India Startup Count — DPIIT Live Data
Live counter · Official Indian government data
DPIIT Recognised Startups — India
1,50,512
Source: Official Indian government portals · IndiaLiv.com · Updated live
Key Statistics
DPIIT startups1,50,512
Unicorns (>$1 Billion)118
Soonicorns (>$500M)67+
VC funding Latest FY$10.9 Billion
New startups per day~80
Jobs created14.5 Lakh
Ecosystem rankWorld's 3rd largest
SourceDPIIT & Inc42
How is this calculated?
All data on IndiaLiv comes from official Indian government portals. Formula-based live counters use official annual statistics and are labelled Est. for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many startups are there in India?
India has 1,50,512 DPIIT-recognised startups — the world's 3rd largest startup ecosystem after USA and China. India adds approximately 80 new startups every day across sectors like fintech, edtech, healthtech, and SaaS.
How many unicorns does India have?
India has 118 unicorn startups (companies valued over $1 Billion), with a combined valuation exceeding $254 Billion. India ranks 3rd globally in unicorn count, behind only USA and China.