Article · Article (27 October 2026)

DPIIT Reports 2.5 Lakh Recognised Startups as Business Approvals Move Online

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The latest reported count: 2,50,046 DPIIT-recognised startups across more than 770 districts with over 25.42 lakh jobs, 52% based in non-metro cities and 48% with at least one woman director.

  • More than half of recognised startups are outside the metros.
  • Recognised startups report over 25.42 lakh jobs.
  • The figures come from the government's own reporting.
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