Best Team Building Companies in India 2026

The short answer: The best team building companies in India for 2026 are those that design and deliver their own activities in-house, have transparent pricing, and a verifiable track record of client satisfaction. Based on our research — including direct visits to each competitor's website — the top options are The Thought Bulb, Team Building Pro, Engage4more, Corporate Compass, Sieger Group, and Trebound, with significant differences in transparency, specialisation, and quality control.

In this article

1. How we evaluated each company
2. Quick comparison table
3. The Thought Bulb — our take
4. Engage4more
5. Team Building Pro
6. Corporate Compass
7. Sieger Group
8. Trebound
9. Who can prove they've worked in your city?
10. How to choose the right company for your team
11. FAQs

Choosing a team building company in India is harder than it looks. Every provider's website claims to be the "#1" in the country. Most hide their pricing. And the difference between a truly memorable experience and a forgettable afternoon of icebreakers often comes down to one thing: whether the company actually designed the activities themselves, or is reselling someone else's kit.

We've spent time researching the major players — visiting each company's website, documenting their claims, and cross-referencing them with third-party sources. Every fact about a competitor in this article is cited directly from their own website. Here's what we found, presented without exaggeration.

Disclosure: We are The Thought Bulb, one of the companies reviewed below. We've included ourselves here because HR managers tell us they want to see us evaluated alongside competitors — not just on our own page. We've tried to be fair and factual throughout. Where we have advantages, we say so; where we don't, we say that too.

How we evaluated each company

We looked at eight dimensions that HR managers and event organisers tell us actually matter when choosing a partner:

• Activity quality & ownership — Are activities designed in-house and 100% proprietary, or sourced/resold from a catalogue? In-house design means your facilitator knows every detail of the activity. Resold activities mean they are reading from someone else's guide.
• Facilitator safety credentials — Are facilitators First Aid certified? For activities involving physical movement, large groups, or outdoor settings, this is a basic duty-of-care requirement that many companies skip.
• Tech & AI-based activities — Does the company offer activities powered by technology — custom web apps, AI integrations, GPS-based hunts, or digital game platforms — or is the entire catalogue pen-and-paper?
• Proprietary event technology — Does the company have its own gamified event application for live scoring, real-time leaderboards, and participant interaction, or do they rely on generic tools like Kahoot or WhatsApp polls?
• Pricing transparency — Can you get an estimate before picking up the phone?
• City coverage — Do they have actual facilitators in your city, or are they flying someone in?
• Verified reviews — How many real, named reviews do they have on Google?
• Specialisation — Are they a pure team building company, or do they also book comedians, artists, and motivational speakers as their core business?

Quick comparison table

Advanced differentiators comparison

The table above covers headline factors. The table below covers the differentiators that matter for discerning buyers — and where the gaps between companies are sharpest.

Research methodology: All columns were verified by visiting each company's official website in June 2026. "Not mentioned" means the information was actively looked for and not found — it does not mean the company does not have the capability, only that it is not publicly documented.

1. The Thought Bulb

The Thought Bulb — thethoughtbulb.com

Founded: December 2017  |  HQ: Delhi NCR  |  Cities: Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore (core) + 9 more  |  Activities: 152+ proprietary

The Thought Bulb is a Delhi-based team building specialist that designs and delivers all its activities in-house — meaning no reselling, no licensing, no outsourcing. Its catalogue of 152+ programmes includes everything from CSR activities (Build a Bicycle, Victory Wheels) to high-energy games (Domino Challenge, Million Pixels) to leadership workshops (Everyday Leadership, Everest Challenge).

What sets it apart most visibly: it is the only team building company in India with a public pricing page. Programmes start at ₹21,999 for DIY activity kits, ₹25,000 for virtual sessions, ₹75,000 for Lite in-person programmes, and ₹1,50,000 for Premium experiences. This transparency saves significant time for HR managers who need budget estimates upfront.

"Every activity in our catalogue is proprietary — designed, tested, and owned by us. We never outsource or resell third-party programs." — The Thought Bulb website

Its Google review count stands at 2,000+ at 4.8 / 5 — the second highest raw count in this comparison after Corporate Compass, though Corporate Compass's Google listing is categorised as a "Learning center" and spans all audience types including schools and colleges. Among companies operating exclusively in the corporate team building space, TTB's review count is the most significant independently verifiable signal of delivery volume and client satisfaction.

