ET Startup Awards 2025: Eventually, true worth of a firm is millions voting with their money

At the ET Startup Awards event, a panel of the best and the brightest in the startup ecosystem weighed in on what it means to build a sustainable business in an age of constant change and a sharper focus on profitability

As India’s new age companies chart their next phase of growth, conversations around scale, disruption and valuation have taken centre stage. In a decade that has seen startups come of age and public markets open to these businesses, entrepreneurs are navigating a landscape defined by changing consumer expectations and a sharper focus on profitability.