BusinessTimes of India
Pvt investment in space sector crosses $618 million, 17 startups given nod for space activities: Minister Jitendra Singh to RS
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Private investment in India's space sector crossed $618.5 million as of March 31, 2026.
space startups have been authorized by IN-SPACe to undertake space activities.
Active space startups grew from 1 in 2014 to over 400 currently.
Indian private companies have placed over 30 satellites into orbit and flown nearly 45 payloads via PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM).
IN-SPACe is preparing dedicated safety and security guidelines for space activities in India.
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