What genuinely differentiates The Thought Bulb

1. Zero outsourcing — every programme is in-house, end to end. Unlike companies that operate as marketplaces or aggregators, The Thought Bulb designs, owns, and delivers every activity in its own catalogue. No third-party facilitators, no licensed content, no resold kits. This means the facilitator on the day genuinely knows the programme inside out — because they helped build it. No other company in this comparison makes an equivalent claim.

2. First Aid certified facilitators. All Thought Bulb facilitators hold First Aid certification — a basic but important safety credential for activities involving physical movement, large groups, and outdoor settings. None of the five other companies researched here mention First Aid certification for their facilitators on their websites. For HR managers running events with 100+ participants, this is a meaningful due-diligence point.

3. The largest catalogue of AI-based and technology-driven activities in India. The Thought Bulb has a dedicated Technology Activities category on its website — and its most popular programmes include AI Movie Making, Zen Quest VR, Meta Quest Challenge, Drone Around the World (live drone building and racing), and AR-enabled treasure hunts. These are not generic digital quizzes — they are purpose-built technology experiences. TTB has documented case studies delivering tech-infused activities for Google Cloud CXOs (AR-based heritage hunt), Siemens (drone building in Dehradun), Cisco (GPS-enabled city hunt in Goa), and Safeguard Global (augmented reality virtual program). No other company in this comparison has a dedicated tech/AI activity category or equivalent documented delivery evidence.

Dedicated activity categories (from navigation):
📡 Technology Activities — Tech-themed challenges  |  💡 Innovation Activities — Creative & tech builds

Most Popular tech activities listed:
Zen Quest VR  ·  AI Movie Making Challenge  ·  Meta Quest (Virtual)

Tech activities documented in case studies:
AR Teambuilding for Google Cloud CXOs  ·  Drone Challenge for Siemens  ·  GPS City Hunt for Cisco  ·  AR Virtual Program for Safeguard Global  ·  Eskoops Gaming App for Samsung

Source: thethoughtbulb.com/technology-team-building and case studies pages, accessed June 2026

4. Proprietary gamified event web application — Rally Point. The Thought Bulb operates its own custom gamified event platform (internally called Eskoops, also known as Rally Point) that powers live scoring, real-time leaderboards, team dashboards, and interactive challenges during programmes. This platform is documented in a Samsung case study titled "Participants and their family members use our Eskoops Gaming App & create a buzz!" No other company in this comparison offers an equivalent proprietary event app. Competitors rely on generic third-party tools (Kahoot, WhatsApp polls, Zoom breakouts) for digital interactivity — TTB has a built-for-purpose platform.

5. Documented delivery across 50+ Indian cities and 15+ countries. TTB publishes 70 case studies on its website — all publicly accessible, named, and detailed. These cover delivery in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Goa, Jaipur, Chennai, Kolkata, Gurugram, Noida, Udaipur, Kerala, Lonavala, and Dehradun within India, and internationally in Bangkok (Thailand), Colombo and Yala (Sri Lanka), Bali (Indonesia), Bhaktapur Durbar Square (Nepal), and Manila (Philippines). The case studies include named clients: Google, Cisco, EY, BCG, Airbnb, Roche, Siemens, KPMG, Infosys, Amazon, Samsung, HCL, Panasonic, Bosch, Airbus, and more. This level of documented, verifiable delivery evidence is not matched by any other company in this comparison.

India locations with documented delivery: Mumbai · Delhi · Bangalore · Hyderabad · Pune · Goa · Jaipur · Chennai · Kolkata · Gurugram · Noida · Udaipur · Kerala · Lonavala · Dehradun · Agra · and more

International delivery documented: Bangkok (Thailand) · Colombo & Yala (Sri Lanka) · Bali (Indonesia) · Bhaktapur, Nepal · Manila (Philippines)

Named clients in published case studies: Google · Cisco · EY · BCG · Airbnb · Roche · Siemens · KPMG · Infosys · Amazon · Samsung · HCL · Qualcomm · Flipkart · Panasonic · Bosch · Airbus · Swiss Re · Danone · Hero · GSK · Dr. Reddy's · Novartis · Gap Inc. · Taj SATS · OYO · OLX · Adani · CARS24 · M&S · AXA · Sainsbury's · NPCI

Stats from case studies page: 500+ companies · 50,000+ participants · 15+ countries · 100% custom programmes

Source: thethoughtbulb.com/case-studies — 70 publicly accessible case studies, all named and detailed. Accessed June 2026.

