India’s Future Unicorn Index 2024: Top-5 cities for startup headquarters

By Priyanka Deshpande

CNBC-TV18.com

Published June 20, 2024

India has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, with its top three cities housing 61% of future unicorns, according to the ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2024. Take a look at the leading cities where these future unicorns are based.

A major tech hub, Bengaluru serves home to 13 Gazelles and 33 Cheetahs with a cumulative valuation of $18.3 billion.

BENGALURU

#1

With a cumulative valuation of $10.3 billion, Delhi NCR is the headquarters to 29 future unicorns in the index.

DELHI NCR

#2

India’s financial capital hosts 19 future unicorns listed in the index, with a combined valuation of $6.5 billion.

MUMBAI

#3

Chennai is home to 8 future unicorns listed in the index, with a total valuation of $3.2 billion.

CHENNAI

#4

Pune, with a total valuation of $1.5 billion, is home to 4 future unicorns.

PUNE

#5