India's private space sector is on a funding roll
India's private space startups have already pulled in $150 million this fiscal year and are set to cross $200 million by year-end—more than double last year's total.
The pace shows just how quickly the country's space industry is taking off.
What's driving the boom?
This surge comes from better investor awareness and growing demand from government departments that used to rely mainly on ISRO.
Plus, a new ₹1,000 crore (about $120 million) IN-SPACe Venture Capital Fund was approved in October 2025 to back around 40 space startups with fresh capital.
Big dreams for India's space economy
Right now, India's space sector is worth about $8 billion—but the goal is much bigger: reaching $40-45 billion by 2033.
With steady funding expected from the new VC fund over the next five years, there's plenty of runway for young companies aiming for orbit.