India AI Startup Funding Jumps 73% in Q1 2026 to $253 Million
India's AI startup ecosystem raised $253 million across 29 deals in Q1 2026 — a 73% jump year-on-year — as enterprise AI and deep tech attract serious capital.
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India's AI startup ecosystem raised $253 million across 29 deals in Q1 2026 — a 73% jump year-on-year — as enterprise AI and deep tech attract serious capital.
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