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Digital rules threaten Rs 91,500-cr startup funding
Published 29 June 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis A new report warns that stricter digital regulations in India could cost the startup ecosystem Rs 91,500 crore in annual venture capital and lead
Synopsis A new report warns that stricter digital regulations in India could cost the startup ecosystem Rs 91,500 crore in annual venture capital and lead to 245,000 fewer jobs by 2035. The study highlights that 88% of startups feel operational constraints from current rules, with resources shifting to compliance. Conversely, an enabling framework could boost investment and job creation.
Published: June 29, 2026 โข 5:29 PM IST ยท Updated: June 29, 2026 โข 6:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis A new report warns that stricter digital regulations in India could cost the startup ecosystem Rs 91,500 crore in annual venture capital and lead to 245,000 fewer jobs by 2035. The study highlights that 88% of startups feel operational constraints from current rules, with resources shifting to compliance.
Conversely, an enabling framework could boost investment and job creation.