From 10-day MBA to domestic violence, the many controversies of Vivek Bindra

A controversy surrounding YouTuber and self-proclaimed motivational speaker Vivek Bindra has escalated with accusations of domestic violence and criticism regarding his business courses.

The situation originated when an alleged victim of Bindra's course appeared on the show of YouTuber and motivational speaker Sandeep Maheshwari, prompting Maheshwari to highlight the alleged wrongdoing. This led to a series of video confrontations between the two YouTubers.

Additionally, reports emerged indicating that Bindra's wife was hospitalized due to injuries resulting from his alleged assault.

Allegations of domestic violence

• Bindra encountered legal issues when a case was filed against him on December 14, following a complaint by his brother-in-law, Vaibhav Kwatra.

• The complaint outlined an incident that occurred on the morning of December 7, alleging that Bindra locked his newlywed wife, Yanika, in a room after an argument.

• This led to Yanika suffering severe injuries, including a head wound and damaged ears, necessitating hospitalisation.

• Yanika's lawyer, Vashu Sharma, informed Aaj Tak, "As soon as her client recovers, she will also meet the police to request the intensification of charges against Vivek."

• As per recent reports, the Noida Police is probing the matter, and Bindra is booked under Sections 323, 504, 427, and 325 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Who is Vivek Bindra?

• Vivek Bindra is recognised as the CEO and founder of Bada Business Private Limited, which introduced the 10-Day MBA program.
• His YouTube channel, "Dr Vivek Bindra: Motivational Speaker," boasts over 21.4 million subscribers, while his Instagram account has amassed over 3.9 million followers.
• According to his website, he holds a dozen world records for conducting the largest webinars on diverse subjects.
• Bindra also asserts that he has contributed to the success of numerous prominent companies in the business sphere.

• According to Maheshwer Peri, the Founder & Chairman of CAREERS 360, Vivek Bindra holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the 'Open International University for Complementary Medicine' in Sri Lanka. It's worth noting that the website of this university is currently inaccessible.

Financial exploitation?

• Accusations of financial exploitation surfaced against Bindra, alleging that his programs operated as a multi-level marketing scam.

• Peri cited financial records, stating that Bindra earned Rs 308 crore in FY 2022 & 2023, with non-refundable franchisee fees constituting 74% of his total revenue.

• The launch of his 10-day MBA program and a course promising monthly earnings between Rs 1 lakh to Rs 20 lakh raised concerns about the legitimacy of his initiatives.

• The ‘International Business Consultant (IBC)’ course, ostensibly aimed at assisting the youth in launching their businesses, turned out to be a pyramid marketing scheme.
• Enrolled students were tasked with promoting the course to potential students, receiving commissions.
• Subsequently, numerous individuals shared their stories on social media, depicting exploitation by Bindra's company, where they were transformed into salespersons under the guise of becoming entrepreneurs.

• Youtuber Sandeep Maheshwari, the initial platform where this controversy surfaced, strongly condemned Vivek Bindra, urging all forces to "Stop Vivek Bindra."
• Despite these ongoing controversies, Bindra's personal page continues to run advertisements for the programs offered by his company.