India's Startup Ecosystem Hits 2 Lakh; FDI, PLI, Innovation Drive Growth

• India's recognized startup ecosystem now exceeds 2 lakh, creating over 21 lakh jobs, with more than 48% having at least one woman director.
• Gross FDI inflow reached $1.1 trillion since April 2000, with annual FDI more than doubling to $80.62 billion in FY24-25.
• Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes saw over ₹1.88 lakh crores investment, generating ₹17 lakh crore in production/sales and 12.3 lakh jobs.
• India's Global Innovation Index rank improved significantly from 81st in 2015 to 38th in 2025.
• Indian innovators recorded the highest growth in patent applications (19.1%) in 2024, and domestic patent filings increased by 425% over the last decade.

Why It Matters: India's economic reforms drive significant growth in startups, FDI, and innovation.