Startups Receive 3.8 Times More Private Funding Than Government Schemes: DPIIT
Published on: Jan. 14, 2026, 8:09 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade
DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia revealed that Indian startups received 3.8 times more funding from private sources than government schemes, as the ecosystem expanded from 400 to over 2 lakh companies since 2016. The government has allocated ₹1.00 lakh crore for R&D funding and facilitated $51.00 billion in FDI over six months. Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate National Startup Day on January 16, marking the 10th anniversary of Startup India initiative.
