India’s chip dream; Eternal’s four-fold rise in net profit

July 23, 2026 Hello, The space startup ecosystem in India is soaring. The number of space startups in the country has risen from single digits six years ago to more than 450, said P K Jain, Director, Program Management and Authorisation Directorate at Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre. Funding too is gathering pace as policy reforms reshape the sector , he added.