Overview
- The Commerce Ministry said Friday it recognised more than 55,200 startups in FY26, the most in a year, taking the total past 2.23 lakh and reporting 23.36 lakh direct jobs.
- Recognition rose 51.6% from FY25 as FY26 added about 4.99 lakh direct jobs, showing faster formalisation across the startup base.
- Under the Fund of Funds, over Rs 7,000 crore has gone to 135+ AIFs that invested Rs 26,900 crore, and a new Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds 2.0 has been notified.
- The Credit Guarantee Scheme doubled the per‑borrower cover to Rs 20 crore in FY26 and has guaranteed more than 410 loans worth over Rs 1,250 crore.
- More than 1.07 lakh recognised startups include a woman director or partner, accounting for about 48% of the total.