The main limitation is geographic depth: while TTB operates across 50+ cities, its three fully staffed hub teams are in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bangalore. For very deep tier-2 or tier-3 city requirements with no travel component, Sieger's wider network may be worth considering.

What works well

• Only company with public pricing
• 2,000+ Google reviews at 4.8 ★ — highest count among pure corporate team building companies
• All 152+ activities proprietary, 100% in-house — zero outsourcing
• First Aid certified facilitators — not mentioned by any competitor
• Only company with AI & VR activity category (AI Movie Making, Zen Quest VR, Drone Challenge, AR hunts)
• Proprietary gamified event app (Rally Point / Eskoops) — no competitor equivalent
• 70 publicly available case studies with named Fortune 500 clients
• Documented delivery in 50+ Indian cities and 15+ countries
• CSR activities with verifiable social impact (bicycles donated, wheelchairs distributed)

Limitations to know

• Full-service hub teams only in 3 cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore); outstation delivery requires travel
• Premium and Full-Day Training programmes carry a higher entry price than smaller operators

Best for: Companies wanting a transparent, technology-forward specialist with the most documented delivery track record in the market. Particularly strong for mid-to-large teams (50–700 participants), tech-enabled programmes, CSR events, and international offsites.

2. Engage4more

Engage4more — engage4more.com

Est: ~2011 (15th anniversary badge visible on homepage, June 2026)  |  HQ: Mumbai  |  Cities: Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai

Engage4more is one of India's larger employee engagement companies — but it is not purely a team building specialist. At its core, it operates as a marketplace that connects corporates with artists, comedians, motivational speakers, and activity providers. The site's own page title calls it "India's Top Artist Booking & Employee Engagement Company" — with team building listed as the 8th of 8 navigation categories, behind Motivational Speakers, Comedians, Singers/Live Bands, Emcees, Filler Acts, Differently Abled Artists, and Virtual Activities.

Page title: "India's Top Artist Booking & Employee Engagement Company | Engage4more"

Navigation menu (in order): Motivational Speakers · Comedians · Singers & Live Bands · Emcees · Filler Acts · Differently Abled Artists · Virtual Activities · Corporate Team Building (last of 8 categories)

Homepage stats claimed: 3,500+ Clients · 15,000+ Events · 5,000+ Artists · 15 Years Standing

Source: engage4more.com, accessed June 2026. Team building is the last of 8 service categories listed in navigation.

The company claims 3,500+ clients and 15,000+ events, which if accurate represents significant scale. However, the marketplace model means activity quality can vary — because the person facilitating your programme may be a third-party vendor rather than an Engage4more employee. Pricing is not publicly available; all quotes require contacting them.

What works well

• Established track record (est. ~2011, 15+ years)
• Broad service scope — can bundle team building with artists and entertainment
• Large claimed client roster (3,500+)

Limitations to know

• Not a pure team building company — artist booking is the primary business (listed first in navigation)
• Marketplace model means facilitator quality may vary
• No public pricing
• No verifiable public Google review count found

Best for: Large conferences or annual days where you want to bundle team activities with entertainment and artists in one vendor relationship.

Facts sourced from: engage4more.com (homepage, navigation, meta title) — accessed June 2026

3. Team Building Pro

Team Building Pro — teambuildingpro.in

HQ: Gurgaon (WeWork Forum, DLF Cyber City)  |  Experience: 18+ years (self-claimed)  |  Cities: Primarily Gurgaon/NCR; also Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai

Team Building Pro is one of the older players in the space, operating for 18+ years from its Gurgaon headquarters. It claims 180+ activities, 600+ corporate clients, 200,000+ individuals facilitated, and 45+ India destinations — numbers that, if accurate, represent substantial experience.

