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

New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): 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.

Bain expects deal activity to remain steady heading into 2026, with conviction strengthening across infrastructure-led and new-age themes.