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A law firm's summary of the DPIIT notification of 4 February 2026 that replaced the 2019 startup definition, setting out the new turnover limits, the Deep Tech Startup category and the other changes.
DPIIT's New Startup Framework: Deep Tech Startup Recognition and Key Reforms
From Nishith Desai Associates by Chandrashekar K (Nishith Desai Associates) 8 min read
- A startup is recognised for up to 10 years with turnover up to ₹200 crore in any year (was ₹100 crore).
- A Deep Tech Startup gets 20 years and a ₹300 crore ceiling, and must show new scientific or engineering knowledge, high R&D spend and significant novel IP, with extra documents.
- Multi-State and State cooperative societies can now be recognised alongside companies, partnerships and LLPs.
