Government schemes
What is Startup India?
Startup India is a central sector run by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (DPIIT), launched in 2016.
The detail
| Ministry | Commerce and Industry (DPIIT) |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2016 |
| Type | central sector |
| Funding | Fund of Funds via SIDBI (Rs 10,000 crore original; a second Rs 10,000 crore approved in 2025, corpus now Rs 20,000 crore), seed fund, tax and compliance relief |
| Aim | Recognition and support ecosystem for startups: tax holiday, self-certification, easier exit |
Commonly confused: DPIIT recognises startups; the Fund of Funds invests in SEBI-registered funds, not directly in startups. The FoF corpus doubled in 2025.
Source: www.startupindia.gov.in/
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