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ETSA 2026: Jury to pick winners today; SoftBank trims Lenskart stake

The day has arrived! The elite jury of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 will convene in Bengaluru today to select the brightest stars in India’s startup galaxy. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

ETSA 2026: Jury to pick winners today; SoftBank trims Lenskart stake

The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 will unveil its elite jury today, tasked with selecting India's brightest startup stars. The distinguished panel, chaired by Wipro's Rishad Premji, includes Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Mukesh Bansal, Sachin Bansal, Mithun Sacheti, Nandita Sinha, Ajit Mohan, Irina Ghose, Paras Chopra, Abhiraj Singh Bhal, and Aryaman Vikram Birla. The top honor, Startup of the Year, will be awarded to the most outstanding new-age industry entrant.

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