A report indicates that our country has become the third-largest base for startups globally and is projected to grow by 2.2 times with 3100 new startups annually. As a result of this remarkable growth, there has been a rise in Startup Media, which now covers all aspects of startups, including funding news, sector analysis, and startup stories. Here is a compilation of the top ten news websites in India that focus on startups.

1. The Economic Times

The Economic Times is an Indian daily newspaper publication focused on business and owned by The Times Group. Established in 1961, it is the largest business daily in Asia and one of the top three in the world. The newspaper's website is the leading source of business news in India. In 2018, the company introduced a members-only platform called ET Prime, which offers content related to the Indian economy, international finance, share prices, commodity prices, and other financial matters.

2. VCCircle

VCCircle Founded in 2005 by Sahad P.V, VCCircle is a part of Mosaic Digital, a subsidiary of HT Media Limited, India's leading media tech company that caters to the growing demands of investors, entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprise tech companies. Based in New Delhi, VCCircle was the first website in India to introduce a premium subscription model. It offers coverage on deals, exits, M&A, investors, investments, entrepreneurship, management, and strategy. With credible journalism and innovative brand solutions, VCCircle delivers advanced research and insights that inform critical decisions, move markets, and empower top companies and careers.

3. Inc42

Inc42 is a prominent media tech company established in January 2015. They cover all technology aspects in India's internet economy, from breaking news to discovering promising startups, upcoming trends, and simplifying complex concepts. With over 30,000 published stories, more than 50 research reports, and hundreds of conferences and events, the company claims to reach over 25 million tech leaders and professionals every month. In 2020, they introduced Inc42 Plus, a membership program that offers premium tools and analytics to help industry leaders and professionals stay ahead of India's tech economy. The membership program has already attracted over 10,000 members, making it India's fastest-growing media membership.

4.YourStory

YourStory, founded by Shradha Sharma in 2008, is a prominent media tech company that covers startup stories. Their official website claims to receive 120 million content views per month, which can significantly benefit your startup. Additionally, YourStory has a vast social media following of approximately 4.6 million. The company has published nearly 60,000 stories of entrepreneurs and changemakers, providing over 50,000 entrepreneurs with networking and funding opportunities. YourStory also collaborates with some of the world's biggest brands to enhance their visibility and engagement with the tech-savvy reader base through high-quality content.

5. Entrackr

Entrackr, based in Gurgaon, was established in 2017 by Jai Vardhan and Jitendra Singh. The media platform is dedicated to entrepreneurs, startups, and technology enthusiasts, covering technology startups and their advancements with daily in-depth analysis and insights. Their objective is to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary knowledge to make a positive impact on the tech-driven startup ecosystem.

6. Free Press Journal

Founded by Swaminathan Sadanand in 1928, The Free Press Journal is among the oldest English dailies published in Mumbai. The newspaper played a vital role in voicing India's struggle for independence. Their platform covers a wide range of news and articles. The publication faced multiple suspensions by the British authorities under the Press Act, which granted them the power to seize any press or publication. Despite facing such obstacles, the newspaper continued its publication for more than nine decades.

7.Livemint

Launched in 2007, Livemint is a financial daily newspaper published by HT Media that provides national, international, and business news coverage along with market updates and analysis of significant events. It is one of the rapidly growing news websites in India that offers multimedia features such as videos, podcasts, and slideshows. Additionally, the company introduced a premium weekend magazine named Lounge, which caters to readers' lifestyle, interests, and passions.

8. Businessworld Disrupt

In 2016, Businessworld launched BW Disrupt, a media platform dedicated to startups, to tap into the burgeoning buzz of entrepreneurship in India's startup ecosystem.

Based in New Delhi, BW Disrupt provides support to aspiring young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas by connecting them with investors and giving them a chance to engage with renowned figures from the corporate world. It covers daily developments in the startup space, highlighting entrepreneurs who can serve as an inspiration to others seeking to enter the field.

9. VIESTORIES

VIESTORIES is a business media platform that launched in 2020 and has quickly become one of India's fastest-growing platforms for entrepreneurs and startups to share their stories. They offer video talks, interviews, articles, and news to showcase the journeys of these startups and influencers, which can be shared worldwide.

The company boasts over 700 stories, over 1000 funding news, and thousands of entrepreneurs' stories published to date. Their goal is to support and contribute to the "Make in India" initiative, inspiring youth to develop innovative ideas and turn them into successful businesses. They have a passionate and dedicated team working on research, networking, content creation, design, writing, shooting, editing, and social media marketing.

10. Indian Startup News

Indian Startup News is a media and information platform that offers comprehensive coverage of the Indian startup ecosystem, from start to finish. Its mission is to empower, connect, and grow the Indian Startup Ecosystem by providing top-quality and timely startup news.

Established in Bangalore in 2019, Indian Startup News has grown significantly. The platform seeks to uncover and showcase the entrepreneurial ventures of tier 2 and tier 3 cities, bringing them out of obscurity and connecting them with the key players in the startup ecosystem.