The Economic Times

India's VC ecosystem shifts to monetization-led growth in 2026, backed by AI, Q-commerce infra and domestic tailwinds: Bain

India's venture capital and growth ecosystem is entering a monetization-led phase in 2026, with investors prioritizing capital efficiency, sustainable profitability and clear exit pathways over growth at all costs, according to the India Venture Capital Report 2026 by Bain & Company.