Mandvi Singh, Managing Editor

In the pulsating heart of India’s startup ecosystem the world’s thirdlargest innovation surges not just with ambition but with urgency. Over the past decade, this landscape has evolved into a $500 billion powerhouse, now witnessing a seismic shift as cleantech emerges as its dominant force. This transformation goes beyond economic growth, it signals national reinvention. With clean energy capacity soaring 25% in early 2025, India’s entrepreneurs are embedding sustainability into a 1.4 billion-strong economy. Over $2.2 billion has flowed into climate ventures in 18 months a 340% surge driven by progressive policies like the Rs 1 lakh crore R&D scheme for green hydrogen, decentralizing innovation and powering a clean revolution.

Cleantech startups now embody the spirit of this transformation, merging ancient ecological wisdom with cutting-edge technology. From carbon-capture solutions repurposing industrial waste to AI-driven platforms revolutionizing sustainable agriculture and mobility, these ventures are scripting a low-carbon odyssey. Emerging breakthroughs in bio-based materials and decentralized renewables are addressing water scarcity and powering remote grids. While regulatory and scaling challenges remain, 2025 marks a clear inflection point where cleantech shifts from the periphery to the powerhouse of India’s growth story. As these innovators propel the nation toward its 2070 net-zero vision, one truth stands firm, in India’s startup saga, the future is not just digital it’s decisively green. In this edition, ‘10 Best Startups in Cleantech - 2025’, siliconindia Startupcity proudly celebrates India’s dynamic startup ecosystem an ever-evolving landscape where ingenuity meets ambition, and ideas turn into lasting impact.

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