Between October 13-17, 2025, Indian startups raised a total of $737.4 million across 30 deals – a 159% increase from the $284.6 million raised in the previous week. The large chunk of funding was driven by a major quick-commerce transaction (~$450 million) plus several AI-startup rounds (~$19.4 million). While valuations and volume are rebounding ahead of the festive season, analysts caution about cash-burn risks and competition intensification in dark-store models. The uptick signals renewed momentum in India’s tech ecosystem.