India, April 3 -- At a time when the Indian startup ecosystem has gained strong momentum, attracting substantial investments, IDFC FIRST Bank's chief executive officer and managing director V Vaidyanathan has urged the founders to have adequate capital in an "uncertain world".

Speaking at the second edition of Startup Mahakumbh, which kicked off in New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam today, Vaidyanathan said that even if the startups have a phenomenal economic model, raising an adequate capital is very essential.

Citing US President Donald Trump's new tariff regime, he further said that startup founders should earn trust to raise sufficient capital for uncertain circumstances.

"I believe that a good model, trustworthiness of the ecosystem and ...