New Delhi: India’s small businesses are entering 2026 with a clear focus on technology-driven growth as 83 per cent of small business leaders in the country say that Artificial Intelligence has become essential for business growth, a new report said on Thursday.

The data compiled by LinkedIn highlights how AI, brand credibility, and professional networks are reshaping the future of entrepreneurship in India.

The ‘Small Business Work Change India Report’ shows that more Indians are choosing to become entrepreneurs, with the number of LinkedIn members adding “founder” to their profile rising by 104 per cent in just one year.

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