The Indian tech and startup sector in 2025 saw a slight decrease in total funding to $9.8 billion, down from $10.1 billion in 2024. This dip was influenced by a pullback in late-stage private capital, with mature startups opting for IPOs. Nearly a dozen companies, including Meesho and Lenskart, went public, providing liquidity. Early-stage funding also saw a minor decrease, though AI investments nearly doubled, bucking the trend.