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Cheryl Lim, Partner, McKinsey, describes a leadership style that looks far ahead without losing sight of what needs to be delivered today.
Her conversation on ET Corner Office Conversations explores how owner CEOs balance bold bets with disciplined execution, and why both are essential to building for the long term.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
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Big bets rarely look obvious at the beginning.
In ET Corner Office Conversations, Cheryl Lim, Partner, McKinsey, reflects on what the Jio story reveals about ambition, conviction and building for an impact that goes beyond immediate returns.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
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Do Indians really need clothes delivered in 8 minutes?
On The Quest, Nykaa's Adwaita Nayar discusses quick commerce, shifting consumer habits and what faster delivery means for the future of fashion retail.
Watch the full episode: piped.video/watch?v=yeQBz7Ai…
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How is Prime Video adapting to the changing streaming landscape?
In this episode of The Brand Equity Show, Prime Video executives, Gaurav Gandhi and Nikhil Madhok, discuss advertising, theatrical releases and emerging revenue models shaping the future of OTT in India.
Watch the full episode: piped.video/watch?v=dTjGDnIU…
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Why can founders make more money than private equity investors?
In this episode of The Quest, Sanjay Nayar explores wealth creation, entrepreneurship and the economics of private equity.
Watch the full episode: piped.video/watch?v=yeQBz7Ai…
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From ₹800 to ₹2,000, India’s beauty shopping basket reflects a shift in consumer spending.
In this Nykaa feature on The Quest, discover how premiumisation, skincare trends and social media are reshaping beauty consumption and driving industry growth.
Watch the full episode: piped.video/watch?v=yeQBz7Ai…
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Why is Prime Video bringing advertising to streaming?
Gaurav Gandhi and Nikhil Madhok decode Prime Video’s evolving business strategy, the growing role of ads in funding content and the future of the streaming experience.
Watch the full episode: piped.video/watch?v=dTjGDnIU…
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From bold bets to rethinking jobs for an AI-led future, Cheryl Lim, Partner, McKinsey, examines what is setting Asia’s strongest leaders apart.
In ET Corner Office Conversations, she brings together lessons on ambition, execution and the leadership behaviours behind outsized value creation across the region.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
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From the rise of midnight shopping and evolving beauty preferences to major shifts in the global advertising business, today's Brand Equity brings together the trends, insights and industry voices shaping the marketing landscape.
Read the full stories in today's Brand Equity. Make this the opportunity for your brand to be seen, heard and remembered. Connect with your Times Response Associate for special packages!
#PowerOfPrint #TimesOfIndia #TOI
#Marketinglnsights #AdvertisingTrends #MarketingLandscape #BrandStrategy #ConsumerTrends #BeautyTrends #DigitalAdvertising #MediaAndMarketing #BrandBuilding #Marketinglnnovation
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Kevin D. Strain, President & CEO, Sun Life, sees a growing opportunity for alternative investments in India.
In ET Corner Office Conversations, he discusses why areas like real estate, infrastructure and private credit could play a bigger role, and why strong local partnerships remain important.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
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The ET Startup Awards 2026 celebrated India’s finest entrepreneurial achievements. But the spotlight wasn’t just on today’s winners. It was also on those who could be next.
We asked leading founders and VCs: What advice would you give the next generation of aspiring ET Startup Award winners?
India’s next big startup story is waiting to be written.
Until next year!
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem
[ET Startup Awards 2026, Indian startups, founders, venture capital, entrepreneurship, startup success, founder advice]
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Congratulations to Pallavi Shrivastava on winning the title of ‘Woman Ahead’ at the ET Startup Awards 2026.
Access to credit remains a major challenge for India’s small businesses. Pallavi Shrivastava is working to change that.
After 15 years in SME financing, she co-founded Progcap to help underserved retailers access the funding they need to grow. Today, its data-driven lending platform serves businesses across supply chains nationwide, making finance more accessible.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #WomanAhead #Progcap #WomenEntrepreneurs #IndianStartups
@pallavi_s @progcap
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Some investors follow the market. Others have a knack for spotting winners early.
