Top Startups in India in 2026
Top AI startups in India in 2026 — ranked by funding, traction, and team strength. Updated as new data lands.
The strongest AI startups headquartered in India in 2026, ranked by StartupHub.ai's composite score across funding, traction, team, and community signal. We track 149 India-based companies in total; this list highlights the top performers across the sectors most active in the local ecosystem.
Each entry links to a full company profile with founder details, funding history, hiring momentum, and a live competitor map. The list is updated as new rounds, hires, and product launches land in our enrichment pipeline.
Startups
#1
Reliance Industries
Indian conglomerate investing heavily in AI infrastructure and services.
#2
Adani Group
Adani Group is investing $100 billion over the next decade to build AI data centers across India.
#3
Airtel
A leading telecommunications company providing mobile, broadband, DTH, and digital services across India and Africa.
#4
Flipkart
India's leading e-commerce platform offering wide product selection and fast delivery.
#5
Infosys
Global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting.
#6
Jio
Jio is an Indian telecommunications company that is investing heavily in AI infrastructure and services.
#7
NoBroker
NoBroker is an Indian proptech company that runs a real estate marketplace. Contrary to its original motives, the company began charging property owners a subsc
#8
Refex Group
Diversified Indian conglomerate focused on sustainability across energy, infrastructure, life sciences, and emerging technologies.
#9
Reliance Jio
Reliance Jio is India's largest telecom operator, providing 4G/5G mobile, broadband, and digital services to over 470 million subscribers.
#10
Vedantu
An Indian online tutoring platform providing live, interactive classes for K-12 and competitive exams.
#11
Wipro
Wipro is a global IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, cloud, AI, and business process services.
#12
Delhivery
Public listed logistics unicorn with 18,700+ pin code coverage in India
#13
PhonePe
A leading Indian digital payments and financial services platform enabling seamless money transfers and investments.
#14
Chargebee
Subscription management and recurring billing platform for SaaS and e-commerce businesses.
#15
Paytm
Indian multinational financial technology company specializing in digital payments, financial services, and e-commerce solutions.
#16
Bharti Airtel
India's second-largest telecom operator partnering with Google to enhance RCS spam filtering.
#17
Games24x7
Indian online gaming company specializing in skill-based and casual games, leveraging AI and data science.
#18
HCLTech
Global technology company providing digital, engineering, cloud, and AI-driven enterprise transformation services and products.
#19
Skyroot
Indian rocket startup preparing for the country's first private orbital launch.
#20
Rubamin
Industrial waste and end-of-life product recycling for strategic metal recovery.
#21
redBus
India's largest online bus ticketing platform, now part of MakeMyTrip.
#22
Attero
Indian e-waste management and recycling company focused on circular economy principles.
#23
Comviva
Global leader in mobility solutions, providing digital financial, marketing, and business operations software platforms.
#24
Fi
A digital banking platform that simplifies personal finance for digital-native millennials and Gen Z.
#25
InMobi
Global GenAI-powered consumer internet platform for advertising, engagement, and commerce.
#26
Neysa
AI infrastructure provider for enterprises, government agencies, and AI developers in India.
#27
People Strong
Cloud-based HR technology solutions for employee lifecycle management.
#28
ReNew
Leading renewable energy company providing decarbonization solutions and expanding its Commercial & Industrial platform.
#29
Tracxn
Market intelligence platform for tracking startups, private companies, and venture capital.
#30
Unacademy
An Indian online learning platform providing courses for various competitive examinations and professional development.
#31
upGrad
Asia's largest higher education edtech company offering online courses and degrees.
#32
Vyapar
Vyapar is a business accounting and inventory management software for small businesses in India.
#33
WinZO
India's largest interactive entertainment platform offering a wide range of games with monetization and social features.
#34
Glance
AI-powered lock screen content platform with 450M+ users globally
#35
Rocket
Rocket is reimagining how the world builds software by enabling users to turn plain-English prompts into production-ready apps and websites through its 'Vibe Solutioning' platform.
#36
Shiprocket
An e-commerce logistics and shipping platform for businesses in India.
#37
Fractal Analytics
AI and data analytics software for enterprises.
#38
Zopper
Zopper is an insurtech platform providing API-enabled insurance distribution and management solutions.
#39
C2i Semiconductors
Building plug-and-play, system-level power solutions for AI data centers.
#40
Pronto
Formalizing India's informal domestic help market with on-demand, trained professionals.
#41
SquadStack AI
Offers outcome-driven AI voice agents built for high connectivity, real sales conversions, and enterprise-grade execution at scale.
#42
Xflow
Indian fintech startup providing API-led cross-border B2B payment infrastructure.
#43
InShot
Inshorts delivers news in 60-word summaries and operates the hyper-local video platform, Public.
#44
Lohum
India's largest battery recycling and raw material producer, focused on sustainable energy solutions.
#45
NxtWave
EdTech platform upskilling youth in 4.0 tech skills for high-paying jobs.
#46
PMI Electro Mobility
An Indian electric bus manufacturer and operator providing zero-emission public transportation solutions.
#47
SuperGaming
Building India's gaming revolution with Web3-enabled multiplayer games and a proprietary development platform.
#48
Zoho Workplace
A unified suite of productivity, collaboration, and communication tools for businesses.
#49
Darwinbox
Cloud-based HR and talent management platform for enterprises.
#50
SEDEMAC
Designs and manufactures control-intensive electronic control units (ECUs) for automotive and industrial applications.
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