Govt expands definition of startup; turnover limit doubled to Rs 200 cr
Published on: Feb. 6, 2026, 4 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
NEW DELHI, Feb 5: The government has expanded the criteria for recognising entities as startups by doubling the turnover threshold to Rs 200 crore, according to a notification. A new recognition of ‘Deep Tech Startup’ has also been introduced for entities working on cutting-edge and breakthrough technologies, the notification of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said. The age and turnover limit criteria for such Deep Tech Startups have also been significantly expanded. According to the […]
