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Skyroot becomes India spacetech unicorn as AI pay gap widens in same week

Technology
Published on 7 May 2026
Skyroot becomes India spacetech unicorn as AI pay gap widens in same week

One startup hits unicorn status while AI wages diverge

Skyroot Aerospace has crossed a major milestone, becoming India’s first spacetech unicorn after its latest funding round. In the same ETtech Top 5 roundup, another trend stands out: the AI pay gap is growing, signaling widening differences in how technology skills are rewarded across roles and talent pools.

  • Skyroot Aerospace becomes India’s first spacetech unicorn
  • The latest funding round marks a rapid growth phase
  • AI pay differences are widening, raising workforce concerns
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