General Catalyst, a US-based venture capital firm with $25 billion in assets under management, announced a $5 billion investment commitment in Indian startups over the next five years.

General Catalyst, a US-based venture capital firm with $25 billion in assets under management, announced a $5 billion investment commitment in Indian startups over the next five years. The capital will target platform-defining companies across artificial intelligence, healthcare, defence technology, fintech, and consumer technology sectors, spanning seed to growth-stage ventures. This strategic move reflects confidence in India's potential to develop globally competitive technology companies. The announcement comes as part of a broader investment surge in India's startup ecosystem, with Qualcomm committing $150 million, the government mobilizing ₹500 crore in venture capital, and major corporations like Reliance and Adani pledging substantial capital for AI infrastructure and innovation. India's AI-native startups raised over $1.