Stats claimed (as shown on homepage):
18+ Years · 180+ Activities · 3,500+ Workshops · 200,000+ Individuals · 600+ Clients · 45+ India Destinations · 8+ Global Destinations

Client logos visible: Google, EY, BCG, BBC World, Sony, BMW, Cisco, Tata, Wipro, Dell

Note observed: Homepage JavaScript counters were found partially unloaded ("0 +") on review date — suggesting incomplete rendering or placeholder values not replaced.

Source: teambuildingpro.in, accessed June 2026. Stats reflect the company's own published claims.

The company positions its facilitators' energy and international training credentials as its differentiator, and also offers OD (Organization Development) interventions alongside pure team building. Its client list includes recognisable global names.

Like most competitors, pricing is entirely hidden. No public rates, no starting estimates. The homepage JavaScript counter issue noted above is a small but telling quality-control indicator.

What works well

• Long operating history (18+ years) gives delivery experience
• Wide range of activity types including OD interventions
• Notable client names (Google, EY, Tata, Wipro)
• Gurgaon-local for Delhi NCR corporates

Limitations to know

• Gurgaon-centric despite pan-India claims
• No public pricing
• No verifiable Google review count found
• Website counter rendering issue observed during research

Best for: Delhi NCR / Gurgaon-based companies wanting a local specialist with a long track record and OD capability alongside team activities.

Facts sourced from: teambuildingpro.in (homepage stats, client logos) — accessed June 2026

4. Corporate Compass

Corporate Compass — corporatecompass.in

HQ: Mumbai  |  Website launched: August 2024  |  Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Goa, Ahmedabad, + 1 more (10 cities)

Corporate Compass is a newer entrant focused on business simulation games and gamified team experiences. Its standout programmes include the Million Dollar Challenge, Mount Everest simulation, Murder Mystery, Auction Premier League, Chain Reaction, and Geo Hunt — engaging formats with genuine learning outcomes, particularly for senior audiences.

Homepage headline: "India's #1 Corporate Team Building Company"

Key observation: The homepage statistics section displays counters showing "000+" as placeholder values — these are JavaScript-animated counters that were still rendering at time of capture. The stat boxes were visible but the final claimed numbers had not loaded, indicating these figures are rendered client-side and were not accessible during review.

Named clients visible: Aditya Birla, DBS, LinkedIn India, Capgemini, HDFC, Starbucks, SBI, Godrej, Deloitte, Cimpress

Best-selling workshops listed: Million Dollar Challenge · Mount Everest Challenge · Murder Mystery · Auction Premier League · Chain Reaction · Geo Hunt

Source: corporatecompass.in, accessed June 2026. Website was first published August 2024 per Open Graph metadata. Stats counters were in placeholder/loading state at time of documentation.

Its client list includes recognisable names and it has published several detailed case studies. The simulation-forward approach works well for senior and leadership audiences who respond better to strategic games than purely physical activities.

One notable data point: Corporate Compass has 5,826 Google reviews at 4.8 ★ — the highest raw count in this comparison. However, their Google Maps listing is categorised as a "Learning center" rather than an event management or team building company, which suggests the review pool includes students, school groups, and other non-corporate audiences alongside enterprise clients. The number is real but context matters when comparing it to purely corporate review counts.

Their website was published in August 2024, and some homepage statistics display as JavaScript placeholders at time of review — making it harder to independently verify the corporate delivery scale they claim.

What works well

• Genuinely differentiated simulation portfolio
• Good for leadership and senior audiences
• Wide city coverage (10 cities)
• Published case studies with named clients

Limitations to know

• Relatively new brand (website since Aug 2024) — hard to verify delivery scale
• Homepage stats rendered as placeholders — not independently verifiable
• No public pricing
• Some activities (Murder Mystery, Chain Reaction) are industry-generic formats

Best for: Senior leadership teams who want a simulation or game-based format rather than physical team activities.

Facts sourced from: corporatecompass.in (homepage, client list, workshops) — accessed June 2026. Website publication date per article:published_time metadata.

