Fintech sector raises $889mn in H1, a drop of 26%

NEW DELHI: India's fintech sector raised $889 million in the first six months of 2025, a drop of 26% from $1.2 billion of H2 2024 and a 5% slide from $936 million seen a year ago, according to a report by market intelligence platform Tracxn.

As per the report, India ranked third globally, trailing only the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Seed-stage startups raised $91.2 million, a fall of 27% from H2 2024 ($126 million) and 33% from H1 2024 ($137 million). In striking contrast, early-stage funding saw a resurgence with $361 million raised.