The Indian Space sector is a rapidly growing industry, with increasing opportunities for investments and businesses. With the vision of becoming a major player in the global space market, India has been making significant strides in the development of its space program. 
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) was established in 1969 and launched India's first satellite, Aryabhata in 1975. Since then, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has launched several successful missions, including the Mars Orbiter Mission and the Chandrayaan missions to the Moon, demonstrating India’s capabilities in space technology. 

The emerging trends of the Indian space sector are:

1. Growing commercialization: ISRO has been actively promoting private participation in the space sector. Collectively domestic private companies in the space sector have raised more than $245.35 million in funding.
2. Increasing international collaborations: ISRO has signed agreements and MoUs with several countries and international organizations for joint missions and technology transfers. Recently, Microsoft has signed a memorandum of understanding with ISRO to fuel space tech startups using technology tools and platforms. As part of this agreement, they will provide cloud-based tools like MS Azure and other AI-powered tools.
3. Focus on space exploration missions: India was the first Asian country to reach the Martian orbit with the Mangalyaan Mission (Mars Orbiter Mission) and the first country in the world to do so on its first attempt. Gaganyaan is the most important mission in the history of the Indian Space Program, and it is going to be India’s first manned mission to space (in 2023). The launch of Chandrayaan-3 (India’s lunar exploration mission) is also scheduled for the first quarter of 2023.
4. Development of new technologies: ISRO has been working on developing new technologies such as reusable launch vehicles and Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD). Agnikul, a domestic startup in the country has successfully completed the test firing of 3D-printed rocket engines.
5. Expansion of satellite-based services: ISRO provides satellite-based services in areas such as remote sensing, satellite-based navigation, and satellite-based meteorology, and is looking to expand these services in the future. ISRO has also decided to lend out high-quality satellite-derived data to students, startups, and tech companies at no /minimal costs to stimulate innovation. 

Overall, the Indian space sector is poised for growth in the coming years, with a focus on cost-effectiveness, self-reliance, and international collaborations. India's growing launch capabilities provide an opportunity for companies to launch their satellites from Indian soil. With ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the upcoming Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), the country is well-positioned to offer competitive launch services to a wide range of customers. The increasing demand for satellite-based remote sensing and earth observation services presents an opportunity for companies to develop and launch satellites for these applications. With a growing demand for accurate and real-time data, this sector is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. The growth of the space sector in India has created opportunities for companies to manufacture space-related components and systems, including satellites, launch vehicles, and ground systems.

Startups are playing an increasingly important role in the Indian space ecosystem and contributing to the space sector by providing innovative solutions. They are bringing new ideas and technologies to the table, which are helping to drive the growth of the space sector. Startups are also working with ISRO on various projects, providing them with the technological and entrepreneurial expertise needed to drive innovation. ISRO had floated a request for qualification to startups, promising to transfer the technology for lithium-ion batteries built for powering satellites. ISRO has also lent their launch sites to Agnikul Cosmos and Skyroot Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. (private players) to conduct trials for their respective launch vehicles. Startups are now filling gaps in the ecosystem by providing niche services and products that complement the offerings of larger companies and organizations. 

The future of the Indian space sector looks promising, with several major initiatives and projects underway. With continued support from the government and private sector participation, India is set to leave an indelible mark in the domain of space exploration and technology.