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The government's own figures for the ecosystem as of 31 January 2026: 2,12,283 DPIIT-recognised startups, 1,02,054 with a woman director or partner, 6,789 closed per MCA, and what the Fund of Funds and Seed Fund schemes have put in.

Over 1 lakh startups have at least one woman director among 2.12 lakh recognised by DPIIT

From pib.gov.in by Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Commerce and Industry Press release (17 March 2026)

  • AIFs backed by the Fund of Funds had invested around Rs 25,859 crore in startups.
  • 6,789 recognised startups were recorded as closed with MCA.
  • SISFS money reaches startups through selected incubators.
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The Finance Ministry's 3 September 2025 release on GST 2.0: two main rates, 18% standard and 5% merit, a 40% rate for a few goods and services, effective 22 September 2025.

Recommendations of the 56th Meeting of the GST Council

From pib.gov.in by Press Information Bureau

  • Two main slabs: 5% and 18%.
  • A 40% de-merit rate for a select few items.
  • In force from 22 September 2025.
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The Ministry of Labour's 21 November 2025 release bringing the four Labour Codes into force, with the before-and-after table: mandatory appointment letters for all workers, and gratuity for fixed-term employees after one year.

Government Makes the Four Labour Codes Effective

From pib.gov.in by Press Information Bureau

  • Appointment letters are mandatory for all workers.
  • Fixed-term employees get the same benefits as permanent ones, gratuity after one year.
  • Minimum wages now apply to all workers.
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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs' release on the e-commerce rules: what every e-commerce entity must show before purchase and how fast it must handle complaints.

Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020

From pib.gov.in by Press Information Bureau

  • Show return, refund, exchange, warranty, delivery and payment terms before purchase.
  • Acknowledge a complaint within 48 hours.
  • Resolve it within one month.
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