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These 8 Tier-2,3 Cities Powered India’s Startup Growth in 2025

For over a decade, India’s startup and AI narrative has revolved around a handful of metro cities. Today, a growing share of India’s tech innovation is being built in tier-2, 3 cities. From AI-driven SaaS and industrial automation to deep tech and GCC-led innovation, startups from these cities are no longer peripheral players. Across these cities, the rise of AI and tech startups is being driven by capital efficiency, distributed talent, policy support, and real-world problem-solving. The city...