One Of A Kind Startup Awards 2026: GTM Excellence honours startups mastering the art of scale
India’s early-stage startup ecosystem is entering a phase where execution is as critical as innovation. Recognising this shift, The Economic Times, in association with Cashfree Payments, has introduced the One Of A Kind Startup Awards 2026 a platform designed to spotlight emerging, digital-first ventures that are building for scale. Spanning five key categories (AI Innovator, GTM Excellence, Category Creator, Customer Experience Delight, and Bootstrapped Champion), the awards recognise startups that are not just promising, but performance-driven.
