JULY 20258IARE LEGAL STARTUPS THE NEXT BIG THING IN INDIA'S TECH BOOM? By M R Yuvatha, Senior Correspondent, Startup City Columnndia's tech boom in 2025 is no longer just about fintech or edtech legal startups are rapidly emerging as a powerful force reshaping the legal services landscape. With over 1.6 lakh DPIIT-recognized startups and 6.3 crore MSMEs, there is a surging demand for affordable, tech-driven legal support. Legal tech startups are stepping in to fill the gap using AI, automation, and smart contract tools to deliver services like document review, compliance monitoring, and online dispute resolution at a fraction of traditional costs.The Explosive Growth of India's Legal Tech IndustryThe sector has seen explosive growth, with funding jumping from $454K in 2024 to over $1.42B in 2025, whereby investors see scalable legal innovation. While legal environments tighten around ESG, data privacy, and IP laws, startups are developing specialised solutions for India's emerging legal context. The legal tech market currently expands with a CAGR of 15.2%, which indicates the central place this market occupies in the promotion of business compliance and management of risks.But while growth is impressive, there are still challenges. India's regulatory complexity, especially in such aspects as taxation, data privacy and intellectual property rights, is still an impediment of scaling. There are numerous startups who find themselves at the crossroad with not much precedence, between the law and tech, amid murky legal water while trying to establish sustainable business models. Addressing
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