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Astrotalk CEO’s Viral Driver Anecdote Follows ₹100–500 Crore Call

National outlets recirculated his X post, highlighting Tracxn’s ₹2,560 crore valuation for Astrotalk, with no independent verification.

Overview

  • Puneet Gupta wrote that a newly hired driver began opening his car door on day three, which he attributed to the driver overhearing a discussion about a ₹100–500 crore deal.
  • The account was posted on X from the handle @iPuneetGupta and drew significant attention, with coverage citing view counts of roughly 433,000.
  • Times Now reported the post’s contents but stated it could not independently confirm the details or authenticity.
  • Hindustan Times and News18 added context on Gupta’s background and cited Tracxn’s estimate that Astrotalk is valued at about ₹2,560 crore.
  • Online reactions varied, with some commenters saying the driver was simply performing his duties and others seeing a response to perceived wealth.