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India’s Startup Boom: 73,000 Women-Led Ventures Driving Innovation

Over 73,000 startups with at least one woman director providing a push to India’s startup boom, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on Wednesday. This milestone reflects the nation’s growing emphasis on inclusive entrepreneurship.

“The entrepreneurial spirit in India has transformed significantly over the last decade,” the ministry said. Cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR have become key hubs of innovation. Affordable internet and a young workforce have fueled startup growth in diverse sectors, including fintech, edtech, health tech, and e-commerce.

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According to the “Indian Startup Ecosystem Report” by Startup India, India’s startup boom is attributed to advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT. These technologies are being used to solve both local and global challenges. The startup ecosystem benefits from robust networks of incubators, accelerators, and mentors, the report noted.

The Startup India program, launched in 2016, has played a pivotal role in fostering this growth. As of December 25, 2024, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recognized 157,066 startups. The program has also seen over 759,000 users registered on its platform.

Indian startups are achieving international success, the ministry highlighted. Companies like BYJU’S, Zomato, Ola, and Nykaa have expanded their operations globally. Innovations such as UPI and Aadhaar-enabled services have inspired similar developments worldwide.

India’s rise as a startup leader is driven by its youthful population, economic growth, and supportive policies. The collaboration between academia, industry, and government continues to fuel sustainable innovation and strengthen the country’s position in the global startup ecosystem.

Shibra Arshad

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