Indian Startups

February 12, 2026 11:18 AM

Dharmendra Pradhan chairs AI-in-education roundtable at IIT Delhi; Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave from today

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday chaired a roundtable with founders of 10 new-age Indian startups using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education at IIT Delhi, as part of the Ministry of Education’s push to integrate AI into the learning ecosystem. The event was attended by Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region Sukanta Majumdar and Minister of State for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) Jayant Ch...

January 16, 2026 10:32 PM

Piyush Goyal highlights rising self-confidence among India’s youth at ‘Startup Pe Charcha’

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said one of the most striking changes in a resurgent India is the growing self-confidence among its youth, as young Indians increasingly embrace risk-taking, entrepreneurship and innovation. Addressing the “Startup Pe Charcha” interaction at Bharat Mandapam, Goyal said the willingness of the younger generation to experiment with ideas and pursue entrepreneurial paths reflects a fundamental shift in India’s mindset towards inn...

January 16, 2026 4:25 PM

Startup India has become a revolution in 10 years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India’s youth are focused on solving real problems and that their courage, confidence and innovation are shaping the country’s future, as he addressed a programme marking a decade of the Startup India initiative at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. Speaking on the occasion of National Startup Day, the Prime Minister said that what began as a government initiative ten years ago has now turned into a nationwide movement. “In just 10 ye...

November 17, 2025 1:27 PM

India’s Electronics Push Enters a New Phase as Innovation Becomes the Core Engine

India’s electronics sector has progressed significantly from primarily assembling to becoming a hub of design, innovation, and deep-tech development. This transformation did not occur overnight; it resulted from years of deliberate policy focus, investments, and a clear national goal of reducing reliance on imported technologies. Central to this change is the Electronics Development Fund (EDF), established to foster a pipeline of robust, innovation-driven startups. As the government frequently...

October 30, 2025 9:34 AM

Over 400 Indian startups driving $20 billion cybersecurity industry: CERT-In Chief

India is fast emerging as a global cybersecurity powerhouse, backed by more than 400 startups and a skilled workforce of over 6.5 lakh professionals, according to Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Speaking during a familiarisation visit and interactive session for journalists from European Union (EU) countries, Dr. Bahl said I...

October 15, 2025 8:03 PM

Indian Startups Make Strong Showing as Expand North Star 2025 Concludes

As Expand North Star 2025 concludes today at Dubai Harbour, Indian startups have emerged as one of the event's most prominent participants, with approximately 300 companies showcasing their innovations at the four-day technology exhibition. The strong Indian presence underscores Dubai's growing appeal as a strategic gateway for technology companies seeking international expansion. Organized by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the event has attracted I...

September 7, 2025 11:34 AM

India’s future growth depends on building a ‘startup-linked economy’: Minister

India’s future growth will increasingly depend on building a ‘startup-linked economy’ anchored in strong industry partnerships, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. According to Minister Singh, the government has created an enabling ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship, but sustaining startups requires early and substantial engagement with industry. He was speaking at the launch of 'Campus Tank' organised by Chandigarh University. “This was mainly for industry linkage...

June 12, 2025 2:52 PM

Indian startups, emerging entities attract over $150 billion funding in a decade: Piyush Goyal

There has been a surge in private investments in the last 11 years, with Indian startups and emerging entities attracting significant private funding to the tune of over $150 billion in the past decade, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. More than Rs 22,900 crore have been invested in over 1,270 startups via the government's Fund of Funds for Startups scheme. "India is embracing technology like no other! This digital transformation is the outcome of the forward-looki...

May 9, 2025 1:54 PM

Centre expands credit guarantee scheme for startups

The Centre on Friday notified an expansion of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS). The revised scheme significantly enhances guarantee coverage and reduces associated fees, in a bid to ease access to debt funding for early-stage and innovation-driven enterprises. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced that the ceiling on guarantee cover per borrower under the CGSS has been raised from ₹10 crore to...