Indian corporates’ participation in deep-tech startup funding rounds has fallen to a five-year low, with only 62 out of 192 rounds in 2025 seeing corporate investor involvement, according to data released this morning. The pull-back is attributed to longer time-to-market horizons, higher capital‐intensity and uncertain near-term returns in areas such as quantum computing, biotech and robotics. Analysts warn this trend may slow India’s ambitions in next-gen technology sectors unless alternative funding sources or incentives ramp up.