The Indian startup funding ecosystem witnessed a sharp rise in activity last week. The number of deals declined, though, highlighting investors’ continued preference for well-established companies over younger ventures. Indian startups raised $219.2 million in 18 funding rounds, up 28.3% from $170.9 million raised across 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly launched Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, signalling deeper cooperation between the two countries in innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. The progress highlights India’s growing startup ecosystem, which is taking centre stage globally. The event brought together