Jaipriya K S, Content Writer, siliconindia

The post-budget scenario has become a hot topic of conversation among Indian startups. As the union government rolled out a strategic slide of tax reforms, financial measures, and incentives to foster a flourishing environment for startups, the startups, and experts are evaluating what this budget means for startup growth and funding.

Let’s delve into the article spotlighting the immediate reactions, optimism, concerns, and adjustments of top startup leaders in India.

Rohit Mahajan, Founder & Managing Partner, plutosONE

"The 2025 Budget is transformative for India's startup ecosystem. A new Fund of Funds for the startups will be established with an added Rs. 10,000 crore, making for an awfully flattering financial commitment on the part of the Reserve Bank and mighty amounts of official means that have already been made. An inflow of finance enabled by this stage will further discharge the majority of innovation and scaling across the nation. The best part about all this is that it will facilitate up to 5 lakh first-time women, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes entrepreneurs, and it will be sowing the seeds of inclusivity and diversity into India's startup world. The dreams of Indian entrepreneurship were now coupled with possibility."

Sandeep Aggarwal, Founder & CEO, Droom

“We commend the Finance Minister for coming up with a forward-looking budget and believe that it is focused on driving inclusive growth, giving a boost to India’s burgeoning MSME & Start-up sector. We particularly appreciate the expanded scope and fresh contribution of Rs. 10,000 crore as part of the “Fund of Funds” for start-ups. This is a huge step, when seen in the context of funding winter for start-ups and will certainly boost the entrepreneurial sentiment in the country. This development, coupled with establishment of Centres of Excellence for Skilling and AI, will further enable the next wave of entrepreneurship in the country. At the same time, the budget also recognised the contributions of MSMEs, enhancing credit access and facilitating tech upgradation. At Droom, we look forward to supporting the government’s key undertaking towards making India a global hub for manufacturing and innovation.”