When Revenue Is Not Enough to Keep Startups Alive
Revenue is supposed to be the finish line. For founders, early customers paying real money feels like validation: proof that the idea works, the market exists, and survival is assured.…
Operational Systems Every Startup Should Build Early
Most startups don’t fail because of a bad idea. They fail because execution collapses under growth. What worked with three people stops working with ten. What survived at ten breaks…
Budget 2026: Jewellery Sector Seeks GST Relief
As India moves closer to the Union Budget 2026, the jewellery sector has stepped into the policy spotlight with a clear and unified demand: rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax…
Fashinza Marks First EBITDA-Positive Quarter
Fashinza reached a defining milestone in Q3 FY26 by achieving EBITDA profitability. This result marked a turning point not only for the company but also for India’s broader fashion technology…
ICICI Lombard Unveils Risk Blueprint for Indian Startups
In January 2026, ICICI Lombard introduced a focused initiative designed to help Indian startups understand, manage, and reduce business risks. The insurer positioned this program as a response to recurring…
South Korea’s AI Law Triggers Alarm Among Startups
In January 2026, South Korea enforced the AI Basic Act, one of the world’s first comprehensive national laws to regulate artificial intelligence. Lawmakers framed the act as a landmark step…
Commit Acquires Savannah to Tap Africa’s Tech Talent
In January 2026, Commit announced its acquisition of Savannah, a fast-growing African software-talent platform. The deal signaled more than a routine cross-border acquisition. It reflected a strategic bet on Africa’s…
Policy Fixes Safety Startups Need in Budget 2026
As conversations around the Union Budget 2026 intensify, policymakers face a clear choice: treat road safety as a narrow transport issue or recognise it as a public-health and economic priority.…
Voice AI Startup Cartesia Enters India With Big Plans
Cartesia made a decisive move in January 2026 by launching its operations in India. The US-based voice AI startup chose India to accelerate product development, expand its engineering base, and…
Why “Build It and They Will Come” Is Bullshit
“Build it and they will come” sounds comforting. It flatters builders. It rewards effort. It promises fairness. Work hard, create something great, and the world will notice. That fantasy keeps…