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‘Targeting $50-mn Series B round this year’

February 20, 2026

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Financial Express Mumbai

Amid an acceleration in private participation in the space sector, Dhruva Space plans to lead the industry as a full-stack player across satellite, launch, and ground segments.

- SANJAY NEKKANTI, FOUNDER & CEO, DHRUVA SPACE

In an interview with Ojasvi Gupta, Founder and CEO Sanjay Nekkanti talks about the company’s decade-long journey, startups entering the sector, capital strategy, as well as plans for India to lead in the global market. Excerpts:

With multiple startups entering similar domains such as satellite platforms, what prevents commoditisation and differentiation in the crowded market?

Different companies have different priorities.

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