1,97,692
Startups recognised by DPIIT, as of 31 October 2025
Recognised startups reported more than 21 lakh direct jobs. Official records also list 6,385 recognised startups as closed. Recognition is a registration, not a measure of success.
Source: Storyboard18: India crosses 1.97 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups (Lok Sabha reply) · Oct 2025 · checked 13 November 2026