Indian startups raised $2.3 Bn during the quarter, 26% less than $3.1 Bn raised in the year-ago quarter
Growth stage funding emerged as the largest contributor, with startups raising $1.1 Bn, up 10% YoY
Ecommerce emerged as the most funded sector in Q1 2026, raising $536 Mn, reaffirming investor confidence in consumption-driven digital businesses despite broader market volatility
Just as expectations of a sustained funding recovery were beginning to build, the Indian…

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