As floodwaters turned parts of Gujarat into vast, impassable lakes in July 2026, a different kind of response unfolded overhead—one driven not by helicopters or boats, but by a small team from a Mehsana-based startup. While traditional rescue operations struggled to navigate submerged roads and inaccessible villages, drones from Prime UAV became the eyes and hands of the emergency teams, demonstrating how India’s deeptech innovation is evolving to tackle life-threatening real-world challenges.

The Indian startup ecosystem is entering a defining new chapter as a wave of over 50 companies prepares to go public. This acceleration is less about a sudden rush of market activity and more a reflection of a startup sector that has matured significantly in terms of governance and scale. As a result, public markets are becoming a primary avenue for growth capital and investor exits .