National Startup Day: Decoding 9 Years Of ‘Startup India’ In Numbers

by · Inc42

SUMMARY

  • Today, India has bloomed into the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, which, as per Inc42 data, has raised more than $158 Bn+ funding between 2014 and 2024
  • As per government estimates, India is home to more than 1.59 Lakh DPIIT-recognised startups that have created 17 Lakh+ jobs in the country
  • As per DPIIT data, more than half (51%) of the DPIIT-registered startups in India are from non-metro cities