India observes National Startup Day on 16 January 2026, marking 10 years of the Startup India Initiative.
Launched in 2016, the initiative has transformed India into a global startup hub, driving jobs, inclusion, and innovation aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.
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National Startup Day observed on 16 January, completing 10 years
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Startup India launched in 2016 to promote entrepreneurship
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India hosts over 2 lakh startups as of December 2025
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Nearly 50% startups from Tier II and Tier III cities
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Startups drive jobs, productivity, and digital inclusion
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Strong impact in agri-tech, health, fintech, ed-tech
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45%+ startups have at least one woman founder or leader
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Unicorns grow from 4 in 2014 to 120+ today
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Flagship support via FFS, Seed Fund, Credit Guarantee Scheme
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Startups key to economic growth and Viksit Bharat 2047 vision




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