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India has long been known for its talented minds and entrepreneurial spirit. Yet for many years, much of the startup energy focused on consumer-facing apps and services that addressed immediate needs—food delivery, payments, e-commerce. That phase is now giving way to a more profound transformation. In 2026, India’s startup story is evolving beyond apps into deep technology fields like aerospace, semiconductors, and biotechnology. This shift is driven by a new wave of startup