This represents a near threefold increase in funding share in just five years, even as overall VC deployment remained broadly stable at around USD 10 billion annually in 2024 and 2025.
These transactions, arriving as India hosts industry convenings and promotes the IndiaAI Mission, reflect both investor conviction and strategic positioning in a capital-intensive segment historically dominated by global hyperscalers.
According to the announcement, the fund, to be carried by Qualcomm Ventures, the company’s global investment arm, will support startups at all growth stages.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded another day of landmark announcements, important investment pledges, and strategic global collaborations that signal India’s accelerating rise as a strategic hub for artificial intelligence.
Resume examples from 2026 will look dramatically different from those from ten or even five years ago; learning to adapt is crucial for prospective employees.
For Misbah Ashraf, co-founder of fintech platform Jar, becoming an entrepreneur was never about a fashionable career choice. It was a necessity born out of survival.
Late-stage funding recorded a slight decline compared to 2024, but remained significantly higher than 2023 levels, as seed and early-stage investments declined compared to previous years.
Today, a new set of companies, including hyper-local, kitchen-first platforms like Swish, are attracting large cheques, despite operating in what appears to be an already “solved” category. What exactly are investors seeing that others don’t?
India’s startup IPO surge has delivered mixed results, with many listings struggling post-debut, while traditional companies quietly generate steadier investor returns.
250+ visionary C-suite leaders, top innovators, and industry decision-makers converged for a one-day event by Vervotech, focused on bold strategic dialogue, AI innovations, and powerful cross-industry collaboration.
Among the wave of tech companies preparing to get listed in 2026, two standouts are InMobi, the country’s first unicorn, and Fractal Analytics, a deep-tech AI and analytics firm.
As capital becomes more selective, India’s fintech ecosystem appears to be entering a consolidation phase, one where fewer companies raise larger, more patient rounds.
The digital age has transformed nearly every aspect of life. Whether it’s working out, connecting with friends, or looking for food and wine deals while grocery shopping, many people are turning to digital solutions to add much-needed ease to their busy lives.
The proposal includes an exemption until the year 2045, with the Finance Minister clarifying that it applies to global companies operating through partnered entities from India.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman used the Budget to sharpen the government’s push for India’s small businesses, announcing a mix of fresh funding, cluster revival, and tighter credit linkages aimed at strengthening the MSME backbone.
Total funding nearly doubled year-over-year, largely driven by Raphe mPhibr’s USD 100M Series B round led by global investments firm General Catalyst. The number of annual funding rounds increased from 5 in 2016 to 42 in 2024, before moderating in 2025 YTD.
India’s internet story is increasingly being shaped not by the metros but by what lies beyond. While the country has crossed an estimated 958 million internet users, according to Kantar’s Internet in India report 2025, penetration remains uneven across states.
Shakespeare AI, turns that vision into reality: an open-source AI web builder that lets anyone design their own websites and online communities freely.