# India technology and investment sector growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-technology-and-investment-sector-growth
> Updated: 2026-08-16T11:06:37.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

India’s technology and investment landscape has seen significant expansion across both digital infrastructure and deeptech sectors. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has become a dominant global force, processing 241.6 billion transactions valued at approximately $3.8 trillion during the 2025-26 fiscal year, representing nearly 49% of global real-time transaction volumes.

Parallel to the fintech boom, the deeptech sector has attracted $11.4 billion in private equity and venture capital since 2015. According to a report by the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), 2025 emerged as a record year for investment despite a general slowdown in startup funding. Growth is driven by artificial intelligence, generative AI, electric vehicles, and battery technologies, while semiconductors and spacetech have been identified as the fastest-growing segments. While Bengaluru remains the primary hub, cities such as Ahmedabad, Kochi, and Kolkata are increasingly gaining traction.

Despite this growth, the deeptech sector faces scrutiny regarding the government’s ₹1 lakh crore RDI fund. Following an initial disbursement of ₹2,192 crore, allegations of potential conflicts of interest emerged, with reports suggesting that 15 of the 22 selected companies shared investment ties with members of the selection panel. While the government maintains that all interests were disclosed and that conflicted members did not participate in evaluations, critics are calling for independent reviews and greater transparency to ensure public funds are distributed fairly.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: India deeptech sector attracts $11.4 billion in funding since 2015

India's deeptech sector has attracted $11.4 billion in funding since 2015, though the RDI fund faces scrutiny over transparency and potential conflicts of interest in its initial allocations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-deeptech-sector-attracts-114-billion-in-funding-since-2015

### 2026-08-15: India's digital infrastructure drives massive fintech growth and UPI dominance

India's digital economy has surged, with UPI now handling 49% of global real-time payments and the private fintech sector attracting $5.8 billion in funding since 2021.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-digital-infrastructure-drives-massive-fintech-growth-and-upi-dominance

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