Homegrown startups outperform returnee tech talent, study shows
Published on: Feb. 9, 2026, 7:58 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
aAnew study suggests that in India’s competitive startup ecosystem, domestic founders now outperform returning diaspora entrepreneurs over the long run. Research comparing 596 Indian high-tech startups finds local founders lead on longevity, revenue and valuation. The authors call this shift the “returnee paradox” in India’s tech space.
