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2025 Sees 30% Surge in Startup Closures Amid Challenges
10/26/2025
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Story summary
- As India nears Startup India's 10th anniversary on January 16, 2026, 2025 saw 11,223 startups shut down, up 30% from 2024.
- Sectors most affected include e-commerce and SaaS, signaling a correction.
- Funding fatigue and high compliance costs are cited as systemic issues.
- Manoj Singh, Founder of TICE News, urges policy realism and a National Startup Failure Registry.
- Meanwhile, 1,700 second-time founders re-enter the market, pursuing sustainable sectors.
