Rising Industries & Top Startups to Watch

In 2025, India continues to be a hub for innovation, with thousands of tech startups emerging across various industries.

The country's startup ecosystem has seen rapid growth, with Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai emerging as the key cities for tech innovation. These cities are home to the majority of India's tech startups, benefiting from strong investment and access to top talent. In 2025, India's tech startups are expected to attract significant funding, both from domestic and global investors, further propelling the nation's position as a global tech leader.

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In this article we will know about the top 10 tech startups in different tech sectors like healthtech, cleantech, AI, e-commerce and SaaS.

Healthtech

India’s HealthTech industry is growing fast with many companies using technology to improve healthcare services. In 2025, India has over 4,000 HealthTech startups using telemedicine, health data, and digital treatments to improve healthcare. They focus on making medical services more accessible, accurate, and personalized. 

Surprisingly, 47% of these startups are based in smaller cities, showing their wide reach across the country.
This article lists the top 10 HealthTech companies in India that are transforming the industry with innovative solutions.

PharmEasy 

Founded in 2015 by Dharmil Sheth, Dhaval Shah, Harsh Parekh, Siddharth Shah and Hardik Dedhia, PharmEasy is a popular healthcare app in India that makes it easy to buy medicines, wellness products, and book tests or doctor consultations. It delivers prescription and OTC products to your home, making healthcare more convenient and affordable.

HealthifyMe 

Founded in 2012 by Tushar Vashisht and Sachin Shenoy, HealthifyMe is a smart health and fitness app that helps users reach their fitness goals with personalized diet, exercise, and lifestyle advice. It uses AI and expert guidance to offer features like calorie tracking, real-time tips, virtual coaches, and support for fitness devices.

1mg 

Founded in 2015 by Vikas Chauhan,Prashant Tandon and Gaurav Agarwal, 1mg is an online healthcare platform where users can buy medicines, wellness products and book lab tests. It also offers doctor consultations and health information. Using technology, 1mg makes healthcare easy, affordable and reliable.

MediBuddy 

Founded in 2016 by Satish Kannan and Sandeep Patel, MediBuddy is an easy-to-use health app that helps people access healthcare services. It offers online doctor consultations, lab tests, medicine delivery, and health records. Users can book appointments, schedule tests, and get expert advice with ease.

Medkart 

Founded in 2014 by Akhilesh Jain and Mayur Jain, Medkart is an online pharmacy that provides medicines, wellness products, and lab test services at affordable prices. It offers both prescription and non-prescription medicines, making healthcare easier to access.

Cult.fit 

Founded in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori, Cult.fit is a health and wellness app that helps people stay fit with workouts, yoga, meditation, and diet plans. It offers group classes, live sessions, and AI-based fitness tracking. With expert guidance and easy access, it supports users at all fitness levels.

CLEANTECH/Renewable

India’s cleantech and renewable energy sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, driven by ambitious sustainability goals, government policies, and increasing private investments. As the country aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, innovative startups are playing a crucial role in accelerating the transition to clean energy.

From solar and wind energy solutions to energy storage, EV infrastructure, and waste-to-energy technologies, Indian startups are leveraging deep tech, AI, and IoT to optimize efficiency and scalability. The sector has also seen rising investor interest, with venture capital and government-backed funds fueling innovation.

Ecozen 

Founded in 2010 by Devendra Gupta, Vivek Pandey and Prateek Singhal, Ecozen provides solar-powered irrigation with Ecotron and cold storage with Ecofrost. The startup says it has helped over 1.8 lakh farmers in India. It uses AI and IoT to boost farmers' income while cutting greenhouse gas emissions and food waste.

Freyr Energy 

Founded in 2014 by Saurabh Marda and Radhika Choudary, Freyr Energy specializes in rooftop solar solutions for homes, businesses, and MSMEs. It serves customers in 22 states across India and aims to streamline the green energy sector.

GPS Renewables 

Founded in 2012 by Mainak Chakraborty and Sreekrishna Sankar, GPS Renewables uses biomethanation technology to manage organic waste, replace fossil fuels with bioenergy, and fight climate change.

Hygenco 

Founded in 2020 by Amit Bansal, Anshul Gupta and Aashish Gupta, Hygenco builds green hydrogen and green ammonia plants for commercial use.

Lohum 

Founded in 2017 by Rajat Verma, Justin Lemmon and Gazanfar Safvi, Lohum makes lithium-ion battery packs and recycles battery materials like cobalt, lithium, and nickel.  

The cleantech startup covers three battery cycles:  
1. First life – Producing new batteries for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, UPS, and telecom.  
2. Second life – Extending the life of used batteries.  
3. End-of-life – Recycling old batteries.

Recykal 

Founded in 2016 by Abhishek Deshpande, Hyderabad-based Recykal provides cloud solutions to track and manage waste transparently.

