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The AI-First Tech Stack for Indian Startups in 2026: What to Build With and Why
A practical 2026 startup stack using Next.js, managed data and authentication, replaceable AI providers, observability, and Indian payment infrastructure.

A practical 2026 startup stack using Next.js, managed data and authentication, replaceable AI providers, observability, and Indian payment infrastructure.

A Director of Engineering breaks down the real stack, sprint schedule, and trade-offs behind shipping an AI-assisted MVP in 30 days — and the specific cases where rushing it will cost you more later.