According to India’s startup ecosystem statistics presented at RISE Conclave 2026, approximately how many recognised startups currently operate in India?

India’s startup ecosystem has expanded rapidly over the past decade. At the RISE Conclave 2026, it was reported that the number of recognised startups in India has grown from around 350 startups in 2014 to more than 2 lakh startups today. This significant growth reflects strong government support for innovation and entrepreneurship through programmes such as technology incubators, startup funding initiatives, and research-industry collaboration platforms. The expanding startup ecosystem has also generated over 21 lakh jobs, contributing to employment generation and economic development.