Indian Startup Ecosystem Nears 1.95 Lakh Recognized Ventures in 2025

India’s startup ecosystem now hosts 1.95 lakh DPIIT-recognized ventures as of October 2025, ranking as the world’s third-largest. These startups have generated over 17.6 lakh jobs across fintech, agritech, healthtech, and deeptech sectors. Government initiatives like Startup India and the Seed Fund Scheme simplify compliance, fund early-stage ideas, and foster incubation. Platforms such as BHASKAR enhance digital collaboration, enabling innovation in tier-2 and tier-3 cities and reinforcing India’s position as a vibrant global startup hub.