Startups and unicorns
Startups recognised by Startup India and DPIIT: the total, by sector, by state, and growth over the year.
In simple words
The most recent figure we have: Recognised startups is 2.23 lakh, as of 17 Apr 2026 (DPIIT via PIB (recognised startups as on 31 Mar 2026)).
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Recognised startups
2.23lakh
As of 17 AprDPIIT via PIB (recognised startups as on 31 Mar 2026)
Unicorns
125unicorns
As of 16 JanPMO via PIB · National Startup Day speech (16 Jan 2026)
Added in a year
0.55lakh
As of 17 AprDPIIT via PIB (recognised startups as on 31 Mar 2026)
Maharashtra is on top with 38.66 thousand. Each bar shows a state next to the leader.
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