DPIIT recognises 1,97,692 startups
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What happened
- DPIIT had recognised 1,97,692 startups under Startup India [PIB].
- A Credit Assessment Model for MSMEs was also launched to support digital loan appraisal [PIB, DFS].
Background
- Recognition gives tax holidays and access to the Fund of Funds.
Why it matters
- Cash-flow-based credit scoring helps MSMEs that have no collateral.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-12-02): DPIIT had recognised 1,97,692 startups under Startup India.
- Cash-flow-based credit scoring helps MSMEs that have no collateral.
Quotable data pointDPIIT had recognised 1,97,692 startups under Startup India.
PIB: Commerce: Startup recognition, 2 Dec 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Startup recognition.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Recognised startups (Dec 2025)
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Recognising body
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Startup India launched
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: Startup recognition, 2 Dec 2025
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