Top Indian Startup News: Big Policy Push and Global Partnerships

India's startup ecosystem is experiencing significant growth, driven by new government policies, global partnerships, and substantial funding milestones across various sectors like agriculture, medtech, and renewable energy

The government launched the BHARATI initiative to support 100 agri-food startups, aiming to boost exports to $50 billion by 2030, while partnerships with ICICI Bank and Pfizer are set to enhance fintech and medtech ecosystems

Assam Agricultural University has made strides in the Northeast's startup scene by incubating its first startup, Assure Biovention, which has developed five bio-input products, marking a significant milestone for regional innovation

India ranks third globally in tech startup funding, with $25 billion raised in Q1 2025, reflecting the country's position as a major innovation hub. Key government initiatives are fostering sustainable growth and prioritizing sectors like deep-tech, AI, and R&D.;

The Bihar government launched the Bihar Renewable Energy Development Fund to support renewable energy startups, aiming to enhance production capacity and employment, while Haryana plans to establish a world-class startup incubator in Gurugram

The India Deep Tech Investment Alliance, comprising US. and Indian VCs, has pledged over $1 billion to support deep-tech startups, aiming to strengthen U.S.-India tech ties and foster global innovation.

Taiwan is emerging as a hotspot for Indian tech startups, offering advanced infrastructure and access to cutting-edge technology, while the India-UAE Startup Exchange aims to promote international expansion and collaboration

Garuda Aerospace is scaling up its manufacturing and R&D; capabilities, targeting global markets with its next-gen drones, while a partnership between Swiss AI firm Emeralgo AI and Indian startup Mc&Me; Techserve aims to revolutionize diagnostics in India

Disrupt Asia 2025 in Sri Lanka is set to drive travel innovation and foster collaboration with India, focusing on sustainable tourism and creating an open platform for youth participation and cross-sector partnerships

Despite global venture funding experiencing a slowdown, India's startup ecosystem continues to mature, with significant investments in sectors like AI, healthcare, and biotech, highlighting the country's growing influence in the global startup landscape