About Consumer sector in India
The Consumer sector in India comprises 73.2K companies, including 6.29K funded companies having collectively raised $110B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 1.7K are Series A+ funded, and 59 have achieved unicorn status.
Consumer sector in India has seen 789 acquisitions and 127 IPOs.
This sector includes companies that provide products and services to consumers through technology.
Consumer sector is also known as Consumer IT or Consumer Technology.
Companies included in Consumer
Companies that provide ecommerce platforms to consumers to buy products and companies that provide tech based services solutions to consumers. Also includes tech based sports solutions, mobile apps, productivity tools, etc that are used directly by consumersCompanies excluded in Consumer
Companies that provide solutions to businesses i.e., both products and servicesTop Consumer Companies in India
There are more than 73.2K companies in Consumer in India. Zomato is the top Consumer company in India, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Consumer companies in India:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online food ordering and delivery platform | Gurugram (India) | 2008 | Public | $1.69B | |
Online platform offering multi-category consumer products and accessories | Bengaluru (India) | 2007 | Acquired | $12.1B | |
Online food ordering and delivery platform | Bengaluru (India) | 2014 | Public | $3.62B | |
Provider of an online pharmacy with doctor listing and teleconsultation services | Delhi (India) | 2015 | Acquired | $231M | |
Retailer of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and beauty accessories via online channels | Mumbai (India) | 2012 | Public | $103M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Consumer sector in India
8,235 Consumer startups in India were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 227 |
2024 | 2,783 |
2023 | 3,857 |
2022 | 4,589 |
2021 | 6,614 |
2020 | 8,235 |
2019 | 5,738 |
2018 | 4,495 |
2017 | 4,194 |
2016 | 6,005 |
Stage-wise distribution of Consumer sector companies in India
Out of the total 73,200 Consumer companies in India, 6,291 have secured funding. Among them, 1,699 have reached Series A or higher, and 1,242 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 73,200
Funded - 6,291
Series A+ - 1,699
Series B+ - 1,242
Series C+ - 1,096
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 73,200 |
Funded | 6,291 |
Series A+ | 1,699 |
Series B+ | 1,242 |
Series C+ | 1,096 |
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Funding Trends in the Consumer sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the Consumer sector in India
The Consumer sector in India saw a total funding of more than $87.6B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $22.5B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $6.02B |
2024 | $7.64B |
2023 | $5.43B |
2022 | $10.8B |
2021 | $22.5B |
2020 | $5.52B |
2019 | $9.55B |
2018 | $7.74B |
2017 | $9.12B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Consumer in India
In the year 2026, till January 2026, Consumer companies in India have raised $63.9M in equity funding across 8 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till January 2025), Consumer companies in India had raised $209M across 85 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 69.45% drop in funding in Consumer companies in India as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Consumer companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Angel | 5350 | Jan 09, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 4920 | Jan 08, 2026 | ||
Series A | 6674 | Jan 08, 2026 | and 5 more | |
Seed | 9520 | Jan 08, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 5667 | Jan 07, 2026 | and 1 more |
Top Investors in Consumer in India
Accel is the top investor in Consumer companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Consumer companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Cambridge (United States) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Redwood City (United States) |
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M&A activity in Consumer sector in India
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 3 acquisitions happened in Consumer sector in India. Last year, in 2025, a total of 50 acquisitions happened in Consumer sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Consumer sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jan 06, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Jan 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 11, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in Consumer sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in Consumer sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 38 |
2024 | 35 |
2023 | 60 |
2022 | 90 |
2021 | 99 |
2020 | 44 |
2019 | 60 |
2018 | 79 |
2017 | 66 |
2016 | 98 |
IPOs in Consumer in India
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 1 IPO happened in Consumer sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Consumer sector in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jan 02, 2026 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Dec 30, 2025 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Dec 17, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Dec 15, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Dec 11, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Consumer companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Consumer in India
Most number of Consumer startups in India have been founded by alumni from IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | 624 |
IIT Bombay | 513 |
BITS Pilani | 473 |
IIT Kharagpur | 405 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 366 |
IIT Kanpur | 346 |
IIM Calcutta | 300 |
IIT Roorkee | 291 |
IIM Bangalore | 280 |
Indian School of Business | 236 |
Total funding in Consumer companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, IIT Delhi graduates' Consumer companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIT Bombay alumni are second, and IIM Ahmedabad alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
IIT Delhi | $30.2B |
IIT Bombay | $14.7B |
IIM Ahmedabad | $13.5B |
IIM Calcutta | $11.7B |
IIT Kharagpur | $10.1B |
IIT Kanpur | $7.79B |
BITS Pilani | $5.84B |
IIM Bangalore | $5.38B |
IIT Madras | $4.82B |
Stanford University | $4.3B |
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