Centre Recognises Record 55,200 Startups In FY26

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • The Centre recognised more than 55,200 startups in FY26, marking the highest number of startups recognised in a single financial year since the launch of the ‘Startup India’ initiative in 2016
  • With this, the total number of DPIIT-recognised startups in the country jumped to over 2.23 Lakh as of March 31, 2026
  • The number of recognised startups rose 51.6% in FY26 from over 36,400 in FY25, while direct jobs created increased 36.1% during the same period