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India’s startup count grew from 500 to 2.5 lakh in a decade
India's startup ecosystem has expanded from about 500 recognised startups a decade ago to over 2.5 lakh today, according to an OdishaTV report. The growth spans sectors including technology, manufacturing, and agriculture,…
India's startup ecosystem has expanded from about 500 recognised startups a decade ago to over 2.5 lakh today, according to an OdishaTV report. The growth spans sectors including technology, manufacturing, and agriculture, driven by government initiatives and private investment.
The surge follows policy changes such as the Startup India campaign launched in 2016, which offered tax benefits, easier compliance, and a dedicated fund of funds. Cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR have emerged as major hubs, but smaller towns are also producing ventures.
The government has set a target of 10 lakh startups by 2030. Continued access to venture capital and streamlined regulations will be critical to sustaining this momentum.
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The Startup India initiative, launched by the central government in January 2016, created a formal recognition process that lets registered startups apply for tax holidays and easier public procurement. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) maintains the registry, which crossed 1 lakh recognitions in 2022 and has since more than doubled. The stated goal of 10 lakh startups by 2030 implies a sustained annual addition of over 1.25 lakh, which will require both deeper domestic venture capital pools and stronger innovation infrastructure outside the top metro hubs. The next official DPIIT update on the registry count, expected later this year, will show whether the pace is accelerating or slowing.
Source: odishatv.in
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