Manu Chandra, founder of Sauce, has built his investment strategy around backing promising consumer brands before they become household names. His early bets on The Whole Truth, Mokobara and Innovist reflect the conviction behind that approach.
The successful exit from Innovist to L’Oréal has further strengthened his track record, earning him the ‘Midas Touch’ award at the ET Startup Awards 2026.
Congratulations to Manu Chandra on this well-deserved win!
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #MidasTouch #ManuChandra #VentureCapital #IndianStartups
@IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes
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Success isn’t built overnight. It is engineered through a clear vision and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
The ET Startup Awards 2026 celebrate the ambition, innovation and determination that turn bold ideas into extraordinary achievements and create a lasting impact.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #EngineeredForSuccess #Entrepreneurship #IndianStartups
@IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes
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Building one successful brand is an achievement. Building another takes a whole new level of ambition.
After founding Karagiri, which was acquired by Mensa Brands in 2021, Pallavi Mohadikar turned her attention to everyday jewellery. With Palmonas, she has helped make demi-fine jewellery more accessible to Indian consumers, building a brand around pieces designed to be worn every day.
Her entrepreneurial journey has earned her the ‘Woman Ahead’ award at the ET Startup Awards 2026.
Congratulations to Pallavi Mohadikar on this win and here’s to the next chapter of her journey!
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #WomanAhead #Palmonas #WomenEntrepreneurs #IndianStartups
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Scale in insurance depends on being present wherever customers choose to engage.
ET Corner Office Conversations features Kevin D. Strain, President & CEO, Sun Life, as he explains why a multi-channel distribution strategy matters, and why the right banking partners can be just as important as the channels themselves.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
#ETWorldLeadersForum #ETWLF
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What’s in a name? Quite a story, in Varaha’s case.
At the ET Startup Awards 2026, the founder reveals the inspiration behind its mythological roots.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Varaha #IndianStartups #StartupStories
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Mukund Jha knows that the entrepreneurial journey rarely follows a straight line.
After the highs and setbacks of building startups, the former Dunzo cofounder is making waves with Emergent, the AI-powered platform he launched with his twin brother Madhav in 2024.
With over 5 million users across 190 countries and $50 million in annual recurring revenue within seven months of its public launch, this is a comeback worth celebrating.
Congratulations, Mukund, a fitting winner of the ‘Comeback Kid’ award at the ET Startup Awards 2026.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #ComebackKid #Emergent #ArtificialIntelligence #IndianStartups
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India’s fintech success stories are plenty. But is there a secret formula behind them?
At the ET Startup Awards 2026, Pallavi Shrivastava of Progcap weighs in on what it really takes to make it in fintech.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #PallaviShrivastava #Progcap #Fintech #IndianStartups
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Born out of IISc Bengaluru, Theranautilus is developing magnetically guided nanorobots to tackle stubborn infections, starting with root canal treatments.
Its work at the intersection of physics and healthcare has earned Theranautilus the ‘Top Innovator’ award at the ET Startup Awards 2026.
Congratulations to founders Ambarish Ghosh, Peddi Shanmukh Srinivas and Debayan Dasgupta on their pioneering work, where nano technology meets modern medicine.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Theranautilus #DeepTech #HealthcareInnovation #IndianStartups
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What changes when a startup becomes a publicly listed company? And how do founders balance the expectations of shareholders with the ambition to keep growing?
At the ET Startup Awards 2026, Lalit Keshre, CEO, Groww, and Vidit Aatrey, CEO, Meesho came together for the session ‘From Startup to Ticker: The Listing Journey’. They shared their perspectives on the journey to the stock market, the responsibilities that come with going public and the importance of holding on to the startup mindset.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Groww #Meesho #IPO #IndianStartups #StartupEcosystem
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At the ET Startup Awards 2026, Mukund Jha of Emergent shares his take on what founders can count on and what they probably shouldn’t.
Experience truly is the best teacher.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #MukundJha #Emergent #StartupLife #IndianStartups
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What sets Habuild apart is how it has grown. With no external funding and no dependence on heavy marketing, this business was built largely on users coming back and bringing others with them.
