Candes is a verified, established D2C and manufacturing brand in India (operating as Candes Technology Pvt Ltd / Vedanta Electricals) with significant traction. External data confirms annual revenues exceeding ₹60 Crore (~$7M-$9M USD) and widespread availability on major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. While the project demonstrates strong commercial viability and real-world utility in the consumer electronics sector, the submission itself was low-quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and ambiguous financial figures. The score reflects high verified traction and utility, penalized by a lack of technical innovation and poor submission effort.
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