Nearly 44,000 startups registered in 2025, highest since the launch of Startup India: PM Modi
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Why in news
PM Modi celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Startup India scheme, noting a record 44,000 new startup registrations in 2025.
Background
Nearly 44,000 startups were registered in 2025, the highest annual addition since the scheme's launch. The total number of startups in India has exceeded 200,000.
Facts for Prelims
- FactNearly 44,000 startups were registered in 2025.
- FactTotal number of startups in India exceeded 200,000.
- SchemeFund of Funds 2.0: Focuses on deep tech investments including AI, machine learning, and defense.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of government-led investment funds in fostering deep-tech innovation and strengthening India's position in the global startup ecosystem.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Capital allocation: Prioritizing deep-tech and defense to reduce import reliance on critical technologies
- Ecosystem maturity: Transitioning from high-volume startup creation to high-value unicorn development
- Policy synergy: Aligning Startup India objectives with national goals in AI and machine learning
Keywords: Deep-tech investment · Startup ecosystem · Unicorns · Capital formation · Innovation-led growth
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