India's Private Space Ecosystem Crosses $870M Funding Milestone as Vikram-1 Opens Commercial Era

India's private space ecosystem has crossed $870 million in total funding, a milestone driven by Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-1 orbital launch and a surge in investor confidence. The sector's funding jumped from $43 million in 2021 to a record $200 million in 2025, with Bengaluru accounting for 57% of all capital raised. Skyroot, now India's first SpaceTech unicorn at $150 million, plans commercial launches in 2027 after a second test flight later this...