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India's startup boom in charts- Moneycontrol.com
From 2.5 lakh recognised startups to over 25 lakh jobs, government data shows how India's startup ecosystem has expanded beyond metros, with growing participation from women entrepreneurs.
October 27, 2026 / 14:31 IST
More than half of these startups are based in non-metro cities, while 48 percent have at least one woman director, highlighting the growing geographical reach and participation of women in entrepreneurship.
India’s startup ecosystem has expanded to over 2.5 lakh recognised ventures, generating more than 25.42 lakh jobs across over 770 districts, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on October 27, 2026.
More than half of these startups are based in non-metro cities, while 48 percent have at least one woman director, highlighting the growing geographical reach and participation of women in entrepreneurship.
Alongside startup funding and support measures, the government reported 47,957 compliance reductions and $843 billion in foreign direct investment over the past 12 years, reflecting broader efforts to simplify business regulations and attract investment.
Adrija Chatterjee is an Assistant Editor at Moneycontrol. She has been tracking and reporting on finance and trade ministries for over eight years.
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