Government Revises Startup Recognition Framework
In February 2026, the Union government revised the startup recognition framework to further strengthen the Startup India Action Plan.
- As Startup India enters its second decade, the revised framework aims to create a more predictable, inclusive, and future-ready policy environment for founders, while facilitating long-term patient capital flow into high-technology and research-intensive sectors.
Key Revisions to Startup Recognition Criteria
Enhanced Turnover Threshold for Startup Recognition
- To support enterprises at different stages of their lifecycle, the turnover limit for recognition as a startup has been increased from Rs. 100 crore to Rs. 200 crore.
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