India has emerged as a leader in the Asia-Pacific startup ecosystem. The image is AI generated

India has emerged as the frontrunner in Asia-Pacific’s startup landscape, with 18 startups making it to Forbes Asia’s ' 100 Startups to Watch 2025' list.

The list features 100 promising companies from 16 countries, highlighting India’s growing influence in innovation and entrepreneurship.

According to Forbes, the Indian startups on the list collectively represent valuations of up to ₹8,779 crore.

The report credits India’s success to a strong blend of youthful talent, scalability, and solutions that address both local and global challenges.

India’s startup ecosystem gains global momentum

Forbes notes that India’s performance underscores the strength and maturity of its startup ecosystem,

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