In Deep Freeze

India's tech startup funding hits an eight-year low. A dip in investors and shrinking capital stall the country's unicorn engine

- By SAMREEN WANI

India's technology startup ecosystem is facing its worst funding drought in eight years, with inflows declining to $10.5 billion through mid-December 2025, marking a dramatic 17 percent drop from the previous year's $12.7 billion, according to data from Tracxn.