Indian States Launch Space Policies as Startups Target Defence and Commercial Markets

Indian states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka are launching dedicated space policies to boost their spacetech sectors, focusing on satellite manufacturing and applications. Industry experts emphasize aligning state incentives with central reforms and generating demand through product adoption. Meanwhile, private spacetech startups, including Pixxel and Digantara, are increasingly targeting defence surveillance contracts, viewing them as key revenue sources amid a growing private space economy projected to expand significantly over the next decade.