia, we were in the fortunate position to have more RAT tests than staff members. So we are doing our part to help thousands of Covid-affected Victorians by delivering Rapid Antigen Tests for free. Proud of the team!
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Vikram Chopra
3 years
CARS24 team, this conversation is an ode to our journey together and as we continue building a company for generations.
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Vikram Chopra
6 years
Over 100 Cars24 rockstars joined us on a single day - ready for blitzscaling!
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Vikram Chopra
3 years
With over ten thousand ready-to-ship cars to choose from, CARS24 has India’s largest collection of cars online. Order online and get the car home delivered.
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
There can't be enough reminders to the self on below Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed—and you haven’t been. —Marcus Aurelius
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Thanks to my @cars24india team and their families. We know we take up a lot of your time, but we hope we add some value back.
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Several supply-side problems to be solved in India. Auto is one of them. Look forward to continuing building the rocket ship @cars24india
@ETtech
ETtech
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🚨 🚨 Cars24 lands $200M financing led by DST Global to join the unicorn club @tsuvik
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Vikram Chopra
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Two weeks ago, we promised to make the RC transfer process smoother and less stressful for you. We know how complicated and overwhelming this can be, and we’ve been working hard to find a solution that truly helps. Today, we have gone live with our ‘RC Progress Tracker’. With
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Vikram Chopra
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THIS NEEDED TO BE ADDRESSED! We genuinely understand that RC (Registration Certificate) transfers can sometimes feel overwhelming. With around a decade of experience, we’ve seen firsthand the challenges you face, and we’re here to make things easier for you. Over 82% of the
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Vikram Chopra
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Just a thought : Success matters but so does failing. Learning from failure is crucial. Growth comes from setbacks and unmet goals. Embrace challenges; they fuel future victories.
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
To say that the pre-owned car market is a tough category would be a significant understatement. Incredible, but we have faced 5 shocks in 5 years of existence. 1) Demonetization, 2) GST implementation, 3) NBFC crisis, 4) Migration to BS6, 5) coronavirus
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Thanks to our alums. They have always rooted for us, and we are very proud of them. Thanks to our investors for keeping their faith always.
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
I wonder if we would have ever entered the market if we could see the future. However, with the benefit of hindsight, I know we have genuinely enjoyed the journey.
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Vikram Chopra
3 years
Car buying experience redefined CARS24
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
A profound lesson to be more humble and less complaining Robustness Principle Be conservative in what you do, be liberal in what you accept from others. It’s a design guideline for software and a good rule for life: Hold yourself to a higher standard than you hold others to.
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Vikram Chopra
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'When the going gets tough, the tough call dad' Yesterday was a big day at CARS24 as we kicked off our first-ever 'Dadvisory Board.' This wasn’t your typical meeting – it was a 'Dadathon,' where the dads of our employees (including my own father) stepped in to help us tackle
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Thanks to our sellers and end buyers, who are multiplying! We are committed to creating an excellent buying and selling experience that is fast, transparent, reliable, and above all, saves you money!
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
I recognize there might be survivorship bias here, but even in the thick of lockdown, I think we as a team continued to enjoy our work despite the tough times.
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Surprise vs suspense - Fascinating!
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Thanks to our dealers who have trusted us. I assure you that we work hard to keep improving your experience. Every time it is not, we take that failure personally.
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Vikram Chopra
4 months
Learnt a lot from @msdhoni both on and off the field. With him, it’s never the end. Glad to have him onboard @cars24india as a partner and investor! Happy Mahi Day to all! #MSDhoni #MSDhoniBirthday
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THIS NEEDED TO BE ADDRESSED! We genuinely understand that RC (Registration Certificate) transfers can sometimes feel overwhelming. With around a decade of experience, we’ve seen firsthand the challenges you face, and we’re here to make things easier for you. Over 82% of the
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Vikram Chopra
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Last year, we launched India’s largest Mega Refurbishment Labs (MRLs) in 7 key markets of Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad with the promise of delivering cars as good as new. We took the control in our hands by launchin…
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Vikram Chopra
2 years
Hi Folks, I rarely post about job openings at CARS24 on LinkedIn; however, seeing the chaos across the ecosystem, this is required and might be helpful for many. As we scale our operations and expand further, CARS24 is looking for bright, talented min…
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Vikram Chopra
1 year
That’s summarised better than how I said it 😀 Amazing to meet you @rajshamani . You are in your twenties and you make me wonder what exactly I was doing at your age but can’t recollect 🙏🏽
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Raj Shamani
1 year
Watch the entire episode on the Figuring Out podcast. This week I invited @vikramchopra , Co-founder and CEO of @cars24india We talked about his journey, the startup ecosystem, consumer psychology, growth mindset, and much more. Link:
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Vikram Chopra
10 months
What can’t be measured can’t be improved.
