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Bigger cheques, fewer winners in India’s AI boom

Indian AI startups raised $1.6 billion in funding during the first nine months of 2026. While AI infrastructure attracted significant investments, application startups faced declining funding and challenges…

Bigger cheques, fewer winners in India’s AI boom
Bigger cheques, fewer winners in India’s AI boom — image via Economic Times — Credit: Economic Times

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Indian AI startups raised $1.6 billion in funding during the first nine months of 2026. While AI infrastructure attracted significant investments, application startups faced declining funding and challenges in securing customers. Large transactions constituted most of the total funding, highlighting a disparity in investment distribution.

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