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India’s Cleantech Funding Boom, The AI Safety Drill & More

EVs Power Cleantech Funding Boom India’s cleantech story accelerated in Q3 2026. The quarter saw the sector nearly triple its…

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India’s Cleantech Funding Boom, The AI Safety Drill & More

In Q3 2026, India’s cleantech sector experienced a funding surge, nearly tripling to $433 Mn, from $118 Mn in the previous quarter. This boom was primarily driven by electric mobility, with three EV startups – River, Yulu, and Ultraviolette – raising a combined $298 Mn, comprising 69% of the sector’s total funding. Other emerging areas that experts believe could attract further investment include energy storage, grid technology, and green hydrogen.

Nonetheless, the current momentum in EVs remains largely concentrated in just a few well-funded ventures.

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