WeVOIS 

Founded in 2018 by Abhinav Shekhar Vashistha and Abhishek Gupta, Jaipur-based WeVOIS provides complete waste management solutions to municipalities, promoting a circular economy and sustainability.

SolarSquare 

Founded in 2015 by Neeraj Subhash Jain and Nikhil Satejlal Nahar, SolarSquare sells rooftop solar panels for homes and businesses. It offers 0% interest financing and operates in Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, and states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Sea6 Energy 

Founded in 2010 by Nelson Vadassery, Shrikumar Suryanarayan, Sowmya Balendiran and Sri Sailaja Nori, Sea6 Energy creates technology to turn biomass into biofuel, plant boosters, natural pesticides, animal feed, and eco-friendly alternatives to chemicals and plastics.

Nepra 

Founded in 2011 by Sandeep Patel, Dhrumin Patel and Ravi Patel, Nepra provides a waste management system that links municipalities, waste pickers, recyclers, and brands for a smooth and scalable process.

AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping India's technology landscape, driving innovation across industries like healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, and manufacturing. With rapid advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, Indian startups are building cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance automation, decision-making, and efficiency.

Government initiatives and increased private investments have fueled AI-driven entrepreneurship, positioning India as a global AI hub. In 2025, AI startups are not only solving complex business challenges but also contributing to sectors like climate tech, agritech, and cybersecurity.

Avaamo 

Founded in 2014 by Ram Menon and Sriram Chakravarthy, Avaamo is a deep-learning software company that focuses on conversational AI to solve key enterprise challenges.The company develops AI technology in neural networks, speech synthesis, and deep learning to enable conversational computing for businesses.

Senseforth 

Founded in 2017 by Krishna Kadiri, Ritesh Radhakrishnan, and Shridhar Marri, Senseforth is a Conversational AI company that helps businesses automate human-like conversations with customers.

QpiAI 

Founded in 2019 by Dr. Nagendra Nagaraja, QpiAI is a Bengaluru-based startup focused on AI and quantum computing. Its main product, QpiAI Pro, helps businesses deploy AI solutions in real-world applications.

SarvamAI 

Founded in 2023 by AI4Bharat creators Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar, SarvamAI builds custom large language models (LLMs) tailored for India-specific needs.

Ola Krutrim 

Founded in 2022 by Ola and Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal, Krutrim is developing an India-focused AI model. Its LLMs can support 10 Indian languages, but the startup has not yet launched any public products.

Blend 

Blend, founded in 2021 by Vaibhav Prakash, Vishwanath Kollapudi, and Jamsheed Kamardeen, is a GenAI-powered design tool that helps ecommerce sellers create social media graphics, product images, and SEO-friendly content. 

Spyne 

Spyne, founded in 2018 by Deepti Prasad and Sanjay Kumar, uses AI to help businesses and marketplaces create and improve high-quality product images and videos at scale.

Dubdub AI 

Dubdub.ai, founded in 2021 by Anubhav Singh, Rahul Sankhwar, Rahul Garg, and Anchal Jaiswal, is an AI-powered online tool for creating multilingual videos. It offers audio and video dubbing, along with voice cloning, allowing users to produce content in over 50 languages. 

Murf AI 

Murf AI, founded in 2020 by IIT-Kharagpur graduates Sneha Roy, Ankur Edkie, and Divyanshu Pandey, uses AI to generate high-quality voiceovers in minutes, without needing recording equipment. 

QpiAI 

QpiAI, founded in 2019 by Dr. Nagendra Nagaraja, is a Bengaluru-based startup focused on AI and quantum computing. Its main product, QpiAI Pro, helps businesses implement AI solutions. The company also develops hardware for quantum computers, including processors, compute architecture, and cryogenic controllers. Additionally, it provides quantum computing as a service (QCaaS) software.

E-commerce

India’s e-commerce sector is experiencing explosive growth, driven by increasing internet penetration, digital payments, and a surge in online shopping habits. With innovations in AI-driven personalization, quick commerce, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) models, startups are redefining the way Indians buy and sell online.

In 2025, emerging e-commerce startups are leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences, optimize supply chains, and tap into Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. From niche marketplaces and social commerce platforms to AI-powered logistics solutions, these startups are shaping the future of digital retail in India.

This list highlights the top 10 e-commerce startups in India that are revolutionizing the industry with cutting-edge technology and customer-centric innovations.

Flipkart 

Founded in 2007 by Binny Bansal and Sachin Bansal, Flipkart is an online marketplace for electronics, clothing, furniture, and more. It delivers to over 1,000 cities across India.

Zepto 

Zepto, founded in 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, delivers groceries and essentials in 10 minutes through dark stores. Starting with 300 stores this year, it has now grown to over 750.

