Govt-recognised startup count crosses 1.8 lakh as on June 30
NEW DELHI, Aug 12 (PTI): The government has recognised more than 1.8 lakh firms as startups as on June 30, 2025, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
The recognised startups are eligible for a number of fiscal incentives, including income tax benefit announced under Startup India action plan.
“Since the launch of the Startup India initiative, number of entities recognised as startups by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has increased from around 500 in 2016 to 1,80,683 as on 30th June 2025,” Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
