Corporates cool on deeptech investments due to longer time to market
Published on: Oct. 25, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Indian corporates are retreating from deeptech investments, with participation in funding rounds hitting a five-year low—just 62 of 192 in 2025. Funding fell to $328 million from $606 million in 2024. Risk aversion, long gestation periods, and hardware challenges deter investors despite government incentives.
