Paar Autonomy

Despite these headwinds, investor confidence remained undeterred. The Indian startup ecosystem reached the $1 Bn funding mark in September, up more than 36% from $733 Mn raised in August, while the blockbuster IPO of Urban Company brought much-needed cheer for Indian founders. Prominent late stage startups preparing for their own D-Street debuts doubled the optimism. Fintech giants like Groww and edtech behemoth PhysicsWallah inched closer to their public listings, while others like LEAP India, PhonePe and Purple Style Labs filed their DRHPs with the SEBI. While the spotlight firmly remains on these late stage giants making their way to the bourses, early stage startups continue to hum with transformative energy and innovation. From AI and deeptech to SaaS and defence tech, homegrown new-age tech ventures continue to push the boundaries and fuel India’s growth story. Against this backdrop, we are back with the 30 Startups To Watch — Inc42’s monthly roundup of some of the most-promising early stage ventures — for September 2025. In the 63rd edition of Inc42’s flagship series, we have yet again spotlighted startups breaking every ground — from spacetech to AI and from D2C to quick commerce. Read in-depth article here: inc42.com/startups/30-startu…