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DPIIT recognised startups creates over 16.6 lakh jobs across various sectors from 2016 to October 31, 2024: Govt

16 Jan 2025 Evaluate

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has said that department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recognised startups have created over 16.6 lakh direct jobs across various sectors from 2016 to October 31, 2024, significantly contributing to employment generation in the country. 

According to data released by the ministry on the completion of Nine Years of Startup India, the IT Services industry leads with 2.04 lakh jobs, followed by Healthcare and Lifesciences with 1.47 lakh jobs, and Professional and Commercial Services with around 94,000 jobs. It stated that the number of DPIIT-recognised startups has grown from around 500 in 2016 to 1,59,157 as of January 15, 2025. India has firmly established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world. This vibrant ecosystem, driven by over 100 unicorns, continues to redefine innovation and entrepreneurship on the global stage.

Major hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR have led this transformation, while smaller cities have increasingly contributed to the nation’s entrepreneurial momentum. Moreover, it said  startups in fintech, edtech, health-tech, and e-commerce have tackled local challenges and gained global recognition. As of October 31, 2024, a total of 73,151 recognised startups include at least one woman director, showcasing the rise of women entrepreneurs in India. On January 16, 2025, India marks nine years of Startup India, a transformative journey that began in 2016.


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