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Subscription Models That Still Work in 2026

Synopsis Not that long ago, subscription businesses felt unstoppable. Streaming services, SaaS tools, productivity apps — everything seemed to be turning into a monthly subscription. Companies loved the predictable revenue. Investors loved the recurring cash flow. And customers… well, at first they loved the convenience. But somewhere along the way, things got a bit messy. […]

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Why Indian Startups Are Choosing Fewer Customers — And Making More Money

Why are Indian startups deliberately targeting fewer customers instead of maximizing user growth? Because acquiring customers has gotten measurably more expensive everywhere, and Indian investors are now rewarding capital efficiency over raw scale. Global data shows customer acquisition costs have risen roughly 60% over the past five years, with B2B SaaS CAC averaging around $1,200 […]

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