Indian startups clinched approximately US$371 million in funding across 30 deals during the week of October 27–31, 2025 — a 19 % jump from US$312.5 million in the prior week. Fintech led the surge while AI-startups also garnered significant attention, including a US$600 million secondary transaction involving PhonePe. This uptick signals sustained investor interest in India’s tech ecosystem heading into the year-end, with funding momentum potentially setting up early-2026 deal flow.