In the age of AI, mentorship is the new capital

Globally, there are more than 150 million startups in active mode. As of March 31, 2026, India has over 2.23 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups, with over 55,200 entities registered in FY 2025–26 alone. The actual figure will be much higher.

There is, however, one major caveat. More than 90 percent fail to reach cruising altitude, shattering both ambitions and wallets in the delusional process.