Published Online:December 2025
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Entrepreneurship Development
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJED011225
DOI:10.71329/IUPJED/2025.22.4.5-22
Author Name:Saubhagya Singh, Vivek Kumar Gupta and Shivam Shukla
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Subject/Domain:Management
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Pages:5-22
The study explores the downturn of startups in India, drawing comparisons with global trends to identify common and unique challenges. Indian startups face a range of obstacles, including regulatory complexities, limited funding, and market saturation, which are exacerbated by local economic conditions. By analyzing these factors in relation to global startup ecosystem using secondary data, the study highlights how issues like access to capital, competition, and innovation cycles play a role in the success or failure of startups worldwide. The comparative analysis with other global startup ecosystems underscores the structural and operational weaknesses within India’s startup landscape while identifying patterns that impact new ventures. The study offers valuable insights and strategic recommendations aimed at enhancing the sustainability and growth of Indian startups with increasingly competitive global economy.
The fundamental tenet of business has always been profit—profit from the creation and sale of something valuable. It has long been believed that the profit indicated on your balance sheet is a reliable indicator of the success or failure of your company, regardless of whether you own a multinational corporation or operate a tea stall