By turning wellness into a daily habit, Habuild has built a loyal community and a sustainable growth engine around it.
Congratulations to Habuild on winning ‘Bootstrap Champ’ at the ET Startup Awards 2026.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026
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Even the winners don’t get a free pass from a little on-stage grilling!
The Groww founders field a cheeky question at the ET Startup Awards 2026 and show us how to keep things diplomatic.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Groww #StartupOfTheYear #IndianStartups
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The ‘Social Enterprise’ title at the ET Startup Awards 2026 goes to Varaha, a climate-tech company building carbon-removal projects around smallholder agriculture.
By helping farmers adopt sustainable practices and access carbon markets, Varaha is creating climate impact while opening new economic opportunities for rural communities.
Congratulations to the team on building a scalable model with real-world impact.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Varaha
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At the ET Startup Awards 2026, we asked founders to imagine how AI could reshape their role, routines and priorities in 5 years.
The answers offer an interesting glimpse into how leadership itself may evolve.
What part of your role do you think will look most different in five years?
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026
@SauceVc @Palmonas @PatrikAntoni1 @armatrix_IN @VaniKola @ishanishu
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Startup culture has its own set of unwritten rules. But which ones actually deserve a green flag? The jury is out.
At the ET Startup Awards 2026, we got founders and VCs to weigh in on the habits, trends and quirks of startup life.
What’s a startup green flag you’ll always push for?
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The business beyond the buzz. Icons that never retire. Two-wheeler brands shifting gears on accessories.
The middlemen adding complexity to creator campaigns. And why online shopping isn’t always cheaper.
Brand Equity brings together the trends, insights and conversations shaping the business of brands.
Make this the opportunity for your brand to be seen, heard and remembered.
Connect with your Times Response Associate for special packages!
Today's BE in 5 featuring Amit Agarwal | Kaashvi Lalit Hirandani | Nitin Joshi | Kiran Shah | Anirudh Sridharan | Shekhar Banerjee | Siddhaarth Aalambayan | Mansi Gupta Panpalia | Ravneet Phokela | Ravi G Bhatia | Sumeet Narang | Vimal Sumbly | Lokesh Sharma | Shubhamoy Das | Dinesh Rathore
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Congratulations to Groww on winning ‘Startup of the Year’ at the ET Startup Awards 2026.
Nine years after four former Flipkart colleagues set out to simplify investing, Groww has become India’s largest stockbroking platform by user base. Its 2025 IPO marked another major chapter in that journey.
With customers across virtually every postal code in India, Groww has shown that rapid scale can still be built with discipline.
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We asked the founders and VCs at the ET Startup Awards 2026 to rate their work-life balance. Let’s just say the numbers got interesting.
What would you rate your work-life balance out of 10?
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For Kevin D. Strain, President & CEO, Sun Life, financial security is something built over a lifetime.
In ET Corner Office Conversations, he looks at how insurers and policymakers can support that journey through better alignment and a long-term view.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
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A campus-born robotics idea has earned Armatrix the ‘Best on Campus’ title at the ET Startup Awards 2026.
Inspired by the International Space Station’s robotic arm, the IIT Kanpur-founded startup is developing snake-like robotic systems for hazardous industrial spaces where human intervention carries serious risk.
With $2.1 million in pre-seed funding, Armatrix is turning ambitious research into a category with real-world potential.
If you could go back to your campus days, what innovation would you explore?
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AI may make financial services faster, but its biggest value could be giving people more time for the moments that still need a human touch.
In ET Corner Office Conversations, Kevin D. Strain, President & CEO, Sun Life, explains how AI can take on routine interactions while creating more space for empathy, judgement and human connection where they matter most.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
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Some startup habits build culture. Others build chaos. Let’s find out which is which!
At the ET Startup Awards 2026, we put a few familiar faces on the spot with a quick round of Red Flag, Green Flag: Founder Edition.
What’s one startup culture trend that gets an instant red flag from you? Tell us in the comments below! ⬇️
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Who said startup style had to follow the boardroom rulebook?
At this year’s ET Startup Awards, personal style had as much range as the people in the room.
