External finance into fintech startups is reshaping public valuations; related listed companies gained 6% in two weeks. Analysts expect continued momentum alongside digital payment adoption growth. NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday that the government is committed to increasing state capital spending to support economic growth, stressing that the economy has remained resilient despite global headwinds. Base: All firms. The figures refer to pilot 2 and rounds 30 to 35 of the survey (October 2023-December 2023 to April-June 2025). Notes: See the notes to Chart 1. The data included in the chart refer to Question 11 of the survey. External finance inflows into small-cap biotech doubled month-on-month, enhancing capital for R&D. Price momentum may accelerate on positive trial data releases.
