India Adds 55,200 Startups In FY 2025-26, Total Crosses 2.23 Lakh
Published on: April 18, 2026, 2:20 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
The government recognised more than 55,200 new startups in the financial year 2025-26, the highest annual addition since the launch of Startup India in 2016, taking the total number of recognised startups in India to over 2.23 lakh as of March 31, 2026. These startups have generated over 23.36 lakh direct jobs. Recognition grew 51.6 percent year-on-year, while job creation rose 36.1 percent.
