In 2025, a historic IPO surge (at least 23 startups) has been noticed, with AI and fintech leading the market. Whispers indicate over 1.59 lakh startups by year-end, with $158 billion plus in funding. The GDP growth has been pegged at 6.5-7% in FY25, with improved sentiment by end-2025 as trade policies clarify. The IT sector is hiring up 8.7% in manufacturing and infrastructure, with 37,264 layoffs since 2022 offset by new roles in AI.