<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">AI and defence tech sectors are gaining traction in India for H2 2025.Investors show keen interest in funding early and growth-stage AI and hardware tech.Fintech and ecommerce still lead, but enterprise tech and hardware startups are rising.Indian government's support through IndiaAI Mission enhances investor optimism for AI startups.Defence tech sector also sees growth with rising domestic demand and policy support.