Startup valuation in India in 2026 depends on more than revenue, market share, or a founder’s growth projections. Investors increasingly assess customer retention, business model sustainability, profitability potential, technology, competition, and the company’s ability to scale.
Secondary share sales allow startup shareholders to sell their existing shares to new or existing investors. Unlike a primary funding round, where a company issues new shares and receives fresh capital, a secondary transaction transfers ownership between shareholders without directly raising money for the company.
Indian Startup M&A 2026: Why Acquisitions Are Rising Again SHARE India’s startup acquisition market is showing signs of a comeback. After the slowdown that followed the 2021–22 funding boom, acquisitions are becoming an increasingly important route for startups to achieve growth, access technology, consolidate market share
How to Prepare for an IPO: A Complete Guide for Indian Startups Taking a startup public isn’t just about raising money and ringing the stock-market bell. In reality, preparing for an IPO takes years. It demands financial discipline, legal compliance, and strong governance. It also needs clear investor communication
Semiconductor Startups in India 2026: Top Chip Companies to Watch India’s semiconductor story is moving beyond policy announcements and into actual chip design, tape-outs, customer trials, and commercial production. The government says 105 startups and MSMEs have received access to industry-standard EDA tools
Ultrahuman: From Smart Ring Startup to AI-Powered Health Intelligence Company Ultrahuman has evolved from a wearable startup into a broader health intelligence company that connects smart rings, glucose monitoring, blood biomarkers, medical records, and AI-driven insights. Its latest strategy goes beyond simply telling users how they slept.
Top Cosmetic Brands in India: Best Beauty and Makeup Brands to Know in 2026 India’s beauty market has changed dramatically. Consumers now have access to homegrown makeup labels, global cosmetic giants, skincare-first brands, celebrity-backed beauty companies and digital-first beauty businesses—all competing for attention.
Unhype Skincare: Vijay Deverakonda’s New Brand Actor Vijay Deverakonda has co-founded and co-built Unhype Skincare, his latest consumer venture. The brand launched in September 2026 and targets young Indian consumers primarily. Unhype builds itself around one simple idea: skincare should be easier to understand
NODWIN Gaming launched a new mainstream sports vertical called NODWIN Sports in September 2026. With this move, the company expands beyond gaming and esports. It now covers sports properties, mass participation, sports advisory, commercial partnerships, and event execution.
Top 10 Deep Tech Startups in India to Watch in 2026 India’s startup story is moving well past apps, marketplaces, and quick commerce these days. A new wave of deep tech companies has emerged, and they’re building things that sound almost sci-fi on paper: rockets, satellites, quantum-security systems, industrial robots, AI models, medical technologies, advanced electric vehicles.
Virat Kohli has built a business portfolio that extends far beyond cricket. His investments span sports, fashion, fitness, insurance, food, beverages, wellness, gaming and technology. What makes the Virat Kohli Investments story interesting is that he has not simply attached his name to brands. In several cases, he has invested his own capital, taken equity positions and
MS Dhoni Investments have expanded far beyond cricket, covering fintech, drones, electric mobility, food, fitness, insurance, home interiors and creator technology. His portfolio shows a preference for consumer-facing businesses and emerging Indian startups where his brand and experience can add strategic value.