5. Sieger Group

Sieger Group — siegergroups.com

HQ: Chennai  |  Coverage: 80+ Indian locations, international (Dubai, Singapore, Maldives, Bali)

Website title: "Corporate Team Building & Outbound Training in India"

Site description (verbatim): "Sieger is a nationally recognized corporate training and experiential learning organization delivering high-impact team building, outbound training, leadership development, virtual engagement, and soft skills programs across India and international destinations. Our customized learning journeys help organizations build trust, collaboration, resilience, and future-ready teams."

Navigation categories: Home · Outbound Training · Team Building · Activities · Training · Events · Venues · Clientele · Testimonial · Pricing · About

Hero image: Large aerial group photograph of hundreds of participants at an outdoor event — suggesting large-scale delivery experience.

Source: siegergroups.com, accessed June 2026.

Sieger is likely the company with the widest geographic footprint in this list — 80+ Indian locations and several international destinations including Dubai, Singapore, Maldives, and Bali. If your event is in a tier-2 or tier-3 city where other companies don't have facilitators, Sieger is worth considering.

However, that breadth comes with a positioning challenge: Sieger serves everyone from Fortune 500 companies to college students, school groups, MBA programmes, and blue-collar workforces. When a company tries to serve every segment from CXO to college freshers, it's worth asking whether the corporate experience is tailored or templated.

Their pricing page URL exists but redirects to their clientele page — so there is no actual pricing information available. This is a frustrating experience for anyone in active planning mode.

What works well

• Widest geographic coverage in India (80+ locations)
• Good for tier-2 and tier-3 city requirements
• Large activity portfolio (team building + outbound training + leadership)
• International destinations if needed (Dubai, Singapore, Maldives, Bali)

Limitations to know

• Very broad positioning (schools, colleges, corporates, blue-collar) — not a specialist
• Pricing page is a broken redirect to clientele page
• Chennai-rooted despite pan-India claims
• No verifiable public review count

Best for: Events in smaller cities or outbound adventure programmes in unique destinations where other companies can't reach.

Facts sourced from: siegergroups.com (homepage description, navigation, service pages) — accessed June 2026

6. Trebound

Trebound — trebound.com

Founded: 2013 ("Since 2013" — stated on website)  |  HQ: Bangalore (Rajajinagar)  |  Branches: Pune, Gurugram, Goa, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Chandigarh, Kerala

Page title: "Best Team Building & Corporate Events Company | Trebound"

Stats claimed on website: 550+ Brands · 116+ Activities · 650+ Resorts · 82+ Destinations

Rating claimed: "4.9★" with "2,000+ verified reviews" (JavaScript-rendered figure — displayed on site but not independently verifiable via third-party review platforms at time of research)

Founded: "Since 2013" / "10+ years" — stated on homepage

Services listed (rotating on homepage): Experience Team Building Activities · Experience Corporate Retreats · Experience Virtual Team Events · Custom Corporate Gifting Experiences

Source: trebound.com, accessed June 2026. Rating figure is self-published on their website; independent third-party verification was not possible at time of review.

Trebound positions itself at the intersection of team building and corporate travel — they list 650+ resort properties alongside activity packages, which suggests a brokerage/aggregator model for stays and venues. For companies planning an offsite where venue + activities need to be managed together, this could simplify logistics. They also offer corporate gifting as a service line, which widens their scope beyond pure team building.

The company claims 4.9★ with 2,000+ verified reviews on its homepage. On Google Maps, Trebound has 4.9 ★ with 1,550 reviews — a substantial and verifiable review count that ranks second among pure team building / outdoor activity companies in this comparison. Trebound has been operating since 2013, giving it 10+ years of history, with branches in seven cities across India.

What works well

• Established since 2013 — 10+ years in the market
• Activity + venue bundling (650+ resort partners) if you want one vendor for the full offsite
• Reasonable activity variety (116+ activities claimed)
• Multi-city presence (7 branches including Pune, Gurgaon, Goa)
• Corporate gifting available as add-on service

Limitations to know

• No public pricing
• Aggregator model for resorts means venue quality depends on third-party properties
• Gifting + offsite bundling may dilute focus on pure activity quality
• Review count (1,550 on Google) includes outdoor activity clients and may not all be corporate team building

Best for: Companies wanting to outsource the full offsite planning — venue sourcing, travel logistics, and team activities — to a single vendor.

Facts sourced from: trebound.com (homepage, services section, About page) — accessed June 2026. All stats reflect Trebound's own published claims.

