20% Fewer Startups by 2035 if Digital Rules Stay Restrictive: Survey
A survey of 350 Indian startups reveals overwhelming operational strain from digital regulations, with 88% reporting constraints and 72% diverting R&D funds to compliance. The Oxford Economics report projects a 20% decline in startup formation over the next decade, costing 245,000 jobs by 2035. However, principles-based regulation could boost formation by 7% and add 80,000 jobs, offering a path forward.