Top 10 AI Startups to Watch in 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental layer added to products. By 2025, AI became the core engine of entire businesses. As we move into 2026, the most important AI…
Startups Killed by Competition From Big Tech
Competition is central to innovation, but when startups collide with Big Tech, the playing field is rarely equal. Large technology companies control massive user bases, distribution channels, data advantages, and…
Most Innovative SaaS Startups of 2025
Software-as-a-Service continued its evolution in 2025, moving beyond cloud delivery into intelligence-driven, outcome-oriented platforms. SaaS startups no longer sell tools alone; they sell productivity, automation, and decision-making power. Artificial intelligence,…
Unicorn Count Stalls as Startups Shift Focus to IPOs
The global startup ecosystem entered a new phase in 2025 as the number of unicorns remained largely unchanged. Instead of chasing billion-dollar private valuations, startups across markets turned their attention…
Union Budget 2026 Expectations: What India’s Toy Industry Wants
As India moves toward Union Budget 2026, the domestic toy industry stands at a critical juncture. Over the past few years, government policy has reshaped the sector from an import-dependent…
Are Indian Beauty Brands Failing?
India’s cosmetics and personal-care market reaches roughly USD 23.8–24.0 billion in 2024 and continues to expand. That growth attracts new entrants and heavier competition across price tiers. Even so, a…
Startups That Expanded Too Fast and Collapsed
Rapid growth is often celebrated as the ultimate validation of a startup’s success. Hiring aggressively, expanding into new markets, launching multiple products, and raising large funding rounds can create the…
The Ethics of AI Startups Collecting User Data
Artificial intelligence startups are built on data. User behavior, preferences, interactions, and personal information fuel machine learning models and enable personalization, automation, and prediction. For AI startups, data is not…
Branding Mistakes Startups Commonly Make
Branding is often misunderstood in startups. Many founders assume branding is just a logo, a color palette, or a catchy name. In reality, branding is how a startup is perceived…
Startup Layoffs 2025: Tech Workforce Reset and AI Impact
The year 2025 has emerged as another pivotal phase for the global technology and startup ecosystem, defined by continued workforce reductions across both early-stage startups and established technology giants. Although…