Indian startups raise $1.9 billion in October, more than triple year-ago level

Indian startups secured about US$1.9 billion in funding during October 2025 — more than three times the US$644 million raised in the same month last year — across 85 funding rounds. The week of October 25-31 alone saw US$446 million raised, signalling investor confidence. Notable sectors included fintech, logistics and AI-platforms. Analysts cautioned that the strong early-stage momentum must translate into growth, margins and operational scale for the broader ecosystem.