Indian startups collectively raised $505 million in fresh funding this week, reflecting an 83% year-on-year increase despite a drop in overall deal volume. Analysts attributed the rise to larger late-stage rounds and renewed investor optimism in consumer and enterprise technology. Key sectors included fintech, SaaS, and logistics. Venture capitalists said the funding momentum highlights investor resilience amid global economic uncertainty. Industry watchers expect deal activity to remain steady into Q4 as domestic liquidity strengthens and institutional participation deepens in growth-stage investments.