India had more than 2.62 lakh startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade as of November 2026, according to figures the Press Information Bureau released on November 9.
The bureau reported that startups had created more than 25 lakh jobs through October 2026. It also said nearly half of recognised startups originated in Tier II and Tier III cities. The startup and jobs figures use different reporting cutoffs.
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