India, Jan. 6 -- The Indian startup ecosystem entered 2026 amid a quiet but consequential reset. While the traditional power centres - Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR and Mumbai - continued to command the lion's share of investor capital, the year also marked a decisive broadening of India's startup map, with several non-metro and emerging cities stepping firmly into the spotlight.

According to Inc42's Annual Indian Startup Trends Report 2025, Bengaluru retained its position as the country's most-funded startup hub, with startups headquartered in the city raising $4.5 Bn across 300 deals during the year.

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Delhi-NCR followed at a distant second with $2.2 Bn in funding with 224 deals, while Mumbai-based startups raised close to $2...