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DPIIT startup recognitions

291,171 companies in our dataset hold DPIIT (Startup India) recognition, based on the public registry records collected so far. This is a partial dataset, not the national total. Breakdown by sector and state below.

By sector

  • Others69,365
  • Food Processing10,302
  • IT Consulting7,430
  • Construction & Engineering7,305
  • Business Support Services6,383
  • Health & Wellness6,196
  • Application Development5,982
  • Skill Development5,534
  • Product Development5,531
  • Agri-Tech5,466

By state

  • Maharashtra49,455
  • Delhi31,801
  • Uttar Pradesh29,403
  • Karnataka27,735
  • Gujarat20,883
  • Tamil Nadu19,154
  • Telangana14,064
  • Haryana13,758
  • West Bengal11,991
  • Madhya Pradesh10,487

How to read this report

Counts cover records in StartupReader’s current dataset. Registry collection is ongoing; missing records and unspecified sectors affect coverage. Sector counts can overlap when a company has multiple sectors. Recognition is not proof of product quality, revenue or a defensible moat.

Source: Startup India public registry. Figures reflect the dataset at page load, not a fixed historical snapshot.