iDay 2025 drew 1,200+ attendees and called for stronger policy, funding, and founder-led innovation. Titan Capital’s Indicorn list spotlighted 202 startups with ₹100+ Cr revenue, led by Delhi-NCR with 51, totaling ₹1.5L Cr revenue and 1.46L jobs.

Gurugram: At The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, India Internet Day 2025 (iDay), organized by TiE Delhi-NCR, concluded its 14th edition with over 1,200 attendees, 60+ investors, and 50+ speakers converging to explore India’s digital future. Themed around scaling innovation, access to capital, and founder-first growth, the event spotlighted the country’s journey toward a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030.

The highlight was the unveiling of the Indicorns List 2025, a Titan Capital initiative, showcasing 202 Indian startups with ₹100 crore+ annual revenue, collectively generating ₹1.5 lakh crore in FY24, ₹7,393 crore in profits, and creating over 1.46 lakh jobs. Delhi-NCR led this surge with 51 Indicorns, followed by Bengaluru (42) and Mumbai (35), reinforcing the region’s position as India’s startup powerhouse. Policy and tech leaders—including Dr. Abhijit Phukon from the Ministry of Finance—called for adaptive regulation to support innovation.

In his keynote, Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma reflected on India’s funding evolution and predicted AI’s shift from a tool to a driver of human behavior. Other sessions explored critical tech areas like AI, fintech, space tech, 5G, e-commerce, and digital infrastructure. The event also hosted thought leaders like Upasana Taku (MobiKwik), Apurva Chamaria (Google), and Ankur Warikoo (WebVeda), who shared insights on building scalable, impactful ventures. A standout session led by IN-SPACe’s Air Vice Marshal (Retd.) Dhananjay Khot emphasized India’s leap into deeptech and spacetech. UIDAI’s Col Sanjeev Yadav highlighted Aadhaar’s role in enabling startup innovation.

With rural internet adoption rising and India’s digital economy growing at twice the pace of GDP, iDay 2025 underlined how emerging technologies and government initiatives like Digital India are fostering inclusive growth. The event served as a high-impact platform for collaboration, networking, and redefining India’s tech vision. Kunal Bahl, Co-Founder of Titan Capital, emphasized that profit-first startups are not only viable but already reshaping India’s entrepreneurial landscape.

Havas Media Network India, the Silver Partner, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting innovation and meaningful brand building. As TiE Delhi-NCR continues to nurture entrepreneurship, iDay 2025 stood out as more than just a conference—it was a launchpad for India’s emergence as a global tech leader.