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5 days agoIndia’s AI-startup ecosystem draws fresh capital as funding rounds broaden

India’s native AI-startup ecosystem has surpassed 150 firms and collectively raised more than **US $1.5 billion since 2020**. The local AI market is also expected to reach **US $17 billion by 2027**, supported by government infrastructure investment and talent density. Meanwhile, in the first three quarters of 2025, Indian tech startups raised US $7.7 billion (down 23 % year-on-year), while investors launched over US $9 billion into new funds — signalling both caution and long-term optimism.
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5 days agoIndia’s AI-startup ecosystem draws fresh capital as funding rounds broaden

India’s native AI-startup ecosystem has surpassed 150 firms and collectively raised more than **US $1.5 billion since 2020**. The local AI market is also expected to reach **US $17 billion by 2027**, supported by government infrastructure investment and talent density. Meanwhile, in the first three quarters of 2025, Indian tech startups raised US $7.7 billion (down 23 % year-on-year), while investors launched over US $9 billion into new funds — signalling both caution and long-term optimism.
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India’s AI-startup base is 150+ firms, raised over US $1.5 billion; tech funding dips but fund launches exceed US $9 billion in 2025 signalling structural bets.
India’s native AI-startup ecosystem has surpassed 150 firms and collectively raised more than **US $1.5 billion since 2020**. The local AI market is also expected to reach **US $17 billion by 2027**, supported by government infrastructure investment and talent density. Meanwhile, in the first three quarters of 2025, Indian tech startups raised US $7.7 billion (down 23 % year-on-year), while investors launched over US $9 billion into new funds — signalling both caution and long-term optimism.

India’s native AI-startup ecosystem has surpassed 150 firms and collectively raised more than **US $1.5 billion since 2020**. The local AI market is also expected to reach **US $17 billion by 2027**, supported by government infrastructure investment and talent density. Meanwhile, in the first three quarters of 2025, Indian tech startups raised US $7.7 billion (down 23 % year-on-year), while investors launched over US $9 billion into new funds — signalling both caution and long-term optimism.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 12:35 IST