A reminder that founder dressing is no longer about fitting a mould, but about wearing what feels unmistakably your own.
Which look would you borrow for your own wardrobe?
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India’s deep tech story is expanding into areas that demand original research, long-term capital, complex engineering and the ability to build for global markets.
At ET Startup Awards 2026, Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner, Accel, chaired a panel on “Building the hard stuff: India’s deep tech moonshots,” bringing together Dheemanth Nagaraj, Cofounder and CEO, Agrani Labs; Kshitij Khandelwal, Cofounder and CTO, Pixxel; and Laina Emmanuel, Cofounder and CEO, BrainSightAI, to discuss what it takes to build ambitious deep tech companies in India and what the next decade could hold.
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Parle’s first-ever CEO. Reliance’s FMCG playbook. Brands getting trolled on purpose. Streaming’s profitability test. And why your agency is now your data risk.
Today’s BE in 5, featuring George Kovoor, T Krishnakumar, Sree Chandran, Rohit Goyal, Keerat Grewal, @rajcheerfull, @tejkarran, @adityapittie, Mautik Tolia, Pep Figueiredo, @iamgauravgandhi, @madhoknikhil, Attreyi Mukherjee, Ranjana Adhikari, Bobby Pawar, @ambimgp and @harishbijoor.
Swipe through, then pick up today’s Brand Equity with The Economic Times for the full stories.
#BrandEquity #BEin5 #Marketing #Advertising
@sonalikrishna @pratishtha212 @sruthijith @pravthampi @Utopiandevil
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At the ET Startup Awards 2026, we asked some of the people shaping India’s startup ecosystem about the qualities they built along the way, and the one obsession that ultimately gave them their edge. Because sometimes, the difference between a good idea and something exceptional lies in what you choose to pursue relentlessly.
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AI might be changing the world, but can it keep up with the wit in this room?
Between the big conversations and the bigger wins, the ET Startup Awards 2026 had its fair share of laughs too. Things took a lighter turn as Suresh Venkat threw a few curveball questions at some familiar faces in the front row.
If you could ask this distinguished front row just one question, what would it be? Tell us in the comments! 👇
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@ighose @VaniKola @PiyushGoyal
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For the winners of the ET Startup Awards 2026, this recognition is more than a moment of celebration. It's a reminder of how far they've come, a vote of confidence in what they're building and an inspiration to keep pushing boundaries.
Here's to the founders, their teams and the many milestones still to come. Join us in congratulating them once again. Share your wishes for our winners below!
@lkeshre @_groww @SauceVc @Palmonas @pallavi_s @progcap @bothras @habuild_in @_VishrantDave @armatrix_IN @PrateeshAwasthi
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India has the talent, innovation and entrepreneurial strength to compete with the best in the world. The next step is turning that potential into global leadership.
At the ET Startup Awards 2026, Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, delivered a powerful message to Indian entrepreneurs on the need to look beyond domestic markets, seize global opportunities and build businesses that put India at the forefront of the world economy.
Which Indian startup do you think has the potential to become a global leader? Tag them in the comments below. ⬇️
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Building a successful business takes vision, resilience and the confidence to think big. These qualities continue to drive India's next generation of entrepreneurs.
At the ET Startup Awards 2026, V Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO - IDFC First Bank, shared his perspective in a special address celebrating the ambition and entrepreneurial spirit shaping India's future.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Startups #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupEcosystem
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Great conversations, new connections and opportunities to collaborate!
The ET Startup Awards 2026 brought together some of India's leading founders, investors and business leaders, creating a space to exchange ideas, share experiences and build connections beyond the stage.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Startups #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #Networking #StartupEcosystem
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Celebrating the founders and startups whose bold ideas, ambition and determination have set them apart.
Congratulations to all the winners of the ET Startup Awards 2026! Here's to the businesses breaking new ground and the people building India's next big success stories.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Startups #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupEcosystem
@lkeshre @_groww @ishanishu @_harshjain26 @Manu_Chandra @SauceVc @Palmonas @pallavi_s @progcap @bothras @habuild_in @mukundjha @emergentlabs @_VishrantDave @armatrix_IN @PrateeshAwasthi @varahaearth
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Celebrating the founders and startups whose bold ideas, ambition and determination have set them apart.
