India Reaches 230,000 Startups, Creates 2.5 Million Jobs, Says Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced updated startup statistics for India. The country now hosts 2.3 lakh (230,000) startups. These enterprises have collectively generated 25 lakh (2.5 million) jobs. The figures underscore rapid growth in the Indian startup ecosystem. Singh highlighted ongoing government initiatives supporting entrepreneurship. He noted the sector's contribution to economic diversification. The announcement was made during a recent briefing on innovation. Observers will watch how the ecosystem sustains this momentum.