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Vikram Chopra
3 years
The hard work continues. Few companies can drive growth and unit economics simultaneously, and fewer companies have managed to succeed across several geographies. @RuchitAgarwal1
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Vikram Chopra
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Success lies not in the elimination of problems, but in the art of creative, profitable problem-solving. ~ Brad Jacobs
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Vikram Chopra
3 years
What a wonderful insight!
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Dee W Hock
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Every child is unique, and by nature opposed to conformity. Every societal organization is mechanistic, and obsessed with imposing it. The children seldom win, but my hope, heart, and soul is with those that do.
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Vikram Chopra
3 years
The reason to raise this capital was the belief in this global CARS24 team that we can create the best consumer experiences for our customers while buying and selling a car. We can win and win big. Let's make this bet work. All the best again! @AgrawalMehul @gajen_jangid
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Big fan on Hanlon’s razor. Makes life easier.
@awilkinson
Andrew Wilkinson
4 years
Hanlon's Razor is a great thinking hack to increase your day-to-day happiness: Choose the most charitable interpretation of someone else's shitty actions.
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4 years
LOVE EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS: AMOR FATI  As stoics said, be cheerful in all situations, especially bad ones Always feel great and glad about what may happen to you Not: I’m okay with this. Not: I think I feel good about this. But: I feel great about it.
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Vikram Chopra
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Not having expectations means your child doesn’t have the burden to live up to your expectations “What the parent must realize is that a child who understands, without feeling the pressure to React, is the child who will naturally find his way toward Success”
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Vikram Chopra
2 years
Thank you to every team member and partner of CARS24 for their contributions to creating a fabulous Diwali for our esteemed customers. We had a record season of sales this Diwali, but the most important thing is the love of our customers and team members…
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Vikram Chopra
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It’s been a fantastic festive season so far. I want to take this moment to thank all our customers, employees and partners. Our employees have displayed extreme ownership to make Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Dhanteras and Diwali memorabl…
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Vikram Chopra
2 years
Time goes by quickly when you are working towards changing the way the world shops for cars. 2022 was a powerpacked year for us at CARS24, as we brought more people closer to fulfilling their Great Indian Car Dream.  As we reflect…
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Vikram Chopra
6 years
Looking to hire smart senior talent for a new business line at CARS24 - a startup within CARS24 that has the potential to reach unprecedented heights. Please ping at vikram @cars24 .com if you are interested or know someone who would be
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Vikram Chopra
2 years
Many have asked me how CARS24 gets so many lovely testimonials daily on social media. The simple answer is that our colleagues taught us to put customer experience as a priority over everything else. Our after-sales team is one such team, and they have r…
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Thanks. Excited to be working together on our next ambitious project.
@GayatriPVYadav
Gayatri Vasudeva Yadav
4 years
This is so incredible! Congratulations to the latest “uniCARn” and here’s to enduring success in building a truly legendary company! @vikramchopra @gajen_jangid @mobhat
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Fantastic thread on product led growth
@Eepsita
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The genius of how @duolingo grew from 5M to 200M users in 5 years (!!!) using product-led growth. A long thread. Saddle on 👇🏾
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2 months
We’re introducing 'Flow Time-Out' at CARS24. All women, including transgender autonauts, can now take a day off during their period when needed. After trying a period pain simulator myself, I saw how intense menstrual pain can be. This policy ensures my team doesn't have to
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Hanlon's Razor mental model has helped me be less angry and stop looking at others with suspicion (ofcourse, relative to my own baseline!). It's a mental model I now often point out to my colleagues when they (try to) complain about another colleague.
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Vikram Chopra
2 months
As a dad, safety is everything when choosing a car for my son. That’s why I’m excited to share a new feature on the Cars24 app: a safety filter! Now, finding cars with top NCAP ratings, ISOFIX anchors, and multiple airbags is easier than ever. #SafetyFirst #Cars24 @cars24india
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Wondering how an entire generation or generations would have lived in fear of plague. What we are witnessing is bad but not anything close to what humanity has endured in the past.
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Vikram Chopra
2 years
Kohli is back like the boss. What can we not learn from this all time great!!
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Vikram Chopra
5 years
"In a world where information is abundant and easy to access, the real advantage is knowing where to focus." - @JamesClear
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Vikram Chopra
6 years
Look around and our friends have hundreds of horror stories of attempts to sell their car. The joy @cars24india brought in selling a car is our secret sauce.
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Vikram Chopra
6 years
Selling a car can be a thing of joy. From bengaluru @cars24india
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Thanks, @Itsmerajusalla , for taking us down memory lane. I dedicate this to our colleagues and alums. We know it wasn't easy to answer,” what are you up to?” :)
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Vikram Chopra
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Intelligence is not just about knowing the answers, but asking the questions that challenge the very fabric of what we think we know.
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Vikram Chopra
5 years
Cheers to the amazing team that has got us so far and still a long journey ahead. Thanks to each and everyone of our colleagues, and to each and everyone of our partners.