Congratulations to all the winners of the ET Startup Awards 2026! Here's to the businesses breaking new ground and the people building India's next big success stories.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Startups #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupEcosystem
@lkeshre @_groww @ishanishu @_harshjain26 @Manu_Chandra @SauceVc @Palmonas @pallavi_s @progcap @bothras @habuild_in @mukundjha @emergentlabs @_VishrantDave @armatrix_IN @PrateeshAwasthi @varahaearth
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At the ET Startup Awards 2026, V. Vaidyanathan, MD & CEO, IDFC FIRST Bank, shares why the bank is betting big on India’s startup ecosystem.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Startups #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupEcosystem
@IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @indiqube @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes
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Government initiatives have helped Indian startups grow, innovate and reach new markets, creating more opportunities for entrepreneurs across the country.
Our Guest of Honour, @PiyushGoyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has been instrumental in advancing several initiatives supporting Indian startups. Today, he takes the stage for a fireside chat at the ET Startup Awards 2026.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Startups #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupEcosystem
@IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @indiqube @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes
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The spotlight is on India’s next generation of startup success stories as the ET Startup Awards 2026 celebrates the ambition, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit driving the country forward.
@satyan, Chairman, Times Internet Limited, takes the stage to address an audience of India’s leading founders, investors and business leaders.
#ETStartupAwards #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StartupEcosystem
@IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @indiqube @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes
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Taking a startup public is a defining milestone. The journey from building a business to listing it on the stock exchange, however, comes with its own challenges. How do founders prepare for this transition, and what does it take to build a company ready for the public markets?
@viditaatrey, CEO, @Meesho_Official, and @lkeshre, CEO, @_groww, come together for an insightful panel discussion on 'From Startup to Ticker: The Listing Journey' at the ET Startup Awards 2026.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Startups #IPO #IndianStartups
@IDFCFIRSTBank @EdgeByTitan @indiqube @TheLeelaHotels @Tracxn @EconomicTimes
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India's deep tech startups are taking on complex challenges with the potential to transform industries and create global impact. But what does it take to turn these ambitious ideas into businesses built for scale?
At the ET Startup Awards 2026, Dheemanth Nagaraj, Cofounder & CEO, Agrani Labs; Kshitij Khandelwal, Cofounder & CTO, @PixxelSpace; and Laina Emmanuel, Cofounder & CEO, @BrainSightAI, come together for 'Building the Hard Stuff: India's Deep Tech Moonshots', a panel discussion chired by Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner, @Accel.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #DeepTech #IndianStartups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem
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Every big startup story begins with ambition. Tonight, we celebrate the people turning that ambition into businesses that are changing India.
The stage is being set for the ET Startup Awards 2026, bringing together the country's leading founders, investors and business leaders for an evening of conversations, recognition and celebration.
Stay tuned as we bring you all the action from #ETStartupAwards 2026.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #Startups #Founders #StartupEcosystem
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The wait is almost over. The stage is set.
And India’s biggest startup celebration is almost here.
Watch the event live tomorrow at 6 PM
Visit: etstartupawards.com
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Over the years, the ET Startup Awards has recognised founders and businesses at different stages of their growth. Many have since gone on to achieve remarkable scale, become household names and redefine the industries they operate in.
As we gear up for ET Startup Awards 2026, we look back at some of our past winners and the milestones that have shaped their journeys.
#ETStartupAwards #ETSA2026 #StartupAlumni #IndianStartups #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #Founders
@zomato @zerodha @Swiggy @oyorooms @Lenskart_com
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Scaling a startup takes more than a great idea. The right people, partnerships and support can make all the difference. The ET Startup Awards 2026 jury shares what needs to come together for Indian startups to grow, compete and build at scale.
What makes you recommend a startup to someone else? Tell us in the comments below ⬇️
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Indian consumers are changing, and so are the opportunities for startups building solutions for them. The ET Startup Awards 2026 jury shares why growing consumer confidence and room for disruption make India an exciting market to build in.
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