Startup And Fundraising 12 October 2026
India’s Startup Surge, Green Finance & Inflation Outlook
India sees rapid growth in green financing for MSMEs, a booming semiconductor and manufacturing startup ecosystem attracting over $1 billion, and rising space ventures building on ISRO’s legacy. Meanwhile CPI inflation is projected at 5.6% in September, pressuring the RBI, and GST reforms promise new credit refunds from late 2026. Funding for startups jumps to $1.92 billion YTD, while awards highlight deep‑tech innovation.
- Green finance for MSMEs – Government schemes and concessional loans aim to boost clean capital access for micro‑small enterprises. Read more
- India’s space startups – Private firms leverage ISRO’s expertise, manufacturing base and new policies to expand the commercial space sector. Read more
- September CPI forecast – Food prices could lift inflation to 5.6%, a 21‑month high, while core inflation stays stable, influencing the RBI’s next rate move. Read more
- Semiconductor startup boom – 620 startups raised over $1 billion in five years, with late‑stage funding increasing. Read more
- ET Startup Awards 2026 – Highlights deep‑tech firms gaining government support and tax incentives. Read more
- Manufacturing startup funding surge – Capital inflow rose from $164 million in 2020 to $1.92 billion in 2026. Read more
- GST reforms 2027 – New rules allow refunds of accumulated input tax credit on services from Nov 2026. Read more
- C‑Dot revenue goal – Aims to cut govt grant reliance in two years and reach ₹10,000 cr revenue in five. Read more
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