@cars24india
CARS24 India
5 years
Watch 📺 the success story of CARS24 featured in Discovery Channel's "India Startup Stories" The birth, the evolution & the making of the largest auto company in the country! #CARS24 #IndiaStartupStories #FridayMotivation
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Vikram Chopra
6 years
The only thing I see on newsfeed is happy customers of @cars24india :)
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
One of my most significant learning of 2020 was to learn to manage my ego, and I am working on it. A compelling lesson for all of us - there is always a lot to do to improve self.
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Vikram Chopra
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@abhirajbhal @urbancompany_UC Following Urban Company closely from day one and always very inspired by a partner first business that your team is building. Full faith and much respect.
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
In 1912, the Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton was seeking volunteers for an expedition to the South Pole. He placed the following ad in the London Times: Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger,...
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Vikram Chopra
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Angel Tax abolished! This is the turbo boost we needed, folks. No more unfair tax hurdles. Time to unleash a herd of unicorns! 🚀 #Budget2024 @nsitharaman
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Vikram Chopra
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Amor fati (a love of fate) is crucial to have, it is embracing what happens to us. In the end, there is always good contained within the bad. And we can find it and be cheerful because of it.
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Vikram Chopra
2 years
The tech highlights form Jan 23 for CARS24. Congrats to all the winners. Marut Singh
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
"When I was a younger man, I was more tolerant; I always thought I could coach people to a place where they would be great. And 99 times out of 100, you're wrong on that, which is the reason I [now] pull triggers much faster.
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Vikram Chopra
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We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don’t. - Frank A. Clark
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Vikram Chopra
6 years
Our Pune team of CARS24 delivers an amazing customer experience always. Literally always!
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Vikram Chopra
6 years
@ashishkashyap Try Cars24 for the sweetest experience
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Vikram Chopra
2 years
Barring covid years, we have tried to meet as many colleagues of CARS24 in person during Diwali as we could. A 'ritual' that helps us bring closer to each other. This year too, we had several such exchanges - meeting our colleagues and their families -…
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Vikram Chopra
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Not as easy as it sounds though. It demands humility and setting aside ego, however, once learnt, it will pave the way for growth
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
And the reason is, CEOs are only there for one reason, and that is they need to win. When you win, nobody can hurt you. And when you lose, nobody can help you."
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Vikram Chopra
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For us, we don’t see you as a customer; we see you as family. We know RC transfers can be daunting, but we’re here to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Imagine the care and attention you'd want for your mom, dad, or sibling—that’s the level of dedication we
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Wise words from @JeffBezos : Embrace 'Disagree and Commit' for truth-driven decisions. Foster open communication, resolve disputes promptly, and fully commit to chosen paths.
@StartupArchive_
Startup Archive
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Jeff Bezos explains what it means to disagree and commit “Disagree and commit is a really important principle that saves a lot of arguing.” There will be disagreements in any endeavor in life where you have teammates. “In society, and inside companies, we have a bunch of
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I think this one is the hardest to learn
@fintechjunkie
fintechjunkie
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28/30: Play out the future like it’s a chess game. Businesses are built in stages so internalize what has to go right over multiple stages to build a sizeable company. If you can’t create a narrative that describes a great business you don’t have an epic idea. ( @fintechjunkie )
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Vikram Chopra
11 years
Excited, nervous, fingers crossed. Tell us what you think.
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Vikram Chopra
5 months
What can car sellers do in the meantime? Here’s how you can ensure a better experience: Stay Informed: Keep track of the RC transfer process. We will keep you updated at every step and provide assistance whenever needed, ensuring you are never left in the dark. Consider Our
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Vikram Chopra
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India lost the match but the meme creativity is at its best!
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Vikram Chopra
4 years
Because if it happened, then it was meant to happen, and I am glad that it did when it did. I am meant to make the best of it.” We don’t always control what happens to us, but we control how we react to it.
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Vikram Chopra
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Why does RC transfer take so long? In India, a car’s value depreciates with each change of ownership. Generally, a car with fewer owners holds a higher value (1st owner > 2nd owner > 3rd owner). Because of this, intermediaries like dealers often delay transferring ownership
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Vikram Chopra
2 years
@ayantika_palit @cars24india Lovely car. Congratulations!
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Vikram Chopra
5 years
Thank you @deepakbhati_jdp 🙏
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Vikram Chopra
6 years
Look around and our friends have hundreds of horror stories of attempts to sell their car. The joy CARS24 brought in selling a car is our secret sauce.
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Vikram Chopra
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Tax simplification may reduce prices, fuel demand and drive better tax compliance #ETAutoBudget2017 @cars24india
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Vikram Chopra
8 years
The increase in infrastructure spends will also help increase the auto sector’s contribution to GDP. #ETautobudget2017 @cars24india
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