National Startup Day 2025: Ignite your Entrepreneurship Dreams with Visionary Voices of India
Sandiip Bhammer, Managing Partner, Green Frontier Capital
"India's startup ecosystem is thriving, standing as the third-largest globally, fueled by innovation across diverse sectors such as climate technology, renewable energy, digital transformation and financial inclusion. This robust growth is supported by government initiatives like Startup India, which offers critical backing and, separately, increased access to venture capital is empowering entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into reality. Resultantly, the numbers tell a compelling story...India now boasts over 140,000 DPIIT-registered startups and more than 115 unicorns, a testament to the country's dynamic entrepreneurial landscape. These factors collectively establish a thriving ecosystem that continues to drive the growth and long-term success of startups in India. Indian startups are growing rapidly fueled by technological advancements, increased funding access and supportive platforms like Startup India. Sectors such as climate tech, fintech and health tech are thriving, in particular, driven by a digitizing economy, skilled talent and global collaborations. Furthermore, the rise of incubators, accelerators and access to international capital is also enabling efficient scaling. The outlook for Indian startups is highly promising with continued innovation in climate tech, fintech and AI leading the charge. Increased global funding, government support and a growing focus on sustainability are expected to drive growth. Expanding digital infrastructure and talent pools will also enable startups to scale further."
Rohan Bhargava, Co-Founder, CashKaro & EarnKaro
"India's startup journey has been remarkable. In just eight years, the country transformed from a budding hub with 450 startups in 2016 to hosting over 1.28 lakh startups by April 2024. Today, India stands as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with over 100 unicorns and a thriving culture of innovation across sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and health tech. Despite global uncertainties, Indian startups exhibit resilience, prioritizing sustainable growth, profitability, and customer-centric solutions. Government initiatives, such as the DPIIT’s focus on funding in smaller cities and the Fund of Funds scheme, have been instrumental in fostering growth. With advancements in digital infrastructure and rising investor interest, the future holds promise for deeper technological integration and stronger market penetration. This decade is poised for Indian startups to shine on the global stage, solving real-world challenges through scalable, impactful solutions".
