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A sapling growing from coins in a modern cityscape at dawn, representing sustainable startup growth and future prosperity.
Growth

Sustainable growth, not hyper-growth, defines startup success in 2026.

Purplle's 18-month-old offline business now matches the EBITDA of its 14-year-old online counterpart.

Maya Rios·April 28, 2026
Indian startup founders looking towards a bright future, with resilient saplings growing from cracked earth, symbolizing overcoming challenges.
Founders

Failure as a Stepping Stone: Indian Startups Overcome Hurdles in 2026

Between January 2023 and October 2025, over 39,860 startups failed in India, a stark counterpoint to its status as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem.

Ethan Calder·April 21, 2026
A confident Indian woman entrepreneur in front of her startup office, symbolizing the significant funding gap faced by women founders in India.
Founders

India's women founders face $11.4B funding shortfall

Businesses led by women in India face a funding shortfall exceeding $11.

Ethan Calder·April 15, 2026
Young entrepreneurs collaborating in a modern office, symbolizing Masters' Union's new Rs 100 crore venture fund for founders under 25, fostering innovation and providing crucial early-stage capital.
Founders

Masters' Union Launches Rs 100 Crore Fund for Young Founders

The business school is entering the venture capital space with a Rs 100 crore fund targeting entrepreneurs under 25, a move that formalizes capital for a high-risk, high-potential founder demographic.

Ethan Calder·April 9, 2026