Who can actually prove they've worked in your city?

Almost every team building company in India claims to be "pan-India." The real question is: can they prove it? A city listed on a website is a sales claim. A published case study with a named client and documented location is evidence. These are very different things — and the difference becomes apparent the moment you ask a company for a case study from a city that matters to you.

We checked each company's website for publicly accessible proof of delivery: named case studies, documented events, or client stories that mention a specific city. Here is what we found:

What to ask every vendor: "Can you share a case study — not a logo, not a testimonial — of a programme you delivered in [city] for a team of similar size to ours?" If a company truly delivers across India, they should have at least one named, documented story per city they claim. If they cannot produce one, their pan-India claim is a sales statement, not a service guarantee.

How to choose the right team building company for your team

Here are the five questions we recommend every HR manager ask before signing a contract:

1. Are the activities designed in-house or sourced from vendors? If a company won't answer this directly, assume they are reselling. In-house design means the facilitator knows the activity inside out. Resold activities mean the facilitator is reading from someone else's guide.
2. Can you share pricing before I submit a form? If a company can't give you a ballpark, they're either pricing opportunistically based on your company name, or they've outsourced quoting to a sales team with no authority to quote. Either way, it wastes your time.
3. How many Google reviews do you have, and can I see them? Ask for the Google Maps link. 4.8 from 50 reviews is very different from 4.8 from 2,000 reviews. Volume matters. Some companies display review counts on their own website that are not visible on third-party platforms — worth asking where those reviews live.
4. Do you have facilitators based in my city? A company flying facilitators in from Delhi to Hyderabad will add travel and accommodation costs, and the facilitator won't know the local context. Local teams deliver better.
5. Have you worked with teams of my size and industry? Ask for a case study with similar headcount and objectives — not just a logo. Logos prove you had a sales call; case studies prove you delivered.

FAQs

* Corporate Compass's 5,826 Google reviews are from their Google Maps listing categorised as "Learning center." This total includes all client segments (schools, colleges, corporates). Verified June 2026 via Google Maps.

How much does corporate team building cost in India?

The only company with publicly listed pricing is The Thought Bulb. Programmes start at ₹21,999 for DIY kits (no facilitator), ₹25,000 for virtual sessions, ₹75,000 for Lite in-person programmes, and ₹1,50,000 for Premium programmes. Every other major company requires you to submit a form before getting any pricing information.

Which is the best team building company in India for large groups?

For large groups (200–3,000 participants), The Thought Bulb and Engage4more have the most documented experience at scale. The Thought Bulb's Premium programmes are designed for groups up to 700, and they've delivered for groups of 3,000+ across multiple events.

Do these companies operate outside the major metros?

Sieger Group has the widest documented geographic reach — 80+ locations including tier-2 and tier-3 cities. The Thought Bulb operates in 12+ cities with full teams in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bangalore, and outstation delivery in others. Most other companies are effectively metro-centric despite their pan-India claims.

What is the difference between team building and team outing?

A team outing is any shared trip or gathering — dinner, sports, travel. Team building is a structured experience designed to develop specific skills or behaviours (trust, communication, problem-solving, collaboration). Professional team building companies design activities with defined learning outcomes; outing venues simply provide a location.

Are virtual team building activities worth it?

For distributed and remote teams, well-facilitated virtual programmes can be highly effective. The key word is "facilitated" — a facilitator actively running the session produces far better outcomes than a self-run digital quiz. Most companies in this list offer virtual options; The Thought Bulb's virtual programme starts at ₹25,000.

How long has The Thought Bulb been in business?

The Thought Bulb was founded in December 2017. As of 2026, it has over 8 years of operations, 2,000+ Google reviews, and experience across 1,000+ events. Among the companies in this comparison, Trebound (2013) and Engage4more (~2011) have been around longer; Team Building Pro claims 18+ years; Sieger Group has operated for several years out of Chennai; and Corporate Compass is the newest entrant (website since August 2024).

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This article was written by The Thought Bulb team. All information about competitors has been sourced directly from their official websites and is cited accordingly. If any information has changed since publication, please contact us at hi@thethoughtbulb.com and we will update the article. Last researched: June 2026.