India’s startup ecosystem has crossed the US$1 billion monthly funding mark five times in the first ten months of 2025, with October raising approximately US$1.73 billion—its second-highest monthly total this year. Key rounds included large fintech and AI players, suggesting continued investor appetite despite global uncertainty. The trend underscores resilience in the domestic tech scene and may encourage further capital inflow, though analysts highlight ongoing valuation caution and selective investment strategies ahead of macro headwinds.