India’s artificial intelligence sector is no longer a speculative bet—it has become the centrepiece of the country’s innovation narrative. The data is unambiguous: Indian AI startups raised over $1 billion in the first half of 2026 alone, marking a 33% increase from the same period last year . More striking is the 4X year-on-year jump in AI funding, which soared to $676 million across 57 deals from just $162 million in H1 2025 . This surge stands in sharp contrast to the broader funding landscape, where overall Indian startup funding declined 9% year-on-year .

What began as a college project at IIT Madras has grown into one of India’s most inspiring AgriTech success stories. Stellapps, the Bengaluru-based dairy technology startup founded by IIT alumni in 2011, has transformed India’s cattle and dairy ecosystem by digitizing the entire milk supply chain—from the farm to the consumer’s cup .