Myntra 

Founded in 2007 by Mukesh Bansal, Vineet Saxena, and Ashutosh Lawania, Myntra is a leading online store offering thousands of products for men, women, and kids. It sells footwear, clothing, home accessories, and personal care items. Myntra's omnichannel system connects shoppers to over 4,500 stores.

FirstCry 

Founded in 2010 by Amitava Saha and Supam Maheshwari, FirstCry is a top online store for baby and kids' products, selling everything from infant accessories to diapers and school supplies. It offers discounts on its website and app, plus coupons for new buyers. FirstCry has over 900 stores.

Nykaa 

Founded in 2012 by Falguni Nayar, Nykaa is an online store for beauty and wellness products. It is one of India's top e-commerce sites for fashion lovers. Customers can buy cosmetics, skincare, bath products, soaps, and shampoos.

Meesho 

Founded in 2015 by Visit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal, Meesho is a top e-commerce platform in India that connects sellers, buyers, and resellers. It makes online shopping easy for Indian customers and offers kitchen items, cosmetics, clothing, and more.

Lenskart 

Founded in 2010 by Peyush Bansal, Lenskart is a global eyewear brand and one of India's fastest-growing companies. Many customers trust it for high-quality, precision-made glasses.

Snapdeal 

Founded in 2010 by Rohit Bansal and Kunal Bahl, Snapdeal is an online store offering affordable and quality products. It serves both small businesses and regular shoppers.

AJIO 

Founded in 2016 by Mukesh Ambani and Nair Vineeth, AJIO, part of Reliance, Retail, is a popular online fashion and lifestyle store in India. It offers exclusive brands and a special indie collection from Indian artisans.

Purplle 

Founded in 2021 by Rahul Dash and Manish Taneja, Purplle is an online store that offers products from over 1,000 brands to both online and offline shoppers.

Saas

India’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector is scaling rapidly, emerging as a global powerhouse with innovative solutions across industries like fintech, healthcare, logistics, and enterprise automation. Driven by cloud adoption, AI integration, and a strong developer ecosystem, Indian SaaS startups are competing on a global scale, offering cost-effective and scalable solutions.

In 2025, the SaaS landscape is evolving with startups focusing on vertical SaaS, AI-powered automation, and low-code/no-code platforms. Backed by increasing investor interest and a growing customer base, these startups are not only transforming businesses in India but also expanding their footprint internationally.

Zoho 

Established in 1996 by Sridhar Vembu, Zoho is a top Indian SaaS company offering cloud-based tools to help businesses in various industries.

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Freshworks 

Founded in 2010 by Girish Mathrubootham and Shan Krishnasamy, Freshworks is a leading Indian SaaS company that provides customer engagement software for businesses of all sizes. It offers innovative tools to enhance customer experiences and is a major player in the global market.

Agile CRM 

Founded in 2013, Agile CRM is an all-in-one platform for sales, marketing, and customer service. It includes sales tracking, contact management, marketing automation, web analytics, two-way emails, telephony, and a helpdesk, all in a simple and modern interface.

Whatfix 

Founded in 2013 by Khadim Batti and Vara Kumar Namburu, Whatfix is a SaaS platform that helps users learn and navigate web applications with in-app guidance, training, and support.

Druva 

Founded in 2008 by Jaspreet Singh, Druva is a top SaaS company specializing in cloud data protection and management. It offers more than just backups—its platform ensures data security, disaster recovery, and compliance with regulations.

Keka 

Keka is a leading Indian SaaS company that provides HR and payroll management solutions. It helps businesses of all sizes manage their workforce efficiently with a user-friendly and innovative platform.

LeadSquared 

LeadSquared is a sales and marketing platform that helps businesses improve their selling process.

Exotel 

Founded in 2011 by Shivakumar Ganesan, Siddharth Ramesh and Ishwar Sridharan, Exotel is a SaaS company offering customer engagement solutions like contact center software, communication APIs, and AI-powered conversations.

SirionLabs

Founded in 2012 by Ajay Agrawal and Kanti Prabha, SirionLabs provides a SaaS platform that helps businesses manage their contracts throughout their lifecycle.

Conclusion: The Future of India’s Startup Ecosystem  

India’s tech startup ecosystem in 2025 is more dynamic than ever, with innovation driving growth across sectors like AI, SaaS, e-commerce, and cleantech. These top 10 startups are not only shaping the future of their industries but also positioning India as a global technology leader.  

Backed by strong investor confidence, government initiatives, and a growing digital economy, these startups are solving real-world challenges with scalable, tech-driven solutions. As they continue to expand, disrupt, and innovate, they are set to play a pivotal role in India’s journey toward becoming a $5 trillion economy and a global tech powerhouse.