Piyush Goyal: India's Startups Top 2 Lakh, 44K New in 2025, 21 Lakh Jobs Added

• India's government-recognized startups exceeded 2 lakh in 2025, adding over 21 lakh direct jobs.
• A record 44,000 new startups were recognized in 2025, the highest since the Startup India initiative began.
• Nearly half (48%) of these startups feature at least one woman director or partner.
• Over Rs 25,320 crore was invested in 1,350+ startups via Alternative Investment Funds in 2025.
• Innovation surged with 16,400+ new patent applications by startups, and 34,800+ were onboarded on Government eMarketplace.

Why It Matters: India's startup boom fuels job creation and economic progress.