Indian Deeptech Startups Must Target Global Markets, Say Experts

23 Oct 2026, 5:30 pm · 10h ago · 1 min read · YourStory

Panellists at YourStory's TechSparks summit urged Indian deeptech startups to cultivate global ambitions while building critical sovereign technologies. Industry leaders, including Kaushik Mudda of Ethereal Machines and Hareesh Chandrasekar of Agnit Semiconductors, noted that domestic manufacturing and semiconductor capabilities are maturing rapidly. Shweta Rajpal Kohli, CEO of Startup Policy Forum, highlighted that enabling government policies and capital allocations have created favorable conditions for sector expansion. Speakers stressed that despite sector-specific operational hurdles, Indian deeptech ventures possess the infrastructure, talent, and capital support required to compete successfully across international markets.