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- India retained its position as the 4th most funded country globally in the technology sector, after the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), and China, raising USD 11.7 billion—an 18% decline from FY25’s USD 14.3 billion.
- The report highlights a “K‑shaped” recovery: early‑stage funding rose 33% to USD 4.8 billion, late‑stage funding fell 38% to USD 5.6 billion, and seed‑stage dipped 15% to USD 1.3 billion.
- Sector‑wise, Enterprise Applications attracted USD 3.6 billion, Financial Technology (FinTech) grew 14% to USD 2.4 billion, while Retail declined 32% to USD 2.4 billion.
- Key success metrics include a 52% surge in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), with 47 companies going public (notably Lenskart and Groww), and the creation of 6 new unicorns despite the funding slowdown.
- In terms of city rankings, Bengaluru accounted for 33% of total funding, followed by Mumbai at 21%, reaffirming their status as India’s leading startup hubs.
Question:
Q.1 As per the “Tracxn India Tech Annual Funding Report 2026”, what was India’s global rank in technology funding in FY26?a) 4th
b) 3rd
c) 8th
d) 5th
Answer: a) India ranked 4th globally, after the United States, United Kingdom, and China.
