Startups

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.

Today’s successful brands aren’t just buying airtime. They are mixing up their massive reach by using both traditional and digital tools.

Policy, capital, and infrastructure set to make India a launch hub and global supplier of satellites and subsystems by 2030.

What if there was a way to unlock your child's potential? To supercharge their learning and focus in ways that last for years?

Shakespeare AI, turns that vision into reality: an open-source AI web builder that lets anyone design their own websites and online communities freely.

Founders say rising scrutiny, digital-first discovery and evolving parental expectations are reshaping how brands are built, scaled and trusted in this high-stakes category.

Once considered a niche or entry-level option, the 50cc moped is increasingly being re-evaluated as a smart solution for modern Indian cities.

Leading this transformation is World TradeX, an emerging force in agri-tech and financial innovation, whose mission is to empower farmers, create local micro-economies, and help feed the world.

As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, expectations are building across India’s financial services and startup ecosystem for policy signals that go beyond headline allocations.

Early-to-mid stage founders on navigating high CACs, shifting consumers and the move from acquisition-led growth to sustainable scale

All major quick commerce platforms are likely to drop 10-minute moniker from their platforms.

The growth capital will support large-scale deployment of electric trucks, fleet infrastructure and technology as the company moves from pilot projects to commercial operations

The company will use the seed capital to set up manufacturing facilities, accelerate certification programmes and scale engineering capabilities as it builds indigenous aerospace components for defence and global aviation markets

The Series B funding will be used to expand Sukino's out-of-hospital rehabilitation centres across new geographies as the company scales its post-acute care model amid rising demand for structured recovery services in India

India's VC market in 2025 was defined by selective capital, larger cheque sizes, and a clear shift toward profitability, execution depth, and exit visibility.

Globally, the capital reallocation toward technology-led fundamentals is already visible in hard numbers. To boost investments and stimulate growth in sectors such as the manufacturing sector, the government must consider reintroducing accelerated depreciation as a targeted fiscal incentive.

The company said that the funds will be utilized towards enhancing AI capabilities, boosting its India presence, and supporting expansion internationally.

The investor conversation around it has matured, with the focus no longer on whether a startup uses AI, but on whether it shapes how the business operates.

Insights from early-stage venture firm Antler India and alternative credit platform BlackSoil illustrate how the year 2025 laid the groundwork, with 2026 shaping up to be a year of design rather than exuberance.

With the deal announcement pending, Apax has beaten firms like Carlyle, Kedaara, Permira, ChrysCap, Multiples, and Verlinvest for the deal, according to a report by the Economic Times, citing people aware of the matter.

Here, we take a look at the highest funds raised by firms for strategic investments in the Indian region.